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By MarkB, on 27 Dec 2011 9:09 am Game notes:
Notable:
- Tulsa’s last meeting with Allen (in Tulsa) resulted in a 3-2 shootout win. Allen has not defeated Tulsa yet this year (1 regulation loss, one OT/shootout loss) and is two of the 10 total losses (included are 5 shootout/ot losses) that Allen has.
- Tulsa is 2 for 7 on the powerplay against Allen. Allen is 0 for 7 against Tulsa on the extra man.
- Ian Keserich is sporting a 1.44 GAA and .958 save percentage versus the Americans.
- Tulsa is 9-2-2 at home. Conversely, Allen is 9-2-5 on the road.
- When trailing after 2 periods, the Oilers are a respectable 4-6-1
- Rookie Mike Ullrich is tied with Dayton’s Damian Surma for the goal scoring lead. Both have 16.
- Jeff Terminesi is fourth among all players in power play assists with 11.
- David Solway is tied for third in the CHL in Game Winning Goals with 4.
- Ian Keserich is second in the win category with 13. Only Nick Boucher of Ft. Wayne has more (14).
- Keserich leads the league in minutes played (1275:56) and saves (662).
- Of CHL rookies, the line of Mike Ullrich, Dylan Clark, and Ryan Cramer are T1, T1 and 4 ranked in points (30, 30, 24 respectively).
- Those three are also tied as CHL rookes at the top spot with power play goals (all have 4).
- Jeff Terminesi leads all CHL rookies in power play assists at 11.
- Terminesi is also tied for first among CHL defensemen for points (5pts+17 asst=22). The other with 22 is the Thunder’s Andrew Martens. Sean Erickson is 3rd (just behind Martens and Terminesi) with 19 points.
- Tulsa is riding a 4 game home winning streak.
By MarkB, on 26 Dec 2011 2:50 pm Team release:
The Tulsa Oilers of the Central Hockey League have acquired Tyler Sheldrake from Quad City in exchange for future considerations the team announced Monday.
Sheldrake, a 6-foot-2, 200 pound defenseman, appeared in 16 games this season with Quad City and recorded a goal, an assist, and 57 penalty minutes. Last season, Sheldrake played 18 games for the Mississippi Riverkings. The native of Dunnville, Ontario began his professional career in 2009 with the Corpus Christi IceRays after playing three seasons of junior hockey in the OHL.
“Tyler is big, physical presence and is known throughout the league for his toughness and willingness to stand up for his teammates,” said Oilers Head Coach Bruce Ramsay. “He can play forward or defense and we’re excited to see how he can help our hockey team.”
The Oilers picked up a 5-2 victory over Wichita on Sunday night and will return to action on Tuesday at the BOK Center for a 7:05pm start against the Allen Americans
By MarkB, on 22 Nov 2011 4:50 pm
By MarkB, on 29 Oct 2011 6:44 pm Instead of liveblogging here (it’s terribly slow to do with an Android phone) I will be doing it via forum post. Tonight’s will be seen here
By MarkB, on 28 Oct 2011 6:06 pm Game notes
10/28/2011 09:08 PM - MarkB End of two. Oilers 2. Thunder 1
10/28/2011 08:09 PM - MarkB End of two good guys lead 2-0
10/28/2011 07:52 PM - MarkB Oiler goal Sean Erickson even strength
10/28/2011 07:43 PM - MarkB Oiler goal on tje PP at 4:59 by Luke Lucyk
10/28/2011 07:34 PM - MarkB Game underway.
10/28/2011 07:18 PM - MarkB 7 minutes until game time
10/28/2011 06:24 PM - MarkB Headed to the Mothership.
By MarkB, on 23 Oct 2011 9:45 pm After all the weirdness with the CHL in the offseason going on, I can’t say that I had much optimism about the early season, given that we lost our two best offensive players (Jack Combs, Chad Costello) to the ECHL and of all places, the Colorado Eagles.
That being said, we did manage to bring back 10 players, and Rammer also managed to recruit some kids with size, and evidently, the ability to play pretty damned good defense.
The Tulsa Oilers took to the road to being the 2011-2012 season, and came out with a bang.
On Friday night at the Allen Event Center, the Oilers opened up the scoring just 71 seconds into the new season. Happening just after an apparent Oiler goal was disallowed by referee Mark-Andre Lavoie, Sean Erickson scored the first goal of the new season, with an assist from Gary Steffes. Steffes would factor into this game considerably.
At 11:02 of the first, Michel Beausoleil fed Oiler newcomer Patrik Levesque (pronounced ‘Luh-veck’) in the high-slot for a one-timer that he would fire past Americans netminder Rejean Beauchemin.
Thirty seconds before the end of the 1st period. Gary Steffes and Scott Langdon would get into a brawl that would leave Steffes with a 2, 5 and a 10 minute misconduct for instigation. The Oilers would kill off the ensuing penalty, and would go on to kill off four more for the evening, to go a perfect 5 for 5 on the PK.
In the second, Michel Beausoleil would score on the Oilers first power play goal of the season, with Levesque and rookie defenseman Jeff Terminesi getting the helpers. There would be no other scoring in the middle frame.
In the third period. Steffes would complete his Gordie Howe hat trick (which is a goal, an assist and a fight in the same game) when he received a nifty pass from Levesque just outside of the crease and put the puck home. Beausoleil got an assist on the goal as well.
Jim McKenzie ended Ian Keserich’s shutout bid with a goal with 1:23 to go in regulation. Keserich turned away 29 of 30 American shots, and the Oilers go on to win the match 4-1.
The following night at the NYTex Sports Centre (also known as the Shoe Box to many), the Oilers would take on what should be a very good Dan Wildfong led Texas Brahma team.
This would prove to be a very defensive-minded battle on both sides, until Gary Steffes finally opened up the scoring at 15:00 of the second period. Beausoleil and Terminesi would get the assists.
In the third period, the line of rookies Ryan Cramer, Mike Ullrich and Dylan Clarke would score their first on the power play at 13:26, with Cramer getting the goal and Ullrich and Clarke notching the assists.
Late in regulation, Levesque would seal the deal with an empty net goal, assisted by Steffes and Cramer.
Once again, Ian Keserich was stellar in the pipes. He turned away all 34 Brahma shots to earn his first shutout for the season.
Good start boys…let’s keep this moving into Friday when the Thunder visit at the BOK Center. Game time is 7:35, and I will be live-blogging from the game.
By MarkB, on 21 Oct 2011 5:26 pm http://chl.stats.pointstreak.com/pregamenotes.html?gameid=1672476
Since I know very little about this team right now, I will leave it to those who might know some about them to leave comments here.
It is of note though that the Oilers have changed to using UStream for their broadcasts. This works out better because we can now listen to the games on our phones (UStream has an app for the iPhone/iPad and Android/Android Tables..sorry, I don’t think one exists for BlackBerry users yet). If you want to listen, click on the link above the title that says ‘Game Broadcast’.
Thank heavens hockey season is here.
You can chat with forum members at this link
By MarkB, on 08 Oct 2011 10:46 am Taken from the Oiler’s website news article
TULSA, OK – With the recent signings of veterans Tyler Fleck and Gord Bell, Tulsa Oilers fans will see some familiar faces on the ice when training camp opens next week. The Oilers also picked up Gio Flamminio in a trade with Rapid City for future considerations.
Fleck was an ironman for the Oilers last season when he appeared in all 76 games. The 5’10”, 210-pound defenseman was one of Tulsa’s toughest players and finished the 2010-11 campaign with eight points and 153 penalty minutes. A 12-year veteran of the CHL, Fleck spent nine years as a member of the Oklahoma City Blazers and spent half a season with the Missouri Mavericks before joining the Oilers halfway into the 2009-10 season. “Tyler is just such a smart, hard-nosed hockey player,” said Oilers head coach Bruce Ramsay. “He’s everything you want in a defenseman, and he brings a lot of leadership to our club.”
Despite only playing in 16 games last season, Bell made a big impact at the center position for the Oilers. He put up five goals and nine assists to finish the year with a +5 rating. A native of West Lock, Alberta, Bell began his CHL career in 2006. He spent two years in Oklahoma City and two years with the Amarillo Gorillas. In 2009-10, Bell posted a career high 45 points in 60 games with the Gorillas. “Gord is solid, responsible centerman at both ends of the ice,” said Ramsay. “I was very impressed with his play last year, and I’m expecting him to be a big contributor for us once again.”
For the past three seasons, Flamminio was a fixture on the Rapid City blue line. The 5’11”, 195-pound defenseman appeared in 210 games for the Rush and put up 72 points to go along with 280 penalty minutes. Flamminio also spent time with the Oklahoma City Blazers and Mississippi Sea Wolves of the ECHL. A product of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Flamminio played in his 400th career game last season. “Gio brings so much experience to the table and he knows how to win,” Ramsay said. “He won a championship with Rapid City in 2010 and we feel very fortunate to have a player of his caliber on our roster.”
By MarkB, on 06 Oct 2011 6:37 am Taken from the Tulsa Oiler release
TULSA, OK – Training camp is set to begin on October 10th and the Tulsa Oilers have added more youth to the roster with the signings of Gary Steffes, Brandon Vossberg, Brendan Taylor, Jeff Amadio, and Dustin Cloutier.
Steffes returns to Tulsa after a stellar rookie season with the Oilers. The 6’1” 185 pound forward appeared in all 66 games for the Oilers in 2010-11 and finished the year with 19 goals and 24 assists. Steffes played a big role in the Oilers postseason appearance and his contributions earned him a spot on the CHL All-Rookie team. A native of Grand Blanc, Michigan, Steffes began his hockey career with the Cedar Rapids Roughriders of the USHL and then went on to play four seasons at Miami (Ohio) University. “We’re thrilled to have Gary back on this team,” said Oilers head coach Bruce Ramsay. “He’s one of the best young players in this league and he’s only 24 years old. I’m excited to see just how good Gary can become because he’s going to play a huge part in our team’s success.”
Vossberg comes to the Oilers after a four-year college hockey career at the University of Denver. In 2007-08, Vossberg played in 39 games and helped the Pioneers to a WCHA tournament championship. A defensive minded forward, Vossberg excels on the penalty kill and was one of Denver’s team leaders in plus-minus. The native of St. Paul, Minnesota was twice selected to the WCHA All-Academic team and was nominated in 2010 for the Mellon Hockey Humanitarian Award given annually to the college hockey player who most personifies commitment to giving in his community. “At 6’2” 210 pounds, Brandon is an imposing physical presence on the ice and he’s also a very intelligent hockey player and an outstanding young man,” Ramsay said. “He’s a great addition to our club and I’m always happy to bring in guys from tradition rich college programs.”
22-year olds Taylor and Amadio are both veterans of the junior hockey ranks while Cloutier is a 25-year old who just finished his collegiate career. Taylor, a 5”11” 195 pound center, spent the last six seasons playing in the Canadian junior leagues. Amadio spent the 2010-11 season with the Michigan Moose of the AAHL. The 6’2” 210 pound defenseman scored five goals in 16 games with the Moose. Cloutier spent four full seasons playing for Bentley University in Massachusetts. A 5’10” 175 pound forward, Cloutier is a Michigan native who played his junior hockey with the Mahoning Valley Phantoms of the NAHL. In 2006-07, Cloutier led the Phantoms in scoring and was named to the All-NAHL First Team. “Brendan, Jeff, and Dustin bring a lot of talent to our team,” said Ramsay. “I fully expect all three of those guys to come into camp with something to prove and to provide a lot of energy for our hockey team.”
The Tulsa Oilers play their home opener at 7:35pm on October 28th against the Wichita Thunder at the BOK Center.
By MarkB, on 20 Sep 2011 9:21 pm Taken from the Oiler website news release
TULSA, OK – The Tulsa Oilers of the Central Hockey League are pleased to announce the recent signings of Omar Pacha, Matt Robertson, Jason Weeks, and Scott Jenks.
Pacha, a 6’1” 210 pound defenseman, joins the Oilers after spending the 2010-2011 season with the Huntsville Havoc of the SPHL. In 56 games with the Havoc, Pacha scored 7 goals, tallied 27 assists and finished the season with a +7 rating. The native of Boucherville, Quebec spent three years at Castleton State College in Vermont and began his hockey career in his home province playing for the Lachine Maroons. “Omar was a first team All-Star in the SPHL,” said Oilers Head Coach Bruce Ramsay. “With the success of Luke Lucyk after being called up from the SPHL last year, I’m confident Omar is going to have a big impact at the double-A level.”
Both Robertson and Weeks are back in Tulsa after brief stints with the Oilers last season. Robertson, a 5’10” 170 pound center, appeared in five games for the Oilers last year. The Prince Albert, Saskatchewan native played for the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the IHL in 2009-2010 and tallied 44 points in 76 games. Weeks suited up for the Oilers in 21 games last season and totaled four assists and ten penalty minutes. A 6’0” 200 pound forward, Weeks is the all-time leading goal scorer at Canisius College. During his outstanding four-year collegiate career, Weeks amassed 50 goals and 57 assists in addition to a school-best six shorthanded tallies. Ramsay is glad to see Robertson and Weeks return to Tulsa. “I fully expect Matt and Jason to take front line roles this season and help our team be successful,” Ramsay said.
Jenks, a native of Bathurst, New Brunswick, is a former teammate of Weeks’ at Canisius College. In the 2010-2011 season, Jenks senior year, he played in 37 games for the Griffins and notched three goals and three assists. Prior to college, the 5’10” 190 pound defenseman played one season with the Woodstock Slammers of the Maritime Junior A Hockey League. Jenks led all Slammers’ defensemen with 26 assists and 30 points and earned the team’s Top Defenseman Award. “Scott comes from a quality division one college program where he played a defensive role but he possesses an offensive upside and I know he’s going to battle hard for the Tulsa Oilers,” said Ramsay.
The Tulsa Oilers play their home opener at 7:35pm on October 28th against the Wichita Thunder at the BOK Center.
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Oiler transactions | 01/15/12 | Sheldrake, Tyler (F) activated from suspension | | 01/15/12 | Giudice, Gerome (F) activated from suspension | | 01/14/12 | Sprague, Jay (F) signed contract | | 01/14/12 | Garman, Mike (G) placed on team suspension | | 01/14/12 | Foam, Derek (D) waived | | 01/14/12 | Christie, Steve (G) signed contract |
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