The Okotoks Oilers open their training camp this weekend as they're starting to gear up for the upcoming AJHL season.

Coach Tyler Deis says while the season may be a long one, there's still plenty of excitement heading into camp.

"100 per cent! Guys start trickling back from wherever they're from and it's good to see them. You see that excitement on their face and you know a lot of them are ready to get this started and start playing and start practicing."

The Oilers won't get a lot of practice time as they dive right into their pre-season Tuesday, August 29, when they head to Brooks to face the Bandits.