Oilers Battle Conference Leaders
October 26, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Tulsa Oilers News Release
Battle At Top: The Tulsa Oilers take on the two leading teams in the Central Hockey League's Northern Conference this week. The Oilers host the Rapid City Rush Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. at the BOK Center. On Friday they visit the Mississippi RiverKings at 7:05 p.m. Both games can be heard at www.tulsaoilers.com , www.edgetulsa.com/oilers/ and available for pay per view online viewing at CHL TV.
Great Opener: After a 5-1 loss at Wichita on Friday, the Oilers had their home opener Saturday and scored a goal in each period to defeat Wichita 3-1. It was the first home game under coach Bruce Ramsay.
Great Crowd: The home opening attendance of 9,040 for the Oilers is the largest crowd of the season in the CHL so far. It was also the third largest hockey crowd in the history of the BOK Center.
3 For 3: Three Oiler players have at least one point in all three games this season. Dallas Steward (2 G, 2A, 4 Pts), Marty Standish (1-2-3) and Derek Eastman (1-2-3) all have three game scoring streaks.
First Goal: Eastman scored the Oilers first home goal of the season, giving the Oilers a 1-0 lead in the first period Saturday night. It was the first game the Oilers had scored first.
Special Stuff: While the Oilers are still in search of their first power play goal of the season, they have scored two shorthanded goals in their first three games.
Tickets Here: Tickets for all Oilers games are available at the BOK Center box office or by calling 1-866-7BOK CTR (726-5287). Tickets can also be purchased on line at www.tulsaoilers.com and at area Reasor's Grocery Stores.
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