Oilers re-sign defenseman Drapluk

TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Oilers, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s St. Louis Blues, announced the signing of defenseman Eric Drapluk for the 2019-20 season.

Drapluk returns to Tulsa for his fourth full season with the Oilers, posting 30 points (9g-21a) in 67 regular-season games last season. His nine goals and +13 rating were both career highs. Drapluk continued his strong play into the playoffs, recording 13 points (2g-11a) in 20 postseason contests.

The 27-year-old has 83 points (21g-62a) in 219 career ECHL games, all with the Oilers. Drapluk initially joined the team out of Lake Superior State University at the conclusion of the 2015-16 season.

Prior to his time at Lake Superior State University, the Pembroke Pines, Florida native spent two seasons in the North American Hockey League with the Coulee Region Chill, captaining the team in 2011-12, a season in which he was named to the NAHL All-Midwest Division Team.