Oilers alumni Rieger Lorenz wins second NCAA National Championship and inks NHL entry-level deal

Written by: Scott Savard Headline photo: Chad Goddard Okotoks, AB (April 15, 2026) – Oilers alumni, Rieger Lorenz, has had a busy week as he picked up his second Frozen Four NCAA Division I NCAA Championship in a 2-1 win over the University of Wisconsin, then shortly after, signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild. Lorenz, who turned […]

Oilers alumni Dylan James signs entry level deal with Detroit Red Wings

Written by: Scott Savard Headline photo: Chad Goddard Okotoks, AB (April 15, 2026) – The Detroit Red Wings have announced that former Okotoks Oiler Dylan James has signed a two-year entry-level deal with the NHL organization. James appeared in 60 games across three seasons for the Green and Gold, with his first two games coming in the 2018-2019 season, […]

Meredith earns commitment from Adrian College of the NCAA Division III

Written by: Scott Savard Headline graphic: Kiana Briscoe Headline photo: Chad Goddard Okotoks, AB (April 1, 2026) – The Okotoks Oilers are proud to announce that Joey Meredith (Toledo, OH) has earned a commitment from Adrian College of the NCAA Division III next season. Meredith, who earned the assistant captain honours this season, first made his debut with the Green […]

Pajor does it again with an OT winner to end the 2025-2026 BCHL season

Written by: Scott Savard Headline photo: Chad Goddard Okotoks, AB (March 28, 2026) – The Okotoks Oilers finish the 2025-2026 BCHL season on a high note with Holden Pajor (Eden Prairie, MN) calling the game with an overtime winner in back-to-back nights at Viking Rentals Centre. The Green and Gold took down the number one-ranked BCHL team, the West […]

Oilers set to host West Kelowna to close out 2025-2026 BCHL season on Fan Appreciation Night

Written by: Scott Savard Headline photo: Chad Goddard Okotoks, AB (March 28, 2026) – The Okotoks Oilers enter tonight with some momentum after beating the Sherwood Park Crusaders last night in a thrilling 6-5 overtime win thanks to Holden Pajor’s (Eden Prairie, MN) heroics. The last time the West Kelowna Warriors were in Okotoks, Oilers assistant captain Luke Calabria […]

Kowalski commits to post-secondary hockey with Hamilton College

Written by: Scott Savard Headline graphic: Kiana Briscoe Headline photo: Chad Goddard Okotoks, AB (March 26, 2026) – The Okotoks Oilers are proud to announce that forward Michael Kowalski (Chicago, IL) has committed to playing with Hamilton College of the NCAA Division III hockey next season. Kowalski who now wears the “A” as an assistant captain for the Green and […]

Kanzig plays key role in keeping Oilers in tip-top shape

Written by: Scott Savard Headline photo: Scott Savard Okotoks, AB (March 25, 2026) – The Okotoks Oilers Strength and Conditioning Coach, Keegan Kanzig, brings his expertise to the Green and Gold each week as he gets the squad in tip-top shape with his workout training. Kanzig knows what it takes to get your body to perform at its best, playing five […]

Oilers couldn’t find an answer to the Bulldogs offence attack

Written by: Scott Savard Headline photo: Chad Goddard Okotoks, AB (March 21, 2026) – The Okotoks Oilers and the Bulldogs finished off their season series with the Oilers falling 7-1 in Blackfalds tonight during their final road game of the 2025-2026 BCHL campaign. Due to a recent injury bug, the Oilers were down two players from icing a full […]

Oilers to get last laugh over the Bulldogs in Blackfalds

Written by: Scott Savard Headline photo: Chad Goddard Okotoks, AB (March 21, 2026) – The Okotoks Oilers and the Bulldogs will finish off their season series tonight in Blackfalds. The season series has gone in favour of the Bulldogs, with the Oilers’ Interior East Division rival refusing to fall to the Green and Gold during the 2025-2026 BCHL campaign. While […]

Oilers and Bandits finished off their 2025-2026 BCHL season series in Brooks

Written by: Scott Savard Headline photo: Scott Savard Okotoks, AB (March 20, 2026) – The Okotoks Oilers and the Bandits faced off for the final time during the 2025-2026 BCHL season in Brooks as the Green and Gold fell 9-2 against their Interior East Division rivals. The Green and Gold’s unfortunate injury woes would continue as Justin Giguère (Saguenay, QC) […]