With just four more teams remaining in the NCAA National Tournament, the Edmonton Oilers have signed their first player from an eliminated team.

On Thursday morning, the team announced that they’ve signed Owen Michaels to a one-year entry level contract which will begin next season. Michaels’ Western Michigan were recently eliminated from the NCAA National Tournament.

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The #Oilers have signed @WMUHockey's Owen Michaels to a one-year entry-level contract starting this season! ✍️ Learn more about the forward ⤵️ nhl.com/oilers/news/re…

5:00 PM · Apr 2, 2026

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The Detroit, Mich. native played his junior hockey in the United States. His rookie season saw him score six goals and 16 points in 46 games with the United States Hockey League’s Lincoln Stars. However, the forward then spent his next two seasons in the North American Hockey League, the USA’s second-tier of........

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