Oilers hit the road for Brooks in first away game of the 2025-2026 BCHL preseason

Jamie Hikida pinning a Brooks Bandit against the boards. (Scott Savard/Okotoks Oilers)

OKOTOKS, AB (September 12, 2025) – The Okotoks Oilers are visiting Brooks for their first away game of the 2025-2026 BCHL preseason tonight.

Tonight’s game will be the second time the two teams have met during the preseason, and both will meet again tomorrow (Sept. 13) at Viking Rentals Centre to close the three-game series and the BCHL preseason.

Okotoks took the first meeting of the preseason on September 7,  defeating the Bandits 6-2 at Viking Rentals Centre. Six different Oilers found the back of the net in the previous game, with three of those players picking up their first goals of the preseason.

Recently announced Oilers captain Brett Wilson skating with the puck against the Bandits during a preseason game on Sept. 13. (Scott Savard/Okotoks Oilers)
Recently announced Oilers captain Brett Wilson skating with the puck against the Bandits during a preseason game on Sept. 13. (Scott Savard/Okotoks Oilers)

The Oilers currently hold a record of 2-1-0, picking up wins against Brooks and the Trail Smoke Eaters. Brooks comes into tonight’s game with a 1-1-0 record.

Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. MST in Brooks.

Tickets for the final game of the 2025-2026 BCHL preseason tomorrow night at Viking Rentals Centre are still available for purchase at https://tickets.okotoksoilers.com/events/37859-brooks-bandits-vs-okotoks-oilers

As for season tickets or Flex tickets, visit https://tickets.okotoksoilers.com/


Written byScott Savard
Photos: Scott Savard
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