On Tuesday June 22nd after much deliberation, The Oil Kings Alumni, through Darryl Havrelock announced the cancellation of the 2020  Alumni golf tourney, slated for The Links in Spruce Grove for Friday August 21st.. 

"We tried every possible way, and got sound guidance all the way from The Links golf course, but we just weren't comfortable with the steps needed to be followed, as set out by Alberta Health officials. The Social-Distancing rules  must be adhered to, for everyone's protection, and that's really what did us in. 

Our usual shotgun Start at 1:00 PM was not possible & forced us to look at straight Tee Times beginning at 9:00 AM. Our last foursome would have teed off at 2:33 PM and likely would not get off the course until between 6:30 and 7:00 PM. Also, proxy markers were ruled out, so there would be zero Activities conducted at any of the holes., along with no Awards Banquet, to once more adhere to the Social-Distancing requirements all golf courses must follow" stated Havrelock.

"Our tourney has built a solid reputation over the past 13 years, & we felt making all the changes required to operate this year was just too much for our sponsors and golfers to accept. We will survive, returing  with a vengeance next year, and like many Edmonton businesses, be stronger than ever" continued the ex-Oil Kings stalwart defenceman.

  We are currently issuing 1005 refunds to all sponsors and golfers, and should have them in everyone's hands by July 10th. I

 

 

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As of March 1, 2020, the Edmonton Oil Kings Alumni is expanding their ranks, to include all WHL graduate players from the Edmonton area,  who have played a minimum of 1 year (68 games) in the WHL.

"Not only has the game changed drastically over the years, but so have the methods by which each club is able to operate", stated Darryl Havrelock, founder of the Oil Kings Alumni.  When junior hockey came to Edmonton back in the 50's, there was  a Sponsorship system in place, whereby each club was supported financially to a certain degree, by one of the six NHL clubs, with many hometown boys playing on each team. Such is not the case nowadays, as all CHL clubs follow a Draft plan similar to the one utilized by today's 32-team NHL. Players from all over the world, come to each WHL  team via their Draft system. It's tough if not impossible for any Alumni to survive by operating like it was still the '50's. And, we all wear the same uniform nowadays, chuckled Havrelock. Maybe we can start something here for other clubs to take a look at, and maybe follow suit."

"Our Alumni is likely the most active in all of today's Western Hockey League cities", cited Havrelock. "Each year we hold roughly 7 events, well attended, and go a long way at keeping the guys all together. There are numerous Edmonton & area boys playing in the WHL, and we want to welcome them into our expanded Alumni which will be known as the OIL KINGS & WHL ALUMNI

Our Premier Alumni Event is our annual Golf Tournament, now in it's 13th year. Our other events range from Breakfasts or lunches, to A Night at the Mayfield Dinner Theatre, to a Mystery Golf Day, or we've taken in a ball game.  One thing we've made certain of, is to welcome our golf tourney sponsors to these events. They are the ones who support us & make it possible for us to remain active as a group". We consider them to be part of our Alumni group.

So, calling all former WHL players in the Edmonton area.  If you are interested in becoming part of the  Oil Kings & Western Hockey League Alumni, go to our "ALUMNI REGISTRY PAGE, fill it out & follow the instructions. 

 If you have any questions,

         contact either Darryl Havrelock  at 780-469-5718  or email  dotanddk@shaw.ca   

or

contact Gregg Pilling at 780-486-2125 or 780-909-3691  or email  gregg@thepillings.ca 

 

  

AS OF APRIL 1st, WE HAVE ROOM FOR

ONLY16 MORE GOLFERS.

 FOURSOMES ARE WELCOME 

FOR THE 2020 ALUMNI GOLF TOURNEY.

(13th ANNUAL) FRIDAY AUGUST 21.

THE LINKS IN SPRUCE GROVE

1:00 PM SHOTGUN START

SCRAMBLE FORMAT

$185 DUE UPON REGISTRATION 

WE ACCEPT MASTERCARD, VISA OR YOUR CHEQUE 

 

1.   Stewart "Butch" Paul, 1943.

24. Wayne Muloin , 1941.

25. Dave Kryskow, 1951.

26. Norm Ullman, 1935.

29. Tom Bladon, 1952.

 

JANUARY: 

 

1.  Bob Falkenberg, 1946

1.  Terry McDonald, 1956

6.   Gene Strate, 1953

7.   Larry Bignell, 1950

14. Clark Jantzie, 1955

26. Bill Bucyk, 1933

26.  Billy McNeill, 1933

29.  Bob Murdoch, 1954.

30.  Brian Ogilvie, 1952.

 

 

2.   Don Kozak, 1952.

7.   Lionel Repka, 1935.

16.  Darcy Rota, 1953.

20.  Rocky Maze, 1956. 

25.  Doug Johnston, 1956.

 

1.  Harold  Fleming, 1942

7.  Brad Hall, 1958

17.Phil Dutton 1941

24. Harold Snepsts, 1954

26. Roger Bourbonnais, 1942

31. Danny Spring, 1951

 

4.  Ross Perkins, 1946

5.  Rick Wyrozub, 1951

7.  Bob & Ted McAneeley, 1950

11. Gerry Prince, 1934

12. Tony Currie, 1957

13. Len Lunde, 1936

15. Warren Back, 19??

22. Bert Marshall, 1943