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February 21, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Tulsa Oilers News Release

*Back To Back:* The Tulsa Oilers host the expansion Rapid City Rush tonight, for the second straight night. The Rush is the only team to visit the Oilers on consecutive nights this season.

*Records: *Oilers are 14-27-8 with 36 points in fourth place in the Northeast Division.

Rapid City is 16-26-8 for 40 points in third place in the Northwest Division.

*Season Series: *This is the fourth and final meeting of the regular season between these two teams. The Oilers lead the series, 2-1. The two teams split two games in Rapid City in January and the Oilers posted a 5-3 win last night at the BOK Center.

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*Retro Night:* Tonight The Oilers are wearing retro jerseys circa 1950. The jerseys are available for bid at www.gameworn.com .

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*Recent Action: *It was just last night these teams met, with the Oilers staking a 4-0 lead and holding on for the eventual 5-3 win. The win was the second straight for the Oilers, the second time they have won back-to-back games this season. Tulsa has earned eight points in its last seven games (3-2-2).

*First Timer: *The Oilers first goal last night was a first in another way as well. It was the first pro goal scored by Augie DiMarzo.

*Everyone Into The Act: *DiMarzo's goal started a barrage of five different goal scorers for the Oilers last night. Kevin Hansen, Michel Beausoleil, Jason Weitzel, and Jeff Christian all scored for the Oilers.

*Power Of Three:* Three was a prominent number last night for the Oilers. Weitzel and Beausoleil each stretched their goal scoring streaks to three games. Christian had three points (1G, 2A), and that moves him into third place in the league scoring race with 25 goals and 42 assists for 67 points.

*Next Up: *The Oilers continue a three game homestand against the Colorado Eagles on Tuesday. Rapid City heads home to face Rocky Mountain on Wednesday.

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