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March 27, 2026 - Edmonton, Alta. - Game one of the WHL Playoff series between the Edmonton Oil Kings and Saskatoon Blades was a penalty filled affair that saw the Oil Kings fall 3-2.
A total of 50 penalty minutes were handed out in the game, and 11 total powerplays. There were also a number of instances of 4-on-4 hockey, and 4-on-3 hockey at times.
In the first, a penalty shot for Hunter Laing gave the Blades the first lead of the series with the Oil Kings fans not pleased about the call. It stayed that way for the first where the Oil ... Full Story
March 27, 2026 - Edmonton, Alta. - It's that time of year! The WHL Playoffs kick off tonight, and in Edmonton, the Oil Kings host the Saskatoon Blades for game one of their first round series.
The Oil Kings are the third seed in the WHL's Eastern Conference after finishing the regular season at 45-18-3-2, including winning nine of their last 11 games to cap off the regular season. The Oil Kings also feature two top-15 scorers in Lukas Sawchyn, whose 88 points were tied for seventh in WHL scoring, and Miroslav Holinka, whose 80 points were... Full Story
March 24, 2026 - Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings announced today that they have signed 2009-born forward Easton Doran to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.
Doran, out of Falher, Alta., was originally a ninth-round selection of the Oil Kings, 182nd overall in the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft. Doran has already played one game with the Oil Kings this season, tallying one shot on goal in his debut on March 20 in Lethbridge.
"Over the last two seasons since he was drafted, Easton has shown continual progress under Jamie Jack... Full Story
March 23, 2026 - Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings handed out their team awawrds on Sunday, March 22 ahead of the final game of the regular season against the Calgary Hitmen.
A total of nine awards were handed out.
Most Valuable Player: Ethan MacKenzie's named is scattered around the Oil Kings record books after his tremendous 19-year-old season with the Oil Kings.
Playing in 59 games this year, MacKenzie scored 22 goals and added 36 assists for 58 points. He was fourth on the Oil Kings in points, setting new career-highs in ... Full Story
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Special Teams Play Big Part in Game One as Oil Kings Fall to Blades
March 27, 2026 - Edmonton, Alta. - Game one of the WHL Playoff series between the Edmonton Oil Kings and Saskatoon Blades was a penalty filled affair that saw the Oil Kings fall 3-2.
A total of 50 penalty minutes were handed out in the game, and 11 total powerplays. There were also a number of instances of 4-on-4 hockey, and 4-on-3 hockey at times.
In the first, a penalty shot for Hunter Laing gave the Blades the first lead of the series with the Oil Kings fans not pleased about the call. It stayed that way for the first where the Oil ... Full StoryMore Edmonton Oil Kings stories below
Oil Kings and Blades Meet in Game One of 2026 Playoffs
March 27, 2026 - Edmonton, Alta. - It's that time of year! The WHL Playoffs kick off tonight, and in Edmonton, the Oil Kings host the Saskatoon Blades for game one of their first round series.
The Oil Kings are the third seed in the WHL's Eastern Conference after finishing the regular season at 45-18-3-2, including winning nine of their last 11 games to cap off the regular season. The Oil Kings also feature two top-15 scorers in Lukas Sawchyn, whose 88 points were tied for seventh in WHL scoring, and Miroslav Holinka, whose 80 points were... Full StoryOil Kings Sign Easton Doran to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement
March 24, 2026 - Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings announced today that they have signed 2009-born forward Easton Doran to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.
Doran, out of Falher, Alta., was originally a ninth-round selection of the Oil Kings, 182nd overall in the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft. Doran has already played one game with the Oil Kings this season, tallying one shot on goal in his debut on March 20 in Lethbridge.
"Over the last two seasons since he was drafted, Easton has shown continual progress under Jamie Jack... Full StoryOil Kings Hand out 2025/2026 Team Awards
March 23, 2026 - Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings handed out their team awawrds on Sunday, March 22 ahead of the final game of the regular season against the Calgary Hitmen.
A total of nine awards were handed out.
Most Valuable Player: Ethan MacKenzie's named is scattered around the Oil Kings record books after his tremendous 19-year-old season with the Oil Kings.
Playing in 59 games this year, MacKenzie scored 22 goals and added 36 assists for 58 points. He was fourth on the Oil Kings in points, setting new career-highs in ... Full StoryEdmonton Oil Kings News
- Special Teams Play Big Part in Game One as Oil Kings Fall to Blades - March 27, 2026
- Oil Kings and Blades Meet in Game One of 2026 Playoffs - March 27, 2026
- Oil Kings Sign Easton Doran to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement - March 24, 2026
- Oil Kings Hand out 2025/2026 Team Awards - March 23, 2026
- Oil Kings Finish Season Strong with Big Win over Hitmen - March 22, 2026
- Oil Kings Wrap up Regular Season against Hitmen - March 22, 2026
- Oil Kings to Meet Blades in First Round of WHL Playoffs - March 21, 2026
- Oil Kings Down Hurricanes for 21st Road Win of Season - March 20, 2026
- Oil Kings Finish Road Schedule in Lethbridge - March 20, 2026
- Oil Kings Recall Easton Doran - March 19, 2026
- Oil Kings Announce Dates of First Two Playoff Games - March 19, 2026
- Stroeder's First Career Hat-Trick Lifts Oil Kings over Hitmen - March 19, 2026
- Oil Kings and Hitmen Meet Once Again - March 18, 2026
- Oil Kings Recall Kokkoris and Landreville - March 17, 2026
- Oil Kings Visit Hitmen for First of Many to Finish Season - March 15, 2026
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| Sun., Mar 29 | Saskatoon at Edmonton (Playoff Gm. 2) | 4:00 p.m. | |
| Fri., Mar 27 | L | Saskatoon 3 at Edmonton 2 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final |
| Sun., Mar 22 | W | Calgary 1 at Edmonton 7 | Final |
| Fri., Mar 20 | W | Edmonton 2 at Lethbridge 1 | Final |
| Wed., Mar 18 | W | Calgary 1 at Edmonton 5 | Final |
| Sun., Mar 15 | L | Edmonton 1 at Calgary 3 | Final |
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- 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)
- Strong Defensive Effort Earns Broncos OT Point against Edmonton - WHL Swift Current Online (March 2)
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