Western Conference Finals (Best of Seven)
Tulsa Oilers vs. Toledo WalleyeSeries Matchup Sheet
Tulsa makes its first-ever appearance in the Conference Finals while Toledo has reached the third round for the second time in three years and for the third time since 2015.
The Oilers eliminated Kansas City 4 games to 3 in the Mountain Division Semifinals before defeating Idaho 4 games to 2 in the Mountain Division Finals. Tulsa has gone 6-1 on home ice in the postseason, putting together a six-game winning streak at BOK Center, and outscoring its opponents 26-15. In their three home games against Idaho in the second round, the Oilers outscored the Steelheads 9-3.
Alex Dostie leads the playoffs with 11 goals and shares the postseason points lead with his teammate Stephen Perfetto (6g-13a) with 19 points each. Adam Pleskach has also posted strong offensive numbers, and ranks fourth in the league with 16 points (10g-6a). Eric Drapluk has added an offensive punch from the blue line, as his nine points (2g-7a) are tied for second among blue liners. In goal, Devin Williams has posted an 8-5 record with one shutout, a 2.45 goals-against average and a save percentage of .920.
Toledo defeated Fort Wayne 4 games to 2 in the Central Division Semifinals before eliminating Brabham Cup champion Cincinnati 4 games to 1 in the Central Division Finals. The Walleye have posted a 4-1 road record in the postseason, and have won their last four games away from home. Toledo leads the playoffs with 3.36 goals per game and is second with 1.91 goals-against per game.
Greg Wolfe leads the Walleye during the postseason with 12 points (6g-6a), which is tied for fifth in the league, and his four game-winning goals are tied for the playoff lead. Zach Gallant (4g-6a) and David Pope (1g-9a) are tied for third among rookies in the playoffs with 10 points. Pat Nagle has gone 8-3 and ranks second among goaltenders in the postseason with a 1.68 goals-against average and third with a .941 save percentage.
The two clubs met twice during the regular season with Toledo skating away 6-4 win on Dec. 7 and Tulsa prevailing 5-2 on Feb. 1. Pleskach led the Oilers in the season series with five points (3g-2a) while Matt Register paced the Walleye with three points (2g-1a).
The winner of the Western Conference Finals receives the Bruce Taylor Trophy. The trophy is named in recognition of Bruce Taylor, who was the founding father of the West Coast Hockey League. In the early 1990s, Taylor purchased teams in Fresno, Reno and Bakersfield and in 1995 joined them with teams in Anchorage, Fairbanks and San Diego to form the West Coast Hockey League. The Taylor Cup was presented to the playoff champion in the WCHL from the league’s inaugural season in 1995-96 until the league ceased operations following the 2002-03 season. Taylor’s ownership in hockey began in 1983 with the purchase of the Burnaby Bluehawks of the British Columbia Junior Hockey League and continued with the purchase of the Richmond Sockeyes in the BCJHL and the New Westminster Royals in the BCJHL.Game 1 – Friday, May 10 at 7:35 p.m. ET at ToledoGame 2 – Sunday, May 12 at 5:15 p.m. ET at ToledoGame 3 – Wednesday, May 15 at 7:05 p.m. CT at TulsaGame 4 – Friday, May 17 at 7:05 p.m. CT at TulsaGame 5 – Saturday, May 18 at 7:05 p.m. CT at Tulsa (If Necessary)Game 6 – Monday, May 20 at 7:35 p.m. ET at Toledo (If Necessary)Game 7 – Wednesday, May 22 at 7:05 p.m. CT at Tulsa (If Necessary)
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