Tulsa, Okla. — Tulsa Oilers, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks and the AHL’s San Diego Gulls, and powered by Community Care, announced on Monday the signing of Zachary Murray as he enters his first full professional season.

Murray, 25, returns to the Oilers for his first full professional season after joining Tulsa in early March during the 2025-26 season, playing in nine games and recording six points (2g, 4a). The Alexandria, Virginia native, in just his second game, recorded two goals in a 6-4 loss on the road against the Allen Americans. 

“Zack came in at the end of the season and showed that he can compete at this level," said head coach Rob Murray. "Having nine points in six games with two fights before having to return to school to graduate, he is excited for the opportunity to build on his success from last season."

Tulsa received a two-way forward who joined last season following his senior season at Amherst College, notching nine points (1g, 8a) in 19 games with the Mammoths during the campaign. Murray’s eight assists were tied for second among all skaters and he ranked fourth in point-per-game average. 

The six-foot-four, 185-pound center finished his NCAA career with 53 points (21g, 32a) in 92 games with the Mammoths, earning 67 PIM and a +4 rating during the stretch. Murray set career highs in goals and points as a junior, producing 17 points (9g, 8a) in 25 games — placing third in goals and tied for fourth in points for Amherst during the 2024-25 season. A dependable player, he saw time on both the power play and penalty kill during his four-season collegiate career. 

The son of Oilers Head Coach Rob Murray, turned in consistent two-way play his entire amateur career, finishing with an even-or-better plus-minus rating in every season of his junior and collegiate career. 

Murray played junior hockey in the NAHL, compiling 62 points (28g, 34a), 102 PIM and a +23 rating during a 105-game career split almost evenly between Fairbanks and Johnstown after a four-game stop in Corpus Christi. The left-handed shot scored 45 points (24g, 21a) in 61 games during the 2021-22 season, adding 68 PIM and a +9 rating in his career-best season offensively. Murray scored 19 goals in 53 games with Johnstown in his final NAHL season, ranking second in goals-per-game average and tied for third in total goals among Tomahawks skaters. The newest Oiler added another five goals in just seven appearances with Fairbanks before being acquired by Johnstown early in the season. 

Murray joins Jay Dickman and Tyler Poulsen as announced signings for the 2026-27 season. 

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