OKOTOKS, AB (April 30, 2025) – The Okotoks Oilers have announced that assistant captain Cyle Clayton (Strathmore, AB) has committed to playing post-secondary hockey with the SAIT Trojans (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) in the ACAC (Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference) for the 2025-2026 season.
Clayton debuted with Green and Gold during the Oilers’ first full season in the BCHL last year, earning the “A” as a leader come opening puck drop for the start of the 2024-2025 season. He appeared in 53 games, accumulating 16 points with two goals and 14 assists. Clayton had four multi-point nights while playing for the Oilers.
Before joining the Oilers, the defenceman started his junior career against the Green and Gold as he played four seasons with the Drumheller Dragons of the AJHL. During his full junior career, Clayton would appear in a total of 153 games between the AJHL and BCHL, accumulating 11 goals and 48 assists for 59 points.
Clayton was no stranger to the Okotoks area, as the Strathmore product played three seasons with the Okotoks Oilers U15, U16, and U18 AAA programs.
The Okotoks Oilers Organization recognized Clayton’s contributions to the team in his final junior year by not only earning the “A” but also being awarded as the Oilers’ Top Defenceman at the end of the season.
The Oilers Organization thanks Clayton for his contributions this past season and wishes him the best moving forward with SAIT as he starts his journey with post-secondary hockey.
Written by: Scott Savard
Photos: Chad Goddard
Graphic: Geyan Predas
About the Okotoks Oilers
The Okotoks Oilers are a not-for-profit, community-run junior hockey franchise competing in the BCHL and operating out of Viking Rentals Centre. The Oilers are currently in their 20th year of play and their first full season since officially joining the BCHL in January 2024. For more information, visit okotoksoilers.com or follow the Oilers on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.
