The Tahoe Knight Monsters hit the ice for their eighteenth game of the season as they took on the Tulsa Oilers in a matchup featuring two teams heading in opposite directions. Tahoe, the ECHL affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights, entered the contest riding the momentum of a win over the Savannah Ghost Pirates and holding a strong 10-6-1 record. Meanwhile, Tulsa, affiliated with the Anaheim Ducks, was looking to bounce back after a narrow 5-4 loss to the Utah Grizzlies and brought a 7-6-0 record into the night.
The Tahoe Knight Monsters entered this divisional showdown with their sights set on capturing their eleventh win of the season and climbing back to the top of the standings. With positioning in the division on the line, every shift mattered in this matchup. On the other side, the Tulsa Oilers were looking to make a move from the middle of the pack and gain valuable ground in the race. All signs pointed to an intense and meaningful divisional battle that would deliver plenty of energy from puck drop to final horn.
In goal for the Tahoe Knight Monsters, #39 Cameron Whitehead got the start, marking his seventh ECHL appearance of the season as he continued to take on a growing role between the pipes for Tahoe. On the opposite end of the ice, #33 Christian Propp was tapped to start for the Tulsa Oilers, skating in just his third ECHL game of the year and his second outing with Tulsa as he looked to establish himself with his new club.
With under eight minutes left in the first period, the Tahoe Knight Monsters opened the scoring. The goal was scored by #94 Kevin Wall. His goal was assisted by #26 Nate Kallen and #5 Kaelan Taylor.
With under four minutes left in the first period, #65 Devon Paliani scored to give the Knight Monsters a two goal lead. His goal was assisted by #95 Samuel Mayer and #4 Olivier LeBlanc.
With under a minute left in the first period, #19 Luke Adam scored to give Tahoe a three goal lead. His goal was assisted by #25 Casey Bailey.
The Tahoe Knight Monsters had a 3-0 lead after the first period.
Nine minutes into the second period, #92 Sloan Stanick scored to give the Knight Monsters a four goal lead. His goal was assisted by #94 Kevin Wall and #38 Jordan Gustafson.
With under nine minutes left in the second period, the Knight Monsters scored again. #94 Kevin Wall scored the goal. His goal was assisted by #21 Adam Pitters and #48 Anthony Collins. After this goal the Tulsa Oilers would change their goalies turning to #31 Troy Kobryn. This would be his first game played this season.
With under eight minutes remaining in the second period, Cade McNelly of the Tulsa Oilers was called for roughing. At the same time Artur Cholach of the Knight Monsters received a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct. With under six minutes to go in the second period, #10 Mike O’Leary scored for the Knight Monsters. His goal was assisted by #95 Samuel Mayer and #4 Olivier LeBlanc.
With under a minute left in the second period, Coulson Pitre of the Oilers received a penalty for hooking. The Knight Monsters had a 6-0 lead heading into the third period.
Five minutes into the third period, the Tulsa Oilers got on the board. The goal was scored by #4 Konnor Smith. His goal was assisted by #28 Zachary Brooks.
Eight minutes into the third period, Artur Cholach of the Knight Monsters was called for fighting. Dakota Seaman of the Oilers was also called for fighting. Nine minutes into the third period, #10 Mike O’Leary scored on a penalty shot. His goal gave the Knight Monsters their seventh goal of the game.
With under three minutes remaining in the game, the Tulsa Oilers scored their second goal of the game. #27 Easton Armstrong scored an unassisted goal. Tahoe still had a five goal lead after this goal.
The final score was 7-2 Tahoe Knight Monsters.
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The Tahoe Knight Monsters came out flying and delivered one of their most complete performances of the season, jumping out to a three-goal outburst in the opening period. Early on, they spent extended time defending in their own zone, but they quickly flipped the script with sustained offensive pressure. Jake McGrew went down early in the game and was slow to get up, creating a tense moment, but he didn’t leave the ice. Tahoe’s second goal came on a beautiful redirected tip, setting the tone for what was easily one of their best periods of hockey all season. The offensive surge continued into the second period with three more goals, giving the Knight Monsters a commanding lead heading into the third. However, the middle frame was also marred by some questionable and physical play. A bad hit behind the play, followed by back-to-back uncalled head hits against Tahoe, caused tempers to flare. After a Tulsa player went down, a scrum broke out, though officials refused to allow a fight. During which, a Tahoe player was cross-checked to the ice while tied up with a Tulsa skater in what was yet another dirty sequence, highlighted by a rough night from Cade McNelly. Tahoe capitalized shortly after, and the period ended with a strange stoppage when the puck became lodged in the netting. The pace slowed in the third period as the Tulsa Oilers managed to score twice, while Tahoe added just one more to keep the outcome firmly in hand. On Tulsa’s first goal, both Tahoe defenders chased the puck carrier, leaving the slot wide open, a breakdown that likely gifted the Oilers the goal. A bizarre sequence unfolded later in the period when a Tulsa player crashed awkwardly into the corner boards feet-first and struggled to get up while play continued, despite the referee being nearby. Moments later, chaos erupted with a fight in the corner, and on the very next play, Tahoe was awarded a penalty shot after a slash, though the separation didn’t appear obvious. Still, the Knight Monsters converted, adding yet another goal to the board. Not long after, Anthony Collins rang a shot off the post that nearly brought the building down. As the final minutes ticked away, especially after Tulsa’s second goal, Tahoe shifted into energy-conservation mode. Content to clear pucks and see the game out rather than push the tempo. While understandable during a three-games-in-three-nights stretch, it still left some wanting to see full-speed hockey to the final horn. Even so, this was a dominant and impressive win for Tahoe. The lack of officiating consistency allowed frustration to boil over for both sides, leading to several uncalled plays. In the end, it was still an excellent night to be a Knight Monsters fan.
Statistically, the game told the story of Tahoe’s control despite a narrow edge in total shots for Tulsa. The Tulsa Oilers finished with just one more shot on goal, but the Tahoe Knight Monsters dominated the overall shot quality and pace of play. Special teams were nearly nonexistent, as there was only one power play the entire night, and it went in Tahoe’s favor. Tulsa also finished with two more penalty minutes, a reflection of a frustrating and physical game for the Oilers. Between the pipes, Cameron Whitehead was outstanding for Tahoe, turning aside 38 shots for an impressive 95% save percentage. For Tulsa, Christian Propp stopped 21 of 26 shots for an 81% save percentage, while Troy Kobryn finished his relief work by stopping 11 of 13 shots for an 84% mark. Combined, Tulsa’s goaltending duo allowed 7 goals on 39 shots, good for an overall 82% save percentage, as Tahoe’s offense proved too much to handle.
With the win, the Tahoe Knight Monsters improved to an 11-6-1 record on the season, giving them 23 points through 18 games and firming up their position among the league’s elite. Tahoe now sits fourth overall in the ECHL standings, ranks second in the Western Conference, and holds first place in the Western Conference Mountain Division. Most importantly, the Knight Monsters remain in a strong playoff position as they continue to build momentum deep into the early portion of the season.
The Tahoe Knight Monsters are set to face the Tulsa Oilers in the nineteenth game of the season. This matchup marks the second game of their three-game series at home. The puck is dropping on Saturday, November 29th, 2025, at 7:00 PM.
Zac Electrifly 
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