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The Edmonton Oil Kings are a junior hockey team. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, they are a member of the Western Hockey League.

Oil Kings Sign Sauer to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement

May 16, 2026 - Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings announced today that they have signed 2007-born forward KJ Sauer to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. "The Edmonton Oil Kings are excited to sign KJ Sauer to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement," said Oil Kings President and General Manager Kirt Hill. "KJ Showed exceptional growth through his season this year and is a player we feel can transfer well to the WHL with his skating ability, physicality, and work ethic. We look forward to him joining our group at trai... Full Story

Oil Kings Announce Staff Changes

May 13, 2026 - Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings announced today changes made in the Hockey Operations Department. Development Coach Ladislav Smid has taken a position as an Assistant Coach with HC Sparta Praha in Czechia and will not return as a Development Coach with the Oil Kings. Smid was with the Oil Kings for the last four seasons. "The Oil Kings would like to wish Ladislav the best of luck as he returns to Czechia in a coaching role," said Oil Kings President and General Manager Kirt Hill. "We were lucky to have Ladisla... Full Story

Oil Kings Sign Dahlen to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement

May 12, 2026 - Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings announced today that they have signed 2006-born forward Luke Dahlen to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. "The Edmonton Oil Kings organization is happy to announce the signing of Luke Dahlen," said Oil Kings President and General Manager Kirt Hill. "Luke has sown consistent progress in the BCHL and we feel he is a player ready to make and impact at the WHL level. He is a strong player with good speed and a heavy shot. We look forward to integrating him into our group in E... Full Story

Oil Kings Select Eight Players at 2026 WHL Prospects Draft

May 7, 2026 - Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings welcomed eight 2011-born prospects to the organization on Thursday at the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft. "Exciting to make those phone calls today and for our staff who put in a tremendous amount of work this season," said Oil Kings President and General Manager Kirt Hill. "It's always nice to for them to kind of see this day come to fruition and make some picks." Without a first round selection, the Oil Kings were first on the clock in the second round, selecting 40th overall. At th... Full Story

• Oil Kings Sign Sauer to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement - May 16, 2026
  
• Oil Kings Announce Staff Changes - May 13, 2026
  
• Oil Kings Sign Dahlen to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement - May 12, 2026
  
• Oil Kings Select Eight Players at 2026 WHL Prospects Draft - May 7, 2026
  
• Oil Kings Acquire Rights to Sauer from Penticton - May 7, 2026
  
• Oil Kings Hold 40th Selection in 2026 WHL Prospects Draft - May 5, 2026
  
• Fiddler Commits to University of Denver for 26/27 Season - April 29, 2026
  
• Wouters, Landreville Named to CSSHL Top Freshman Teams - April 21, 2026
  
• Hodnett Commits to University of Nebraska-Omaha for 26/27 Season - April 20, 2026
  
• Six Oil Kings Listed in NHL Central Scouting's Final Rankings - April 16, 2026
  
• Oil Kings Graduate Zemlak Commits to Ferris State University for 26/27 Season - April 14, 2026
  
• Oil Kings Season Comes to End in Game 7 Overtime against Blades - April 7, 2026
  
• Holinka Named WHL Player of the Week - April 6, 2026
  
• Oil Kings and Blades Play in Decisive Game Seven in Edmonton - April 6, 2026
  
• Holinka's Double Overtime Winner Sends Oil Kings to Game Seven - April 5, 2026
  
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League: Western Hockey League
Home: Edmonton, Alberta
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Mon., Apr 6	L	Saskatoon 3 at Edmonton 2 (Playoff Gm. 7)	Final (OT)
Sun., Apr 5	W	Edmonton 3 at Saskatoon 2 (Playoff Gm. 6)	Final (OT)
Fri., Apr 3	L	Saskatoon 4 at Edmonton 2 (Playoff Gm. 5)	Final
Wed., Apr 1	W	Edmonton 5 at Saskatoon 2 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final
Tue., Mar 31	L	Edmonton 3 at Saskatoon 4 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
Sun., Mar 29	W	Saskatoon 3 at Edmonton 4 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final (OT)
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• Canucks: Top prospect Braeden Cootes sees season finish in WHL final - WHL Edmonton Journal (May 16)
  
• Former Oil Kings coach Steve Hamilton relishes playoff run with Everett - WHL Edmonton Journal (May 8)
  
• Oil Kings to lose more than a third of their roster coming off first-round playoff ouster - WHL Edmonton Journal (April 10)
  
• Leafs prospect rankings: Dennis Hildeby's spot in jeopardy? - WHL Edmonton Journal (April 8)
  
• Edmonton Oil Kings suffer crushing Game 7 OT loss to Saskatoon Blades - WHL Edmonton Sun (April 7)
  
• Saskatoon Blades win Game 7 OT thriller to oust Edmonton Oil Kings - WHL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (April 7)
  
• Loss puts Oil Kings in danger of elimination in Round 1 of WHL playoffs - WHL Edmonton Journal (April 4)
  
• Loss puts Oil Kings in danger of elimination in Round 1 of WHL playoffs - WHL Edmonton Sun (April 4)
  
• Oil Kings get 'er done Sunday in Edmonton, beating Saskatoon 4-3 in OT - WHL Edmonton Journal (March 30)
  
• Blades, Oil Kings clash in WHL playoffs for the first time since 1971 - WHL Edmonton Journal (March 27)
  
• Lukas Sawchyn leads the Edmonton Oil Kings into the WHL playoffs - WHL Edmonton Sun (March 26)
  
• Edmonton Oilers' Tristan Jarry looks to get back on track in Utah - WHL Edmonton Journal (March 23)
  
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