CALGARY (Interstat) — The Edmonton Oil Kings will visit the Calgary Hitmen on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, in Western Hockey League play. Edmonton enters with a 1-1-0 record. Calgary is 2-0-0.

The Oil Kings will look to left wing Dylan Dean for offense. Dean is Edmonton’s player to watch. He had one goal, four shots on goal and two penalty minutes in Edmonton’s 4-3 overtime loss to Calgary on Sept. 20. He also recorded one assist and one shot on goal in a 3-1 win at Red Deer on Sept. 19. Edmonton’s most recent victory came against Red Deer, 3-1, on Sept. 19.

Calgary counters with defenseman Hunter Aura, who has been active at both ends. Aura is Calgary’s player to watch. He scored two goals and put four shots on target in the Hitmen’s 4-3 overtime win at Edmonton on Sept. 20. In Calgary’s previous game, a 3-2 shootout win over Red Deer at home on Sept. 18, Aura had five shots on goal. The Hitmen remain unbeaten after opening the season with two wins.

The teams met Sunday, Sept. 20, when Calgary earned a 4-3 overtime win at Edmonton. The Sept. 20 game was the most recent for both teams. In that game, Edmonton also received goals from Noa Ta’amu and Jonas Vanicek. Vanicek added an assist. Calgary’s Brennan Brown scored once and had two shots on goal, while Charlie Kresl recorded two assists. Calgary’s other result this season was a 3-2 shootout win against Red Deer on Sept. 18.

Edmonton’s schedule continues with a home game against Medicine Hat on Sunday, Sept. 27, followed by a home matchup with Regina on Friday, Oct. 2. Calgary will visit Lethbridge on Saturday, Oct. 3, and then host Regina on Sunday, Oct. 4. The Hitmen also have upcoming road games at Colorado on Oct. 16 and Oct. 17, at Tucson on Oct. 24 and Oct. 25, and at Abbotsford on Nov. 3 and Nov. 4. Calgary will host Coachella Valley on Oct. 30 and Oct. 31. The game is part of the Western Hockey League’s regular-season schedule.

The Western Hockey League matchup features two clubs in the early part of the season. Edmonton is seeking its second win in three games. Calgary is trying to remain perfect. The Oil Kings will need to contain Calgary’s transition game and limit chances for Aura and the Hitmen’s forwards. Edmonton will also look for Dean to build on his recent scoring touch.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Calgary 5, Edmonton 4.