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Oil Kings Sign Four to WHL Standard Player Agreements

Published on September 3, 2019 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release


(EDMONTON, AB) - The Edmonton Oil Kings have signed four players - goaltenders Kolby Hay and Colby Knight, defenceman Ross Stanley and forward Brendan Kuny - to Western Hockey League Standard Player Agreements following the conclusion of Training Camp, the Club announced on Tuesday.

Goaltender Kolby Hay, from Abbotsford, BC, was the Oil Kings 3rd round, 62nd overall selection in the 2019 WHL Bantam Draft. He registered an 11-8 win-loss record with one shutout, a 2.89 GAA and .891 save percentage during the 2018-19 regular season with Yale Bantam Prep (CSSBP).

He went on to backstop the team to a CSSBP Championship with a 4-1 record, along with a 2.33 GAA and .923 save percentage.

Goaltender Colby Knight, from Red Deer, AB, was a member of the Red Deer North Stars (AMMHL) during the 2018-19 season, earning an 11-2 record in 16 starts and collecting five shutouts while registering a 2.58 GAA and .918 save percentage.

Knight also participated in the 2019 Canada Winter Games as a member of Team Nunavut. He was the Oil Kings 5th round pick, 92nd overall in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft.

Defenceman Ross Stanley, from Edson, AB, was the Oil Kings 2nd round, 40th overall selection in the 2019 WHL Bantam Draft. He was a member of OHA Edmonton Bantam Prep during the 2018-19 season, tallying four goals and 17 assists for 21 points in 29 games, followed by a goal and an assist in four playoff games.

Stanley was the captain of his CIHA Voyageurs Bantam AAA (OEBHL) during the 2017-18 campaign.

Camrose, AB native and right winger, Brendan Kuny, was a member of the Sherwood Park Kings (AMHL) last season, amassing 14 goals and 31 points in 33 regular season games before adding a pair of goals in four playoff games.

He was the Oil Kings 7th round, 136th overall selection in the 2017 WHL Bantam Draft.

"Brendan Kuny has a very high compete factor to his game," said Oil Kings President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Kirt Hill. "He possesses good touch with the puck around the net, and is another local player we are excited to have join our organization.

"Ross Stanley is a complete defenceman with strong skating and positional play. His puck moving ability makes him a great addition to our group."

"We are very happy with Colby Knight's progression over the last year," said Oil Kings Director of Scouting, Jamie Porter. "He is a mature, good-sized, athletic goaltender who we believe has a lot of upside, as was seen in his solid playoff performance last year."

"Kolby Hay is a big goalie who plays a very solid positional game," Hill added. "He tracks pucks well, controls rebounds and competes hard in the crease. We were very happy that Kolby was available when he was in the Draft and see a lot of upside in his development.

"We are excited to welcome Kolby, Colby, Ross, Brendan and their families to the Oil Kings organization."

Kolby Hay

Position: Goaltender

Catches: L

Hometown: Abbotsford, BC

DOB: May 14, 2004

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 170 pounds

Colby Knight

Position: Goaltender

Catches: L

Hometown: Red Deer, AB

DOB: January 2, 2003

Height: 6-foot-2.5

Weight: 181 pounds

Ross Stanley

Position: Defence

Shoots: L

Hometown: Edson, AB

DOB: January 6, 2004

Height: 5-foot-10

Weight: 150 pounds

Brendan Kuny (COO-knee)

Position: Right Wing

Shoots: R

Hometown: Camrose, AB

DOB: March 1, 2002

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 168 pounds

The Oil Kings will take part in five exhibition games prior to the start of the 2019-20 Western Hockey League regular season.

Edmonton will host the Red Deer Rebels in a Young Guns Game on Tuesday, September 3 at 7:00 PM MT, then welcome the Calgary Hitmen on Friday, September 6 at 7:00 PM MT. Both games will take place at the Downtown Community Arena.

The following night, the Oil Kings will complete the home-and-home with the Hitmen when they travel to Tsuut'ina Nation on Saturday, September 7 for a 7:00 PM MT meeting at Seven Chiefs Sportsplex and Chief Jim Starlight Centre.

The Oil Kings will then participate in the WHL Exhibition Series; two pre-season games versus the Prince George Cougars at the Encana Events Centre in Dawson Creek, BC on Thursday, September 12 at 7:00 PM PT (8:00 PM MT) and Saturday, September 14 at 1:00 PM PT (2:00 PM MT).

For the Oil Kings full 2019-2020 regular season schedule, click here.

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