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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 10h

Oil Kings + this date = Overtime merchants 🕒
But hey, 4 wins in 6 tries? We’ll call that clutch.
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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 1d

The Oil Kings are in Saskatoon to close out their Saskatchewan swing — and history says this date can bring wins in the province. 👀
Time to add another one to the list. Let recollect on today's history.
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Roil Recollection: Oil Kings History on October 19 - SHOTGUN SPORTS NETWORK

The Oil Kings are in Saskatoon today wrapping up their weekend stay in the province of Saskatchewan. This day in the Club's modern day history includes a pair of win against the Moose Jaw Warriors.…

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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 2d

Scraps, saves, and hat tricks—just another day in Oil Kings history. 🏒✨ #RoilRecollection #EdmOilKings

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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 3d

History called — it said “maybe skip this date next season.” 😬
A 5-game losing streak, a shootout heartbreaker, and a couple moral victories for flavor.
Time to relive the chaos. 💀
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#OilKings #WHL

Roil Recollection: Oil Kings History on October 17th

Five game losing streak on this day in modern day Oil Kings History. Keep thy heart strong, there have been a couple wins along the way. Let's recollect!

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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 4d

You know the names on the ice right now. But do you know who's next? 👀
The first #RoilReserves report tracks the future of the Oil Kings, and some of them are already heating up the scoresheets.
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#OilKings #AJHL #CSSHL #WHL

Roil Reserves - An Eye to the Future

Many players from preseason and training camp aren't on our current roster. The new Roil Reserves feature will update you on Oil Kings assigned to other teams, tracking their progress in leagues like the AJHL, CSSHL, or elsewhere, as information becomes available.

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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 4d

Some days you win, some days you ....remember. 😅
October 16th hasn't been kind to the Oil Kings, but hey, it did give us Jake Neighbours' NHL debut.
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#OilKings

Roil Recollection: Oil Kings History on October 16th

The Oil Kings have only played twice on this day in their modern day history. Neither time did it fall on a Thursday and neither time was the team victorious. In case you are curious, the team only plays one Thursday game this season (New Year's Day). Let's recollect!

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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 5d

Turkey's gone, but the feast continues. The Oil Kings are serving a heavy helping of hot dogs tonight as the Winterhawks roll into town. 🌭
Tonight's Roil briefing has all the stats, streaks, & storylines you need:
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#EdmOilKings #Winterhawks #WHL

Roil Briefing – Weiner Wednesday with Winterhawks

Tonight, the Oil Kings move on from the Turkey and are prepared to serve a heavy heaping of hot dogs to the fans in the stands and the Portland Winterhawks on the ice.

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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 5d

Some days you win big, some days you just hope for a Dylan Guenther assist. This date in Oil Kings history has both kinds of nights. Hopefully tonight is more of the latter.
Let's recollect:
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#OilKings #WHL

Roil Recollection: Oil Kings History on October 15th

This day in the modern day history of the Oil Kings has not been kind. The couple highlights being 2-goal games by Brett's Breitkreuz and Pollock and a shutout by Sebastian Cossa. Let's recollect!

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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 6d

Some Oil Kings are scoring. Some are saving. Some are still waiting for the call.
The first edition of Roilty in the NHL breaks down how our alumni are faring in the big leagues.
See who'd ruling the rink:
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#OilKings #WHL #NHL

Roilty in the NHL/AHL: Graduated Oil Kings Week 1 Check-in

The NHL list of players has everything from almost done (age wise) goaltenders to up-and-coming forwards and defenseman. Let's see how everyone did week one of the NHL season!

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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 6d

Some nights the hockey gods love patterns…
The Oil Kings’ first-ever win on this date featured four third-period goals — all from players scoring their fourth of the season 🔮

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#WHL #OilKings

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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 7d

Thanksgiving + #OilKings hockey = good vibes and home wins!
Both times the holiday fell on October 13th, Edmonton beat Brandon.
Today? Lethbridge's turn on the carving board
Full holiday recollection is here:
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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 8d

Ten Goals against. A Lazar-led rout. A hat-trick vs the Hitment.
The #OilKings October 12th history is pure WHL chaos - before they were famous NHL Stars included.
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Roil Recollection: Oil Kings History on October 12th

Nine games on this day in Oil Kings modern day history, a lot of "before they famous' NHL'ers passing through. Edmonton has three wins including one against the accursed Hitmen. Let's recollect!

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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 9d

The Oil Kings are back home after a 3-2-0 road trip and ready to fire up Rogers Place for today's triple-header kickoff
They host Moose Jaw - looking to repeat last weekend's 5-1 win

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#OilKings #WHL #YEG

Roil Briefing - Returning Home to Defend the Kingdom

It’s been a long few weeks on the road, and the Oil Kings made the most of it by going 3-2-0 on the road trip. Now they are on home ground, and ready to bring some excitement to kick off the Edmonton sports triple-header today.

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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 9d

It's Game Day! It's Saturday! That means it's another #PowerSaturday!
Pick a 2 minute time frame in today's game, leave it in the comments, and if the #OilKings score a powerplay goal in that time frame, you could win from a selection of great prizes! It's that easy!!!

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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 9d

Thanksgiving goals, fight nights, and one silent Wednesday we've all agreed to forget.
Let's Recollect October 11th in #OilKings history
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Roil Recollection: Oil Kings History on October 11

We finally get to go to Rogers Place again! This day features a game that could be called a goalapalooza and another that could be deemed a fightapalooza. The first three games on this date were wins. Let's recollect!

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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 10d

Griffin Reinhart's debut came on this day in 2014, but the #OilKings Oct 9 story doesn't end there.
Goals, chaos, and the rarest of feats: 3 PP Goals in 3 minutes.
Today's #RoilRecollection is here:
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Roil Recollection: Oil Kings History on October 10th

The Oil Kings have not played a game on this calendar date since the '18-19 season. Goals have come in clusters for the team with one example being a hat-trick of powerplay goals in less than three minutes. Overall the Club has won three of the five games they have played on this date. Let's recollect!

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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 11d

On this date in 2014, Curtis Lazar skated in his first NHL game.
The #OilKings own history on Oct.9 runs deeper than you think. From hat-tricks to heartbreaks, come in and recollect with us:
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Roil Recollection: Oil Kings History on October 9th

Ten of a possible eighteen possibilities, the Oil Kings have played on this date. The Club has three wins but is on a 4-game losing streak. Let's recollect!

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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 12d

The road trip ends with a roar as 2 Central Division giants collide tonight in Medicine Hat. Can the Oil Kings keep the streak alive, or will the Tigers defend their den?
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#EdmOilKings #TigersHockey

Roil Briefing - Back in Alberta, Not Home Yet

Edmonton hockey is back, but we’re not here for the Oilers. The Edmonton Oil Kings are in action for a Wednesday Night showdown between 2 of the WHL’s Central Division powerhouses tonight.

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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 12d

17 years ago, the #OilKings and #TigersHockey met on a Wednesday night just like tonight.
Back then? Chaos. Goalie pulls. Penalty trouble.
Here's hoping history doesn't repeat itself tonight.
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Roil Recollection: Oil Kings History on October 8th

Exactly 17 years ago, meaning it was also a Wednesday night, these two teams met but we are hoping for a different result. This day features a lot of games in which the starting goaltender gets pulled. Let's recollect!

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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 13d

Four Goals. One Loss. Sometimes history doesn't follow the scoreboard.
T.J. Foster's big night, and 5 others from October 7th.
Come recollect with us here:
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Roil Recollection: Oil Kings History on October 7th

T.J. Foster wrote his name into the Oil Kings single game record book on this day. Six different opponents have provided the competition on this day. Let's recollect!

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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 14d

The #OilKings have had a mix of results on October 6th over six seasons.

From Brossoit picking up points like a forward, to Cossa shutting the door, this day has seen both rough nights and clutch wins.

Dive in to recollect with us the highs (and lows)
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Roil Recollection: Oil Kings History on October 6th

Twas the Oil Kings 6th season before they played a game on October 6th. The Club has a .500 record on this day. Let’s recollect!

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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 15d

October 5th in #OilKings history starts with some wins, features a wild 7-goal third period, a shootout thriller, and a goalie stealing the show with 39 saves.

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Roil Recollection: Oil Kings History on October 5th

The modern day history of October 5th starts with a couple wins. Then it took a heroic 39-save performance to get the team back into the column. Let's recollect!

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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 16d

Last night: dominance
Tonight: danger
The #OilKings face a winless #WheatKings squad hungry to break through - and maybe a familiar face in net.
Today's full Roil Briefing is here:
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Roil Briefing – The Kings of the West

After a late game last night in Moose Jaw, the Oil Kings have made the 4 hour trip down the TransCanada Highway into Brandon. MB.

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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 16d

The #OilKings may have a losing record on this date, but when they do win it's often by 7+ goals!
From a Lazar hat-trick in a 9-goal romp, to a 7-0 Cossa shutout, today's Roil Recollection is proof that when Edmonton rolls, they roll big!

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Roil Recollection: Oil Kings History on October 4th

Tonight's opponent is the same opponent as it was a year ago today. Let's recollect.

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The Roil Line @theroilline.bsky.social · 17d

Game Day in Moose Jaw! The Oil Kings after a flawless penalty kill in Regina, face the undefeated Warriors tonight. Edmonton allowed no goals here last season. Something's got to give. #EdmOilKings #MJWarriors

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Roil Briefing - Visiting Canada's Most Notorious City

The Oil Kings got a well deserved victory in Regina on Wednesday night, and have spent the last few days in southern Saskatchewan awaiting today’s game. They are in Moose Jaw tonight for a heavyweight bout with the Warriors, who are still undefeated in this early season

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