Commencing the 2022-23 season, Hockey Edmonton’s two U18 AAA teams will be named the Edmonton Junior Oilers, receiving assistance from the NHL Club in a program that is the first of its kind in Canada. The Edmonton Oilers will provide access to world-class resources for both U18 AAA teams including player and coach development opportunities, facility utilization, apparel and equipment, and social media support. The Edmonton Junior Oilers teams will receive elite player and coach development and promotion guided by Hockey Edmonton’s four pillars of player development: technical-tactical, physical, mental, and life skills. Aiming to foster well-rounded individuals both on and off the ice, Hockey Edmonton will also ensure that academic supports are available to these elite student athletes. Additionally, to ensure that this innovative club hockey program limits barriers to access, the fees will remain affordable and effective for families, compared to other program options offered regionally.
SPRING ID CAMP | MAY 30 - JUNE 1, 2022
VIRTUAL INFO SESSION | JUNE 13, 2022 | VIEW PRESENTATION HERE
SUMMER ID CAMP | JULY 25 - 27, 2022 | REGISTER HERE
The Edmonton Junior Oilers will be managed by Hockey Edmonton’s Hockey Development Committee (HDC). This prestigious consortium of respected hockey development experts includes Craig MacTavish, Billy Moores, Dan Kordic, Umberto Fiorillo, Stephen Zipp, and Joel Lenius, all with NHL, AHL, WHL and AJHL, and post-secondary, playing and coaching experience. Hockey Edmonton recently hired accomplished coaches Nathan Papirny and Derek Hemsley to Head Coach the two teams in the inaugural season.
WATCH THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT HERE VIA OILERS TV