Oilers Sign Former Vipers Captain Mike Ullrich:

The CHL Tulsa Oilers have signed former Vernon Vipers captain, Mike Ullrich. Ullrich played two seasons in Vernon (2005-2007) collecting (39-92-128) in 103 regular season games with the Vipers, before playing one year with the ECHL Pensacola Ice Pilots and two years with the South Alberta Institute of Technology.  In five games with Tulsa this season Ullrich has collected two assists.  Ullrich will join former Vernon Lakers captain, Bruce Ramsay who is in his third season as Oilers head coach. Ramsay played one season in Vernon helping the 1989-90 Vernon Lakers win their first Centennial Cup in a thrilling 6-5 overtime win over the highly favorite New Westminster Royals.

Mike Ullrich's Player Profile:

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=82968

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Tulsa signs Mike Ullrich, Ryan Cramer, Kevin Fukala & Dylan Clarke

August-23-2011

TULSA, OK - The Tulsa Oilers of the Central Hockey League are excited to announce the signings of forwards Mike Ullrich, Ryan Cramer, Kevin Fukala and Dylan Clarke for the upcoming season.

Cramer came to the Oilers at the end of last season as an amateur from Bemidji State University where he competed for four seasons. Cramer had his best season in 2009-10 when he scored 13 goals and added 8 assists for 21 points in 37 games. "At 6'2" and 210 pounds, Ryan impressed us last year with his size and mobility, and he should be one of the top rookies in the league this season," states head Coach Bruce Ramsay .

Ullrich comes to the Oilers from the South Alberta Institute of Technology where in just 3 seasons, he put up some impressive numbers. At 6'2" and 200 pounds, Mike, a natural Center, gained 139 points in 81 games during his time in Alberta. Head Coach Bruce Ramsay quotes,"Mike Ullrich had three tremendous seasons in Alberta and had very good reviews from the people I spoke with. He will bring size, mobility, and great leadership qualities to Tulsa and will be a great asset for us throughout this season."

Clarke captained the University of Plattsburg last season where he competed for four seasons. A 6'2" 200 pound winger, Dylan averaged over a point a game for four seasons at Plattsburg, and has a strong pedigree as his brother Dale has played in the NHL and AHL. "Dylan had an outstanding college career where he was the team Captain and yearly made team all-star selections. He will bring very strong attributes to the Oilers' organization," states Head Coach Bruce Ramsay.

Fukala, a 6'2" 220 pound forward, comes from Augusta of the SPHL where, in 23 games, he earned 4 points while accruing 136 penalty minutes. "Kevin is the type of player that will become a fan favorite immediately as he is as tough as they come and more than willing to stand up for his teammates," said head Coach Bruce Ramsay.