Oilers bring back Pommerville, add Dop

TULSA, Okla.— The Tulsa Oilers, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Anaheim Ducks and American Hockey League’s San Diego Gulls, announced the signings of defenseman Alex Pommerville and goaltender Eric Dop.

Pommerville re-signs after logging eight assists in 36 regular-season games with the Oilers in 2021-22. The 28-year-old added two points (1g-1a) and a +4 rating in five postseason contests.

Prior to joining the Oilers, Pommerville recorded 11 points (3g-8a) in 37 Southern Professional Hockey League games between Knoxville and Huntsville. The Macedon, New York native also has 72 Federal Prospects Hockey League games under his belt, recording 27 points (3g-24a) and 94 penalty minutes with Danville and Columbus.

Before going pro, the defenseman played collegiately at Worcester State University, producing 25 points (8g-17a) in 80 games.

Dop, 23, joins Tulsa after posting a 12-5-5 record with a 3.18 goals-against average and a save percentage of .900in 33 appearances with Boston College during the 2021-22 season. Prior to playing at Boston College, Dop spent four seasons with Bowling Green State University, playing 80 games for the Falcons, posting a winning record in all four seasons.

Prior to college, the Lewis Center, Ohio native played 30 games in the United States Hockey League with Tri-City during the 2016-17 season, posting an 8-15-5 record, a .906 save percentage and a 2.92 goals-against average.