OKOTOKS, AB (April 9, 2025) – The Okotoks Oilers find themselves in a must-win game four on Wednesday night (April 9) at Viking Rentals Centre as they are down 3-0 in the 2025 Rogers BCHL Playoffs to the Penticton Vees in the first round of their best-of-seven matchup.
Olivier Ciarlo (Laval, QB) has been a bright sport for the Oilers as he has done everything to keep his team in the series by making 100 combined saves in the first three games. Ciarlo is expected to make his fourth straight start for game four.
The Oilers were held off the scoresheet for the first two games which were played in Penticton, but the Green Army gave the team a boost on Tuesday night as they finally were able to solve the Vees. Michael Kowalski (Chicago, IL) grabbed two goals in game three with Brock Souch (Edmonton, AB) picking up two assists and Oilers captain Jackson Rowland picking up the first goal for the Oilers in the series against the Vees.
Many teams talk about how hard it is to knock out a team in the playoffs, especially when a team is on the brink of elimination. Oilers will hope that plays in their favour on Wednesday night as they aim to get back in the series.
The Oilers will need to win four in a row to advance to the second round. It’s a big hill for the Oilers to climb, but their journey starts Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. MDT at Viking Rentals Centre.
For those who haven’t yet purchased their Oilers playoff package, make sure you don’t miss any of the action by visiting https://tickets.okotoksoilers.com/events/35044-2025-playoff-package
Single-game playoff tickets for game four at Viking Rental Centre can also be purchased at https://tickets.okotoksoilers.com/
In addition, the Oilers 50/50 has gone live with tickets available at https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/okotoksoilers
Oilers and Vees 2025 Rogers BCHL first-round playoff schedule:
Vees lead the series 3-0
Game 1 – April 3 in Penticton at South Okanagan Events Centre: 4-0 Loss
Game 2 – April 6 in Penticton at South Okanagan Events Centre, 5-0 Loss
Game 3 – April 8 in Okotoks at Viking Rentals Centre, 6-3 Loss
Game 4 – April 9 in Okotoks at Viking Rentals Centre, 7:00 p.m. MDT
Game 5 – April 12 in Penticton at South Okanagan Events Centre, 7:00 p.m. PDT *If necessary
Game 6 – April 13 in Okotoks at Viking Rentals Centre, 7:00 p.m. MDT *If necessary
Game 7 – April 15 in Penticton at South Okanagan Events Centre, 7:00 p.m. PDT *If necessary
Preview: Scott Savard
Photos: Chad Goddard
Graphic: Geyan Predas
About the Okotoks Oilers
The Okotoks Oilers are a not-for-profit, community-run junior hockey franchise competing in the BCHL and operating out of Viking Rentals Centre. The Oilers are currently in their 20th year of play and their first full season since officially joining the BCHL in January 2024. For more information, visit okotoksoilers.com or follow the Oilers on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.
