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Hunter Aura Strikes in Overtime as Hitmen Defeat Oil Kings 4-3
The first Battle of Alberta matchup of the 2026-27 WHL season delivered exactly the kind of game we should expect from the Calgary Hitmen and Edmonton Oil Kings. It was physical, chippy and competitive from the opening faceoff. Calgary built an early two-goal lead, Edmonton responded twice and Hunter Aura eventually ended the game on…
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Changing of the Guard: Oil Kings Lose Major Pieces Ahead of 2026–27 Season
The Edmonton Oil Kings will enter the 2026–27 season looking dramatically different from the team that finished the previous campaign. This is not simply the usual turnover associated with junior hockey. Edmonton has lost its five leading scorers from 2025–26, its captain, several alternate captains and important players at virtually every position. Some have graduated…
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Edmonton Oil Kings Goaltender Parker Snell Selected by Columbus Blue Jackets in Fifth Round of 2026 NHL Draft
For every young hockey player, hearing their name called at the NHL Draft is the culmination of years of dedication, sacrifice, and perseverance. Last weekend, that dream became a reality for Parker Snell, as the Edmonton Oil Kings netminder was selected 142nd overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the fifth round of the 2026…
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Ethan MacKenzie Didn’t Hear His Name Called Until His Third NHL Draft. That Might End Up Working in Toronto’s Favour.
Before the 2026 NHL Draft, Ethan MacKenzie wasn’t concerned about where he would be selected. He simply wanted another opportunity. “My first year I had no chance. The second, I thought I had a decent chance but didn’t get my name called. This time, it doesn’t matter to me where I go as long as…