MOYNIHAN BROTHERS MAKE MOVE TO TULSA
BrothersConnor and Danny sign with the Oilers to play professional hockey together forthe first time.
TULSA, OK — The Tulsa Oilers, proud ECHLaffiliate of the National Hockey League’s St. Louis Blues, announced Tuesdaythe signings of Connor and Danny Moynihan.
DannyMoynihan, 23, returns to professional hockey after a brief hiatus, last playingin the 2017-18 season for the Kalamazoo Wings of the ECHL and the Utica Cometsof the AHL. Danny posted 41 points (14G, 27A) in 48 games with the Wings andplayed in 11 games for Utica. Oilersfans may remember him from his impressive three-point-performance against Tulsaon February 7, 2018. Prior to playing in Kalamazoo, Danny played for head coachRob Murray in Alaska, compiling 52 points (22G, 30A) in 71 games.
“I hadDanny his rookie year in Alaska,” Murray said “He was one of my best players —an offensive threat at all times, and he’s very good at winning draws. He’s agreat addition to what we already have in place.”
ConnorMoynihan, 22, joins the Oilers after a rookie campaign that saw him spend timewith the Indy Fuel of the ECHL and the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. Lastseason, the 6’4 209 lbs. forward tallied 14 points (6G, 8A) in 52 games withthe Fuel, earning a two-game call-up to the IceHogs in November. Connor loggedsignificant time on the penalty kill for Indy, scoring two short-handed goals.
“Connoris a big, smooth-skating winger,” Murray said about his new addition “He bringsa different element to his game than his brother. He really uses his size tohis advantage, and I’m really excited to get them both here to Tulsa.”
Thebrothers, who call the New England area home, reunite after last playingtogether with the Halifax Mooseheads of the QMJHL during the 2015-16 season. Dannytallied 166 points
(78G,88A) during his 197 game QMJHL career. Connor posted 133 points (68G, 65A) and470 penalty minutes in 310 games for the Mooseheads.
TheOilers host the Kansas City Mavericks to open the regular season on Friday,October 11th at 7:05 p.m. at the BOK Center. Opening weekend will then see theAllen Americans come to town on Saturday, October 12th, before the Oilers closeout the weekend with a Sunday matinee game against the Rapid City Rush at 4:05p.m.
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