Training camp opens Aug. 21st.

Yes, It' that time of year to shift our thoughts from summer to hockey. Training camps open in the next few weeks for the teams in the AJHL and our Okotoks Oilers start theirs on Thursday August 21/08 in preparation of the pre-season commencing on August 26 at home.

Corbin Gavin traded

July 29 – The Okotoks Oilers trade the AJHL/CHA rights of Corbin Gavin to the Lloydminster Bobcats for future considerations THEN...

July 31 - The Lloydminster Bobcats trade the AJHL/CHA rights of Ian McAllister and Corbin Gavin to the Grade Prairie Storm for the AJHL/CHA rights of Mackenzie Caron, completion of the Meyers deal and future considerations.

Oilers schedule released

While it is presently the middle of summer, we notice the 2008/2009 season schedule has been released. Three (3) home exhibition games run August 26 against the Olds Grizzlies, August 30th against the Calgary Canucks and September 2 against the Canmore Eagles.
Regular season play starts with 2 games at home, on Saturday, September 6 vs. Fort McMurray Oil Barons and Sunday, September 7th against St. Albert Steel.

Also hear that Jesse Hudkins is returning. It was earlier reported that he was leaving for Prinston, but a language change in the schools requirements were changed at the last moment. Good to have Jesse here for another season.

Leinweber goes to Alaska

The Okotoks Oilers are pleased to announce that 19 year old forward/defensemen Curtis Leinweber has committed to the University of Alaska Seawolves of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, in Anchorage, Alaska, for the 2008/09 season.

Curtis is from Calgary, Alberta and is a graduate of Calgary’s Edge School of Athletes. Curtis completed his second season as an Oiler and was known throughout the Alberta Junior Hockey League for his exceptional offensive abilities, accumulating 60 points this past season as a defensemen.

The Oilers General Manager/Head Coach Dan MacDonald stated, “Curtis is a rare player who is extremely effective as a forward or a defensemen. His versatility, quiet leadership, and electrifying offensive skill will be very difficult to replace. The Okotoks Oilers Hockey Club thanks Curtis for his commitment as an Oiler over the past two years, and wishes him every success with his future academic and athletic endeavors”.

Okotoks Oilers awards awarded..

The recipients at the Okotoks Oilers Awards banquet held Sunday, April 26 were;

Most Valuable Player – Bradley Eidsness
Mr. Oiler — David Civitarese
Top Scorer — Elliott Sheen (27 G, 51A)
Most Popular — Carter Madsen
Leadership — Zac MacKinnon
Rock Solid — Kyle Schussler
Top defenceman — Jesse Perrin
Rookie of the Year — James Bannister
Most Improved Player — Chris Duszynski
Unsung Hero – Jesse Hudkins
Volunteer of the Year — Terry Pavka

Bad weather postpones Awards banquet.

A note from Dawn;

JUST A QUICK NOTE - WE HAVE POST-PONED THIS EVENINGS BANQUET DUE TO EXTREME ROAD CONDITIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY INTO THE VENUE. WE WILL RESCHEDULE THE BANQUET FOR NEXT SUNDAY APRIL 27TH FROM 2:00 - 5:00 PM. I WILL SEND OUT A EMAIL WITH SPECIFIC DETAILS LATER THIS WEEKEND ONCE WE GET THEM CONFIRMED. SORRY WE WILL MISS SEEING EVERYONE THIS EVENING. BUT WE BELIEVE IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF EVERYONE.

Sincerely, Dawn LeMaistre
Office Administrator
Okotoks Oilers Jr. 'A' Hockey Club
ph: 995-2255
www.okotoksoilers.com

Oilers awards banquet

The Oilers year end awards banquet will be held at the Lynnview Ranch on Saturday, April 19th. 6 p.m. for cocktails and 7 pm for the supper followed by the awards ceremony. Everyone welcome.

Please RSVP by WEDNESDAY APRIL 16TH. to
Dawn LeMaistre
Office Administrator
Okotoks Oilers Jr. '' Hockey Club
ph: (403)995-2255
fax: (403)995-2237
email: dlemaistre@okotoksoilers.com