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Oil Kings Acquire Ronald from Wheat Kings

July 23, 2026 - Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings announced today that they have acquired 2006-born defenceman Dylan Ronald from the Brandon Wheat Kings in exchange for a conditional 2029 fifth-round WHL Prospects Draft pick. "We are excited to be adding Dylan to our back end and would like to welcome him and his family to the organization," said Oil Kings President and General Manager Michael Chan. "He is a veteran of the league that has played all-around minutes on playoff teams the past two seasons and has continued to improve ... Full Story

Warriors Add Hlady, Karapita to Hockey Operations Staff

July 23, 2026 - Moose Jaw, SK - Moose Jaw Warriors General Manager Jason Ripplinger has announced the additions of Mitchell Karapita as the organization's new Athletic Therapist and Scott Hlady as the new Equipment Manager. "With their experience, adding Scott and Mitch to the organization will help with our player experience and continue to build the culture and environment that we strive for in Moose Jaw," commented General Manager Jason Ripplinger. Originally from Jedburgh, Saskatchewan, Karapita spent the last two years as the Ass... Full Story

Oil Kings Trade Pederson to Vancouver

July 23, 2026 - Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings announced today that they have traded 2006-born defenceman Rhys Pederson to the Vancouver Giants in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round WHL Prospects Draft pick. "Rhys has been a very important member of the team over the past four seasons as a drafted and developed Oil King," said Oil Kings President and General Manager Michael Chan. "We would like to thank Rhys for the commitment and leadership he showed every day, both on and off the ice. He has laid it on the line for the organizat... Full Story

Giants Acquire 6-Foot-5 Defenceman Pederson from Oil Kings for Late Draft Pick

July 23, 2026 - Langley, B.C. - The Vancouver Giants are pleased to announce the acquisition of 2006-born defenceman Rhys Pederson (Stettler, Alta.) from the Edmonton Oil Kings in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2027 WHL Draft. A 6-foot-5 left-shot defenceman, Pederson has nearly 200 games of WHL experience and was an alternate captain last season for Edmonton. "We are excited to welcome Rhys to the Giants organization," Giants Head Coach and General Manager Michael Dyck said. "He brings a combination of size, experience and re... Full Story

• Broncos Welcome Back Equipment Manager Kory Achtymichuk for Third Season - Swift Current Broncos (July 23)
  
• Oil Kings Acquire Ronald from Wheat Kings - Edmonton Oil Kings (July 23)
  
• Warriors Add Hlady, Karapita to Hockey Operations Staff - Moose Jaw Warriors (July 23)
  
• Oil Kings Trade Pederson to Vancouver - Edmonton Oil Kings (July 23)
  
• Giants Acquire 6-Foot-5 Defenceman Pederson from Oil Kings for Late Draft Pick - Vancouver Giants (July 23)
  
• Silvertips Sign Crosby Harrison to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement - Everett Silvertips (July 23)
  
• Cuthbertson Inks with Hurricanes - Lethbridge Hurricanes (July 23)
  
• Portland Winterhawks Defenseman Max Pšenička Signs with Utah Mammoth - Portland Winterhawks (July 23)
  
• Regina Pats Sign Defenceman Ossi Tukio - Regina Pats (July 23)
  
• Katz Excited for Opportunity with Vees - Penticton Vees (July 22)
  
• Stroeder Named to Team Canada Hlinka Gretzky Cup Training Camp Roster - Edmonton Oil Kings (July 22)
  
• Oil Kings Announce Schedule Change - Edmonton Oil Kings (July 22)
  
• Vees Announce Key Partnership with Greyback Construction Continuing Free Child Program - Penticton Vees (July 22)
  
• Oil Kings Sign Vanicek to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement - Edmonton Oil Kings (July 22)
  
• Ruzicka Caps Incredible Month with First NHL Contract - Brandon Wheat Kings (July 22)
  
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• Warriors add Hlady, Karapita to Hockey Operations Staff - Discover Moose Jaw (July 23)
  
• Parneta named Canes new GM - Lethbridge Herald (July 23)
  
• Surkan earns tryout at U18 camp - Brandon Sun (July 23)
  
• Wild's Tait selected to Hockey Canada National Under-18 Camp - Wenatchee World (July 23)
  
• Canucks hire Penticton Vees director of scouting as pro scout - Vancouver Province (July 22)
  
• Dominic LePan promoted to executive vice-president with Swift Current Broncos - Swift Current Online (July 22)
  
• Penticton Vees lose director scouting to Vancouver Canucks - Penticton Western News (July 22)
  
• Broncos bring back athletic therapist for fourth season - Swift Current Online (July 22)
  
• Manson named head coach of San Diego Gulls - Prince Albert Daily Herald (July 22)
  
• Broncos executive Kevin Simpson departing organization - Swift Current Online (July 22)
  
• Blazers' Dan De Palma to coach at third consecutive World Juniors - CFJC (July 22)
  
• Red Deer Rebels coach excited to be back in Central Alberta - Red Deer Advocate (July 21)
  
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