https://chl.ca/whl-oilkings/tag/jamie-jackson/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:59:03 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://chl.ca/whl-oilkings/article/oil-kings-trade-pederson-to-vancouver Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:55:31 +0000 mbarrett https://chl.ca/whl-oilkings/article/oil-kings-trade-pederson-to-vancouver Edmonton, Alta. – The Edmonton Oil Kings announced today that they have traded 2006-born defenceman Rhys Pederson to the Vancouver Giants in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round WHL Prospects Draft pick. “Rhys has been a very important member of the team over the past four seasons as a drafted and developed Oil King,” said Oil Kings President and General Manager Michael Chan. “We would like to thank Rhys for the commitment and leadership he showed every day, both on and off the ice. He has laid it on the line for the organization and has been an outstanding role model – he will certainly be missed. We wish him continued success in Vancouver and all his future endeavors.” Originally drafted in the fifth-round, 90^th overall in the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft, Pederson played parts of four seasons with the Oil Kings, playing a total of 183 regular season games, scoring four goals and adding 22 assists. Pederson also played eight playoff games as a member of the Oil Kings, notching two assists. The Stettler, Alta. product was also an Assistant Captain with the Oil Kings during the 2025/2026 season. - The Oil Kings are Edmonton’s first choice for family fun with great seats for as low as $20. Tickets for the Home Opener on September 20 are on sale NOW! Secure your seat today at oilkings.ca.]]> https://chl.ca/whl-oilkings/article/oil-kings-sign-vanicek-to-whl-scholarship-and-development-agreement Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:57:50 +0000 mbarrett https://chl.ca/whl-oilkings/article/oil-kings-sign-vanicek-to-whl-scholarship-and-development-agreement Edmonton, Alta. – The Edmonton Oil Kings announced today that they have signed 2009-born forward Jonas Vanicek to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. “We are proud to welcome Jonas and his family to the Oil Kings organization,” said Oil Kings President and General Manager Michael Chan. “He is an intelligent and skilled forward with the ability to make plays. We are looking forward to him joining our club in the fall after representing his country at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.” Vanicek was drafted in the first round, 56^th overall in the 2026 CHL Import Draft back on June 30^th by the Oil Kings. The 6’, 168lbs forward from Decin, Czechia split last season with HC Energie Karlovy Vary at the U17 and U20 levels. In 10 games at the U17 level, Vanicek had 29 points in 10 games, while notching 20 points in 15 games with the U20 club. At the international level, Vanicek has played 12 games with Czechia’s U17 team where he has eight points. - The Oil Kings are Edmonton’s first choice for family fun with great seats for as low as $20. Tickets for the Home Opener on September 20 are on sale NOW! Secure your seat today at oilkings.ca.]]> https://chl.ca/whl-oilkings/article/stroeder-named-to-team-canada-hlinka-gretzky-cup-training-camp-roster Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:01:14 +0000 mbarrett https://chl.ca/whl-oilkings/article/stroeder-named-to-team-canada-hlinka-gretzky-cup-training-camp-roster Edmonton, Alta. - Hockey Canada announced today the 27 players that are set to take part in the National Men's Summer Under-18 Team training camp next week ahead of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Oil Kings forward Kayden Stroeder is one of 15 forwards look to earn a spot on Team Canada's roster. The 17-year-old out of Lanigan, Sask., played 55 games this past season for the Oil Kings, his first full WHL season. He scored 13 goals and added 19 assists for 32 points and was a +16 rating. Stroeder also shined in the playoffs, notching five points in six games. Stroeder has also already represented his country, at the 2025 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge where he won silver. He had six points in five games at the tournament. Meanwhile, Oil Kings Assistant Coach and Manager of Player Development Kyle Chipchura will be an Assistant Coach for Team Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. The training camp runs from July 27 to August 1 in Edmonton before the rosters is finalized ahead of the tournament which will run from August 3 to August 8 in Edmonton and Red Deer. - The Oil Kings are Edmonton’s first choice for family fun with great seats for as low as $20. Tickets for the Home Opener on September 20 are on sale NOW! Secure your seat today at oilkings.ca]]> https://chl.ca/whl-oilkings/article/oil-kings-announce-schedule-change-5 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:59:34 +0000 mbarrett https://chl.ca/whl-oilkings/article/oil-kings-announce-schedule-change-5 Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings and the Western Hockey League announced today the following schedule change. The game originally schedule between the Edmonton Oil Kings and Brandon Wheat Kings at Rogers Place on Friday, November 27 will now take place on Saturday, November 28 at Rogers Place at 6 p.m. For the full 2026/2027 Regular Season Schedule click here. - The Oil Kings are Edmonton’s first choice for family fun with great season seats for as low as $9 per-game for an entire season of thrilling WHL action!  2026-27 Season Seats are on sale now!  Head to OilKings.ca to secure your seat today!]]> https://chl.ca/whl-oilkings/article/oil-kings-announce-staffing-change Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:30:42 +0000 mbarrett https://chl.ca/whl-oilkings/article/oil-kings-announce-staffing-change https://chl.ca/whl-oilkings/article/oil-kings-2026-home-opener-on-sale-now Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:05:33 +0000 mbarrett https://chl.ca/whl-oilkings/article/oil-kings-2026-home-opener-on-sale-now https://chl.ca/whl-oilkings/article/three-oil-kings-prospects-named-to-world-under-17-challenge-camp Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:05:25 +0000 mbarrett https://chl.ca/whl-oilkings/article/three-oil-kings-prospects-named-to-world-under-17-challenge-camp Edmonton, Alta. - A trio of Edmonton Oil Kings prospects will be in Oakville, Ont. this week at Hockey Canada's World Under-17 Hockey Challenge development camp. 2010-born defencemen Holden Wouters and Chris Kokkoris, as well as 2010-born forward Cole Landreville will look to earn a spot on one of Team Canada's two rosters for the tournament. Wouters, originally the second-overall selection at the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft, played this season with St. George's U18 Prep scoring 22 points in 28 games, plus three more in five playoff games. Wouters also played two games with the Oil Kings during the 2025/2026 season. Kokkoris, the eighth-overall pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft, played this season with Yale Hockey Academy's U18 Prep club where had 15 points in 18 games, along with three more in three playoff games. Kokkoris also spent some time with the Oil Kings this past season, playing in a pair of games. Landreville spent this season with Pilot Mound Hockey Academy's U18 Prep squad. He was originally the 25th overall selection in the 2025 WHL prospects Draft and had 34 points in 23 games for Pilot Mound this season. Landreville also played three regular season games for the Oil Kings, scoring once. He also played in one playoff game this season for Edmonton. The development camp runs in Oakville from July 17 to 21, while the tournament takes place from November 1 to 7. Oil Kings Assistant Coach and Manager of Player Development Kyle Chipchura will be an Assistant Coach for Team White at the event. - The Oil Kings are Edmonton’s first choice for family fun with great season seats for as low as $9 per-game for an entire season of thrilling WHL action!  2026-27 Season Seats are on sale now!  Head to OilKings.ca to secure your seat today! ]]> https://chl.ca/whl-oilkings/article/chipchura-named-to-team-canada-white-coaching-staff-for-under-17-hockey-challenge Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:22:59 +0000 mbarrett https://chl.ca/whl-oilkings/article/chipchura-named-to-team-canada-white-coaching-staff-for-under-17-hockey-challenge Edmonton, Alta. - Edmonton Oil Kings Assistant Coach and Manager of Player Development Kyle Chipchura is set to represent Team Canada twice before the calendar turns to 2027. https://twitter.com/EdmOilKings/status/2075265460531253755?s=20 Hockey Canada announced today their coaching staffs for the 2026 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge this fall with Chipchura named as an Assistant Coach for Team Canada White. This will mark the second time that Chipchura has been behind the bench at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge as he and Team Canada White won silver at the 2025 tournament where Chipchura was joined by Oil Kings forward Kayden Stroeder. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Chipchura was named as an Assistant Coach for Team Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in August. Chipchura is entering his third full season as Assistant Coach and Manager of Player Development for the Oil King after previously serving one season as a Development Coach in 2023/2024. In addition to Chipchura, Oil Kings Athletic Therapist Adrian Presnilla has been named a Guest Athletic Therapist for the World Under-17 development camp that takes place from July 17 to 21 in Oakville, Ontario. Presnilla is entering his third season with the Oil Kings. https://twitter.com/EdmOilKings/status/2075266621653012607?s=20 The 2026 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge takes place from November 1 to 7 in Oakville, Ontario. - The Oil Kings are Edmonton’s first choice for family fun with great season seats for as low as $9 per-game for an entire season of thrilling WHL action!  2026-27 Season Seats are on sale now!  Head to OilKings.ca to secure your seat today! ]]> https://chl.ca/whl-oilkings/article/chipchura-named-to-team-canada-hlinka-gretzky-cup-coaching-staff Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:04:17 +0000 mbarrett https://chl.ca/whl-oilkings/article/chipchura-named-to-team-canada-hlinka-gretzky-cup-coaching-staff “It is an honour to be named to the Team Canada coaching staff for the Hlinka Gretzky Cup," Chipchura said. "Representing Canada is something I have always taken great pride in, both as a player and now as a coach. I’m grateful for the opportunity, excited to work with such talented players and staff, and look forward to doing everything I can to help our team compete for a gold medal.” This will mark the second time that Chipchura has represented Canada behind the bench as he helped Team Canada White win a silver medal at the 2025 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge as an Assistant Coach. Prior to his time with the Oil Kings, Chipchura coached the Prep teams at the U15 and U17 levels at Northern Alberta Xtreme between 2021 and 2023. The Hlinka Gretzky Cup runs from August 3 to 8 in Edmonton at Rogers Place and the Downtown Community Arena.]]> https://chl.ca/whl-oilkings/article/oil-kings-announce-2026-2027-schedule Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:00:56 +0000 mbarrett https://chl.ca/whl-oilkings/article/oil-kings-announce-2026-2027-schedule Edmonton, Alta. – The Western Hockey League, and the Edmonton Oil Kings announced their schedule for the 2026/2027 regular season today. With families at the forefront of Oil Kings hockey, 80 per-cent of the home games this season take place on a weekend or a holiday. The Oil Kings will play 68 games, 34 at home, and 34 on the road. It all begins with the already announced Home Opener set for Sunday, September 20 at 4 p.m. against the Calgary Hitmen for the first Family Fun Sunday of the season! The Oil Kings begin the season on Saturday, September 19 in Red Deer against the Rebels. Edmonton’s first choice for family entertainment still starts at just $20 a seat for Oil Kings home games at Rogers Place. Add in Kids Food Combos starting at just $7.50 and the value is unbeatable! For the first time ever, the Oil Kings will play on Halloween with a 1 p.m. puck drop against the Kamloops Blazers. Family Day Monday plans are covered as well as the Oil Kings welcome the Lethbridge Hurricanes on February 15 at 2 p.m. Meanwhile, the value goes well beyond the tickets Wiener Wednesday’s are back once again with six Wednesdays on the schedule this season starting on November 4 against Lethbridge featuring $2 hot dogs all game long. Taco Tuesday’s make an appearance again this year with a December 8 matchup with the Prince George Cougars with $2 tacos all game long. The loudest game of the year, Hockey Hooky is back on Wednesday March 3 as the Vancouver Giants are in town. Along with Prince George, Vancouver, and Kamloops, the remainder of the B.C. Division will also visit Edmonton this season with the Victoria Royals visiting the Oil Kings on October 18, the Penticton Vees playing their first ever game at Rogers Place on October 25, and the Kelowna Rockets heading to Edmonton on January 16. Another thrilling season of Oil Kings hockey is on the horizon, and you don’t want to miss any of the action. Season tickets start at just $299 and is the best value for all 34 Oil Kings home games this season. Meanwhile, on the road, the Oil Kings make their biennial trip to the U.S. Division from December 27 to January 6, starting off in Everett against the defending WHL Champion Silvertips. A rematch of the first-round of the 2026 WHL Playoffs will take place four times as the Oil Kings battle the Saskatoon Blades at home on October 23 and November 25 and on the road on November 14 and January 20. Check out the full schedule here. Keep an eye on the Oil Kings website and social media channels for the 2026/2027 Promotional Schedule including the announcement of the Biggest Game of the Year, Teddy Bear Toss coming later this summer!]]>