The CARSTAR Johnny K Group, owned by Johnny Kloeckes and consisting of seven CARSTAR locations in the Edmonton area, proudly teamed up with the Edmonton Oil Kings to support local students heading back to school. On September 5 and 11, the team visited eight Edmonton schools: Jan Reimer, Monsignor Fee Otterson, Frère Antoine, Waverley, King Edward Academy, McKernan, King Edward Elementary, and Holyrood, delivering 131 backpacks packed with essential school supplies to children in need.

Each backpack was thoughtfully prepared to help ease the financial burden on families and ensure every student starts the school year ready to succeed. In addition, each family received four tickets to attend the upcoming CARSTAR and Oil Kings Game Day on October 15, 2025.

One school expressed heartfelt thanks, saying, “We can’t thank you enough for the donation and for thinking of our school. We will ensure that the backpacks go to the kids that may be experiencing financial struggles or might never have the opportunity to go to a hockey game at Rogers.”

“Supporting our community is at the heart of everything we do,” said Johnny Kloeckes, owner of CARSTAR Johnny K Group. “Partnering with the Edmonton Oil Kings to provide backpacks filled with school supplies is our way of helping kids get off to a strong start this school year. We’re thrilled to bring some excitement to their classrooms and to the rink.”

The CARSTAR Johnny K Group invites families and fans to join them for CARSTAR and Oil Kings Game Day on October 15, 2025, a celebration of community and sport.