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The Roil Line
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The road finally pushed back.
After bending away buildings to their will all season, the #OilKings ran into a stretch where nothing came easy. Late leads slipped, tempers flared, injuries piled up, and every stop demanded a response.
Read the #RoilRundown
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Roil Rundown: When the Road Fights Back
The Edmonton Oil Kings kicked off a four-game road trip this week, but it didn’t unfold the way they had hoped. After spending most of the season bending road games to their will, the Oil Kings ran into a stretch where nothing came easy and every building pushed back.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Narrow margins. Loud responses.
One frustrating loss, one emphatic answer, and a roster still finding its rhythm.
This week’s Roil Rundown breaks down the details, the adjustments, and what it all means heading south.
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Roil Rundown: Narrow Losses, Loud Answers
Another week in the books, and this one was defined by a narrow loss and a loud response. A frustrating midweek defeat showed how fragile timing and chemistry can be during transition, while Sunday’s performance delivered a clear reminder of what this group looks like when things click.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Oil Kings 🤝 Short Kings.

The Oil Rumble returns to Rogers Place on Sunday, bringing Love Pro Wrestling into the intermissions once again. If you want a breakdown of the wrestlers, rivalries, and why this event keeps growing, here’s a full Roil Line primer.

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From Puck Drop to Pinfall: A Roil Line Primer on the Oil Rumble - SHOTGUN SPORTS NETWORK
This Sunday marks the return of the Oil Rumble to the Edmonton Oil Kings for its third incarnation, presented by Love Pro Wrestling (LPW). This collaborative event between LPW and the Oil Kings…
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January 25, 2026 at 12:05 AM
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How do you measure a contender when the streak ends?
Injuries, losses, and resilience defined the week for the Oil Kings.

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Roil Rundown: Tested, Not Topped
Another week is in the books, but this one came with its share of stumbles and some genuinely scary moments along the way. The winning streak came to an end, the Oil Kings lost a bit of ground in the standings, and a pair of key injuries forced the team to adjust on the fly.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Eight wins in a row and a chance to prove it means something. Here's our breakdown of the last week and a bit.
What are you watching for this week?

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Roil Rundown: A Kingdom on a Winning Streak
We are now 12 days into the year 2026, and your Edmonton Oil Kings are riding high. With no losses on the record in this calendar year, the team is carrying an 8 game winning streak back home to Rogers Place for a massive home-and-home set against the 1st place Medicine Hat Tigers this week. Before we get there, let’s catch up on what you may have missed in the last week.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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December was quiet on the surface — but everything underneath shifted.
What stood out to you most as the #OilKings gear up for 2026?

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Turning the Page: December Sets the Table for a 2026 Push
As we turn the calendar pages into 2026, the focus naturally shifts toward a strong finish to the regular season and, hopefully, a long spring run once the playoffs arrive.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Big trades. Bigger reactions. The Oil Kings’ roster looks very different than it did a month ago.
Do you like the direction? Read our breakdown and tell us what you think. 👇
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Why Change Was Inevitable for the Oil Kings
With a new year underway, it felt like the right time to step back and look at how these recent trades fit into the bigger picture of what this Oil Kings team is becoming.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Nine straight and a brother-vs-brother showdown ahead. The Oil Kings roll into Kelowna hunting double digits, with bragging rights on the line. #WHL #EdmOilKings #KelownaRockets

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Roil Briefing – Brotherly Love
The Rockets are hosting the Memorial Cup this year, and they’re building their season toward being ready when the tournament arrives. Edmonton, meanwhile, hopes this isn’t their last trip to the Okanagan this year. For tonight, it comes down to two sets of brothers, and whether the younger ones can topple the order of things.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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The V-tour continues: Victoria ➡️ Vancouver ➡️ Vees.
Oil Kings riding an 8-game heater into Penticton. 👑🔥
Tonight's Roil Briefing is here!
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Roil Briefing – Venturing Into Vees Country
With the streak now standing at eight straight victories, Edmonton heads into Penticton looking to add to their growing collection of Vees and bring this winning streak victory number nine.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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The Oil Kings hit the Island tonight and the mainland tomorrow as they look to stretch the win streak to seven.
Catch up on everything in this weekend’s Roil Briefing
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Roil Briefing - The Island and the Mainland
Victoria waits on the Island tonight, a club searching for footing after three straight losses and hoping the Strait brings Edmonton back down to earth. Tomorrow, the team will board another ferry and return to the mainland for a date with the Giants, who are dealing with a three-game skid of their own.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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New Roil Reserves is live! 🚨
Call-ups, returns, and big prospect performances across every level.
Full update ⬇️
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Roil Reserves - Call Ups & Returns
We’re compiling a season long watch of our up and coming Oil Kings prospects, the “Roil Reserves” as it were, and keeping you in the loop of who to watch in the coming years. Whether they’re in the AJHL, CSSHL, or anywhere else that I can find information on them, we’ve got you covered.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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We remember. We play. We carry the torch. The Oil Kings visit Kamloops this afternoon, winners of five straight - chasing six on a day that means so much more.
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Roil Briefing - Lest We Forget
This Remembrance Day, the Edmonton Oil Kings take to the ice in Kamloops for their lone meeting of the season with the Blazers. The team arrives riding a five-game winning streak, fresh off a hard-fought 4–3 shootout win against Medicine Hat on Friday night, a win earned through the combined effort of a shorthanded lineup, timely scoring, and another stellar performance from Ethan Simcoe
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November 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Today’s Roil Recollection — a special Remembrance Day edition — marks the final chapter of this beloved feature.

Thank you, @misternoons.bsky.social, for your passion and storytelling. You’ve kept Oil Kings history alive. 🌺
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Roil Recollection: Oil Kings History on November 11
Today’s Roil Recollection reflects on Remembrance Day games through Oil Kings history — and marks the final entry in this long-running series.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Some nights you eat cake. Some nights the cake eats you. 🎂
November 10 has served the #OilKings both — and we’re digging in with today’s Roil Recollection:
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November 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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From Brossoit’s 38-save night to Bedard’s breakout and everything between — November 9th has been a busy date in #OilKings history. Ten games, four wins, plenty to remember! 🔥
Catch the full Roil Recollection:
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November 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Two shutouts, one goalie twist, and an 8-goal outburst — November 9th has been anything but quiet in Oil Kings history! Let’s take a trip down memory lane in today’s Roil Recollection! 🔥👑
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Roil Recollection: Oil Kings History on November 8 - SHOTGUN SPORTS NETWORK
The Oil Kings have not one but two shutouts on this day in their modern day history. One goalie who you expect, but he was the backup forother of these shutouts. The Oil Kings also have an eight goal…
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November 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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The Gas City’s heating up, and the Oil Kings are bringing the spark. 🔥
Edmonton vs Medicine Hat — Round 3. The EOK are red-hot, the Tigers are roaring back. Let’s see who burns brighter.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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A five-goal period. A goalie assist. A few long nights in BC. And a win vs the accursed Hitmen to top it off. That’s what November 7 looked like in #OilKings history 👑 Let’s recollect! #WHL #RoilRecollection
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November 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Mark November 6 on the calendar — the Oil Kings have made a habit of winning on this day 👑 5 straight victories, 2 vs the accursed Hitmen. A streak worth remembering… shotgunsportsnetwork.ca/roil-recolle...
#OilKings #WHL #RoilRecollection
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November 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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The Oil Kings are on fire: 22 goals in their last 3 games, 3 straight wins, and a powerplay clicking at 33% in that time. Now the rival Rebels roll into Rogers Place. It’s Wiener Wednesday in The Kingdom, who leaves with the crown?
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Roil Briefing - Rebels at the Gates
The Oil Kings are back in action Wednesday after a wild weekend of games that came with everything you could possibly imagine - dominant wins, wild comebacks, kids calling the shots, and even a Gordie Howe hat trick for good measure.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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The #OilKings have never played the Rebels on this date before, but history says this day belongs to 3-goal nights and shutouts.

Let’s manifest a 3–0 win tonight.

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Roil Recollection: Oil Kings History on November 5
Tonight the Oil Kings play the Red Deer Rebels for the first time on this calendar day in their modern history. Trends on this day are three goals and shut outs. Let's manifest a 3-0 win tonight but first...let's recollect!
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November 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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It’s seven weeks until Christmas Eve Eve — and while that’s an odd thing to say, it fits a date that’s had some odd results.

A few gifts over the years: a Baddock brace, a Melynk OT hero, and plenty of lessons learned.

🎄 Let’s recollect ➡️
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November 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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🏆 We have our first #PowerSaturday winner! 🏒

Max Curran scored on the PP just 0:15 into the 2nd! The closest guess — 8:00-10:00 of the 2nd — came from Jocelyne via Facebook, who wins a Time Escape Edmonton pass for 2! 🎁

Next chance to win: Nov 15 vs Vancouver! 🔥 #OilKings #TheRoilLine
November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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A date so good, the Oil Kings should play it every year 😏

Two wins vs Swift Current, two vs Calgary, and a “hat-trick” of hat-tricks — one of goals, one of helpers, and one of history. 🎩

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November 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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The #OilKings have had a tough time holding early leads on this date — but one dominant shutout still stands tall 🧱

Whether blown leads or blowouts, the message is always loud and clear: F Cancer! 💪

Today’s Roil Recollection is here ⬇️
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November 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM