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Oil Kings Sign Defenceman Jager Gugyelka

January 27, 2023 - Edmonton, AB - The Edmonton Oil Kings have signed 2007-born defenceman Jager Gugyelka (pronounced: Jay-gur Goo-gel-kah) to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement, the team announced today. "We would like to officially welcome Jager to the Oil Kings," said Oil Kings Director of Scouting Michael Chan. "Jager is a competitive young player who plays a committed game at both ends of the ice." Gugyelka, 16, was drafted by the Oil Kings in the 10th round, 219th overall, at the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. This season, th... Full Story

ICE Recall Bambrick & Stenvig

January 27, 2023 - The Winnipeg ICE have recalled defenceman Chase Bambrick from the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Alberta Elite U18 Hockey League and goaltender Noah Stenvig from the Delta Hockey Academy U18 Prep Team of the Canadian Sport School U18 Hockey League. Bambrick, 16, has registered 15 points (four goals and 11 assists) along with 10 penalty minutes in 27 games with the U18 Hurricanes this season. The 5'11", 172 pound blueliner from Nelson, British Columbia, played 37 games last season with the U18 Hurricanes registering 11 po... Full Story

Warriors Well Rested After Busy Stretch

January 27, 2023 - This week was the first without a midweek game for the Warriors since returning from the Christmas break. The team played 11 games in a span of 18 days to start 2023, winning six and collecting points in all but two games during that stretch. "That's the key to have had a little bit of practice time," Warriors head coach Mark O'Leary said. "We took advantage of the week, a little bit of extra rest, but I thought we had a real good week of practice, got the guys back in the gym and just back to normal." The Warriors ... Full Story

T-Birds Sign Fifth Player from 2022 WHL Prospects Draft

January 26, 2023 - KENT - The Seattle Thunderbirds have announced forward Samuel Charko has signed a WHL Standard Player Agreement with the team. Charko, from Whitecourt, Alberta, was selected by the T-Birds in the ninth round, 192nd overall, in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. "Sam is a player who made a strong impression at his first training camp in September," said Assistant General Manager, Jared Crooks. "He has earned this next opportunity for us through his talent, hard work, and continued development throughout this season." By s... Full Story

• Oil Kings Sign Defenceman Jager Gugyelka - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) January 27
  
• Oil Kings Game vs. Calgary Hitmen Delayed - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) January 27
  
• Vancouver Giants Set to Host TMNT Night - Vancouver Giants (WHL) January 27
  
• ICE Recall Bambrick & Stenvig - Winnipeg Ice (WHL) January 27
  
• Chiefs Seek First Win against T-Birds Friday Night - Spokane Chiefs (WHL) January 27
  
• Preview: Rockets And Giants - Kelowna Rockets (WHL) January 27
  
• Warriors Well Rested After Busy Stretch - Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) January 27
  
• Talk Today Game Night Supported by Brandt Set for Sunday, January 29 - Regina Pats (WHL) January 27
  
• Wheat Kings & Warriors Meet for 5th Time - Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) January 27
  
• Game #40 - ICE at Lethbridge Hurricanes - Winnipeg Ice (WHL) January 27
  
• Preview: Americans Host Silvertips for Key Divisional Matchup - Tri-City Americans (WHL) January 26
  
• T-Birds Sign Fifth Player from 2022 WHL Prospects Draft - Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) January 26
  
• Americans Visit Youth Hockey Players in Pendleton - Tri-City Americans (WHL) January 26
  
• Rhett Melnyk Named 15th Captain of the Edmonton Oil Kings - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) January 26
  
• Royals Host Division Leading Blazers for Two Game Set - Victoria Royals (WHL) January 26
  
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• Rockets set for home-and-home, Warriors on the road: Kelowna sports weekend preview - WHL Kelowna Capital News (January 27)
• Former Red Deer Rebel Joel Sexsmith soaking in experience of playing for hometown Golden Bears - WHL Red Deer Advocate (January 27)
• Broncos start US swing in Portland tonight - WHL Swift Current Online (January 27)
• Swift Current Broncos at Portland Winterhawks: Preview, updates, chat, how to listen and watch the stream - WHL Portland Oregonian (January 27)
• Victoria Royals up for challenge against Kamloops Blazers - WHL Victoria Times Colonist (January 27)
• 'You don't feel alone': Junior hockey players welcome mental health support program - WHL Regina Leader-Post (January 27)
• Rhett Melnyk named new Edmonton Oil Kings captain - WHL Edmonton Journal (January 26)
• Edmonton Oil Kings looking for big bounce back against Calgary Hitmen - WHL Edmonton Journal (January 26)
• Team White defeats Team Red 4-2 at 2023 kubota CHL/NHL top prospects game - WHL Abbotsford News (January 26)
• Lind, Team White win Top Prospects Game - WHL Swift Current Online (January 26)
• Lind fights for draft positioning at Top Prospects Game - WHL Southwest Booster (January 26)
• Moose Jaw hockey product to represent Canada on world stage - WHL Discover Moose Jaw (January 26)
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