Hockey Executive Charged With Exploitation Of Minors

Investigation Into Former Hockey Executive

Authorities have arrested Tyler King, a 39-year-old former hockey executive, following an extensive investigation into the exploitation of minors. King was apprehended at a border crossing in Ontario and faces several serious charges, including luring individuals under the age of 18, the sexual exploitation of young persons, and the creation of child pornography. The investigation, conducted by the RCMP, began in 2024 and has revealed that multiple victims were underage minor league hockey players from Alberta and Saskatchewan.

The case originated after an employee of the Okotoks Oilers, a team based in southern Alberta, reported that a former staff member had been soliciting and providing compensation to players in exchange for intimate videos and photographs. This report led to a broader investigation that identified several victims. King had previously served as the Assistant General Manager of Business Operations for the Okotoks Oilers for three seasons, where he was in charge of overseeing all off-ice operations. During his second and third seasons with the organization, he also served as the team’s primary play-by-play voice on The Eagle 100.9 FM in Okotoks and various online streaming platforms.

Impact On Subsequent Employment

Following his departure from the Okotoks Oilers in June 2024, King was hired by the Nanaimo Clippers in British Columbia as the vice-president of business operations. The Clippers have since issued a statement confirming they have parted ways with King. The organization emphasized that they were not aware of any ongoing investigations or complaints regarding his conduct during his brief tenure. The team noted that King’s employment ended months after he was hired in the summer of 2024, but before the hockey season actually started, meaning he had no contact with any of their players.

The Clippers stated that the decision to terminate his employment was based on the news of the investigation rather than a determination of the merits of the allegations. They further clarified that the reported incidents did not occur during his time with the club. The organization has expressed its commitment to the safety and well-being of its players, fans, and billet families, offering full cooperation to the RCMP to the extent it is needed.

The British Columbia Hockey League also confirmed that the team terminated King’s employment immediately upon learning of the accusations. When questioned about the timing of his hire in Nanaimo relative to his departure from Okotoks, the league noted its support for the ongoing investigation. A representative from the RCMP explained that authorities could not legally warn the Nanaimo organization about the allegations at the time of hiring because official charges had not yet been pursued and evidence was still being processed.

Beyond his roles in junior hockey, King’s professional history includes work with various teams across Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. He also held a part-time position on game nights with the Belleville Senators of the AHL, who have stated he will not be working with the team while the investigation continues. More recently, King moved to New York state, where he joined the State University of New York campus at Oswego in 2025 as a professor of practice within the communications studies department.

Following the announcement of the charges, the university’s student-run television station, WTOP-10 TV, announced that King had been removed from his role as an adviser. The station stated they were unaware of the allegations during his time with the group and condemned the actions described in the charges. Court records further indicate that King faced a choking charge in November 2025 at or near Calgary, as well as subsequent charges in February for failing to appear in court and failing to comply with a release order. He is expected to return to Alberta later this week to face the current charges.