CHL Tulsa Oilers

Oilers-Wichita Preview

Published on November 23, 2008 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Tulsa Oilers News Release


*Hear The Rumble:* The Tulsa Oilers host the Wichita Thunder this afternoon, as these two teams will get to know each other quite well this week. They play their next three games against each other.

*Records: *Oilers are 3-8-1 with 7 points in fourth place in the Northeast Division.

Wichita is 4-9-1 for 9 points tied for third place in the Northwest Division.

*Season Series: *This is the second of 11 meetings between these two teams, and first of three this week. The Oilers lead the season series, having taken a 3-1 decision in the first match up at the BOK Center on November 1^st .

*Recent Action: *The Oilers fell behind 3-0 and scored two goals in a 15 second span, but couldn't sustain the rally last night at Texas and fell to the Brahmas, 6-2. Wichita trailed Oklahoma City 2-0 in the third period, cut the lead to 2-1 but eventually lost 3-1 in Wichita. The Oilers have lost three straight games, and Wichita has lost its last two.

*A Perfect 10*: Mike Beausoleil assisted on Jeff Christian's goal last night, giving him a 10 game point scoring streak. Beausoleil leads the Oilers in scoring with six goals and 12 assists for 18 points.

*Getting Started:* Just 15 seconds after Christian scored his fifth goal of the year, Dennis Sicard scored his first goal of the season. It was also Sicard's first goal in the CHL.

*Lace 'Em Up:* Following today's game, fans can skate with the Oilers. There is no charge for the skating session. Fans may use their own ice skates, or rent skates for $2.

*Back In Town: *The Oilers coach's show featuring head coach Dan Hodge returns to Cowboy Sharkies tomorrow night at 7 p.m. Travel requirements prevented hosting the show the last two weeks. Hodge is available to speak with fans every Monday the rest of the season at Cowboy Sharkies. The coach's show can be heard via the internet at www.tulsaoilers.com.

*Next Up: *The middle game of this three game set takes place Wednesday in Wichita at 7:05 p.m. The two teams return here to the BOK Center Friday at 7:35 p.m.

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