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Oilers Announce Affiliation With NHL’s Colorado Avalanche
Tulsa Announces Affiliation With Avs
Oilers Also Team With AHL's Lake Erie Monsters
For the first time since the rebirth of the Central Hockey League in 1992, the Tulsa Oilers are affiliated with a National Hockey League team.
Oilers head coach Bruce Ramsay announced the Oilers have reached an affiliation agreement with the Colorado Avalanche of the NHL and the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League.
“This is a great step forward for our hockey team,” Ramsay said. “Last season we ... more News Conference On Internet
Fans who will be unable to attend the Tulsa Oilers news conference on Thursday September 2nd will be able to log on and hear the news as it is announced. The announcement from the Twisted Tilt Restaurant at the Jenks Riverwalk will be available by logging onto www.tulsaoilers.com and clicking on the listen live link (or going to fan center and clicking the broadcast link). The news conference starts at 2:30 p.m. Central time. The Oilers had the second highest point total increase in the CHL last season under head coach Bruce Ramsay, who was in his first season with the Oilers. They will have 33 home games at the BOK Center in the 2010-11 season, starting on Friday October 15th against the Wichita Thunder ... more
Oilers To Announce Major Development
Saying the Tulsa Oilers are taking a significant step forward, head coach and director of hockey operations Bruce Ramsay will announce a significant development for the team on September 2nd. Ramsay will make the announcement at the Twisted Tilt sports restaurant, located on the Jenks Riverwalk, Thursday at 2:30 p.m. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. “This is going to be exciting news for our fans and organization,” Ramsay said. “Anyone who can make it there is going to be happy.” General manager Taylor Hall and team owner Jeff Lund are also expected to be on hand with Ramsay to make the announcement. The Oilers had the second highest point total increase in the CHL last season under head coach Bruce Ramsay, who was in his first season with the Oilers. The ... more
Foot And Mouth…
Tulsa Oilers broadcaster Steve McCall has demonstrated he can move his mouth quickly in his 19 years as a hockey broadcaster, and now he will be trying to do the same with his feet, for a good cause. McCall and five other Tulsa personalities are taking part in Hospitality House of Tulsa’s inaugural fundraising gala and celebrity dance competition, “A Time to Dance with our Stars”, Saturday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. at Central Center in Centennial Park, 1028 E. 6th Street, Tulsa. “We’re very excited about this event, and are grateful to have the participation of such amazing celebrities, professional dancers, and supporters, who are joining together to raise funds and awareness for families in medical crisis,” says Toni Moore, Hospitality House President & CEO, “This event is ... more
Gord Nelson, 63, takes ice for Oilers in Alumni Game
Former Oiler Garry Unger suited up for Saturday's game.
BRAD BRUGGER/For the Tulsa World
By DEAN CLARK World Correspondent
Published: 8/29/2010 2:21 AM
Last Modified: 8/29/2010 7:58 AM
The hockey season got off to its unofficial start Saturday night with the third annual Tulsa Oilers Alumni Game before a full house at the Oilers Ice Center.
This year's headline attraction was Gord Nelson, who played with Tulsa from 1967 to 1971. At 63, Nelson was the oldest player on the ice Saturday (he's about seven months older than former Oiler player and coach Garry Unger, who played for the third straight year) and the one who traveled ... more
Ring The Bell
A four year player in the Central Hockey League has signed with the Tulsa Oilers. Head coach Bruce Ramsay said the Oilers have signed center Gordon Bell, who has played the past two seasons in Amarillo after breaking into the CHL with Oklahoma City in 2006-07. “Gordon is solid two-way centerman who takes can score the tough goals and be a solid playmaker and take care of our end as well,” Ramsay said. Bell, 5-foot-11, 185 pounds had a career high 45 points last season on 11 goals and 34 assists in 60 games. Bell is expected to be on hand at the American Airlines alumni game on Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Oilers Ice Center, located at 64th and Mingo. The Oilers also announced former CHL tough guy and fan favorite Curtis Voth will be playing in the American Airlines alumni game. Other ... more
Unger In Alumni Game
The man who led the Tulsa Oilers to their last championship hopes to lead his team to victory Saturday in the Oilers American Airlines alumni game. Garry Unger, who coached the Oilers to the 1993 Central Hockey League championship will play in the game which takes place at the Oilers Ice Center (64th and Mingo) Saturday at 7 p.m. Unger coached the Oilers after a standout 16-year career in the National Hockey League. He scored more than 400 goals and at one time held the record for consecutive games played at 914 (eclipsing the previous mark held by another former Oiler coach, Andy Hebenton). He won the Most Valuable Player award in the 1974 NHL All-Star game in Chicago. Unger will join other Oiler fan favorites such as Todd Marcellus, Doug Pirnak, Troy Caley, and more in the th ... more
NHL Flavor To Alumni Game
Hopkins Hotties are back. The largest fan club for players in the Tulsa Oilers American Airlines Alumni Game will return for a third season to the Oilers Ice Center on Saturday August 28 at 7 p.m. Hopkins Hotties are the cheering section for former National Hockey League player and former Oiler Larry Hopkins, who will be playing in his third alumni game. “They are regrouping and they are ready to be come back,” Hopkins said of his boisterous backers. “That’s been a lot of fun. It’s just good to get back playing hockey in from of the fans and some of them were watching the Oilers back in the 70’s and 80’s.” Hopkins played in 60 NHL games with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets. Other former NHL players expected to appear at the American Airline ... more
Rival Pre-season Game Kick-off
Long time rivals Tulsa Oilers and the Wichita Thunder will battle it out to kick-off the pre-season with back to back games on October 8th and 9th at 7:05 p.m. Saturday October 9th is a home game for the Oilers and it will be held at the Oilers Ice Center (64th and Mingo). The first game will be held Friday October 8th in Wichita at the Wichita Ice Center. The Oilers had the second highest point total increase in the CHL last season under head coach Bruce Ramsay, who was in his first season with the Oilers. They will have 33 home games at the BOK Center in the 2010-11 season, starting on Friday October 15th against the Wichita Thunder Season tickets for 2010-11 with plans for as low as $26 a month are now available by calling the Oilers office at 918-632-PUCK ... more
Family Tradition For Alumni Game
Brotherly love, or perhaps sibling rivalry, will be part of the third annual Tulsa Oilers American Airlines Alumni game on Saturday August 28th at 7 p.m. at the Oilers Ice Center (64th and Mingo). Butch and Klage Kaebel, who both played for the Oilers (and Butch later coached the Oilers) will play in the game. It will be the third year for Butch, and Klage’s second alumni game. A third Kaebel brother, Karson—who also played for the Oilers—will not be in this year’s American Airlines alumni game. “We were on different teams last year, but hopefully I’ll be on the same team as Butch this year,” Klage said. “I had a blast. I thought it was fun and when you get into something like that, your competitive spirit rises up again.” Butch is currently a coach for the Ice Jets Ac ... more
Celebrity Coaches Back For Alumni Game
In a rematch of the brain trust for the Tulsa Oilers American Airlines Alumni Game, two area television sports directors will again coach in the game, slated for Saturday August 28th at 7 p.m. at the Oilers Ice Center (64th and Mingo). Chris Lincoln of KTUL-TV channel 8 will again square off against Al Jerkens of KJRH-TV channel 2. Lincoln’s team won last year’s game, a fact that hasn’t been forgotten by either long time sports anchor. Tickets for the alumni game will be $10 for all general admission seats. Oiler season ticket holders will be admitted early to the Oilers Ice Center, for preferred choice of seats. The Oilers had the second highest point total increase in the CHL last season under head coach Bruce Ramsay, who was in his first season with the Oilers. They will have 3 ... more
Sniper Leads Latest Signings
A top goal scorer leads the latest group of player signings announced by Tulsa Oilers head coach Bruce Ramsay for the upcoming Central Hockey League season. Ramsay said the Oilers have signed center Matt Robertson, left wing Tyler Czuba, forward Gary Steffes and defenseman Brennan Barker. Robertson, 5-foot-9, 160 pounds, had 19 goals for the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the International Hockey League last season. In 2006-07 he led Western Hockey League rookies in goals with 37 while playing for the Prince Albert Raiders. Steffes 6-foot-1, 185 pounds comes to the Oilers after a successful four year collegiate career at Miami University (Ohio) helping the RedHawks to last year’s CCHA title and a trip to the NCAA Frozen Four. Czuba, 5-foot-11, 190 po ... more
Naud, Karalis In Alumni Game
Two area high school hockey coaches who made their mark playing for the Tulsa Oilers will play in the third annual American Airlines Oilers alumni game on Saturday August 28th at 7 p.m. at the Oilers Ice Center (64th and Mingo). Sly Naud, the leading scorer for the Oilers 1993 CHL championship team, and current high school coach for Jenks will play in the game for the third time. Joining him will be Tom Karalis, a defenseman on that 1993 title club, and current high school hockey coach for Broken Arrow. “It’s nice to feel 25 again rather than 40,” Naud said about the game. “It’s just for a few hours but it works.” Karalis encourages families to come out to the game, because that’s a big reason he plays. “The fact that my kids get to see me pla ... more
Oilers At Sara Lee Friday
Derek Eastman, who was the Tulsa Oilers bread and butter defenseman last season en route to an all-CHL Team selection, will be helping fans pick up bread on Friday at the new Sara Lee Outlet Bakery Store at 6007 S. Mingo (61st and Mingo). Eastman will be on hand along with team broadcaster Steve McCall and Ice Girl Kiley from 10 a.m. to noon to greet shoppers and help Sara Lee celebrate the grand opening of its new store. Fans can come by for autographed Oiler posters while picking up great bargains on Sara Lee bakery products. “We’re happy to team up with the Oilers for this grand opening,” Jacqueline Gallegos, retail sales manager for Sara Lee said. “It will help make for a great start for our newest store in Tulsa.” The Oilers had the second highest poin ... more
Oilers To Play In Berry Conference
The Central Hockey League is recognizing the contribution to the sport of two significant personalities with the naming of the leagues two conferences the Turner Conference and the Berry Conference. The new conferences bear the names of Joseph Turner, the Turner Conference, and N. Thomas Berry, Jr., the Berry Conference. The team that captures the Turner Conference will win the newly created Turner Trophy and the team that captures the Berry Conference will claim the N. Thomas Berry Trophy. The Oilers will play in the Berry Conference. “We are pleased to name the conferences after individuals who made significant contributions to the sport,” said Lewis. “Joe Turner’s heroic life is a symbol that all athletes should revere and appreciate and Tom ... more
Lawrence, Berger In Alumni Game
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Lawrence, Berger In Alumni Game
Teammates From Last Title Return
... moreOilers 10-11 Schedule Announced
It will be bookends at the BOK Center this season for the Tulsa Oilers who will open and end their 2010-11 Central Hockey League season at home. In between there will be 31 other home games, giving the Oilers 33 home games this season, the most ever at the BOK Center. The Oilers open the season at home against the longtime rival Wichita Thunder on Friday October 15 at 7:35 p.m. Other highlights of the home schedule include holiday night games on Thanksgiving (Thursday November 25 against the Mississippi RiverKings); Christmas (Saturday December 25 against Wichita) and New Year’s Night (Saturday January 1 against the Texas Brahmas). The Central Hockey League is adding the Bloomington Prairie Thunder, Dayton Gems, Evansville IceMen, Fort Wayne Komets, and Quad City M ... more
Alumni Game August 28
Ice Girl Auditions Set
They have danced and skated their way into the hearts of Tulsa Oilers fans and the Oilers Ice Girls will be holding auditions for the 2010-11 squad on Saturday July 31st. The tryouts will be in two sessions with a morning skating session at the Oilers Ice Center (64th and Mingo) with registration starting at 9:30 a.m. the dance portion of the tryout will take place at Gold’s Gym Broken Arrow facility (71st and 145th) at 1:30 that afternoon. “In just two seasons the Ice Girls have become an integral part of our entertainment presentation,” Oilers general manager Taylor Hall said. “Now it’s hard to imagine what an Oiler game would be like without them.” There is a $20 registration fee for the audition. Applicants must be 18 years old by July 31st. They should ... more
Oilers Help Rampage Housing Efforts
The Tulsa Oilers are ramping up their efforts to assist our partners, the Tulsa Rampage, this season. We're beginning by helping them find host families for their incoming players. It is an exciting opportunity for your family to help a young man achieve his dreams and to be an integral part of Oklahoma's only Junior hockey team. Over the next few weeks, we'll be providing some detail about players that have signed with the Rampage to give you an opportunity to get to know their players before they arrive in mid-August. You may even find a player you'd specifically like to house! This week we focus on two foreign players, two from the state of Wisconsin and one from Virginia. * The first foreign player comes from Sweden. He's an outgoing young man who hopes to live with ... more
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