After releasing Jackson Caller, the Kamloops Blazers had an open spot for an overage player.
Tag: Riley Sawchuk
Oil Kings remain perfect after rolling over Rebels in 4-1 victory
The Oil Kings were rewarded for maintaining consistent offensive zone pressure throughout the course of Sunday’s game which led to a few lucky bounces that allowed them to defeat the Rebels 4-1. The win helped the team keep a perfect record of 2-0 to start the season. A misplay by […]
Scott Atkinson Named Oil Kings Captain
On the opening weekend of the WHL season, it was Scott Atkinson who wore the captain’s “C” for the Edmonton Oil Kings. The team announced on Friday that Atkinson had been chosen to captain the 2019-20 Oil Kings, making him the 13th captain in modern franchise history. He replaces Oil […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Olson to Rochester, not Tri-City, Americans, Foote returns to Kelowna and more
Despite not being drafted or signed by the Buffalo Sabres, Tri-City Americans forward Kyle Olson has earned a spot on the training camp roster of the AHL’s Rochester Americans.
Daily Dose of the Dub: WHL Opening Week begins with flurry of moves around the league
The Ottawa Senators made 11 cuts yesterday which included sending Mads Sogaard back to the Medicine Hat Tigers and releasing Conner McDonald from his pro-tryout contract which allows him to return to the Edmonton Oil Kings for his overage season.
2019-20 WHL Season Previews: Edmonton Oil Kings
Edmonton Oil Kings – 42-18-8 – Eastern Conference Final loss to the Raiders After winning only 22 games in 2017-18, expectations weren’t very high for the Edmonton Oil Kings last season. At most, it was believed they could push for the second wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference if all […]
Young Hitmen fall to Oil Kings in second preseason game
The latter half of the preseason home-and-home was held last night (September 7th) between the visiting Edmonton Oil Kings and the home Calgary Hitmen. The second of four preseason games for the Hitmen was held at the recently-built Sarcee Seven Chiefs Sportsplex in Tsuu T’ina Nation. The Hitmen looked to […]
Dylan Guenther along with others impress during Oil Kings preseason
The Oil Kings won their second preseason game in a row on Friday night at the Edmonton Downtown Community Arena. The team handed the Calgary Hitmen a 3-1 loss, as Liam Horrobin wrapped up for the DUBNetwork here. The win came at the hands of some of the team’s most […]
Oil Kings defeat the Hitmen despite an early deficit
A third-period surge from the Edmonton Oil Kings helped them come from behind to defeat the Calgary Hitmen 3-1 on home ice. The scoring began early at the Downtown Community Arena, but not in favour of the hometown Oil Kings. Calgary’s third-round pick from the 2018 draft, Rory Neill, beat Dylan […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Oil Kings acquire Sawchuk, Raiders sign first round pick, Silvertips sign 19 year old goalie
Oil Kings acquire 20-year old Sawchuk Your #OilKings have acquired Riley Sawchuk from the @TCAmericans for a 2021 3rd round pick. Welcome, @RileySawchuk! #allhail Details here: https://t.co/IZHWkqkJW1 ?: Tri-City Americans pic.twitter.com/dXqlR938bI — Edmonton Oil Kings (@EdmOilKings) May 16, 2019 The Edmonton Oil Kings have acquired 20-year old forward Riley Sawchuk from the […]