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Oilers Win Streak Snapped In 5-2 Loss at Missouri

INDEPENDENCE, MO – All good things must come to an end and the Tulsa Oilers five-game win streak was ended by the Missouri Mavericks on Friday night at the Independence Events Center. The Mavs built a 3-0 lead and held off the Oilers for a 5-2 win on home ice. The loss is Tulsa’s first since a 5-0 setback at Missouri on January 26.

Colt King’s goal at 4:17 of the first period gave the Mavericks and early advantage and they never looked back.

In the second period, tallies from Kellan Tochkin and Kenton Miller pushed the Mavs lead to three goals.

The Oilers were finally able to solve Mavericks goalie Mike Clemente when Jason Weeks tipped the puck home at 3:38 of the third. The goal, Weeks’ first of the season, gave the Oilers life but the optimism was short-lived. Tochkin re-directed a Sebastien Thinel shot off the glove of Oilers goalie Dan Clarke and into the net to end the Oilers brief momentum and push the lead back to three goals. Sean Erickson blasted home a power play one-timer to cut the Mavs lead to 4-2 with 13 minutes to play, but Thinel answered just two minutes later to put the game away.

Clarke, making just his second start as an Oiler, made 34 saves on 39 shots. The rookie got the nod over Shane Madolora who had started 19 of the previous 20 contests.

The Oilers fell to 17-28-3 for the season and are now 3-5-0 against Missouri with one regular season meeting remaining. The defeat was the Oilers first in the month of February.

Tulsa returns to home ice on Sunday afternoon for a 4:05 p.m. face off against the Allen Americans.

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This entry was posted on Saturday, February 9th, 2013 at 4:29 pm and is filed under Uncategorized. 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 Droid Diaries by Verizon – Behind The Mic: The Fashion Forward Oilers

Each week the Droid Diaries will feature a new blog entry by Oilers broadcaster, Rob Loeber.

All photos contained in the blog are from an LG Intuition 4G LTE provided by Verizon Wireless, a proud sponsor of Tulsa Oilers hockey.

BEHIND THE MIC – DECEMBER 27, 2012

THE FASHION FORWARD OILERS

The pinstripe jersey is most often associated with baseball teams like the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs, but the pattern never made its way onto a hockey sweater until the Tulsa Oilers brought pinstripes to the ice.

In 1995, the Oilers became the first professional hockey team to wear pinstripes on their jerseys. The vertical lines, combined with the new “Ice Man” logo in bold blue and orange, gave the Oilers a distinctive, eye-catching look.

Oilers President Jeff Lund, then general manager of the team, said the office staff took a vote and the pinstripe jersey was selected as the favorite. In a Tulsa World article from 1995 by Glenn Hibdon, Lund said, “Garry (head coach Garry Unger) was very hesitant about it. Some players like it and some don’t. They like the logo, but they will have to adjust to the pinstripes because it hasn’t been done before. The uniforms were introduced at the league meetings and the general managers were unanimous in liking them. They think they will be number one in league souvenir merchandising.”

Kathy Lund models the original Oilers pinstripe jersey in a 1995 photo from the Tulsa World (photo taken with: LG Intuition 4G LTE provided by Verizon Wireless)

The uniform makeover was met with mixed emotions from Oilers faithful fans and opposing teams.

“I remember the first night we wore those things and players from the other team were making fun of our guys for showing up in their pajamas,” remembered Lund with a laugh. “I think it was good while it lasted but I wasn’t too heartbroken to see those jerseys go away.”

The pinstripes went away for a while, but they’ve been resurrected for “Turn Back the Clock Weekend” this Friday and Saturday at the BOK Center. The Oilers will wear retro, pinstripe jerseys, nearly identical to the originals, in each game and the jerseys will be auctioned off following Saturday’s contest. The throwback sweaters were brought to life by Oilers defenseman Tyler Fleck who stayed true to the original design with only a slight change to a darker shade of blue.

Front and back view of the throwback jerseys the Oilers will wear on Dec. 28th and 29th, designed by Oilers defenseman, Tyler Fleck (photo taken with: LG Intuition 4G LTE provided by Verizon Wireless)

Friday evening at 7:35 p.m. the Oilers face off against the Quad City Mallards and Saturday night at 7:35 p.m. the Oilers matchup with the Missouri Mavericks.

Tickets are available for both games by calling 918-632-PUCK, logging onto www.tulsaoilers.com, or calling the BOK Center box office at 1-866-7-BOK-CTR

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This entry was posted on Thursday, December 27th, 2012 at 3:22 pm and is filed under CHL News, News, Oilers News, Uncategorized. 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.

$2 Tuesday – Oilers Hockey Game Tonight at the BOK Center

Tonight is $2 Tuesday at the BOK Center. It’s $2 beer and soda all game long.

It’s also Papa Johns College Night – college students get a ticket to the game tonight and a voucher for a large Papa Johns pizza for just $12.

The Oilers return home tonight for the fourth meeting of the season with the Fort Worth Brahmas. Tulsa is 2-1-0 against Fort Worth with one victory on home ice and most recently, a 1-0 overtime win at the NYTEX Sports Centre on November 10. In the three previous contests against the Brahmas, Oilers right wing Michel Beausoleil has posted six points (3 goals, 3 assists) while Fort Worth forwards Riley Boychuk and Phil Fox have each recorded three points. Fort Worth has earned points in three of its last four outings and is coming off back-to-back road victories over Rapid City and Denver.

This entry was posted on Tuesday, November 20th, 2012 at 8:54 am and is filed under Uncategorized. 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.

Groupon – Tulsa Oilers Hockey Game for Two or Four at the BOK Center – Up to 54% Off. 11 Games Available

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This entry was posted on Tuesday, October 16th, 2012 at 7:12 am and is filed under Uncategorized. 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.

Ryan Christian on NBC Today Show – Child with cancer lives Rock Center dream

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Video on TODAY: Marlo Thomas, actress and national outreach director for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, tells the story of Ryan Christian, a young artist and ice skater who is battling cancer of the adrenal gland. Ryan is the daughter of former Tulsa Oilers’ player Jeff Christian.

This entry was posted on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 at 1:18 pm and is filed under Uncategorized. 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 Oilers Hockey is back!!

This entry was posted on Friday, October 21st, 2011 at 2:40 pm and is filed under Uncategorized. 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.

Oilers Fleck Leads Teaching Brigade

There is a group of youngsters that is happy to be in school this summer.

Approximately 30 kids ages 5-14 are taking part in Tyler Fleck’s summer hockey camp. The Tulsa Oilers captain heads up the hockey faculty which includes his teammates Derek Eastman, Marty Standish, Michel Beausoleil and Rob Mattison. They lead the hockey campers in a variety of beginning skating drills for the younger group, and more advanced skills for the older campers.

The camp hits the ice at 8:15 a.m. every day through June 24th. Fleck’s hockey school is open to the public for observation at the Oilers Ice Center located at 64th and Mingo.

Season tickets for the Oilers 20th season in the Central Hockey League are now on sale. More information is available by calling the Oilers office at 918-632-PUCK (7825).

This entry was posted on Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 at 10:30 am and is filed under CHL News, Oilers News, Uncategorized. 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.

Stanley Cup Awarded Tonight

It all comes down to this for the Vancouver Canucks, and Boston Bruins in one final Tulsa Oilers Stanley Cup watch party.

The decisive game of the Stanley Cup takes place tonight (June 15) with the Oilers watch party at Buffalo Wild Wings in Broken Arrow at the Broken Arrow Expressway and Kenosha (71st Street) at 7 o’clock.

The Oilers will be giving away a variety of prizes through door prizes, contests and trivia questions. A clue to one of the trivia answers will be available on the Oilers team facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/tulsaoilers.

Season tickets for the Oilers 20th season in the Central Hockey League are now on sale. More information is available by calling the Oilers office at 918-632-PUCK (7825).

This entry was posted on Wednesday, June 15th, 2011 at 9:25 am and is filed under CHL News, Oilers News, Uncategorized. 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.

History Could Be Made

The National Hockey Leauge promotes this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs with the phrase “History will be Made .” That could happen during the Tulsa Oilers watch party on Monday at Buffalo Wild Wings at the Tulsa Hills Shopping Center at 7 p.m. Tulsa Hills is located at highway 75 and 71st Street and can also be accessed at Highway 75 and 81st Steet.

The Vancouver Canucks lead the best-of-seven Stanley Cup final series over the Boston Bruins three games to two. A Vancouver win will give the Canucks their first Stanley Cup championship. Game six takes place in Boston where the Bruins won games three and four by a combined score of 12-1.

Fans who attend the Oilers watch party have the chance to win in a number of ways. The Oilers will be on hand giving out a variety of prizes through registration, door prizes and trivia contests. Prior to each game, a clue to one of the trivia answers is available on the Oilers team facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/tulsaoilers.

Season tickets for the Oilers 20th season in the Central Hockey League are now on sale. More information is available by calling the Oilers office at 918-632-PUCK (7825).

This entry was posted on Sunday, June 12th, 2011 at 9:44 pm and is filed under News, Uncategorized. 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.

Watch Party Goes Jeopardy! Style Tonight

In what has become their annual salute to Canadian born Alex Trebek, the Tulsa Oilers will be hosting a Jeopardy! style trivia question and answer session during their game five Stanley Cup watch party tonight at Buffalo Wild Wings in Broken Arrow at 7 p.m.

The best-of-seven series between the Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins is tied at two wins each. Fans have been packing the watch parties and enjoying a variety of prize giveaways. The Broken Arrow Buffalo Wild Wings is located at the Broken Arrow Expressway and Kenosha (71st Street).

The Oilers will be on hand giving out a variety of prizes through registration, door prizes and trivia contests. Prior to each game, a clue to one of the trivia answers is available on the Oilers team facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/tulsaoilers.

Season tickets for the Oilers 20th season in the Central Hockey League are now on sale. More information is available by calling the Oilers office at 918-632-PUCK (7825).

This entry was posted on Friday, June 10th, 2011 at 10:50 am and is filed under CHL News, Oilers News, Uncategorized. 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.