Joe Iginla

Acquired

• Traded to the Giants from the Edmonton Oil Kings on January 5, 2026 in exchange for 2007-born forward Aaron Obobaifo.
• Originally drafted in the 1st round, 12th overall, by Edmonton in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft.

Career Highlights

• During his 2022-23 WHL Draft season, he recorded 37 goals and 28 assists for 65 points in 27 GP for Rink HA Kelowna U15 Prep.
• Played for Team BC at the 2023 WHL Cup, finishing third in team scoring with four points (1G-3A) in five games.
• In 2023-24, played for RHA Kelowna U18 Prep, leading the team in points (49) and assists (30), while finishing second in goals (19).
• Also appeared in five games as a 15-year-old for the Oil Kings, recording five points (3G-2A), including a two-goal performance in just his fourth career game.
• Joined the Oil Kings full time in 2024-25 and produced nine goals and seven assists for 16 points in 61 games.
• Youngest Oil King ever to record a hat-trick, doing so at 16 years and 139 days (Dec. 29, 2024).
• Set new career highs in 2025-26 despite injuries and a trade to a new team: finished the year with 31 points in 59 games (16G-15A).
• Drafted by the Calgary Flames in the third round (65th overall) of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

Milestones

• 1st WHL Game/Point - December 15, 2023 vs. Swift Current Broncos
• 1st WHL Goal - December 17, 2023 vs. Regina Pats (2nd game)
• 1st WHL Hat-Trick - December 29, 2024 vs. Red Deer Rebels
• 100th WHL Game - December 28, 2025 vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes

International Experience

• Made his international debut with Canada Red at the 2024 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Sarnia, Ont. He recorded two goals and one assist for three points in four games, finishing sixth in team scoring and helping Canada Red win a Silver Medal.

Awards

• 2024-25 Edmonton Oil Kings Scholastic Player of the Year
• 2024 World U-17 Challenge Silver Medalist
• 2022-23 CSSHL U15 Prep First Team All-Star Team (RHA Kelowna)

Notes

• Is the son of Hockey Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla, younger brother of Utah Mammoth first-round selection Tij Iginla and younger brother of PWHL Hamilton draft pick Jade Iginla