McMaster, Koethe return 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 rookie forwards Adam McMaster and Matt Koethe for the 2025-26 season.

McMaster returns to Tulsa after beginning his professional career with the Oilers at the end of last season, posting three points (1g-2a) in eight regular-season games. He also appeared in one postseason contest.

Prior to turning pro, the Beamsville, Ontario native spent four seasons at Acadia University, logging 61 points (26g-35a) in 103 games. As a senior, McMaster ranked second on the team with 12 goals and 22 points. The 25-year-old skated in 254 career Ontario Hockey League games with North Bay and Owen Sound, notching 145 points (50g-95a).

Koethe joins his fellow late-season debutant in re-upping for the 2025-26 season after potting three points (1g-2a) in seven games with Tulsa last season.

The 25-year-old earned 48 points (15g-33a) in 127 games with the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. Koethe finished his senior season leading the Nanooks with 82 shots on goal, and his 13 points (5g-8a) capped a collegiate career that saw four double-digit-point campaigns. The Minnetonka, Minnesota native also played his junior hockey in Fairbanks, Alaska, dressing with the Ice Dogs after winning a coveted Minnesota State High School Championship with Minnetonka High. Koethe compiled 87 points (35g-52a) in 111 games with the Ice Dogs, earning North American Hockey League All-Star honors in 2019-20 thanks to a team-leading 51 points (21g-30a) and +34 rating.