TULSA, Okla. —The Tulsa Oilers, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Anaheim Ducks and the American Hockey League’s San Diego Gulls, announced the signing of forward Tyler Poulsen for the 2023-24 season.
Poulsen returns for his second full season in Tulsa, having joined the Oilers ahead of the 2022 Kelly Cup Playoffs. The 30-year-old totaled a career-high 40 points (10g-30a) in 66 contests during the 2022-23 season. He also led the Oilers with 185 shots on goal.
He has totaled 107 points (47g-60a) in 216 career ECHL games with Allen, Rapid City, Worcester and Tulsa.
The Arvada, Colorado native developed at the University of Alabama-Huntsville, finishing first in assists (17) and second in points (26) during the 2017-18 season.
Poulsen played his junior hockey in the North American Hockey League, compiling 156 points (74g-82a) in 219 games with Kenai River, Aberdeen, Odessa and Topeka. Poulsen was selected to the NAHL’s First All-Star Team in 2013-14.
