Boudrias, Farren re-sign with 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 signings of Karl Boudrias; the team's 2022-23 Most Improved Player; and Michael Farren, the 2022-23 Oilers’ Rookie of the Year.

Boudrias returns to Tulsa after posting 31 points (5g-26a) in a 72-game campaign last season. The 31 points were first among all Tulsa defensemen. The 23-year-old has totaled 46 points (10g-36a) in 116 career ECHL games with the Oilers, South Carolina and Worcester.

Prior to turning pro, Boudrias played in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with Rimouski, Val-d’Or and Chicoutimi. The Chateauguay, Quebec native finished his junior career with 91 points (19g-72a) in 246 games.

Farren remains in Tulsa after an impressive debut campaign, scoring 28 points (12g-16a) in 57 games en route to Rookie of the Year honors last season. The Richmond, British Columbia native began his professional career overseas in 2021-22, tallying 39 points (17g-22a) in 38 games with Steel Wings Linz of the AlpsHL.

The 23-year-old played his junior hockey in the Western Hockey League, finishing a 248-game career with Saskatoon, Kelowna and Swift Current  with 107 points (37g-70a).