Elks Statement on Darien Newell

April 30, 2025 - EDMONTON - The Canadian Football League announced today that Elks second-round draft pick Darien Newell has received a one-year suspension for violating the CFL substance policy. ​ "The Edmonton Elks organization was aware of Darien Newell's impending suspension before selecting him on Tuesday night. Throughout the draft process, we completed our due diligence on Darien and came away satisfied with both the person and the player. The organization is committed to supporting Dari... Full Story

Elks Sign Offensive Lineman, Release Two

April 30, 2025 - EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks continued to fine tune their roster ahead of next week's Rookie Camp, announcing a trio of transactions on Wednesday. The club has signed American offensive lineman Will Marotta, while releasing National wide receiver Frederik Antoine and National offensive lineman Patrick Lavoie. Marotta (6'5, 325) joins Edmonton after five seasons with the University of Albany (2021 to 2024). The Collegeville, Pennsylvania native appeared in 47 games for the Bulldogs, starting 3... Full Story

Edmonton Elks Select Seven in 2025 CFL Draft

April 29, 2025 - EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks made seven picks in Tuesday's night's CFL Draft, bolstering their already loaded Canadian talent. "All credit to our staff. I want to give our staff a lot of credit and the coaching staff," Elks President of Football Operations a& General Manager Ed Hervey said. "This is a collective effort and we feel very good about the opportunity of working together and are feeling good about our draft." On the night, the Elks Football Operations focused on the trenches, ma... Full Story

Edmonton Elks Select Two in 2025 CFL Global Draft

April 29, 2025 - EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks added to their Global talent in the 2025 CFL Global Draft on Tuesday morning, selecting linebacker Richard Jibunor in the first round (3rd overall) and linebacker Alex Raich in the second round (12th overall). Jibunor (6-3, 230) is a linebacker/edge player who spent four seasons at Troy University from 2020-2023. The product of Delta State, Nigeria suited up for 50 games with the Trojans, recording 174 total tackles, 46 tackles-for-loss, 30 sacks, three intercepti... Full Story

• Edmonton Elks Select Two in 2025 CFL Global Draft - Edmonton Elks (CFL) April 29
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• Elks Sign Former West Division All-CFL Receiver Alexander Hollins - Edmonton Elks (CFL) April 28
• Oil Kings Not Renewing Contract of Luke Pierce - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) April 24
• Sawchyn Named to Team Canada's World Under-18 Roster - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) April 24
• Fiddler Named to Team U.S.A for World Under-18 Hockey Championships - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) April 22
• Three Former Oil Kings Set to Play in Stanley Cup Playoffs - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) April 18
• Elks Ink Four, Including Two Offensive Lineman - Edmonton Elks (CFL) April 17
• Four Oil Kings Named in NHL Central Scouting Final Draft Rankings - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) April 15
• Worthington Signs Amateur Tryout with Manitoba Moose in AHL - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) April 12
• Fiddler Named to Team U.S.A Preliminary Roster for U18 World Championships - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) April 11
• Oil Kings to Select Second and Eighth Overall in 2025 WHL Prospects Draft - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) April 10
• Elks Sign Pair of Wide Receivers, Defensive Backs - Edmonton Elks (CFL) April 9
• Oil Kings Season Ends with Game 7 Loss to Raiders - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) April 9
• Oil Kings and Raiders First Round Series Comes Down to Game 7 - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) April 8
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• Letters, April 29: Have the Edmonton Elks signed their next superstar? - CFL Edmonton Sun (April 29)
• Letters, April 24: Forget the NFL, be a patriot and support the CFL - CFL Edmonton Sun (April 24)
• Young Canadiens ready for first taste of NHL playoff action - WHL Edmonton Journal (April 21)
• Canadian DB Tyrell Ford turned down multiple NFL offers to stay in CFL, sign with Edmonton Elks - CFL 3 DownNation (April 12)
• Oil Kings experience draft-lottery disappointment - WHL Edmonton Journal (April 11)
• Oil Kings could win WHL bantam draft lottery to ease pain of playoff loss to Prince Albert - WHL Edmonton Journal (April 9)
• WHL draft lottery set for Thursday: Here’s what you need to know - WHL Prince Albert Daily Herald (April 9)
• Comeback complete: Raiders off to second round with shutout win in Game 7 - WHL Prince Albert Daily Herald (April 9)
• Prince Albert Raiders end Oil Kings unlikely playoff run in Game 7 - WHL Edmonton Journal (April 9)
• Get ready for another classic Game 7 Tuesday - WHL Prince Albert Daily Herald (April 8)
• Edmonton Oil Kings in do or die Game 7 against Prince Albert Raiders - WHL Edmonton Journal (April 7)
• Back to the Hauser: Raiders force Game 7 with gutsy Game 6 win - WHL Prince Albert Daily Herald (April 7)
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