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2024 WHL Draft Recap: Edmonton Oil Kings
Every May, the Western Hockey League welcomes its new crop of prospects from around western Canada. The Edmonton Oil Kings in particular opened its doors to 12 major junior hopefuls looking to make their mark on the league. In this…
Oil Kings Season Starting To Look Up After Pair Of Wins
While the Edmonton Oil Kings’ season can be described in one word, that being “struggle,” with just two wins in their first 20 games, things are starting to look up for the squad in Alberta’s capital. At the time of…
Edmonton Oil Kings Prospect Report: Three Standouts So Far
It’s no secret that the Edmonton Oil Kings season has been… less than ideal so far. With just a 2-16-1 record, this season has become one of building and development for the future. General Manager Kirt Hill has had to…
Edmonton Oil Kings: The Good, The Bad, and The Optimistic
The situation in Alberta’s northernmost WHL team has been less than ideal this season, to say the least. With a new coach, almost an entirely new roster, and high expectations, the Edmonton Oil Kings are off to a rocky start…
The WHL Show: Rhett Melnyk and His Move to Edmonton
Edmonton Oil Kings forward Rhett Melnyk joined Gabriel Neumann on the fifth episode of The WHL Show. Below is the transcribed interview. Rhett Melnyk, who wears #27 for the Oil Kings, has six points (3G-3A) in nine games played so…
The WHL Show: Tomáš Suchánek’s WHL Experience
Tri-City Americans goaltender Tomáš Suchánek joined Gabriel Neumann on the fifth episode of The WHL Show. Below is the transcribed interview. Tomáš Suchánek’s year has been off to a good start. This season, he has a .917 save percentage and…
Optimism at the forefront for Edmonton Oil Kings heading into season
(Photo: Andy Devlin/Edmonton Oil Kings) With the 2022 WHL season less than 48 hours away, every team is putting the finishing touches on their rosters and preparations. Newly promoted head coach Luke Pierce and general manager Kirt Hill took to…
Edmonton Oil Kings drop preseason set to Saskatoon Blades as special teams prevail
Edmonton Oil Kings Wrap Camp With Bob McGill Cup
Preseason hockey is right around the corner in Alberta’s capital, as the Edmonton Oil Kings hosted their annual Bob McGill Cup. This year’s game featured a largely prospect-based roster between Team Red and Team White. While the score was quite…