TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Oilers, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s St. Louis Blues, announced the signing of veteran forward Ryan Tesink.
Tesin returns for his third season with the Oilers, tallying 83 points (39g-44a) in his 108 career games in Tulsa. Tesink is coming off a career year, posting 59 points (25g-34a) in 62 games, ranking him second on the team in goals and third in points. Tesink also appeared in 15 of the Oilers’ 20 playoff contests, registering eight points (4g-4a).
The 26-year-old has posted 145 points (57g-88a) in 280 career ECHL games with Tulsa, Alaska, Quad City, Wichita and Rapid City.
The Saint John, New Brunswick native played in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League before turning pro, winning the coveted Memorial Cup with the Saint John Sea Dogs in 2011. Tesink appeared in 183 QMJHL games between the Sea Dogs and Blainville-Boisbrand Armada, registering 152 points. He was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the sixth round (162nd overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.