Former Oil Kings captain Trey Fix-Wolansky just wrapped up his first pro season. As a draft pick of the Columbus Blue Jackets, he’s plying with their American Hockey League affiliate the Cleveland Monsters. Quinn Phillips catches up with the forward.
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Behind the Game: Billet families create a home away from home for Edmonton Oil Kings players
In junior hockey, it’s common for the teenage players to pack their bags and leave the family home at a young age to play the game. It can’t be easy for them and it can’t be easy for parents, but…
Behind the Game: What it’s like to be a ‘billet home’ for young hockey players
Junior hockey players are tasked with leaving their homes at a young age. But on the other end, in their junior city, is a loving family opening their doors as billets for these teens. In this week’s Behind the Game,…
Edmonton Oil Kings coach Brad Lauer named WHL coach of the year
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 7, 2020 1:24 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Edmonton Oil Kings coach Brad Lauer has been named the Western Hockey League coach of…
Edmonton Oil Kings Brad Lauer finalist for WHL Coach of the Year
Edmonton Oil Kings head coach Brad Lauer is a finalist for the Dunc McCallum Trophy awarded to the coach of the year in the Western Hockey League. “I don’t think it’s an individual award,” said Lauer. “This goes deep into…
Oil Kings forward Jake Neighbours’ draft year cut short
When the CHL cancelled playoffs and the Memorial Cup tournament it ended a very important season for many 18-year-olds playing junior hockey. They won’t get the chance to show scouts their abilities in the playoffs. That includes Oil Kings forward…
Coronavirus: Oil Kings season comes to abrupt finish due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Edmonton Oil Kings 20-year-olds had their junior hockey careers come to an abrupt finish this week. It’s not an easy pill to swallow for these young men who had no idea March 7 in Medicine Hat was the last…
WHL Roundup: Wednesday, March 11, 2020
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 12, 2020 12:53 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ REGINA – Michal Teply scored once and set up two more as the Winnipeg Ice…
WHL Roundup: Tuesday, March 10, 2020
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 11, 2020 1:42 am Updated March 11, 2020 1:43 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ MEDICINE HAT, Alta. – Ryan Chyzowski scored his second…
Edmonton event venues taking precautions amid coronavirus concerns
One of the concerns surrounding the potential spread of the coronavirus is what happens when there are large gatherings with lots of people. Here’s how some Edmonton event venues are responding to ongoing concerns about COVID-19. Rogers Place In a…