Two games. Two overtime sessions. Nearly ten periods of hockey.

At one game apiece, the 2013 Stanley Cup Final between the Blackhawks and Bruins shifts to Boston tonight for pivotal Game 3 at 7 p.m.   Whether your allegiance lies with the ‘Hawks, the B’s, or the game of hockey itself, Twin Peaks (69th & Memorial) is the ONLY suitable spot to take in every single second of this incredible series between these two evenly matched clubs.

If you’ve attended one of the first two watch parties, you know the drill by now.  Sign up, find a seat (not a bad one in the house), kick back, and enjoy the food and hospitality courtesy of Twin Peaks and the Tulsa Oilers.  Every time a goal is scored, a name is drawn and a prize is awarded! If you haven’t been to one of the parties, what are you waiting for!?  From movie passes, to pucks, t-shirts, Twin Peaks calendars, and even a game-worn Oilers jersey, there is a prize with your name on it!

Try your hand at intermission trivia for more chances to win and when Game 3 goes into OT, pick a player to score the game-winner and you’ll win again!

The folks who attend the most watch parties will be awarded one of three Grand Prizes at the end of the series.  We’ll be giving away another Oilers jersey, a cowboy hat from Drysdale’s western wear, and a remote control car from our friends at Academy Sports & Outdoors.  The more parties you attend, the better chance you have to win!

See you tonight at 7 p.m. at Twin Peaks!

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This entry was posted on Monday, June 17th, 2013 at 2:52 pm and is filed under CHL News, News, Oilers News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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This entry was posted on Friday, June 14th, 2013 at 10:03 am and is filed under CHL News, News, Oilers News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

ATTENTION OILERS FANS:

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This entry was posted on Monday, June 10th, 2013 at 10:08 am and is filed under CHL News, News, Oilers News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

We’re Almost There…: The NHL Conference Finals are in full swing – one series is nearly already over – and that means we could be just days away from firing up the most anticipated event of the summer…the Tulsa Oilers Stanley Cup watch parties at Twin Peaks!  Of course there is no substitute for Oilers hockey right here in your own backyard, but getting rowdy with your fellow fanatics doesn’t have to wait until October.  Join us at Twin Peaks at 69^th and Memorial for every game and every minute of the 2013 Stanley Cup Final.  The biggest hockey bash in recent memory will not only give you the best hockey viewing experience in the city, but each party brings new chances to win amazing prizes from the Oilers and their sponsors.  Each night we’ll be giving away $50 gift cards to Drysdale’s Western Wear along with Twin Peaks calendars and …wait for it…an authentic Oilers jersey!  Our friends at Academy will give away a $100 remote control truck as well as many other great prizes throughout the series.  Not to mention, the Twin Peaks girls are gorgeous, the service is second to none, and there’s something for every appetite on the Twin Peaks menu.  The party could last for two weeks and it all concludes with the presentation of hockey’s holy grail…the Stanley Cup.  If you call  yourself a hockey fan, where else would you want to be!? 

Here is your weekly NHL playoff update:

#1 Chicago Blackhawks vs. #5 Los Angeles Kings (Chicago leads 2-1)

Chicago’s five-game win streak was finally halted by the Kings on Tuesday night at the Staples Center.  L.A. is now a flawless 8-0 at home and a paltry 1-7 on the road in these playoffs.  Darryl Sutter’s scrappy bunch has only scored more than two goals in five of its 16 games.  Can that kind of offensive production hold up against the ‘Hawks who seem to be playing their best hockey at the right time? It seems unlikely and yet how can you pick against the Kings at home tonight?

#1 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. #4 Boston Bruins (Boston leads 3-0)

Raise your hand if you had the Bruins in four.  Liar.  Are the B’s more impressive or are the Pens more disappointing?  Maybe the more important question is, how long before Boston unveils a statue of Patrice Bergeron in front of the Garden?  Bergeron is quickly becoming a cult hero in Beantown thanks to his flair for late-game heroics.  Wednesday’s double-overtime game-winner all but cemented Bergeron’s status as one of the most clutch players in Boston sports history.  And then there was this warrior-like effort from Gregory Campbell.  It’s the kind of thing that sets the sport of hockey apart from any other.  Campbell’s sacrifice, grit, and heart perfectly sums up the spirit of the Stanley Cup playoffs.  Please don’t try to tell me that the NBA is physically demanding.  Just stop it.

Design the Oilers License Plate: Alright Oilers fans, this is your chance to design something that will be seen all over Tulsa.  We need your help in designing the new Tulsa Oilers official state of Oklahoma license plates.  Use our Tulsa Oilers logo, our colors, or whatever you think should be included in the final design and submit your ideas to us by emailing them to rob@tulsaoilers.com.  Your creativity and artistic flair could land your design on the back of these brand new plates.  Start designing today!

Member of the Week: The Tulsa Oilers would like to thank the Jenks Chamber of Commerce for featuring the team as its “Member of the Week.”  We truly appreciate Callie McCurdy and everyone at the Jenks Chamber for helping us spread the word about Tulsa Oilers hockey and our upcoming events.

Lower Your Season Ticket Payment: If you have renewed your season tickets for 2013-14, you can find out how to lower your monthly payment by contacting Shawn Watring at 918-632-7825 or via email at shawn@tulsaoilers.com.  Those of you who still need to renew for next season can do so at anytime by getting in touch with Shawn.  He will answer all of your questions and help you start a payment plan to fit your budget.

Don’t You Want Your Jersey?: If you bought an Oilers jersey at one of our auctions during the season, and have not picked it up, your jersey is waiting for you at the Oilers office (9128 E. 46^th St.).  There’s a blank spot on your wall or empty hanger somewhere just waiting for that Oilers sweater so don’t delay any further, call us today at 918-632-7825, get current on your payments and claim your prized piece of Oilers memorabilia.

Around the CHL: In case you missed it, after a two-year run in the CHL, the Bloomington Blaze is now a member of the Southern Professional Hockey Leauge.  Bloomington joins the SPHL along with the Peoria Rivermen, a former AHL squad.  The Illinois clubs become the northern-most members of the now ten-team league.

Excitement is building in Brampton, Ontario as the newly-named Beast is preparing for its first CHL season.  Last week, the Beast hosted a public unveiling of its name, logo, and first head coach, Mark Desantis.

The CHL announced an increase in sellout crowds during the 2012-13 season. Nearly 1.4 million fans attended CHL games last season and 9.4 percent of the games were witnessed by capacity crowds.  Read the full attendance report here.

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This entry was posted on Thursday, June 6th, 2013 at 3:42 pm and is filed under CHL News, News, Oilers News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

The Final Four: The NHL’s conference finals are set to begin this Saturday which means we are just a couple weeks removed from the biggest and best event of the summer…the Tulsa Oilers Stanley Cup watch parties at Twin Peaks!  Keep your calendar clear for the third weekend of June because Saturday, the 15^th is a likely starting date for the 2013 Finals.  Gather your friends, family, neighbors, and random strangers, and head on over to Twin Peaks at 68^th & Memorial for each and every game of the Finals.  Thanks to dozens of HD TV screens throughout the restaurant, you’ll always have a great view of the action while enjoying some of Twin Peaks delicious menu items and wide selection of refreshments.  Take part in the trivia, enter to win prizes, sit back, relax, and drink in the dramatic conclusion to the greatest tournament in sports!

Here is your weekly NHL playoff update:

WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS

#1 Chicago Blackhawks vs. #5 Los Angeles Kings (Game 1 – Sat. 4pm CST)

If you happen to be a ‘Hawks fan during Wednesday’s Game 7 against the Red Wings, you experienced delirious joy, disbelief, unparalleled rage, shock, and radiating waves of anxiety which eventually turned back into delirious joy.  All of those emotions in a matter of minutes and then sweet relief and justice provided by the stick of Brent Seabrook.  There is simply nothing better than the drama of a Game 7 in the NHL playoffs and now that the dust has settled, the President’s Trophy winners are still alive.  Chicago will meet L.A. in what promises to be another brutally bruising series.  Remember the Kings? In case you forgot, they kind of have this playoff hockey thing figured out.  L.A. wins close games due to defensive discipline and a guy named Quick.  Oh, and they’ve won 14 straight home playoff games.

EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS

#1 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. #4 Boston Bruins (Game 1 – Sat. 7pm CST)

The Penguins rolled over the Senators in Round 2 while the Bruins easily dispatched the now John Tortorella-less Rangers.  Pittsburgh’s high-powered offense is drawing comparisons to the Edmonton Oilers of the 1980’s and Boston still seems to be riding the momentum of its dramatic Round 1 victory over Toronto.  Since taking the net from Marc-Andre Fleury, ‘Pens goalie Tomas Vokoun is 6-1 as a starter.  Bruins forward David Krejci leads the NHL with 17 postseason points and the matchup of Zdeno Chara against Sidney Crosby could play a huge role in which team survives.  Pittsburgh should be favored, but not by much.

Oilers License Plates Coming Soon: Now you can show your support for the Oilers every time you get behind the wheel!  The Oklahoma legislature has just passed a bill that will make new, specialty license plates available for all drivers in our state.  Next time you renew your plates at your local tag agency, you can ask for the Tulsa Oilers license plate!  Below is a link to the summary of the bill which includes the creation of other specialty plates for sports teams, schools, charitable organizations, veterans, and police.

License Plate Legislation

We will keep you posted on when and where these new Oilers plates will be available.  As soon as a design is finalized, we’ll send you a sample!

Thanks For Your Generosity!: The Tulsa Oilers, Oilers Ice Center, and Tulsa Figure Skating Club would like to say thank you to everyone who dropped off a donation at the Oilers Ice Center over the last few days to help the victims of last week’s tornadoes.  Thanks to your generosity, and with the help of the Salvation Army, our neighbors who lost so much will slowly be able to clean up, get back on their feet, and rebuild their lives.  We are truly overwhelmed at the response we received for this worthy cause and we want to give our heartfelt thanks to all of you who took the time to give.  To all of those who dropped off water, food, and items that will aid in the recovery efforts, and to all those who brought in a blanket over the Memorial Day weekend, thank you so much for supporting this worthy cause.  We will continue to pray for the people of Moore, Shawnee, Carney, and other affected areas of our state.  We are so fortunate to live in a place where people care for each other.  Thank you for reminding us all why we are so proud to be Oklahomans!

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This entry was posted on Thursday, May 30th, 2013 at 3:24 pm and is filed under CHL News, News, Oilers News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

How You Can Help Our Neigbors in Moore: The Tulsa Oilers have partnered with the Salvation Army to collect donations for the folks in Moore, Shawnee, and other parts of the state that were devastated by tornadoes.  Through Sunday, May 26 at 4 p.m., please drop off your donations at the Oilers Ice Center at6413 South Mingo Rd.  Please DO NOT bring clothes, the Salvation Army does not have a need for clothes at this time.  Cash gifts will be accepted along with the following items:

• Bottled Water
• Gatorade
• Work gloves
• Individually wrapped snacks
• Sunscreen
• Hand Sanitizer
• Wet wipes
• Heavy-duty trash bags
• Personal hygiene items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorant, etc.)

On Saturday from 12-4 p.m. and Sunday from 1-3 p.m., anyone who brings a new or used blanket to the Oilers Ice Center will receive free admission and skate rental for the public skating session.  The Oilers Ice Center and the Tulsa Figure Skating Club will collect those blankets for those people who are staying in shelters, churches, and dormitories at the University of Oklahoma.

We have all been heartbroken by the scenes of destruction, but our hearts have been lifted by the spirit and generosity of the people of Oklahoma.  Help us help our neighbors during this difficult time.  Thank you!

Eat Pizza, Raise Money: The Oilers are proud to partner with Papa John’s and provide another way to help the victims of the Moore tornado.  This Sunday, May 26^th, all Papa John’s locations in the Oklahoma City metro area and Tulsa metro area will donate $1 from every purchase to the Salvation Army to benefit the people of Moore.  Just by ordering a pizza, you can show your support for all those who have lost so much in this terrible tragedy.  Thank you Oilers fans and thank you Papa John’s!

Closing In On the Cup: The NHL Conference Semifinals are rolling right along and that means we are getting closer to the Stanley Cup Finals!  For hockey fans in the Tulsa area, the only place to properly enjoy the Finals is at Twin Peaks with your friends, family, and fellow Oilers fanatics!  Do you want to enjoy great food at a reasonable price with superior service? How about cold beer and pretty girls? Now, what if we throw in chances to win amazing prizes and the greatest game in the world on dozens of HD flat screens?  Yep, you’ve found your happy place.  Stay tuned to www.tulsaoilers.com and the Oilers facebook and twitter feeds to get all the details on Stanley Cup watch parties dates and times.

NHL Playoffs update:

WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS

#1 Chicago Blackhawks vs. #7 Detroit Red Wings (Detroit leads 2-1)

The Wings are effectively taking time and space away from the likes of Toews, Kane, Hossa, and Chicago’s other offensive threats.  Each game has been chippier and nastier than the last, exactly the way playoff hockey was meant to be.  Buckle up for the long haul, this has seven games written all over it.

#5 Los Angeles Kings vs. #6 San Jose Sharks (Series tied 2-2)

With San Jose’s 2-1 win on Tuesday night, both sides have held serve at home in what has turned into a best-of-three series.  The Sharks are 4-0 at home in the playoffs but the Kings have won 12 straight postseason games at the Staples Center.

EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS

#1 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. #7 Ottawa Senators (Pittsburgh leads series 2-1)

Could Daniel Alfredsson’s late heroics in Game 3 prove to be a turning point in this series? Not if Ottawa can’t find a way to earn a victory in Game 4.  Even with the return of Jason Spezza to the lineup, it feels like the ‘Sens days are numbered.

#4 Boston Bruins vs. #6 New York Rangers (Boston leads 3-0)

The blue shirts squandered a third period lead on Tuesday night and gave up two goals to Boston’s fourth line.  Bruins’ netminder Tuukka Rask may be the star of these playoffs so far and the first round comeback against Toronto seems to have given Boston a new level of confidence and belief.  The Rangers’ powerplay is 2-for-38 in this postseason. Enough said.

A New Addition To the Gordon Family: The Oilers would like to congratulate Ben Gordon and his wife Maile on the birth of their baby boy, Mack James Gordon.  Mack arrived on the morning of May 18^th and weighed in at 7 pounds, 10 ounces.  The Gordon’s truly appreciate all the love and support they have received from their family, friends, and Tulsa Oilers fans.

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This entry was posted on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 2:54 pm and is filed under CHL News, News, Oilers News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

TULSA, OK – The Tulsa Oilers are joining forces with the Salvation Army in collecting donations for the victims of the devastating tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.

Starting Wednesday morning at 8 a.m., donations can be dropped off at the Oilers Ice Center located at 6413 S. Mingo Road.  The Salvation Army is asking for the following items:

• Bottled Water
• Gatorade
• Wet Wipes
• Individually wrapped snacks
• Hand sanitizer
• Work gloves
• Sunscreen
• Heavy-duty trash bags
• Personal sanitation items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorant)

People are also encouraged to text “Storm” to 80888 to donate $10 to the Salvation Army to aid in the tornado relief efforts.

The Oilers Ice Center will be open and accepting donations from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, and 12-4 p.m. on Sunday.

During the Memorial Day weekend public skating sessions, the Oilers Ice Center will be collecting blankets.  Anyone who donates a new or used blanket will be granted free admission and free skate rental on Saturday, May 25 from 12-4 p.m. and Sunday, May 26 from 1-3 p.m.

The Oilers Ice Center is partnering with the Tulsa Figure Skating Club and all blankets brought to the Oilers Ice Center will be taken to Oklahoma City and then distributed to either the Red Cross or the University of Oklahoma which has opened its dormitories and other campus facilities in order to shelter families in need.

The Tulsa Oilers staff, The Oilers Ice Center staff and members of the Tulsa Figure Skating Club would like to extend their thoughts and prayers to all those affected by the tornadoes across Oklahoma.  Please help us to reach out to our neighbors in Moore and bring a small bit of comfort to those who have lost so much.

For more information, please call the Oilers office at 918-632-7825 or call the Oilers Ice Center at 918-252-0011.

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This entry was posted on Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 at 4:06 pm and is filed under CHL News, News, Oilers News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

And Then There Were Eight: Now that the second round of the NHL playoffs are underway, we’re one step closer to seeing that magnificent piece of silver known as the Stanley Cup.  The Cup is something to be celebrated and the proper way to celebrate is to gather your fanatic hockey friends and family and come on down to Twin Peaks for the Tulsa Oilers annual Stanley Cup watch parties.  Hockey in high-definition is a sweet gift from above and when you combine dozens of flat-screen TV’s with the cold beer, phenomenal food, and outstanding service of Twin Peaks, you’ve got yourself a professional party.  Throw in games, contests, and great Oilers prizes, and you’ll be begging for a seven-game series.  The NHL has yet to set the dates for the Finals, but keep checking back to www.tulsaoilers.com for all the details and your Stanley Cup playoff updates.

WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS

#1 Chicago Blackhawks vs. #7 Detroit Red Wings (Game 1 – Wed. 7pm)

Regional rivals clash in an “Original Six” series that has hockey purists happy and TV executives drooling.  The Hawks played the role of favorites brilliantly in round one as they cruised past the Wild in five games and they’ve won seven straight games over the Wings dating back to last season.  Detroit has plenty of momentum and belief after winning Game 7 on the road in Anaheim, but perhaps most encouraging for the Redwings is the recent play of Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk who combined for 12 points in the last two games.

#5 Los Angeles Kings vs. #6 San Jose Sharks (Kings lead series 1-0)

Since dropping two games to St. Louis to start the first round, the defending champs have ripped off five wins in a row and seem to have recaptured the form that led them to a Cup last year.  It isn’t pretty hockey and it’s not the most entertaining brand, but Darryl Sutter knows how to win in the postseason and the Kings have mastered the art of playing the hard-checking, low-scoring, contest.  Were the Sharks just that good in their sweep of the Canucks or was Vancouver just that awful?  It’s still hard to tell.  San Jose has plenty of work to do to deny the doubters.

EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS

#1 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. #7 Ottawa Senators (Penguins lead series 1-0)

The Pens, shaky at times in their first round series with the Islanders, cruised past the Sens on Tuesday night to snatch an early series lead.  Since taking over for Marc-Andre Fleury in net, Tomas Vokoun is 3-0 with a 1.28 GAA.  Dan Bylsma has found his hot goalie, don’t expect Fleury to leave the bench anytime soon.  Ottawa scored fewer goals in the regular season than any other team in the playoffs but lit up the Canadiens in round one with 20 goals in five games.  The Senators must find a way to maintain that kind of offensive production in order to push the Penguins.

#4 Boston Bruins vs. #6 New York Rangers (Game 1 – Wed. 6:30pm)

Both teams are coming off Game 7 victories, the Bruins just slightly more dramatic than the Rangers.  Will Boston feed off of one of the greatest games in the city’s sports history or will there be a letdown before the Bruins realize they still need to win three more series?  Rick Nash hasn’t scored in the playoffs but as long as Henrik Lundqvist is playing at a high level, the Rangers will be competitive in any series.

Americans Comeback To Earn CHL Title: Maybe Wichita Thunder fans and Toronto Maple Leafs fans can join a support group for gut-wrenching losses and playoff disappointment.  In Game 7 of the Ray Miron President’s Cup Finals, the Thunder carried a 2-0 lead into the third period on Allen’s home ice.  Jarrett Lukin put the Americans on the board at 7:13 of the final frame and Trevor Hendrikx notched the game-tying goal with just over two minutes remaining in regulation.  Todd Robinson, a late-season acquisition for the Americans, netted the overtime winner to give Allen its first CHL championship.  The Americans became the eighth team in league history to win the regular season title and postseason title in the same season while Wichita had to settle for second place for the second year in a row.

Can You Entertain Without Talking?: If you or someone you know has ever dreamed about dressing up as a mascot, the Oilers need your help!  The Oilers are looking for people with passion and energy to entertain and attract fans at the upcoming Stanley Cup watch parties.  The right people will have a great attitude, a sense of humor, and the ability to interact with Oilers fans of all ages.  If you think you have what it takes, please call the Oilers today at 918-632-7825.

Learn Hockey Safety at Camp Bandage: For the second straight year, the Tulsa Oilers will have a booth at the annual children’s safety festival known as Camp Bandage.  On Saturday, May 18 from 10am-3pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Broken Arrow (400 N. Aspen), the ayor let them try on the hockey pads to find out how Oilers players stay safe on the ice.  Dozens of exhibitors will be handing out free prizes and food and the day will come to an end with a mock car accident.  Get an up-close look at how our first responders save lives and how you can prevent serious accidents.  Visit  www.campbandage.org for more information.

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This entry was posted on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 at 12:42 pm and is filed under CHL News, News, Oilers News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

TULSA, OK – The Tulsa Oilers organization was shocked and saddened to learn of the recent passing of longtime public address announcer Fred Campbell.

Campbell passed away on April 30, 2013 at the age of 74.

Born in Daytona Beach, Florida, Campbell began working for the Oilers in the 1960′s.  His voice became a fixture of the Tulsa sports landscape as he added energy and excitement to every Oilers home game.

“Fred was a great friend and he meant a great deal to our team,” said Oilers President, Jeff Lund.  ”He was so loyal to our organization and I know how much our fans loved listening to him.  We were all stunned to hear of his passing and our deepest condolences go out to his family.  He will be missed.”

Campbell still holds the distinction of being the only Oilers P.A. announcer to be kicked out of a game.  He was ejected from a contest in the mid-1990′s, a moment that will long be remembered by many Oilers fans and one that was recently recreated during the Oilers 2008 Alumni Game.

To share a story about Fred Campbell or to leave condolences for the family, please click the link below.

http://www.ninde.com/book-of-memories/1566443/Campbell-Fred/obituary.php

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This entry was posted on Friday, May 10th, 2013 at 11:17 am and is filed under CHL News, News, Oilers News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Countdown To The Cup: The NHL playoffs are underway and that means we’re just a few weeks away from the Stanley Cup Finals.  Maybe you’re team will be lucky enough to play for the greatest trophy in sports or maybe you’re just a fan of hockey at any level.  Whatever the case, the Tulsa Oilers are inviting you to the biggest hockey parties in the state at Twin Peaks for each game of the Stanley Cup Finals.  Bring the family and become a part of our hockey family as we celebrate the game we love with cold beer, good eats, and great friends!  Each party will feature games for the kids, trivia and prizes for the adults, and most importantly hockey on dozens of HD, flat-screen TV’s!  No matter which team you support or where you come from, you don’t want to miss the hoisting of the Cup and you definitely don’t want to miss the party at Twin Peaks!  The Stanley Cup Finals should begin in mid-June so be sure to check back at www.tulsaoilers.com for dates, times, and all the details.

Playoff Update (No, not the NBA. The real playoffs.): We’re only halfway through round one and already we’ve been treated to overtime thrillers, line brawls, the return of playoff hockey to starving fan bases, chirping in the media, and of course the yearly disappointment that is the Vancouver Canucks.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

#1 Chicago Blackhawks vs. #8 Minnesota Wild (Chicago leads 2-1)

Jason Zucker’s overtime winner in Game 3 pulled the Wild back into this series, but the best story of these playoffs is Minny’s goalie, Josh Harding.  Everyone should be rooting for this guy.

#2 Anaheim Ducks vs. #7 Detroit Red Wings (Series tied 2-2)

A gorgeous snipe from Pavel Datsyuk and the hustle of Damien Brunner gave Detroit a comeback victory in Game 4 and Jimmy Howard played his best game of the series to give the Wings a much-needed lift in net.

#3 Vancouver Canucks vs. #6 San Jose Sharks (San Jose leads 3-0)

You mean to tell me that a team with no established #1 goaltender and all the skill in the world, but not nearly enough grit is getting shelled in the postseason? Shocking.  The Canucks annual playoff freefall looks even worse because the Sharks have been so sensational.  San Jose was 17-2-5 at home this season.  Get your broom out.

#4 St. Louis Blues vs. #5 Los Angeles Kings (Series tied 2-2)

The defending champs dug themselves out of an early 2-0 hole and held serve on home ice in Game 4 on Monday night.  If you like collisions, this is the series for you.  In Game 4, the two evenly-matched squads combined for 88 hits.  Old-time hockey is awesome.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

#1 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. #8 New York Islanders (Pittsburgh leads 2-1)

Isles fans waited six years for a home playoff game only to watch Chris Kunitz spoil the party with a powerplay goal in overtime to give Pittsburgh a 5-4 win in Game 3.  New York forward John Tavares is a superstar and could be in the Crosby-Ovechkin-Stamkos conversation if he played for another team or if the NHL made any effort at all to market its best talent.

#2 Montreal Canadiens vs. #7 Ottawa Senators (Ottawa leads 2-1)

Where to begin? This series has featured a controversial hit and subsequent suspension, a reference to a “fat walrus,” a donnybrook, one coach screaming at the other coach, and one player intentionally firing a slap shot at an opposing player.  This is what Canadians refer to as “fun.”  Cancel whatever plans you have and watch Game 4 tonight.  Seriously, do it.

#3 Washington Capitals vs. #6 New York Rangers (Washington leads 2-1)

After scoring just two goals in the first two games, the Rangers found their offense in Game 3.  The 4-3 triumph at the Garden made head coach John Tortorella only slightly less confrontational than usual.

#4 Boston Bruins vs. #5 Toronto Maple Leafs (Boston leads 2-1)

The Leafs faithful followers have no sympathy for the Islanders.  Toronto fans waited nine years for a home playoff game and then watched their team fall flat.  It’s cruel that the Leafs are taunting their fans with hope.  This won’t end well.

Meanwhile in the CHL…:  It’s a #1 vs. #2 fight for the Ray Miron Presidents Cup as the Allen Americans and Wichita Thunder face off in the CHL Finals.  The series is tied 2-2 with Game 5 in Allen tonight.  The teams have alternated victories and now Allen has regained home ice advantage.  In Game 2, a 5-2 Allen win, the teams combined for 164 penalty minutes.  The Thunder, 10-2 in the playoffs so far, hasn’t won a league title since 1995 while the Americans are seeking their first championship.

The Amazing Battaglias: Brothers and former Tulsa Oilers, Bates and Anthony Battaglia, are one million dollars richer after winning the 22^nd edition of CBS’s Amazing Race.  Bates, 37, and Anthony, 33, dubbed themselves “Team Mullet” and covered 30,000 miles over 10 countries before arriving at Mount Vernon in Virginia to claim the victory.  The Battaglia’s played for the Oilers during the 2010-11 season.  Anthony appeared in 37 games and put up 33 points while Bates suited up for six contests alongside his little brother.

Try Hockey For Free!: On Saturday, May 11 from 5:30-6:30pm, the Oilers Ice Center and Tulsa Junior Hockey will be holding a “Try Hockey for Free” clinic.  This program is designed to introduce kids to the sport of hockey.  Boys and girls ages 4-8 are invited to attend and hockey equipment will be provided.  To register and reserve equipment, call the Oilers Ice Center at 918-252-3673 or visit www.tulsajroilers.com for more information.  If you have a child or grandchild who wants to try a new sport with absolutely no pressure and no obligation, this is the perfect opportunity to get on ice, learn about the game, and have some fun!

Learn Hockey Safety at Camp Bandage: For the second straight year, the Tulsa Oilers will have a booth at the annual children’s safety festival known as Camp Bandage.  On Saturday, May 18 from 10am-3pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Broken Arrow (400 N. Aspen), the Oilers, will demonstrate sports safety.  Let your kids take fire a few pucks at the slap shot booth or let them try on the hockey pads to find out how Oilers players stay safe on the ice.  Dozens of exhibitors will be handing out free prizes and food and the day will come to an end with a mock car accident.  Get an up-close look at how our first responders save lives and how you can prevent serious accidents.  Visit  www.campbandage.org for more information.

Tags: allen, amazing race, anthony battaglia, bates battaglia, camp bandage, nhl, playoffs, stanley cup, tulsa oilers, twin peaks, watch parties, wichita

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