Fiddler Named to Team U.S.A for World Under-18 Hockey Championships

April 22, 2025 - Oil Kings defenceman Blake Fiddler has officially been named to the United States roster for the World Under-18 Hockey Championships. Fiddler, a 2025 draft eligible blue liner, led all Oil Kings defencemen in goals this season with 10, and added 23 assists for 33 points, which also led the Oil Kings blue line. He's currently ranked 26th among North American Skaters by NHL Central Scouting. "I'm super excited to represent the U.S. again," Fiddler said. "It's always an honour and I'm gratefu... Full Story

Three Former Oil Kings Set to Play in Stanley Cup Playoffs

April 18, 2025 - Edmonton, Alta. - Three Oil Kings Alumni will start their quest for the Stanley Cup this weekend with their respective NHL clubs. Forwards Curtis Lazar is with the New Jersey Devils, forward Jake Neighbours is with the St. Louis Blues, and defenceman Kaiden Guhle is with the Montreal Canadiens. Lazar, out of Salmon Arm, B.C., is currently in his 11th NHL season, and third season with the Devils. Lazar had five points in 48 games this season and his played in 572 NHL regular season games, t... Full Story

Elks Ink Four, Including Two Offensive Lineman

April 17, 2025 - EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks continue to add to their roster ahead of May 7 Rookie Camp at Commonwealth Stadium, adding American defensive lineman Tomari Fox, American wide receiver Marshel Martin IV, and American offensive linemen Grant Smith and Mark Evans II, as announced by the club on Thursday. On the defensive line, Fox (6'3, 300) joins Edmonton after a five-year career at the University of North Carolina where he played in 49 games for the Tar Heels from 2019 to 2023. The defender reco... Full Story

Four Oil Kings Named in NHL Central Scouting Final Draft Rankings

April 15, 2025 - Edmonton, Alta. - The NHL's Central Scouting service has released it's final rankings ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft. Defenceman Blake Fiddler is ranked 26th among North American Skaters, forward Lukas Sawchyn is 69th, and defenceman Ethan MacKenzie is ranked 134th. Meanwhile, goalie Ethan Simcoe is ranked 27th among North American Goalies. Fiddler, previously labeled as an 'A' prospect in preliminary rankings, and was 24th in the mid-term rankings, led the Oil Kings blue line in points and g... Full Story

• 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
• Edmonton Native Philip Signs First Pro Contract with Stingers - Edmonton Stingers (CEBL) April 7
• Oil Kings and Raiders Need Game Seven - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) April 6
• Oil Kings Get Chance to Close out Series with Raiders at Home - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) April 6
• Oil Kings Outshoot Raiders Again, Fall in Game Five - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) April 4
• Oil Kings Looking to Punch Ticket to Round Two - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) April 4
• Lukas Sawchyn Named Eastern Conference Finalist for WHL Rookie of the Year - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) April 3
• Oil Kings Have Raiders on Ropes After Game 4 Win - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) April 3
• Oil Kings Named Eastern Conference Finalist for WHL Business Award - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) April 2
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• 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)
• Not done yet: Raiders force Game 6 with 4-2 win - WHL Prince Albert Daily Herald (April 5)
• Medicine Hat Tigers, Lethbridge Hurricanes, Victoria Royals advance to second round of WHL playoffs - WHL TSN (April 5)
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