Oilers re-sign McKee

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 return of veteran defenseman Mike McKee for the 2024-25 season.

McKee enters his eighth season with the club, appearing in all 72 games last season and logging 12 points (1g-11a) and 72 penalty minutes. The 31-year-old has totaled 102 points (19g-84a) and 815 penalty minutes in 414 regular-season games as an Oiler, the third most in club history. Additionally, McKee owns eight points (4g-4a) in 31 postseason contests.

The Newmarket, Ontario native has also spent time in the AHL, recording an assist and 14 penalty minutes in 10 games split among Tucson and San Diego.

Prior to turning pro, McKee notched 13 points (6g-7a) in 101 games with Western Michigan University.

McKee was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the fifth round (140th overall) at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft after posting with 40 points (5g-35a), 529 penalty minutes and a +22 rating in 101 United States Hockey League games with the Lincoln Stars.