2023-24 Player Agreements
Congratulations to the twelve players who signed Player Agreements committing to the Edmonton Junior Oilers for the 2023-24 season.
TEAM BLUE:
Elvis Ferreira | LH ’07 Winger
Previous Team: KC Centennials U17 AAA
2022-23 Stats: 10 G - 15 A - 25 PTS - 33 GP
Past Success: Led his team in Goals and Points this past season. Three Year AAA player.
Draft/Affiliated: WHL/AJHL Prospect 2022-23
Reason for being selected: Elvis sets a tone with his work ethic day in and day out. Whether it is practice or games, Elvis is there to be a leader, get better and push others to their best. He is a two-way player on the ice while having a touch around the net that has helped him be a leader with points over his last three years on his teams. Elvis’s high hockey IQ allows him to anticipate plays and be effective in all three zones. He has great vision in the offensive zone that allows him to get pucks to his teammates and allows him to be a threat anywhere in the offensive zone.
Zach Larmour | RH ’07 Defenseman
Previous Team: CAC U17 AAA
2022-23 Stats: 2 G - 4 A - 6 PTS
Past Success: PeeWee Edmonton All-Star, Team Alberta U16 Summer Camp invite, Awarded Most Sportsmanlike 2022-23
Draft/Affiliated: 2022 WHL - Lethbridge Hurricanes (206 Overall, 10th Round)
Reason for being selected: Zach is a long right-handed defenseman who has elite level gap control. “Larry” as his teammates call him, is a smooth skating two-way defensemen who can walk a blue and gets pucks through as good as anyone, and he has the ability to defend lines and stand guys up with his growing frame. Zach always has a smile on his face and clearly will positively contribute to the Junior Oilers culture based on how popular he is with his teammates.
Landen McFadden | LH ’07 Winger
Previous Team: OHA U18 AAA
2022-23 Stats: 20 G - 19 A - 39 PTS - 30 GP
Past Success: Second on team scoring last year as a 15 year old. Played on Gold Medal Winning 2022 Alberta Cup Team. ’22 Top 80 Alberta Group
Draft/Affiliated: 2023 WHL - Moose Jaw Warriors (80th overall, Round 4)
Reason for being selected: Landen’s ability to score makes him a threat on every shift, he is creative and fearless with the puck. His elite skating ability helps create opportunities for himself and his teammates. Landen comes to the rink with a smile on his face, ready to work and have a positive impact on the group
Gabe O’Brien | LH ’08 Winger
Previous Team: KC U15 AAA
2022-23 Stats: 23 G - 30 A - 53 PTS -
Past Success: 2023 Top 80 Team Alberta Camp. Second in points and goals on his team this past year. Member of Team Gold this past year at Alberta Cup.
Draft/Affiliated: 2023 WHL - Kelowna Rockets (116 Overall, 6th Round)
Reason for being selected: It doesn’t take long to see when you watch Gabe play that he replicates his game after Matthew Tkachuk. He plays with a willingness to agitate and play physical, all while attacking the net. Gabe’s touch around the net makes him a threat to score anytime pucks get in the house and he is a tireless hunter on the fore-check. Gabe’s a throwback power forward who is soft spoken and eager to get better on and off the ice.
Mason Renaud | RH ’07 Defenseman
Previous Team: KC Centennials U17 AAA
2022-23 Stats: 3 G - 16 A - 19 PTS
Past Success: ’22 Team Alberta Top 80 Camp invite. ’22 AB Cup Gold Medal Winner.
Draft/Affiliated: Listed Moose Jaw Warriors
Reason for being selected: Mason’s elite skating ability makes him a prototypical modern defenseman who loves to jump up in the play. He has high end deception in his game that makes him elusive with the puck and gives him the space to move pucks north. Without the puck, Mason can skate with anyone and this allows him to defend with angles and take away time and space. He is a rink rat who loves to be at the rink all the time and is always looking for ways to improve.
Nolan Stewart | LH ’08 Center
Previous Team: NAX U15 AAA
2022-23 Stats: 22 G - 24 A - 46 PTS - 30 GP
Past Success: 2023 Alberta Cup Team Grey Member. 2023 Top 80 Team Alberta camp. Tied for team lead in goals with 22. ’23 U15 CSSHL League Champion.
Draft/Affiliated: WHL - Victoria Royals (104th Overall, 5th Round)
Reason for being selected: Nolan plays with a tireless work ethic that makes him an elite puck hunter. He competes in all 200’ of the rink and plays with courage, passion, and elite hockey IQ to complement his dynamic skill. Nolan has the ability to play all three positions at forward, which makes him very versatile. Nolan is always supporting his teammates on the bench and brings an infectious energy to the rink.
TEAM ORANGE:
Brec Christenson
Previous team: SSAC U17 AAA United Cycle Bulldogs
2022-23 Stats: 18 G - 29 A - 47 PTS - 102 PIM - 33 GP
Past successes: Finished Sixth in 2022-23 AEHL U17 AAA scoring, participated in Alberta PeeWee Prospects Cup, played for Team Alberta at 2023 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
Draft/Affiliated: Attending Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL) 2023-24 Main Camp
Reason for being selected: Brec was selected to Edmonton Junior Oilers Team Orange for his creativity, hockey sense and compete level. Brec has continued to display growth in his game over the last couple of seasons and that was evident at the Junior Oilers Spring ID Camps as he was always involved in the play, finishing on offence and working hard to be defensively responsible. Brec sees the ice well and effectively reads off his linemates in the offensive zone. Brec has the ability to play center or wing and can be used in multiple situations. His versatility and experience will heavily be relied on with the Junior Oilers Orange.
Keanan Luo
Previous team: CAC U17 AAA Canadians
2022-23 Stats: 16 G - 27 A - 43 PTS - 10 PIM - 34 GP
Past successes: CAC U17 AAA 2022-23 MVP, Assistant Captain 2021-23, 2021-22 AEHL U17 AAA Provincial Champion, CAC U17 AAA 2021-22 Players' Choice Award, Finished Ninth in 2022-23 AEHL U17AAA scoring
Draft/Affiliated: Attending Camrose Kodiaks (AJHL) 2023-24 Main Camp
Reason for being selected: Keanan attended the Junior Oilers June Spring ID camp and has been selected to Team Orange for his work ethic and strong two-way presence. Coming off a 2021-22 AEHL Provincial Championship where Keanan recorded 6 points in 5 games at the tournament, Keanan's offensive numbers continued to flourish this past season. Keanan creates his offence by going hard to the net and getting to the tough areas of the ice. Keanan can also be counted on to play the tough minutes against the opposition's elite players and has the ability to do a sound job in shutting them down. Keanan is the type of player who everyone wants on their team, but they hate to play against. Keanan will be heavily relied on for his dependability in all areas of the game.
Jace McFaul
Previous team: Pacific Coast Hockey Academy U18 Prep
2022-23 Stats: 6 G - 14 A - 20 PTS - 31 GP
Past successes: U11 City Championship (first season as a defenceman), participated in 2022-23 Circle K Cup, lead team in 2023 playoff scoring
Draft/Affiliated: WHL 2022 - Swift Current Broncos (26th overall, Round 2)
Reason for being selected: Jace was selected to Edmonton Junior Oilers Team Orange for his hockey sense, vision and unique skill set as an offensive defenceman. Jace was a highly sought after player given his recent successes and development in the past seasons. Although Jace had been playing on the west coast, Jace played the U18 AAA level and displayed proven success as a smooth operator from the backend. Jace plays well under duress (which helped get him drafted by the Swift Current Broncos) and his calming demeanour will be a true asset to the Orange d-core. Jace is a highly intelligent, experienced player and he will be relied on to play key minutes against the league's best.
Rockston Ror-Chow
Previous team: KC U15 AAA Squires
2022-23 Stats: 33 G - 40 A - 73 PTS - 28 PIM - 34 GP
Past successes: AEHL U15 AAA 2022-23 First Team All-Star, AEHL U15 AAA Player of the Month (November '22), KC U15 AAA 2022-23 MVP, Ranked Third in 2022-23 AEHL U15 AAA scoring, Selected to 2023 Hockey Alberta Under-16 Top 80 Summer Camp
Draft/Affiliated: WHL 2023 - Vancouver Giants (161st overall, Round 8)
Reason for being selected: Rockston was selected to Edmonton Junior Oilers Team Orange for his compete-level, offensive instincts and that he is one of the most rapidly evolving U15s in the Edmonton area. It's Rockston's offensive upside that is quickly noticed but moreover, his relentless ability to hunt pucks, his attention to detail and strong competitive spirit that provides him with a sound foundation to be prepared for the U18 level. Rockston attended all three Junior Oilers Spring ID Camps and by the end of all three, he had proven to be one of the most consistent, hard working forwards on the ice. Rockston has been tagged by previous scouts and coaches as being a "gamer" and will be an elite Junior Oiler for the duration of his U18 career.
Nathan Skiffington
Previous team: CAC U17 AAA Canadians
2022-23 Stats: 12 G - 21 A - 33 PTS - 48 PIM - 33 GP
Past successes: AEHL U17 AAA Second Team All-Star, Captain 2022-23, 2021-22 AEHL U17 AAA Provincial Champion, Finished Third in 2022-23 AEHL U17 AAA defence scoring.
Draft/Affiliated: Attending Lloydminster Bobcats (AJHL) 2023-24 Main Camp
Reason for being selected: Nathan was selected to Edmonton Junior Oilers Team Orange for being one of most well rounded U18 defenceman and athletes in Edmonton. Nathan has proven to be part of winning environments and a sound leader and contributor within those teams. Nathan has consistently continued to display an evolution within his offensive side of the game, last season finishing third amongst defencemen in AEHL U17 AAA scoring. At the same time, Nathan has proven to be highly reliable as a shutdown defenceman against some very tough oppositions. Nathan always brings a positive attitude to the arena and is endeared by his previous teammates and coaches.
Avery Watson
Previous team: KC U15 AAA Squires
2022-23 Stats: 24 G - 28 A - 52 PTS - 24 PIM - 34 GP
Past successes: Registered a 14-game point streak in the 2022-23 season, Increased point production from 12 points as first year U15 to 53 points as a second year, Selected to 2023 Hockey Alberta Under-16 Top 80 Summer
Draft/Affiliated: WHL 2023 - Medicine Hat Tigers (159th overall, Round 8)
Reason for being selected: Avery was selected to Edmonton Junior Oilers Team Orange for his creativity, offensive instincts and two-way mentality. Avery attended the Junior Oilers June Spring ID camp and found quick success setting up teammates for scoring opportunities and was always around the puck. If you ask Avery's previous coaches, they will say that you will find Avery in the gym every day during the off-season, getting on the ice as much as possible and that he lives for hockey; he's always trying to improve. Although Avery was 5'9" at the start of his U15 AAA season, he is now 6', and in the last year, has really been starting to explode on the ice. The skills and strengths Avery provides will be a suitable fit for the U18 AAA level and he will be counted on to play a 200-foot game and use his creativity to establish team offence.
