A rookie laden line-up for the Okotoks Oilers Thursday night as they thumped the Calgary Mustangs 9-5 in AJHL pre-season action at the Okotoks Centennial Arena.

Oilers defenceman Reece Soukoroff says with the veterans leading the way, the Rookies had a good showing in the win.

"All the young guys I think just put their best foot forward and I think all around it was a pretty good team game. We let a couple in at the end, but it doesn't matter, we pulled off the win and that's all that matters."

The Oilers and Drumheller Dragons hit the ice at 1:30 Friday afternoon as the Oilers pre-season tournament continues.

The Oilers face the Calgary Canucks Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock and then wind up the tournament Sunday night at 6 P.M. against the Brooks Bandits.