Two Okotoks hockey players are gearing up for the next stages of their illustrious careers.
Hockey Canada recently unveiled its U17 Team Development Camp roster and goalie Carter Esler made the list.
Esler was one of eight goaltenders to receive the invite and 10 players overall from Alberta.
Last season, Esler played with the U18 AAA Bow Mark Oilers where he won nine games.
In the two previous seasons with the U15 AAA Oilers, Esler won a combined 24 games in the regular season and 13 in the playoffs.
This isn't the first time Esler has worn the maple leaf as he was a member of Team Canada for the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, South Korea.
He played in four games, winning two of those games as the Canadians finished fourth in the ice hockey tournament.
Last year, he signed a WHL Scholarship and Development agreement with the Spokane Chiefs after being drafted in the first round by the club, 22nd overall
Meanwhile, the Bow Mark Oilers are also celebrating one of their own heading to the Junior-A ranks. Phoenix Flett recently signed a deal with the Devon Xtreme, the newest franchise in the AJHL.
Signing Alert🚨: The Devon Xtreme are proud to announce the newest addition to the team, forward Phoenix Flett.
— Devon Xtreme AJHL (@DevonXtremeAJHL) July 16, 2024
Flett is making the move up to Junior A following his 2023-24 season with the U18 AAA Okotoks Oilers.
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The Strathmore hockey product played in 31 games last season with the Bow Mark Oilers, registering seven goals and eight assists for 15 points.