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February 24, 2012 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Tulsa Oilers News Release


Sizzling Brahmas: Tulsa owns a 4-1 record against Texas this season, but the Brahmas enter the BOK Center tonight as the hottest team in the Central Hockey League. Texas is on a seven-game winning streak, with points in eight straight games. The run of victories has given the Brahmas a 10-point edge in the standings over the Oilers and put them just five points back of second place Allen. Mark Guggenberger, Texas' rookie goaltender, has been in net for each game during the streak. The 23-year old Minnesota native, who has allowed only three goals in the last six outings, boasts a league best 1.84 GAA and .930 save percentage. Texas has given up fewer goals than any other team in the CHL and the Brahmas are also the least penalized team in the league. Tulsa netminder Ian Keserich has enjoyed success against Texas; both of his shutouts this season were earned by blanking the Brahmas. The Oilers and Brahmas begin a three-game series tonight with contests in Fort Worth on Saturday and Sunday.

Overtime Unkind: Tuesday night, the Oilers were handed a 2-1 overtime loss at the hands of the Fort Wayne Komets. Steve Christie made 42 saves and Gary Steffes had the lone goal for Tulsa, which fell to 0-5 this season in overtime games. It was the Oilers second OT loss at home but still gave them a valuable point in the race for fourth place in the Berry Conference. The Brahmas picked up their fifth shootout win in Allen on Tuesday. Guggenberger stopped 26 shots and Ross Rouleau picked up the shootout winner as Texas dropped Allen for the third straight time.

In Need of Offense: The Oilers have failed to score more than two goals in each of their last six losses. In 21 of the Oilers 23 wins this season, they have found a way to score at least three goals. When Tulsa doesn't reach the three-goal plateau, the overall record is 2-16-4. In the Oilers two wins of this current six-game home stand, they combined for 13 goals in a 9-6 triumph over Rio Grande Valley and a 4-2 victory against Dayton.

Mr. Consistent: Rookie forward Dylan Clarke is the first Oiler to reach the 50-point mark this season. Clarke, who has 22 goals and 28 assists to his credit, has been one of Tulsa's most reliable offensive threats. The 25-year old left wing leads the team with ten multiple-point games and is tied for the team lead with seven powerplay goals. Clarke and linemate Mike Ullrich, who have appeared in all 49 games this season, are the only Oilers to average a point per contest. Clarke sits just three points back of Quad City's Brandon Marino for the CHL rookie scoring lead. Historic Sunday for Oilers- Both Steve Enlow and Tyler Fleck are slated to reach historic milestones on Sunday when the Tulsa Oilers play at the Texas Brahmas. Spending more than four decades in professional hockey, the Oilers equipment manager Enlow is set to work in his 2,000th game. In 2010, Enlow was awarded the Willis of Texas/N. Thomas Berry Commitment Cup and he has twice been asked to participate in a CHL All-Star Game. Enlow has been with the Oilers for the last 18 seasons and in 2006 was named the CHL Equipment Manager of the Year. For defenseman Fleck, he is slated to become just the fifth CHL player to play in 700 professional games as he enters play on Friday night with 697 career games.

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