Oilers-Odessa Preview
November 29, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Odessa Jackalopes News Release
*That's The Fact, Jacks:* The Tulsa Oilers host the Odessa Jackalopes in the first meeting of the season between the two teams, and Odessa's only visit to Tulsa this season.
*Records: *Oilers are 4-9-2 with 10 points in fourth place in the Northeast Division.
Odessa is 10-5-2 for 22 points in first place in the Southwest Division.
*Season Series: *This is the first time these teams meet but will play each other a total of three times in 13 days. They haven't faced each other much over the years playing each other just five times in the past four seasons. The Oilers won four of those meetings, with two of the four wins coming in shootouts.
*Recent Action: *On the matter of shootouts, the Oilers lost last night to Wichita, 4-3 in a shootout. It was the Oilers second shootout loss of the season. Odessa won at home last night, going 4-for-7 on the power play and getting out to a 6-0 lead and defeating New Mexico, 6-2.
*Road Warriors: *Last night was Odessa's first home win of the season. The Jackalopes are now 1-4-2 at home, but a whopping 9-1-0 on the road. Their nine road wins are tops in the league. Colorado and Oklahoma City are tied for the second most road wins with six.
*Hats Off:* Jeff Christian registered the first hat trick in BOK Center history last night, and also got the Oilers first hat trick of the season. His three goals give him a team high eight on the season and he's tied with Mike Beausoleil for the team lead with 22 points.
*And Speaking Of...*: Beausoleil, he assisted on two of Christian's goals last night, running his point streak to 13 games. It's the second longest streak in the CHL this season, behind Jeff Bes of Laredo who is currently on a 14 game point streak.
*Welcome To Tulsa:* Tonight marks the Oilers debut of center Sean Collins, signed as Avery Wilson was placed on injured reserve with a broken jaw. This is the second straight night a player has played his first home game for the Oilers as Brett McConnachie made his BOK Center debut last night.
*Next Up: *The Oilers conclude a three game homestand Tuesday evening at 7:05 when they host the Texas Brahmas. Odessa hosts Arizona on Tuesday.
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