Okotoks Oilers
| Okotoks Oilers | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Okotoks, Alberta |
| League | BCHL |
| Conference | Interior |
| Division | East |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Home arena | Viking Rentals Centre |
| Colours | Green, gold, black, and white |
| General manager | Tyler Deis |
| Head coach | Tyler Deis |
| Website | okotoksoilers |
| Franchise history | |
| 1998–2004 | Crowsnest Pass Timberwolves |
| 2005–present | Okotoks Oilers |
The Okotoks Oilers are a junior A ice hockey team in the BCHL based in Okotoks, Alberta. The team plays its home games at the Viking Rentals Centre.[1] The team joined the BCHL on February 1, 2024 after defecting from the AJHL along with four other Alberta-based teams.
History
In June 2004, the AJHL board of governors approved the sale and relocation of the Crowsnest Pass Timberwolves franchise to Okotoks. The franchise was granted a one-year leave of absence in 2004–05 to prepare for its first season in its new home. Players from the 2003–04 Timberwolves team were loaned out to other AJHL and BCHL teams. Though dormant, the Oilers franchise was awarded the 2004–05 AJHL all-star game, which acted as a preview of the AJHL brand for the citizens of Okotoks.
The 2005–06 season was a success for the Oilers, as they finished with a record above .500 before losing to the Brooks Bandits in the first round of the playoffs, three games to two. The Oilers played their first season in Murray Arena while construction of their new facility was ongoing.
On January 20, 2024, it was announced that the team, along with four other AJHL teams, would join the BCHL in the 2024-2025 season.[2] The AJHL responded to the announcement by cancelling most of the five teams' remaining scheduled matches except those between each other.
It was then decided that the five Alberta-based teams would play out the rest of the 2023–24 season as a separate division under the aegis of the BCHL.[3] For the post-season, the Okotoks Oilers and Spruce Grove Saints, respectively the 4th and 5th placed teams in the Alberta division, played a best-of-5 wildcard series, with the winner advancing to the Alberta division semi-finals along with the top-3 Alberta teams. The rankings for the Alberta division were determined by winning percentage including their regular season records from the AJHL. The semi-final and final rounds each consisted of a best-of-7 series.[4] The Okotoks Oilers lost to the Brooks Bandits, 4–0, in the semi-final round.[5] Beginning in the 2024–25 BCHL season, the five Alberta-based teams, along with the Cranbrook Bucks, formed the East division of the Interior conference.[6][7][8]
Season-by-season record
Alberta Junior Hockey League
| Season | GP | W | L | T/OTL | Pts | GF | GA | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–06 | 60 | 27 | 24 | 9 | 63 | 193 | 202 | 5th of 8, South 11th of 16, AJHL |
Lost preliminary, 2–3 (Bandits) |
| 2006–07 | 60 | 33 | 25 | 2 | 68 | 219 | 187 | 2nd of 8, South 5th of 16, AJHL |
Won preliminary, 3–2 (Dragons) Won quarterfinals, 4–2 (Bandits) Lost semi-finals, 1–4 (Traders) |
| 2007–08 | 62 | 45 | 11 | 6 | 96 | 247 | 168 | 2nd of 7, South 2nd of 14, AJHL |
Won preliminary, 3–1 (Canucks) Lost Quarterfinals, 1–4 (Dragons) |
| 2008–09 | 62 | 39 | 19 | 4 | 82 | 257 | 187 | 1st of 8, South 4th of 16, AJHL |
Won Div. Quarterfinals, 3–0 vs. Eagles Lost Div. Semifinals, 2–4 (Grizzlys) |
| 2009–10 | 60 | 38 | 18 | 4 | 80 | 249 | 187 | 1st of 8, South 3rd of 16, AJHL |
Won Div. Semifinals, 4–2 vs. Eagles Lost Div. Finals, 1–4 (Kodiaks) |
| 2010–11 | 60 | 43 | 12 | 5 | 91 | 254 | 164 | 1st of 8, South 2nd of 16, AJHL |
Won Div. Semifinals, 4–0 (Mustangs) Lost Div. Finals, 3–4 (Kodiaks) |
| 2011–12 | 60 | 34 | 21 | 5 | 73 | 210 | 177 | 2nd of 8, South 7th of 16, AJHL |
Won Div. Quarterfinals, 3–0 (Dragons) Lost Div. Semifinals, 2–4 (Olds Grizzlys) |
| 2012–13 | 60 | 38 | 18 | 4 | 80 | 194 | 153 | 2nd of 8, South 2nd of 16, AJHL |
Won Div. Quarterfinals, 3–2 (Grizzlys) Won Div. Semifinals, 4–0 (Kodiaks) Lost Div. Finals, 3–4 (Bandits) |
| 2013–14 | 60 | 36 | 19 | 5 | 77 | 189 | 152 | 2nd of 8, South 4th of 16, AJHL |
Lost Div. Quarterfinals, 2–3 (Grizzlys) |
| 2014–15 | 60 | 38 | 16 | 6 | 82 | 183 | 156 | 3rd of 8, South 4th of 16, AJHL |
Won Div. Quarterfinals, 3–0 (Canmore Eagles) Lost Div. Semifinals, 0–4 Bandits) |
| 2015–16 | 60 | 32 | 25 | 3 | 67 | 197 | 177 | 3rd of 8, South 8th of 16, AJHL |
Won Div. Quarterfinals, 3–0 (Canucks) Lost Div. Semifinals, 1–4 (Kodiaks) |
| 2016–17 | 60 | 36 | 18 | 6 | 78 | 193 | 162 | 4th of 8, South 8th of 16, AJHL |
Won Div. Quarterfinals, 3–0 (Kodiks) Won Div. Semifinals, 4–0 (Canucks) Lost Div. Finals, 1–4 (Bandits |
| 2017–18 | 60 | 52 | 6 | 2 | 106 | 270 | 132 | 1st of 8, South 1st of 16, AJHL |
Won Div. Semifinals, 4–0 (Kodiaks) Won Div. Finals, 4–2 (Bandits) Lost AJHL Finals, 1–4 (Saints) |
| 2018–19 | 60 | 39 | 19 | 2 | 80 | 251 | 160 | 2nd of 8, South 5th of 16, AJHL |
Won Div. Quarterfinals, 3–0 (Canucks) Won Div. Semifinals, 4–1 (Kodiaks) Lost Div. Finals, 2–4 (Bandits) |
| 2019–20 | 58 | 47 | 7 | 4 | 98 | 256 | 141 | 1st of 7, South 2nd of 15, AJHL |
Post-season cancelled |
| 2020–21 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 31 | 14 | 2nd of 7, South 8th of 15, AJHL |
Post-season cancelled |
| 2021–22 | 60 | 28 | 28 | 4 | 60 | 195 | 193 | 4th of 8, South 9th of 16, AJHL |
Won Div. Quarterfinals, 4–0 (Bulldogs) Won Div. Semifinals, 4–2 (Dragons) Lost Div. Finals, 0–4 (Bandits) |
| 2022–23 | 60 | 34 | 23 | 3 | 71 | 215 | 184 | 4th of 8, South 8th of 16, AJHL |
Won Div. Quarterfinals, 4–0 (Kodiaks) Lost Div. Semifinals, 2-4 (Bandits) |
| 2023–24 | 49 | 33 | 14 | 1 | 68 | 218 | 144 | Did not finish | Did not participate |
Source: "Okotoks Oilers hockey team [AJHL] statistics and history". hockeydb.com. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
British Columbia Hockey League
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | Pts | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | 69 | 38 | 28 | 0 | 3 | 108 | 113 | 79 | 4th of 5, Alberta | Won wildcard, 3-0 (Saints) Lost semi-finals, 4-3 (Bandits) |
Source: "Okotoks Oilers hockey team [BCHL] statistics and history". hockeydb.com. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
See also
References
- ^ "New name given to Centennial Arenas and events centre | The Town of Okotoks". www.okotoks.ca. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ "BCHL agrees to terms with five Alberta-based teams". bchl.ca. 20 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ "BCHL announces finalized franchise agreements and integration with five Alberta-based teams". bchl.ca. British Columbia Hockey League. February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "BCHL announces Alberta playoff format and BC postseason refresher". bchl.ca. British Columbia Hockey League. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ "Brooks Bandits capture 2023-24 Alberta Cup". bchl.ca. British Columbia Hockey League. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ "B.C. Hockey League releases schedule for 2024-25 season". Global News. Corus Entertainment. 20 June 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Dheensaw, Cleve (14 June 2024). "BCHL unveils new divisional format for 2024-25 season". Times Colonist. Glacier Media Group. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ McIntyre, Pete (14 June 2024). "BCHL unveils new alignment with Alberta teams, adds coaches challenge". Vernon Matters. Pattison Media. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
Additional reading
- Greer, Remy (17 September 2024). "Okotoks Oilers optimistic ahead of first full season in BCHL". Western Wheel. Great West Media. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- "B.C. Hockey League releases schedule for 2024-25 season". Global News. Corus Entertainment. 20 June 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- Dheensaw, Cleve (14 June 2024). "BCHL unveils new divisional format for 2024-25 season". Times Colonist. Glacier Media Group. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- "2024 BCHL Annual General Meeting Recap". bchl.ca. British Columbia Hockey League. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- O'Nyons, Harrison (4 May 2023). "Okotoks Oilers to host the 2025 Centennial Cup". High River Online. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
