Three Oil Kings Vying for Spots at World Junior Hockey Championship
December 4, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release
Edmonton, Alta. - Three Edmonton Oil Kings are looking to earn their spots at this winter's IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Ottawa.
2007-born defenceman Blake Fiddler will head to Team U.S.A's Selection Camp, while 2005-born forward Miroslav Holinka, and 2006-born forward Adam Jecho have both been selected to participate in Team Czechia's camp.
Fiddler, out of Frisco, TX, USA, recently returned from the CHL/USA Prospects Challenge, helping Team CHL to two wins as an Assistant Captain with the squad. In 24 games this season, Fiddler has scored four goals, and has added seven assists for 11 points, while also earning a +5 rating. Fiddler has represented the United States before, wearing an 'A' for the States at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Edmonton this past summer. He earned four points in five games at the tournament.
Holinka, from Zlin, Cze., is third on the Oil Kings in goals with 11, and is fifth in points with 21 in his first season in the WHL. He also leads the Oil Kings in plus/minus at +9. The 14th Overall pick in the 2024 CHL Import Draft, Holinka has represented Czechia in various international events, including the World Under-18 Championships in 2023. Holinka was taken in the fifth-round, 151st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2024 NHL Draft.
Jecho, also from Zlin, Cze., is currently in his second season with the Oil Kings and is tied for third on the team in points with 22 through 24 games played. He has eight goals and 14 assists so far, and is +5. Jecho has represented Team Czechia on numerous occasions, including three Hlinka Gretzky Cups, including winning silver in 2023, two World Under-18 Hockey Championships, including being named a Top-3 Player on his team in 2023/2024, and one World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, among many others. Jecho is has 69 points in 78 career WHL games and was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the third-round, 95th overall in the 2024 NHL Draft.
The tournament takes place in Ottawa, Ont. from December 26 to January 5.
-
The Oil Kings are Edmonton's first choice for family fun with great seats starting at $20!
The Oil Kings next home game is December 8 against the Regina Pats for the Kids Take Over Game!
Head to OilKings.ca to secure your seat today!
• Discuss this story on the Western Hockey League message board...
Western Hockey League Stories from December 4, 2024
- Broncos Drop Heartbreaker to Tigers - Swift Current Broncos
- Swift Comeback: Tigers Tame Broncos in Thrilling Finish - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Iginla Undergoes Hip Surgery - Kelowna Rockets
- Two Winterhawks Alumni Named to 4 Nations Face-Off Rosters - Portland Winterhawks
- Chiefs to Wear Specialty Teddy Bear Toss Jerseys for the First Time - Spokane Chiefs
- Secure Your Seats For The 2026 Memorial Cup In Kelowna With Rockets Half Season Tickets - Kelowna Rockets
- November Ironworker of the Month - D Brayden Crampton - Spokane Chiefs
- Oil Kings Reassign Snell to U18 Club - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Three Oil Kings Vying for Spots at World Junior Hockey Championship - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Gameday Preview: Game 28 at Swift Current Broncos - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Broncos Host Tigers for First Time this Season - Swift Current Broncos
- Pats Fall in Victoria - Regina Pats
- Warriors Dealt Narrow Loss in Lethbridge - Moose Jaw Warriors
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.
Other Recent Edmonton Oil Kings Stories
- Oil Kings Earn First Win On Saskatchewan Swing Over Pats
- Oil Kings Continue Road Trip in Regina
- Oil Kings Comeback Falls Short against Broncos
- Oil Kings Start Saskatchewan Road Trip in Swift Current
- Three Oil Kings Spotted on NHL Central Scouting Mid-Term Rankings
