NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, CFL stats



Edmonton Oil Kings

Oil Kings Claim Overage Forward Loick Daigle off CHL Waivers

January 10, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release


Edmonton, AB - The Edmonton Oil Kings have claimed 2002-born forward Loick Daigle off CHL waivers from the Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL) and have signed him to a WHL Standard Player Agreement, the team announced today.

Daigle, 20, is a veteran of 108 career games in the QMJHL where he tallied 50 points (24G, 26A), 39 penalty minutes and a +9 plus/minus rating.

The Chateauguay, QC product was originally drafted by the Victoriaville Tigres in the fifth round, 79th overall, of the 2019 QMJHL Draft.

He spent all but one game of his QMJHL career with the Tigres and won the 2021 President's Cup (QMJHL Championship) with the club.

"The organization is excited to add Loick Daigle to our roster for the rest of the 2022-23 WHL Season," said Oil Kings President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kirt Hill. "Loick is a veteran player in the CHL who plays a responsible 200-foot game.

"We will look for him to bring leadership with his experience in the QMJHL and play important minutes for our group for the rest of the year. Everyone speaks to how good of a person Loick is which makes this an exciting addition to our club."

The Edmonton Oil Kings next home game is tonight when they play host to the Moose Jaw Warriors at 7:00 P.M.

The Edmonton Oil Kings provide Family Fun Second to None with great seats starting at just $20, head to oilkings.ca to secure your seat in #TheKingdom today!

Check out the Edmonton Oil Kings Statistics

• Discuss this story on the Western Hockey League message board...

Western Hockey League Stories from January 10, 2023


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central