OILERS AGREE TO TERMS WITH ROOKIE JAKECLIFFORD
Rookiedefenseman joins Oilers after a four-year career at Arizona State
TULSA, OK — The Tulsa Oilers, proud ECHLaffiliate of the National Hockey League’s St. Louis Blues, announced Thursday thesigning of defenseman Jake Clifford.
Clifford,24, joins the Oilers for his first pro season after playing at Arizona Statethe past four seasons, tallying 17 points (5G, 12A) in 97 games for the SunDevils.
“Jake isa big, strong-skating defenseman,” head coach Rob Murray said. “He was a keypiece at a new program that was in the building process when he arrived fortheir inaugural NCAA season. He was a big reason the team made the NCAATournament his senior season, which is a huge feat for a new program.”
The 6’1,204 lbs. defenseman saw statistical improvement in each of his four seasons atArizona State, culminating with seven points (3G, 4A) in a career-high 34 games— Clifford also posted career highs in PIM (33) and plus minus (+7).
Prior tohis time Arizona State University, Clifford spent two seasons in the BCHL withthe Merrit Centennials, compiling 44 points (12G, 33A) in 102 games. TheBrecksville, OH native also spent the 2012-13 season with the Minot Minotauros,registering 16 points (4G, 12A) in 45 games, while also recording 60 PIM.
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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