Bertuzzi returns to Oilers

TULSA, Okla. —The Tulsa Oilers, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Anaheim Ducks and the American Hockey League’s San Diego Gulls, announced the re-signing of forward Tag Bertuzzi.

Bertuzzi returns to Tulsa after recording 33 points (16g-17a) in 36 games as an Oiler. The Vancouver, British Columbia native totaled 19 points (8g-11a) in 28 games with Norfolk before being acquired in a trade. Bertuzzi also appeared in one game for the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL.

Prior to making his North American professional debut, Bertuzzi notched 23 points (7g-16a) in 22 games with HK Levice of the Slovakian second division during the Covid-canceled 2020-21 Ontario Hockey League season.

The 22-year-old played 191 career OHL games, accumulating 112 points (53g-59a) split among Guelph, Hamilton and Flint. Bertuzzi also represented Canada at the U17 level.

He is the son of former NHL All-Star Todd Bertuzzi while current Toronto Maple Leaf Tyler Bertuzzi is his first cousin.