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, announce the additions St. Mary’s University product Connor Olson and former Iowa Heartlander and Dundee Star, Zach Taylor.
Olson (24) recently wrapped up his college career after four seasons with the St. Mary’s Huskies having recorded 42 regular-season points in 111 U Sports games. Olson developed in the QMJHL, playing 89 games for the Moncton Wildcats from 2020-2022.
Taylor (27) returns to North America, having spent time in Scotland with the Dundee Stars. Prior to his journey to “old Alba,” the London, Ontario native seasoned himself in the ECHL with Iowa for five games before jumping overseas in 2025-26. The newest D-man also has two stints in Slovakia and one in Denmark and made his pro debut in the 2023-24 season with the Rapid City Rush.
Olson and Taylor join John Lundy (F), Nick Nardella (F), Jonny Hooker (F), Jake Sibell (G), Dylan Fitze (F), Lukas Jirousek (F), Tyrell Goulbourne (F), Mike McKee (D), Nik Armstrong-Kingcade (F), Caleb Huffman (D), Max Itagaki (F), Ian Amsbaugh (F), Connor Fedorek (D), Ethan Benz (F), Zachary Murray (F), Max Ruoho (D),Caiden Gault (F), Jay Dickman (F), and Tyler Poulsen (F) as announced signings for the 2026-27 season.
The Tulsa Oilers begin the regular season hosting the Allen Americans on October 17 at the BOK Center. Puck drop is set for 7:05 p.m. CT.
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