TULSA, Oklahoma — A year ago, the Tulsa Oilers of the Central Hockey League were in a state of chaotic disarray. They had a team of individuals that lacked the chemistry necessary to win games. They were stung with a … Continue reading
Author Archives: Rich Lohman
Changes abound in Tulsa
TULSA , Oklahoma — Here’s the situation: You are named coach of a minor league hockey team that hasn’t made the playoffs since 2005 or won a playoff series since 1994. The previous season saw the second mid-season coaching change … Continue reading
Mathematically eliminated.
TULSA, Okla. — Once again, the faithful of the Oiler nation in Tulsa Oklahoma are scratching their collective heads as the Central Hockey League season draws to it’s close. The Tulsa Oilers have been eliminated from post-season play. Again. Once a dominant … Continue reading
Sonny Wakeford dies.
TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Oilers organization announced that the first player ever to be honored with a jersey retirement, Millard “Sonny Boy” Wakeford, passed away at age 101. Wakeford was a member of the very first Tulsa Oilers American … Continue reading
Tulsa Oilers honor #9.
TULSA, OK – Once again a storied old sports franchise is going to hoist a number into the rafters. In 80 years of professional hockey in Tulsa Oklahoma, the Tulsa Oilers have only retired the numbers of three players. On January … Continue reading
Tulsa has a new coach
TULSA, Okla — Tony Martino has been named as the next head coach of the Tulsa Oilers CHL squad. He replaces Dan Hodge, who was terminated on December 29, 2008 after leading the Oilers to a 6-15-3 last place start … Continue reading