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Edmonton, Alta. –\u00a0<\/strong>The 2026 NHL Draft could see a fair share of Edmonton Oil Kings getting selected.<\/p>\n

Seven current, former, or future Oil Kings are ranked by NHL Central Scouting and could hear their name called on Friday or Saturday.<\/p>\n

The highest ranked skater is 2006-born defender Ethan MacKenzie who is coming off a career year with the Oil Kings. He is ranked 62nd among North American Skaters by Central Scouting after a season that saw him scored 22 goals, the second most by an Oil Kings defender in a single season, as well as adding 36 assists for 58 points in 59 games. He added three points in seven playoff games as well. The Peachland, B.C. product also helped Team Canada win bronze at the 2026 World Junior Hockey Championships where he had five points in seven games. MacKenzie’s name is scattered through expert rankings this year as he is ranked as high as 48th by McKeens Hockey. Eliteprospects.com has his at 53rd, Hockey Prospects Radio has him at 55th, and Daily Faceoff has his at 58th.<\/p>\n

2008-born forward Dylan Dean is ranked 88th among NHL Central Scouting after a solid rookie season in the WHL. The Maple Grove, MN, USA product scored 15 goals and added 14 assists for 29 points in 52 games this season and would go on to add three points in seven playoff games. McKeens Hockey has Dean ranked at 247th on their list.<\/p>\n

Newly acquired and signed forward KJ Sauer is also in the Top-100 of NHL Central Scouting’s rankings. The later 2007-birth year played this past season at Andover High School in Minnesota and had 25 points in 15 games. Sauer also spent time with the Lincoln Stars of the USHL, playing in five regular season games, tallying five points. In the playoffs for the Stars, Sauer scored one goal in eight games. Acquired in May from the Penticton Vees, Sauer is ranked 98th by McKeens Hockey, and Eliteprospects.com has him at 128th in their rankings.<\/p>\n

Defenceman Noa Ta’amu is ranked 109th by NHL Central Scouting after his second season in the WHL with the Oil Kings. The San Diego, CA, USA had three goals and nine assists for 12 points in 62 games, while also earning a +29 rating in his 17-year-old season. Ta’amu also added a goal in seven playoff games for Edmonton. Eliteprospects.com has Ta’amu ranked at 99th, while Daily Faceoff has him at 102nd, and McKeens Hockey has him at 166th.<\/p>\n

Andrew O’Neill solid season in Edmonton has him ranked at 150th by NHL Central Scouting. The Fargo, ND, USA product played 65 games for the Oil Kings this year, scoring 20 goals and adding 23 assists for 43 points. He held a +25 rating and won 51.7% of his faceoffs. McKeens Hockey has the big centre ranked at 169th on their list ahead of the weekend.<\/p>\n

2007-born forward Lukas Sawchyn is ranked right behind O’Neill by NHL Central Scouting as he sits 151st. Sawchyn led the Oil Kings in scoring this year with 27 goals and 61 assists for 88 points, finishing Top-10 in the WHL in points and third in assists. The Grande Prairie, Alta. product would also add a goal and six assists in seven playoff games as well for the Oil Kings. McKeens Hockey has Sawchyn at 154th in their rankings.<\/p>\n

In goal, Parker Snell sits at 19th among North American netminders in NHL Central Scoutings rankings. In his first full season with the Oil Kings, Snell went 21-9-1-0 this season with a 2.74 goals-against-average, and a .895 save percentage to go along with three shutouts. Snell then elevated his game in the post-season, going 2-1-1 with a 2.22 goals-against-average, and a .924 save percentage in four starts. McKeens Hockey has Snell ranked 297th in their overall rankings.<\/p>\n

The 2026 NHL Draft kicks off on Friday, June 26 and will wrap up the next day on June 27.<\/p>\n

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Edmonton, Alta. –\u00a0<\/strong>The Edmonton Oil Kings have announced their four-game schedule for the Pre-Season Fueled by the Federation of Alberta Gas Co-ops.<\/p>\n

This season, the Oil Kings will open their pre-season schedule with a trek to Tumbler Ridge, B.C. for a pair of games against the Prince George Cougars at the Tumbler Ridge Community Centre. The first game will be on Friday, September 4 at 7 p.m., while the second will take place on Sunday, September 6 at 12 p.m.. The games are hosted by the District of Tumbler Ridge, and will be in support of Tumbler Ridge minor hockey, figure skating, curling association, and Old Timers Hockey Club. It also marks the first time since 2019 that the Oil Kings have played pre-season games in British Columbia.<\/p>\n

The next weekend, the Oil Kings will head south to pay a visit to the Red Deer Rebels on Friday, September 11. That will be followed on Saturday, September 12 as they’ll host the Calgary Hitmen in Stony Plain, Alta. at the Glenn Hall Centennial Arena at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

“The Oil Kings are thrilled to once again be bringing exciting WHL hockey to a pair of first time communities in Tumbler Ridge and Stony Plain,” said Oil Kings Director of Business Operations Kevin Radomski. “We are excited to continue our tradition of brining WHL pre-season hockey on the road in the support of fundraising and community spirit. We cannot wait to feel the energy and see the community support of each of these municipalities.”<\/p>\n

Over the last three seasons, the Oil Kings have helped raise over $60,000 for local grassroots hockey in the communities of Grande Cache, Enoch Cree Nation, Edson, Morinville, Westlock, and Hinton.<\/p>\n

The Oil Kings are also thrilled to once again have the Federation of Alberta Gas Co-ops as the presenting sponsor of the pre-season.<\/p>\n

“FedGas is proud to support the Edmonton Oil Kings and their commitment to strengthening local communities,” said FedGas Communications and Marketing Coordinator Emily Ewashko. “Bringing people together and fostering community connections are values we share, and we look forward to supporting another exciting season of Oil Kings hockey.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Stay tuned to the Oil Kings website and social media channels for more information regarding tickets to the games.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Full 2026 Pre-Season Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, September 4 – vs. Prince George Cougars @ Tumbler Ridge, B.C. – 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Saturday, September 6 – vs. Prince George Cougars @ Tumbler Ridge, B.C. – 12 p.m.<\/p>\n

Friday, September 11 – vs. Red Deer Rebels @ Red Deer, Alta. – 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

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Edmonton, Alta. –\u00a0<\/strong>The Edmonton Oil Kings 2026\/2027 home schedule will kick off with a Battle of Alberta WHL style.<\/p>\n

The Oil Kings announced today that the Calgary Hitmen will pay a visit to Rogers Place for the first of 34 home games this coming season on Sunday, September 20 at 4 p.m.. It will be the first of four visits to Edmonton for the Hitmen.<\/p>\n

This will be the fourth time that the Oil Kings will play the Hitmen in the Home Opener. Edmonton is 2-1-0-0 in the previous three home openers against Calgary, and overall, the Oil Kings are 11-7-1-0 all-time in home openers, and have also won the previous two.<\/p>\n

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Edmonton, Alta. –\u00a0<\/strong>The Edmonton Oil Kings announced today that they have signed 2011-born forward Brock Vodden to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.<\/p>\n

Out of Manitou, Man., Vodden was drafted by the Oil Kings in May’s WHL Prospects Draft in the third round, 51st overall. Vodden played this season at the Pilot Mound Hockey Academy with the U15 Prep squad. In 30 games, Vodden scored 20 goals and added 24 assists for 44 points, leading his team in all three categories.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>“We see Brock as a high-speed, high-effort player with a lot of skill,” said Oil Kings President and General Manager Michael Chan. “He can shoot and pass,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0makes his teammates better in a variety of ways. <\/span><\/span>But the thing that stands out to us was him setting the tone with his work ethic every night on his team.”
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In five playoff games this season, Vodden added five goals and eight assists for 13 points, leading his team in points and assists for the playoffs.<\/p>\n

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