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April 6, 2026 - Edmonton, Alta. - A terrific week for Edmonton Oil Kings forward Miroslav Holinka has led him to be named by the Western Hockey League as the Player of the Week this week.
Holinka led all WHL skaters in points over the last seven days with six goals and two assists for eight points in four games. No other WHL player had more than four goals in that stretch, and nobody had more than six points.
The 20-year-old out of Zlin, Czechia has been on a tear the last four games, scoring at least one goal in each of them, highlig... Full Story
April 6, 2026 - Edmonton, Alta. - It's winner-take-all territory now as the Edmonton Oil Kings and Saskatoon Blades battle in a decisive game seven at Rogers Place tonight.
The Oil Kings forced the game seven after the longest game in Oil Kings WHL Playoff history, a 3-2 double overtime win yesterday in Saskatoon. Miroslav Holinka scored the game winner on a powerplay 94:05 into the hockey game. Holinka also had an assist in the game and now has seven goals in the last five games of the series. Parker Snell also returned to the lineup an... Full Story
April 5, 2026 - Saskatoon, Sask. - It was the longest Edmonton Oil Kings WHL Playoff game in franchise history, but the Oil Kings forced game seven with a 3-2 double overtime win over the Saskatoon Blades in game six of their first round series.
For the third consecutive game, the Oil Kings opened the scoring after the Blades did in the first three games of the series. This one came from Aaron Obobaifo in his return to the lineup after missing three games. That came 7:28 into the period, which was then followed about nine minutes later w... Full Story
April 5, 2026 - Saskatoon, Sask. - The Edmonton Oil Kings are in must-win territory as they approach game six tonight against the Saskatoon Blades at the SaskTel Centre.
The Oil Kings are coming off a 4-2 loss at home in game five of the series on Friday and will look to flip the script tonight in Saskatoon.
On the Oil Kings side though is the fact that neither team has won back-to-back games in this series, the clubs have switched wins and losses through the first five games. Plus, Edmonton has already shown an ability to win in Sask... Full Story
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Holinka Named WHL Player of the Week
April 6, 2026 - Edmonton, Alta. - A terrific week for Edmonton Oil Kings forward Miroslav Holinka has led him to be named by the Western Hockey League as the Player of the Week this week.
Holinka led all WHL skaters in points over the last seven days with six goals and two assists for eight points in four games. No other WHL player had more than four goals in that stretch, and nobody had more than six points.
The 20-year-old out of Zlin, Czechia has been on a tear the last four games, scoring at least one goal in each of them, highlig... Full StoryMore Edmonton Oil Kings stories below
Oil Kings and Blades Play in Decisive Game Seven in Edmonton
April 6, 2026 - Edmonton, Alta. - It's winner-take-all territory now as the Edmonton Oil Kings and Saskatoon Blades battle in a decisive game seven at Rogers Place tonight.
The Oil Kings forced the game seven after the longest game in Oil Kings WHL Playoff history, a 3-2 double overtime win yesterday in Saskatoon. Miroslav Holinka scored the game winner on a powerplay 94:05 into the hockey game. Holinka also had an assist in the game and now has seven goals in the last five games of the series. Parker Snell also returned to the lineup an... Full StoryHolinka's Double Overtime Winner Sends Oil Kings to Game Seven
April 5, 2026 - Saskatoon, Sask. - It was the longest Edmonton Oil Kings WHL Playoff game in franchise history, but the Oil Kings forced game seven with a 3-2 double overtime win over the Saskatoon Blades in game six of their first round series.
For the third consecutive game, the Oil Kings opened the scoring after the Blades did in the first three games of the series. This one came from Aaron Obobaifo in his return to the lineup after missing three games. That came 7:28 into the period, which was then followed about nine minutes later w... Full StoryOil Kings Down to Final Strike against Blades in Game 6
April 5, 2026 - Saskatoon, Sask. - The Edmonton Oil Kings are in must-win territory as they approach game six tonight against the Saskatoon Blades at the SaskTel Centre.
The Oil Kings are coming off a 4-2 loss at home in game five of the series on Friday and will look to flip the script tonight in Saskatoon.
On the Oil Kings side though is the fact that neither team has won back-to-back games in this series, the clubs have switched wins and losses through the first five games. Plus, Edmonton has already shown an ability to win in Sask... Full StoryEdmonton Oil Kings News
- 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
- Oil Kings Down to Final Strike against Blades in Game 6 - April 5, 2026
- Oil Kings Fall to Blades in Game Five - April 3, 2026
- Oil Kings and Blades Now Involved in Best-Of-Three Series - April 3, 2026
- Holinkas Hat-Trick Helps Oil Kings Tie Series with Blades - April 2, 2026
- Oil Kings Looking to Tie Series with Blades Back Up - April 1, 2026
- Oil Kings Drop First Game in Saskatoon to Blades - April 1, 2026
- MacKenzie and Holinka Named to Eastern Conference Second All-Star Team - March 31, 2026
- Oil Kings Recall Landreville - March 31, 2026
- Series Shifts to Saskatoon as Oil Kings and Blades Play Game 3 - March 31, 2026
- MacKenzie's Overtime Winner Ends Second Longest Playoff Game in Oil Kings History - March 29, 2026
- Oil Kings Look to Bounce Back against Blades in Game Two - March 29, 2026
- Special Teams Play Big Part in Game One as Oil Kings Fall to Blades - March 27, 2026
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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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- 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)
- Oil Kings top tired Wheat Kings 3-1 - WHL Brandon Sun (March 15)
- Oil Kings goalie Snell on a roll as WHL playoffs approach - WHL Edmonton Journal (March 12)
- Edmonton takes 6-1 win over Wild in Wednesday school-day session - WHL Wenatchee World (March 12)
- Raiders close out Alberta road trip with 4-3 win over Edmonton - WHL Prince Albert Daily Herald (March 9)
- Tigers win streak snapped with 6-1 loss Saturday in Edmonton - WHL Medicine Hat News (March 8)
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