CHL Tulsa Oilers

Smyth, Linder Return to Oilers

Published on June 25, 2009 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Tulsa Oilers News Release


The Tulsa Oilers have signed two defenseman who played for the team last season, for the 2009-10 Central Hockey League season. Matt Smyth and R.J. Linder will return to the Oilers next season, after each of them joined the Oilers midway through last year. "Both of these guys give us a steady presence on defense," Oilers coach Bruce Ramsay said. "Matt and R.J. are quality people that really add to a team atmosphere." Smyth came to the Oilers in a trade with Corpus Christi in February. The 6-foot-2, 180 pound Smyth played 18 games with the Oilers registering one goal and six assists for seven points and had 28 penalty minutes. In his 62 total games, he had four goals and 13 assists for 17 points and 141 penalty minutes. Linder began last season with Augusta in the ECHL. In his 11 games with the Oilers, the 6-foot-2 195 pounder had one goal and three assists for four points and eight penalty minutes. Season tickets for the Oilers 2009-10 season and their three year super saver plan in the BOK Center are available by calling the Oilers at (918) 632-PUCK (7825).

Check out the Tulsa Oilers Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Central Hockey League Stories from June 25, 2009


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central