FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 25, 2026
HUNTER JONES OUTLASTS OILERS IN 1-0 GOALTENDING DUEL IN FIRST FRANCHISE MEETING
Hunter Jones and David Tendeck stop a combined 65 shots as Lions hold off Oilers in first ever meeting
BOISE, Idaho — The Tulsa Oilers, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks and the AHL’s San Diego Gulls, and powered by Community Care, fell 1-0 to the Trois Rivières at the BOK Center on Wednesday night.
Each team left a neck-and-neck first period with nine shots and zero goals on the scoreboard.
The Oilers outshot Trois-Rivières 15-9 in the middle frame, but again both netminders stood tall, sending the game scoreless into the final frame.
Cèdric Desruisseaux tipped Landon Fuller’s full speed point shot from the low slot, down to the ice behind the goal line, breaking the deadlock and sealing Trois-Rivières’ 1-0 victory.
David Tendeck stopped 31 of 32 shots, while Hunter Jones halted all 34 chances faced.
The close loss drops Tulsa’s record against Canadian teams to 9-1-0-0 since joining the ECHL.
The Oilers and Lions square off for another battle on Saturday, March 28 at 7:05 p.m. at the BOK Center.
Oilers Season and Group Tickets are on sale now! Call the Oilers front office at 918-632-PUCK (7825) or visit www.tulsaoilers.com for more information.
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