Oil Kings Sign F Joe Iginla to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement
May 18, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release
(Edmonton, AB) - The Edmonton Oil Kings have signed 2008-born forward Joe Iginla to a Western Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement, the team announced today.
Iginla was selected in the first round, 12th-overall, by the Oil Kings at last week's WHL Prospects Draft.
"We are very excited to be signing Joe to a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement," said Michael Chan, Oil Kings Director of Scouting. "Joe brings a dangerous offensive skillset that combines a unique blend of power and poise. Along with that, he brings a "whatever-it-takes" attitude and is driven by winning; there is a sense of purpose and competitiveness that Joe brings to the rink. We look forward to him continuing his development process with our staff and contributing to team success with our young core.
"We are thankful to Joe's parents, Kara and Jarome, for their trust and belief in our development model and would like to welcome them to the Oil Kings family."
The Lake Country, BC product is coming off a season spent with the U15 Prep Rink Hockey Academy in Kelowna where he finished sixth in league scoring after tallying 65 points (37G, 28A) in just 27 games.
The 5-foot-10, 148-pound centermen tacked on an additional 12 points in five post-season games.
He is the younger brother of Brown University forward Jade Iginla, Seattle Thunderbirds forward Tij Iginla and the son of 2020 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Jarome Iginla.
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