CHL Tulsa Oilers

Tomorrow Night at 7PM - Oilers Alumni Game 2008

August 22, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Tulsa Oilers News Release


Along with numerous notable familiar faces, there will also be some friendly voices attending the Tulsa Oilers alumni game Saturday at the Oilers Ice Center at 7 p.m.

Former team broadcasters Jeff Brucculeri and Tim Saunders will attend the game, which will feature former Oiler players such as Doug Lawrence, Jason Bermingham, Luc Beausoleil, Don MacIver, Larry Hopkins and several other former Oiler players.

Brucculeri was the team's broadcaster in 1992-93, the first season of the revitalized Central Hockey League. He called the team's championship that season. He has broadcast more games, 258, than any other Oilers broadcaster.

Saunders is currently the radio play-by-play voice of the Philadelphia Flyers. He accepted a personal invitation from Oilers' owner Jeff Lund to attend.

"Jeff is still one of the best friends I have, and along with the chance to see the group of guys there, I couldn't pass it up," Saunders said. He indicated he even adjusted a family event in order to be on hand.

Even former National Hockey League players are now lining up for the Tulsa Oilers alumni game.

Former Oiler players Craig Coxe, Larry Hopkins-who both played in the NHL- and others have now added their names of list of players who will play in the game on Saturday August 23rd at 7 p.m. at the Oilers Ice Center, located at 64th and Mingo. Coxe is noted for scoring the first regular season goal for the San Jose Sharks, as well as his years of tough physical play.

"We've been contacting players, and as word has spread, they have been some of our best recruiters," Oilers general manager Taylor Hall (who is also a former Oiler player and will play in the game) said. "We're seeing a lot of enthusiasm for this game from our fans and the players. It's kind of hard to tell who's more excited, the fans about seeing the old players, or the players about coming back and getting together with everyone."

The game will feature Oiler greats from the past such as Sly Naud, Luc Beausoleil, Don MacIver, Doug Lawrence, Tom Karalis and many more. Fans will be able to recall great memories such as the Oiler championships in 1984 and 1993.

Players will be available for autographs, pictures and to reminisce with fans about favorite games and memorable moments. Following the game there will be a party and reception for fans to mingle with players.

Tickets for the alumni game and reception following are $10 for Tulsa Oilers season ticket holders if purchased prior to Saturday and $15 for non season ticket holders and at the door. For more information call the Oilers at 918-632-7825.

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