Hockey is one of the more expensive youth sports. Skates, pads, ice time, coaching and travel add up quickly, and in a warm-weather city like Tulsa, those costs can keep kids off the ice. The Tulsa Oilers Hockey Club Foundation was created to lower that barrier. This guide explains what the Tulsa Oilers Foundation does, which youth hockey programs and scholarships it offers and how families and supporters can get involved.
Quick answer: The Tulsa Oilers Hockey Club Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports youth hockey across Oklahoma. It helps cover scholarships, equipment, ice time, coaching fees, training and travel, and it runs school and community programs such as Attend 2 Win, Cool Heads and Skate It Forward, according to the foundation’s page on the Oilers’ website.
What the Tulsa Oilers Foundation Does
The foundation’s stated goal is to remove financial barriers so children can take part in hockey. In practice, its work falls into three groups: scholarships for players, programs in schools and programs that bring new fans and skaters to the game.
Tulsa Oilers Foundation Scholarships for Young Players
| Scholarship | Who it supports |
|---|---|
| Youth Hockey Player Scholarship | Youth players at Tulsa Ice Centers |
| Juniors Hockey Player Scholarship | Players ages 16 to 20 in the Tulsa Oilers NA3HL junior program who are preparing for college hockey |
| Learn to Play Hockey Scholarship | One session of Learn to Play Hockey classes for youth participants |
The Learn to Play scholarship is especially useful for families who want to try the sport before buying equipment. Our guide to hockey equipment for beginners explains what to buy once a child decides to keep playing. Meanwhile, the junior scholarship supports older players in Tulsa’s NA3HL program, described in our guide to junior hockey in Tulsa.
Programs in Schools
Cool Heads
Cool Heads is a school-assembly program for elementary and middle school students that focuses on emotional regulation and resilience. It uses hockey as a way to talk about handling pressure and frustration.
Attend 2 Win
Attend 2 Win rewards local students who reach 90% to 100% school attendance with two free game tickets, one for the student and one for a parent or guardian. It connects the team to an everyday goal that matters for families and schools.
School Day Game
The foundation’s “Hockey Meets the Classroom” school-day game at the BOK Center links hockey to science, math and leadership lessons. This year, the Oilers’ morning game on Oct. 27 against Allen, sold through the team’s school-day game page, is the Kid’s Day game, as noted in our guide to Tulsa Oilers promotions.
Programs That Grow the Game
- Skate It Forward: Educational field trips that introduce children to ice skating.
- Excitement for Hockey: Brings groups of children to an Oilers game.
- Hockey is For Everyone: Helps underserved people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities get equipment and ice time.
These programs matter because the first experience often decides whether a child keeps skating. A field trip or a free game can be the spark that leads to Learn to Skate classes. For a step-by-step path, see our guide on getting your child started in hockey in Tulsa.
How the Tulsa Oilers Foundation Fits Local Hockey
Tulsa’s hockey community has grown since the WeStreet Ice Center opened in 2024 with two sheets of ice. Our WeStreet Ice Center guide explains what the rink offers. More ice means more lessons and teams, but cost is still a barrier for many families. Consequently, scholarships and equipment help can make a real difference in who gets to play.
Other local groups also work to widen access. For example, the Tulsa Warriors Hockey Club serves veterans and people with disabilities, including a sled hockey team, as explained in our profile of the Tulsa Warriors Hockey Club.
How to Get Involved
For families
Ask your rink or youth program whether scholarship applications are open, and check the foundation’s page for current details. Because the page does not list application deadlines or eligibility requirements for every program, contact the foundation directly before applying.
For schools
Teachers and administrators can ask about Cool Heads assemblies, Attend 2 Win and school-day game opportunities through the Oilers.
For supporters
The foundation lists sponsorship opportunities on its page. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, it may be able to accept tax-deductible donations; ask the foundation and your tax adviser about the details.
The Bottom Line
The Tulsa Oilers Foundation turns the pro team’s popularity into practical help for young players, from first skating trips to junior hockey scholarships. If cost has kept your child off the ice, it is worth reaching out. And if you are already a fan, supporting these youth hockey programs is a direct way to help the next generation of Tulsa players.
Published Oct. 25, 2026. Program details come from the Tulsa Oilers Hockey Club Foundation’s page on TulsaOilers.com and may change. Tulsa Hockey is independent and is not affiliated with the team or the foundation.
