TULSA, Okla. – As their 20th anniversary season approaches, the Tulsa Oilers announced another important addition to their team on Thursday. Rob Loeber has been hired as Broadcaster and Director of Media Relations for the CHL team after serving in … Continue reading
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9/11 marks somber date for Texas Brahmas majority owner
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – Tuesday, September 11, 2001 began as a typical day for then Fort Worth Brahmas General Manager Mike Barack. Having just returned from New York the day before after attending the wedding of his former assistant … Continue reading
PrairieThunder era swept away by a Blaze
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – As a little boy I remember a sunny afternoon at my grandparent’s farm, about six or seven miles to the west of Bloomington, IL. The adults were excited. Off to the east, a huge column of black … Continue reading
Chris Richards calls it a career after 12 seasons
TEMPE, Ariz. – One of the CHL’s all-time greats is hanging up his skates – center Chris Richards has decided to retire from the game he played professionally for the past 12 seasons. “It’s time to settle down with my … Continue reading
Bloomington Blaze face setback as head coach resigns
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington Blaze announced on Tuesday that head coach Jason Christie has resigned. Christie, 42, has been hired as the new head coach of the ECHL’s Ontario Reign, replacing Karl Taylor who stepped down two weeks ago … Continue reading
Tulsa Oilers committed to youth movement
TULSA, Okla. – While four teams left the Central Hockey League during the current off-season, the Tulsa Oilers are still alive and well heading into their 20th CHL season. Oilers Head Coach Bruce Ramsay, who signed a two-year contract extension … Continue reading