Oil Kings Claim Melnik Off Waivers From Seattle
Edmonton, Alta. – The Edmonton Oil Kings announced today that they have claimed 2006-born forward Luke Melnik off of waivers from the Seattle Thunderbirds.
Melnik, out of Red Bank, NJ, U.S.A., played in one game with the Thunderbirds in the regular season this year. Meanwhile, in the 2026 pre-season, Melnik had six points in four games with Seattle.
Last season, Melnik split his time with the NAHL’s Danbury Jr. Hat-Tricks and the BCHL’s Brooks Bandits. In the NAHL, Melnik had seven goals and nine assists for 16 points in 19 games before joining the Bandits. In 22 games with Brooks, Melnik scored nine goals and added 18 assists for 27 points in 22 games. During the BCHL playoffs, Melnik had 11 points in 21 playoff games, helping the Bandits win the BCHL title.
Between 2023 and 2026, Melnik played 58 BCHL games between Brooks, the Merritt Centennials, and Surrey Eagles, tallying 36 points. In 27 NAHL games during that stretch, Melnik added 18 points.
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