The Okotoks Bow Mark Oilers of the Alberta Major Midget Hockey League hit the ice for the first time Wednesday night.

The Oilers dropped a 6-2 decision to the Calgary Buffalos in the city in their first ever exhibition game.

Thursday afternoon, the Oilers play their first home game at the Centennial Arena against the Calgary Royals starting at five o'clock.

They'll also play Friday, Saturday and Sunday as they get tuned up for the regular season.