CHL Tulsa Oilers

Oilers Aid Borsheim Fund

Published on June 18, 2008 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Tulsa Oilers News Release


The Tulsa Oilers have always been proud to be a member of the CHL family, and now one of the family members is hurting and the Oilers are encouraging fans to help.

Les Borsheim, who plays for the Colorado Eagles suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle accident on May 31^st . Borsheim continues his recovery in a Colorado hospital.

"One of the great things about hockey is how everyone comes together in a difficult time," Oilers head coach Dan Hodge said. "When one member of our community hurts, everyone rushes into help and we hope our fans will be able to help Les. Our prayers and best wishes are with him and his family as his continues his long difficult recovery."

Fans are encouraged to visit www.teamborsheim.com and make a donation to the recovery fund. There are also a number of hockey items available through an on line auction, and fans can also purchase special Team Borsheim t-shirts.

"Les is a real battler on the ice and we hope he knows everyone with the Oilers is pulling for him now," Hodge said.

Season tickets for the Oilers 2008-09 season in the new BOK Center are available by calling the Oilers at (918) 632-PUCK (7825).

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