Oilers acquire Gabriel Smith from the Blackfalds Bulldogs

Written by: Scott Savard Headline photo: Courtesy of the Blackfalds Bulldogs Okotoks, AB (December 6, 2025) – The Okotoks Oilers are excited to announce the acquisition of 2007-born left-handed defenceman Gabriel Smith (Brampton, ON) from the Blackfalds Bulldogs in exchange for Future Considerations. Smith is in his first season with the BCHL, suiting up for 18 games so far […]

SIgned: Oilers add Kash Crawford to 2025-2026 BCHL roster

Written by: Scott Savard Headline photo: Scott Savard Okotoks, AB (November 14, 2025) – The Okotoks Oilers have announced the addition of 2006-born American defenceman, Kash Crawford (Atlanta, GA), to the Green and Gold’s 2025-2026 BCHL roster. Crawford started the year with the Tri-City Storm of the USHL, appearing in 14 games before making his decision to join the […]

Oilers acquire Jordan Murray from Cranbrook Bucks

Okotoks, AB (October 17, 2025) – The Okotoks Oilers have announced that they have acquired 2006-born left-handed defenceman Jordan Murray (Decker, MB) with future considerations from the Cranbrook Bucks in exchange for Teo Pisani (St. Albert, AB) and the playing rights for goaltender Jason Tremblay. Murray comes with a ton of experience, as he played his […]

Signed: Oilers add Gabe Simpson to their 2025-2026 BCHL roster

Okotoks, AB (October 2, 2025) – The Okotoks Oilers are excited to announce the addition of 2007-born left-handed defenceman Gabe Simpson (Lafayette, CO). Simpson took part in training camp and preseason for the Wenatchee Wild of the WHL before the start of the season. He would then make his way to Aberdeen, South Dakota, to play […]

Oilers acquire Eric Young from Coquitlam Express

Okotoks, AB (September 24, 2025) – The Okotoks Oilers have announced that the team has acquired 2006-born goaltender Eric Young (Mill Bay, BC) from the Coquitlam Express for future considerations. Young most recently suited up for the Saint John Sea Dogs of the QMJHL last season while also splitting his time with the Coquitlam Express. Young […]

Okotoks Oilers announce leadership group for the 2025-2026 BCHL season

OKOTOKS, AB (September 9, 2025) – The Okotoks Oilers have announced their leadership group ahead of the 2025-2026 BCHL regular season, with all of the captains hailing from Alberta. Brett Wilson (Calgary, AB) will be wearing the “C” as the captain, along with Hunter Sawka (Cochrane, AB), Ryder de Nys (Canmore, AB), and Jacob Goudreau (St. […]

Oilers announce the addition of Corban Knight

OKOTOKS, AB (August 28, 2025) – The Okotoks Oilers are proud to announce the addition of Corban Knight to their staff as he takes the role of Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development. Knight is a former Oiler, playing for the team during the 2008-2009 season while accumulating 72 points (34G, 38A) in 61 games. […]

Oilers acquire forward Josh Wiebe ahead of the 2025-2026 season

OKOTOKS, AB (July 4, 2025) – The Okotoks Oilers have acquired 2005-born forward Josh Wiebe (Calgary, AB) from the Trail Smoke Eaters in exchange for 2006-born forward Otto Hanson (Calgary, AB). Wiebe split his time with the Brooks Bandits and the Smoke Eaters last season, picking up 11 points (4G, 7A) in 27 games during the 2024-2025 BCHL […]

Oilers sign 2006-born forward Aiden Bruce

OKOTOKS, AB (February 10, 2025) — The Okotoks Oilers announced Monday that the club has signed 2006-born forward Aiden Bruce (Kelowna, BC). Bruce, 18, has appeared in 28 SJHL games this season split between the Humboldt Broncos and Nipawin Hawks, collecting two goals, 11 points, and 51 penalty minutes. He stands in at 5’10” and 181 […]

Oilers sign 2006-born goaltender Ben Vatis

OKOTOKS, AB (January 30, 2025) — The Okotoks Oilers announced Thursday that the club has signed 2006-born goaltender Ben Vatis (Phoenix, AZ) for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. Vatis, who previously signed a Letter of Intent with the Oilers last February, began the 2024-25 campaign with the NAHL’s Odessa Jackalopes. The 18-year-old netminder posted a […]