Oilers bring back Hilderman

Action photo of Jarod Hilderman of the Tulsa Oilers

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

Hilderman returns to Tulsa after producing 16 points (1g-15a) in 48 regular-season games as a rookie, adding another three assists in six playoff games.

Despite being a rookie by ECHL standards last season, Hilderman began his professional career with Birmingham of the Southern Professional Hockey League in the 2020-21 season, logging six assists in 41 games with the Bulls.

The 25-year-old played four seasons at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, compiling 11 points (1g-10a) in 67 games with the Bulldogs, en route to two NCAA National Championships.

A native of Calgary, Alberta, Hilderman embarked on his junior career in the British Columbia Hockey League with Penticton, earning 14 points (1g-13a) in 94 games over two seasons with the Vees. He also won a BCHL title with the Vees in 2015. Hilderman finished out his junior career south of the border, contributing 12 points (4g-8a) in 35 games with the United States Hockey League’s Fargo Force.