
Oil Kings Reassign Ben Wright
September 29, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release
Edmonton, AB - The Edmonton Oil Kings have reassigned 2005-born forward Ben Wright to the Shawnigan Lake School U18 Prep Team (CSSHL), the team announced today.
Wright, a Mill Bay, BC product, was selected by the Oil Kings in the 10th round, 218th-overall, of the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft.
The 6-foot-3, 190-pound forward suited up in two pre-season games with the Oil Kings this year.
During the 2019-20 season, Wright amassed 47 points (22G, 25A) and 14 penalty minutes in 30 games with the Shawnigan Lake School U15 Prep team.
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