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Weekly Review: Oil Drops

December 14, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Tulsa Oilers News Release


WEEK IN REVIEW

The Oilers claimed four out of a possible six points after a three game weekend going 2-1-0-0. Tulsa faced the Idaho Steelheads for the first time in franchise history and the two squads split a win a piece. The 14-game winning streak set by Missouri was broken on Sunday night with an Oilers victory.

Thursday night the Oilers softened the Idaho Steelheads with a 4-2 win, where newcomer Aaron Harstad scored his first goal with the Oilers after being in Tulsa, OK for less than 24 hours.

Teddy Bear Toss Friday resulted in a loss for the Oilers. Carr stopped a penalty shot from Cole Ully on his ninth consecutive start and the Steelheads remained perfect on the 5-on-3 advantage (3 for 3 this season).

The weekend finale on Sunday against Missouri ended their 14-game winning streak, 4-3. Tulsa broke their season high SOG record of 32 (@ Allen 11/21) after the second period with 33- 41 on the game.

LOOKING AHEAD

This weekend the Oilers will go back-to-back against division rivals, the Wichita Thunder, on Friday and Saturday at the BOK Center to finalize their 8-game home stand. Saturday's game will be Ugly Sweater Night for the Oilers- the specialty jerseys will be auctioned off after the game. Tulsa is 2-1-1-0 this season against the Thunder.

CARR CONTINUES TO CONTINUE

Goaltender Kevin Carr has started in each of the Oilers' last 10 games and ranks fourth in the ECHL. With 891 minutes played this season, Carr is 8-7-0-0 with a 1.95 goals against average.

CHRISTIE HOLDS RECORD

This weekend Head Coach Jason Christie broke Hall of Famer John Marks' ECHL record for most coached victories. Coach Christie now holds the title at 493 wins in the span of 13 ECHL seasons (Peoria, Utah, Ontario and Tulsa). Christie's teams have won 40 or more games eight times, and he has led his squad to the Kelly Cup Playoffs 10 times.

BROWNIE POINTS

Right-winger Dennis Brown continues to climb up the point ladder. Brown leads the Oilers with 14 assists and has recorded a +12. The Western Michigan University product spent the last two seasons under Coach Christie's wing as well when he played for the Ontario Reign. In 47 games during the 2014-2015 campaign, Brownie registered 14 assists total- his current number in only 19 games with Tulsa.

STREAK STRIKERS

On Sunday the Oilers snapped the Missouri Maverick's franchise historic 14-game winning streak. With three multi-point players (DeSalvo 1g/1a, Clark 1g/1a, Konan 2a), a strong power play (2 PP goals) and a quick goalie, the Oilers broke down the hottest team in the ECHL 4-3.

AARON AQUIRED

Last week, the Tulsa Oilers were assigned rookie defenseman Aaron Harstad from the Manitoba Moose. The Wisconsin native has played in seven games for Manitoba this season and now three for the Oilers where he has produced two goals since his arrival. The Colorado College product was drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in the 7th round (187th overall) in 2011.

GAGNON PROFILE

The latest Oilers' player testimonial features forward Frenchman, Mathieu Gagnon. Learn more about Gagz's childhood, his routines and more! WATCH: Mathieu Gagnon Player Profile

EXTRA DROPS

Dennis Brown ranks 16th in the ECHL amongst defenseman with 15 points... Dan DeSalvo is ranked 15th amongst ECHL Rookies with 15 points... Tulsa is the only team in the league to have not allowed a shorthanded goal... This Saturday the Oilers will host an ugly sweater specialty jersey night- jerseys will be auctioned off following the contest...

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Thursday, Dec. 10 - vs Idaho Steelheads (4-2 W) Watch Highlights

Friday, Dec. 11 - vs Idaho Steelheads (4-2 L) Watch Highlights

Sunday, Dec. 13 - vs Missouri Mavericks (4-3 W) Watch Highlights

THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Friday, Dec. 18 - vs. Wichita Thunder, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 19 - vs. Wichita Thunder, 7:05 p.m.

TEAM CAPSULE

Overall: 10-10-1-1 (22 points)

Home: 7-6-1-0

Road: 3-4-0-1

Rank: 3rd in Central Division

TEAM LEADERS

Goals: Emerson Clark - 9

Assists: Dennis Brown -14

Points: Adam Pleskach - 16

+/-: Dennis Brown, +12

PIM: Mathieu Gagnon - 60

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