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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 Fall in Shootout in Spirited Affair with Tigers

January 15, 2026 - Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings dropped a close contest with the Medicine Hat Tigers on Wednesday night at Rogers Place by a 3-2 score in the shootout. Edmonton dominated for a large portion of the game, outshooting the Tigers 18-7 in the first, 14-2 in the second, and 39-23 overall in the hockey game. The Oil Kings also scored early in the game, about five minutes in, courtesy of Landon Hanson who used some patience and fired a shot home passed Tigers netminder Jordan Switzer. Kad Stengrim would respond for t... Full Story

Oil Kings and Tigers Clash as Central Division Leaders

January 14, 2026 - Edmonton, Alta. - The cream of the crop in the Central Division faces off tonight in Edmonton as the Oil Kings host the Medicine Hat Tigers. The Oil Kings and Tigers head into tonight's contest with near identical records through 40 games this season. Edmonton is 29-7-3-1, while the Tigers are 29-6-3-2, that means the Oil Kings are just one point back of the Tigers for top spot in thee division, and top spot in the Eastern Conference. Both clubs are also on lengthy winning streaks with the Oil Kings on an eight-game wi... Full Story

Curran and MacKenzie Return from World Juniors with Medals in Tow

January 13, 2026 - Edmonton, Alta. - A pair of Edmonton Oil Kings are back with the club after earning medals at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN, U.S.A. Forward Max Curran helped Team Czechia earn a silver medal at the tournament, while defenceman Ethan MacKenzie helped Team Canada win bronze. And even though the two teammates played for different teams at the tournament, the two had close encounters at the event, being paired in the same group and meeting on Boxing Day to kick off the tournament.... Full Story

Six Oil Kings Ranked by NHL Central Scouting in Mid-Term Rankings

January 12, 2026 - Edmonton, Alta. - A total of six Edmonton Oil Kings have found themselves on NHL Central Scouting's Mid-Term Rankings. Five players are on the list among North American Skaters with defencemen Ethan MacKenzie (74th), Noa Ta'amu (94th), and forwards Dylan Dean (96th), Andrew O'Neill (126th), and Lukas Sawchyn (168th) are all on the list. Meanwhile, Parker Snell is ranked 21st among North American goaltenders. MacKenzie is the highest rated Oil King skater on the list and has just returned from the 2026 World Juniors whe... Full Story

• Oil Kings Fall in Shootout in Spirited Affair with Tigers - January 15, 2026
  
• Oil Kings and Tigers Clash as Central Division Leaders - January 14, 2026
  
• Curran and MacKenzie Return from World Juniors with Medals in Tow - January 13, 2026
  
• Six Oil Kings Ranked by NHL Central Scouting in Mid-Term Rankings - January 12, 2026
  
• Oil Kings Set to Wear Superstore Design-A-Jersey's on Saturday Night - January 12, 2026
  
• Oil Kings Finish Road Swing Perfect After Win in Prince Albert - January 10, 2026
  
• Williams to Stay with Oil Kings for Remainder of Season - January 10, 2026
  
• Oil Kings and Raiders Collide in Prince Albert - January 10, 2026
  
• Three Oil Kings Powerplay Goals Lead to Win in Saskatoon - January 9, 2026
  
• Oil Kings Re-Assign Hejda to NAX U18 Prep - January 9, 2026
  
• Oil Kings Continue Road Trip in Saskatoon - January 9, 2026
  
• Oil Kings Use Early Third Period Goals to Defeat Broncos - January 8, 2026
  
• Oil Kings Open Three-Game Road Trip in Swift Current - January 7, 2026
  
• Oil Kings Acquire Picks from Rockets for Alcos - January 6, 2026
  
• Oil Kings Acquire Sotheran from Winterhawks for Tsakumis, Picks - January 6, 2026
  
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League: Western Hockey League
Home: Edmonton, Alberta
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Sat., Jan 17		Tri-City at Edmonton	9:00 p.m.
Fri., Jan 16		Edmonton at Medicine Hat	9:00 p.m.
Wed., Jan 14	L	Medicine Hat 3 at Edmonton 2	Final (SO)
Sat., Jan 10	W	Edmonton 5 at Prince Albert 3	Final
Fri., Jan 9	W	Edmonton 3 at Saskatoon 1	Final
Wed., Jan 7	W	Edmonton 6 at Swift Current 4	Final
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• Canucks: Braeden Cootes thinks "sky's the limit" with new Raider team - WHL Edmonton Journal (January 11)
  
• Oil Kings overcome second period deficit to beat Raiders 5-3 - WHL Prince Albert Daily Herald (January 11)
  
• Broncos Show Compete in 6-4 Loss to Oil Kings - WHL Swift Current Online (January 8)
  
• Broncos surrender third-period lead - WHL Southwest Booster (January 8)
  
• Edmonton Oil Kings GM makes major moves ahead of playoff push - WHL Edmonton Journal (January 7)
  
• Winterhawks trade Carter Sotheran to Edmonton - WHL Portland Oregonian (January 7)
  
• Winterhawks trade veteran Sotheran for picks, Edmonton blueliner - WHL KPTV (January 6)
  
• Matheson: Edmonton Oil Kings making big trades - WHL Edmonton Sun (January 6)
  
• Matheson: Edmonton Oil Kings making big trades - WHL Edmonton Journal (January 6)
  
• WHL trade deadline: Could Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes be on move? - WHL Edmonton Journal (December 30)
  
• Red Deer Rebels trade Jaxon Fuder for Poul Andersen, prospects - WHL Red Deer Advocate (December 27)
  
• Oil Kings squaring off as opponents at 2026 World Junior Championship - WHL Edmonton Journal (December 26)
  
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