The current rules allow each Western Hockey League team to include three 20-year-old players on their roster. These are seemingly interchangeable spots on a WHL roster throughout the season, often devoted to players with high-end skills or, perhaps just as important, high-end character. At 20 years of age, a […]
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Dylan Guenther: The journey from first overall at WHL Draft to offensive star for the Oil Kings
For most players, being selected in the WHL Bantam Draft marks a significant confirmation of success through their journey of battling in minor hockey to finally joining the junior ranks. However, for Dylan Guenther — being selected first overall by the Oil Kings in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft is […]
Pats This Week: Reviewing the five game win streak and previewing the upcoming Alberta road trip
The Pats are currently riding a five game win streak, their best stretch in two seasons. The team had not won more than three games in a row since they won seven in March of 2018. The team is riding a wave of confidence, they have beaten teams ahead in […]
Neighbours prevents overtime versus Red Deer
The QE2 rivalry was very much alive and well on Friday night at Rogers Place as Edmonton came out 2-1 winners over Red Deer. While goals were hard to come by, fans were treated with two great goaltending displays, a couple of fights and some hard-fought hockey from both teams. […]
Oil Kings defeat ICE 4-1 to launch back into first place in the WHL
Edmonton recently forfeited their reign of first place in the WHL to the red-hot Portland Winterhawks, a title the Oil Kings have held onto for the majority of the season. Saturday against the ICE, they had an opportunity to put together a three-game win streak and regain their spot on […]
Wheat Kings drop first regulation game in 2020
From December 30 up until January 25, the Brandon Wheat Kings went 10-0-1-0. The lone overtime loss came when the team was up 3-0 against the Lethbridge Hurricanes on January 25, before they lost 6-5. That was the first time Brandon gave up four or more goals since December 27, […]
Edmonton prevails 6-2 in battle of the Kings
It was a highlight-reel night for the Edmonton Oil Kings as they put six by the red-hot Brandon Wheat Kings at Rogers Place. Beck Warm got the start between the pipes for the Oil Kings. He put together a solid performance, turning aside 31 of the 33 shots he faced. […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Rebels arena news, Roster moves, Lineup notes, Weekly Report and more
Due to financial challenges, the City of Red Deer has taken temporary control of Westerner Park, home to the WHL’s Red Deer Rebels, to help the organization regain financial stability.
Daily Dose of the Dub: Topping nearing return, Lineup notes, Milestones and more
According to Kelowna Rockets’ play-by-play man Regan Bartel, Kyle Topping will be back in the Rockets lineup next week.
Ozzy Wiesblatt the hero as Oil Kings fall to Raiders 2-1 in overtime
The Edmonton Oil Kings were looking for a win in their first game back home from their Saskatchewan road trip. The team sported Hockey Night in Canada inspired baby-blue blazer jerseys as part of the WHL Suits Up to promote organ donation campaign and played in front of a massive […]