Thursday, February 14, 2013

Former Viper Captain Ullrich Leaves Oilers For ECHL:

The Central Hockey League's (CHL) Tulsa Oilers have suspended and then deleted former Vernon Vipers captain-forward off their roster on January, 17th after Ullrich left the Oilers for the ECHL Trenton Titans.  Ullrich started the season with the ECHL South Carolina Stingrays after signing a contract over the summer before leaving the Stingrays and signing with the Oilers on November, 7th 2012.  The Stingrays suspended Ullrich after leaving the club but then took Ullrich off suspension before trading the rights of Ullrich to the ECHL Trenton Titans for future considerations on January, 18th 2013.  In five games with the Stingrays Ullrich collected 1 goal & 4 assists.  In 29 games with the Oilers Ullrich collected (7-12-19).  Ullrich now with the ECHL Trenton Titans has played in twelve games collecting (8-7-15).

Ullrich played last year with the CHL Tulsa Oilers. In 66 games as a rookie with the Oilers Ullrich collected (29-35-64) and was named to the CHL All-Rookie team. Ullrich was near the top of the rookie scoring list for the entire season. Ullrich also was a finalist for the CHL Rookie of the Year award. In 29 games this season with the Oilers Ullrich has collected (7-12-19). Ullrich played parts of two years in Vernon (2005-2007) In 103 games with the Vipers Ullrich collected (39-92-131).

Mike Ullrich's Player Profile:

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

This is posted on the Oilers website:

Goalie Shuffle Continues With Signing of Clarke

Friday, January 18th, 2013

TULSA, OK – The Tulsa Oilers announced on Friday the signing of rookie goaltender Dan Clarke.  To make room on the roster for Clarke, goalie Dan Bakala has been waived.  Center Mike Ullrich, who departed for the ECHL, has been placed on team suspension.

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