TULSA, Okla. – The Tulsa Oilers secured a historic victory over the Idaho Steelheads with a final score of 10-4 at the BOK Center on Saturday night. The game saw a flurry of goals from both teams, with the Oilers ultimately coming out on top in a dominant display of offensive prowess.
Idaho Steelheads defenseman Romain Rodzinski (10), Tulsa Oilers forward Bair Gendunov (55)
Tulsa Oilers forward Alec Butcher (13)
The scoring started early for the Oilers, with Bair Gendunov and Alec Butcher finding the back of the net in the first period. The Steelheads responded with goals from Jade Miller and Colton Kehler, sending the game into the second period tied at 2-2.
Tulsa Oilers defenseman Jared Hilderman (3)
Idaho Steelheads defenseman Romain Rodzinski (10), Tulsa Oilers forward Eddie Matsushima (15)
Tulsa Oilers forward Kyle Crnkovic (37), Idaho Steelheads goalie Jake Kielly (35)
In the second period, the Oilers took control, with goals from Jarod Hilderman, Eddie Matsushima, Kyle Crnkovic, and Blake McLaughlin, giving them a commanding 7-2 lead heading into the final frame.
Tulsa Oilers forward Blake McLaughlin (42)
The Steelheads showed some fight in the third period, with A.J. White and McLaughlin scoring to bring the score to 8-3. McLaughlin continued his scoring spree, notching his fourth goal of the game and setting a new Oilers’ record for most points in an ECHL game with six.
Tulsa Oilers forward Jared Power (84), Idaho Steelheads forward Demetrios Koumontzis (23)
Alec Butcher added his second goal of the game, breaking the Oilers’ record for most goals in an ECHL game, and Demetrios Koumontzis closed out the scoring to secure the 10-4 victory for the Oilers.
Contact the photographer: Les.Stockton@prohockeynews.com
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