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The Okotoks Oilers' first full season in the BCHL got underway on Friday night with the Oils' first preseason game of the season.
The Green and Gold were unable to pick up the win as the visiting Sherwood Park Crusaders won 5-4 at the newly named Vikings Rental Centre.
Both teams scored twice on the power play with the game tied up at four going into the third period. The Crusaders would score at the 6:31 mark and would hold on for the win.
New goalie for the Oilers, Simon Westing faced 33 shots, stopping 28 in the loss.
The team heads to Blackfalds tomorrow night, Tuesday, September 10, for game two in their five-game exhibition season.
The regular season for the Oilers starts on Friday, September 20 when they host the Brooks Bandits.
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