McKee returns to Oilers blue line

TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Oilers, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s St. Louis Blues, announced the signing of defenseman Mike McKee.

McKee, 26, returns to the Oilers after posting career highs in points (12), goals (4) and penalty minutes (194) during the 2018-19 campaign. He also appeared in all 20 playoff games, posting four points (1g-3a) and 41 penalty minutes.

The 26-year-old won the Oilers’ Most Improved Player award during the 2017-18 season, and has tallied 23 points (7g-16a) in his 118 games with the team.

McKee played collegiately at Western Michigan University, tallying 13 points (6g-7a) in 101 career games. At the conclusion of his senior year, McKee turned pro, playing four games for the Toledo Walleye.

Prior to his time with Western Michigan, McKee spent two seasons in the United States Hockey League with the Lincoln Stars, compiling 40 points (5g-35a) in 101 games. The Newmarket, Ontario native collected 529 penalty miutes during his junior career. McKee was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the fifth round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.