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Oilers Name Tony Martino Coach

January 2, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Tulsa Oilers News Release


Tony Martino, the fiery goaltender who led the Tulsa Oilers to the 1992-93 Central Hockey League championship will return to the Oilers as the team's next head coach. Martino is expected to coach his first game Tuesday night when the Oilers host the Texas Brahmas at 7:05 at the BOK Center.

He will follow general manager Taylor Hall who has coached the team on an interim basis, since the Oilers replaced Dan Hodge.

"Tony brings the experience and years of recruiting contacts we're looking for in a coach," Hall said. "Our fans know all about the passion he brings to the game."

The 44 year old Martino led the Oilers to the first league championship when the CHL reformed in 1992. He was the goaltender of the year that season.

He has coached the New Mexico Scorpions (in the Western Professional Hockey League prior to the merger with the CHL in 2001 and the Knoxville Ice Bears of the Atlantic Coast Hockey League) His experience also includes scouting with the Columbus Blue Jackets of the NHL.

"I'm excited about coming back to Tulsa . I remember the glory days and want to bring it back to that level," Martino said. "There's nothing but positives about the Oilers and the city of Tulsa. I understand the building (the BOK Center) is NHL caliber and that's great for the fans and the city to have that standard in Tulsa."

Fans will have the chance to meet Martino at Cowboy Sharkies at 58th and Memorial Monday night at 7 p.m. at the Oilers weekly coach's show.

The Oilers play Friday and Saturday at Rapid City and return home Tuesday against Texas at 7:05 p.m. Tickets for all Oilers games are available at the BOK Center box office or by calling 866-7-BOK-CTR (726-5287). Tickets can also be purchased on line at www.tulsaoilers.com and at area Reasor's and Homeland Grocery Stores.

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