Oilers Add Forward Depth For Stretch Run

The Tulsa Oilers announced Thursday the acquisition of forward Keegan Iverson from the Norfolk Admirals.

Iverson, 28, joins the Oilers in exchange for undisclosed cash considerations.

The 6-foot-2, 215-pound forward boasts eight points (2-6-8) and 70 PIM in 35 games with the Admirals this season. Three of his six assists have come in his last five outings.

Oilers head coach Rob Murray praised Iverson for his grit and experience.

“Keegan is a big, physical winger,” Murray said. “He comes in with a lot of experience. Experience at the AHL Level, in our league and even in our division. And by all indications, he’s an excellent teammate. Every time you talk to someone that has played with him it’s positive, and we’ve seen it on the ice as an opponent. He plays a heavy game and instantly adds size and grit up front, which are good elements to have when you are battling for a playoff spot every night.”

Drafted in the third round, 85th overall, at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers, Iverson began his pro journey splitting time between the AHL with the Ontario Reign and the ECHL with the Manchester Monarchs.

Following his rookie season, the American winger left the professional ranks to play USports hockey with Mount Royal University.

Iverson returned to the professional game during the 2021-22 season with the Indy Fuel, eventually finding his way back to the AHL with the Reign after a noteworthy stint in Rapid City, posting nine points (3-69) and 45 PIM in 23 games. Iverson re-signed with the Rush in 2022-23 before joining the Norfolk Admirals for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 season.

The then-27-year-old finished the 2023-24 season with career highs in goals, points, PIM and plus-minus rating, compiling 11 points (6-5-11), 169 PIM and a +7 rating in just 44 games.

Joining Tulsa with his eight points and 70 PIM – which now lead all Oilers forwards — in 35 appearances this season, the newest Oiler brings 224 games, 57 points (18-39-57) and 521 PIM in his ECHL career.

Iverson also brings 11 games of AHL knowledge, potting one goal and one assist in 13 games over two stints with the Ontario Reign.

The Minneapolis, Minnesota native took a different route than most of his peers, developing in the WHL with Portland. The gritty winger showcased a strong junior career with Portland.

In his first truly full season, Iverson lifted the Ed Chynoweth Cup as a 2013-14 WHL champion. Captaining the Winterhawks in his final year, Iverson posted 70 points (26-44-70) 94 PIM and a +27 rating — junior career highs in all five categories.

The Oilers return to the BOK Center on Friday to host the Tahoe Knight Monsters in a Mountain Division showdown. Puck drop is set for 7:05 Pm CT.