Edmonton Oil Kings (WCHL)

This article is about the original Oil Kings franchises that existed until 1978. For the current team that began play in 2007, see Edmonton Oil Kings.

Edmonton Oil Kings
CityEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
LeagueWestern Hockey League
Operated1950 (1950)–1979
Home arenaEdmonton Gardens, Jasper Place Arena
ColoursRed, Blue, White
     
Franchise history
1967–1978Flin Flon Bombers
1978–1979Edmonton Oil Kings
1979–1980Great Falls Americans
1980–1982Spokane Flyers
Previous franchise history
1950–1976Edmonton Oil Kings
1976–presentPortland Winterhawks
Championships
Playoff championships1963 & 1966 Memorial Cup Champions

The Edmonton Oil Kings were a Canadian junior ice hockey team, and founding member of the Western Hockey League. They played at Edmonton Gardens in Edmonton, Alberta, and later Northlands Coliseum. In 1976, they moved to Portland, Oregon to become the Portland Winter Hawks. A second incarnation of the team played only one season in 1977–78 before moving to Great Falls, Montana.