A team that has existed in some form since 1928 has worn a lot of different crests. Some Tulsa Oilers logos lasted decades, others only a couple of seasons, and a few still show up on jerseys today. For the 2026-27 season, the club unveiled a 75th anniversary logo that brings much of that history together on one shoulder patch. This guide walks through the history of Tulsa Oilers logos and explains what the new anniversary mark represents.
Quick answer: The Oilers revealed their 75th anniversary logo on Aug. 13, 2026. It appears as a shoulder patch on the primary and alternate jerseys, and on select specialty jerseys, for 2026-27. According to the club’s announcement, it draws on the team’s past, including the original 1928-era “Tulsa” script in a rhombus, earlier league logos and the modern “Oil Derrick” crest.
A Timeline of Tulsa Oilers Logos
The club’s announcement described several marks from the team’s history. Here they are in the order the Oilers presented them:
| Logo | What it looked like | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Original script | “Tulsa” in script inside a parallel rhombus | From the team’s first era, starting in 1928 |
| “Oil Drop” crest | An oil drop, a skate and a puck forming the letter “O” | A maple leaf was added in the early 1970s for the Toronto affiliation; still worn on the alternate jersey |
| “Tulsa Stick” | A stick-based wordmark | Used for two seasons |
| “Oil Head” | Orange and blue, with “Oilers” set above “Tulsa” | Debuted in 1994 |
| “Sledge” | A caricature of the team mascot | The first logo in the modern maroon and navy colors |
| “Oil Derrick” | An updated oil derrick in navy and maroon | The modern primary mark |
The announcement did not give exact years for every logo, so we have not guessed at dates that the club did not publish.
Why Oil Shows Up in So Many Tulsa Oilers Logos
The name and the imagery both come from Tulsa’s history as an oil town. In the 1920s, oil money helped build downtown Tulsa, including the Tulsa Coliseum, where the first Oilers played. Our story on the Tulsa Coliseum explains how that building brought hockey to the city. As a result, oil drops and derricks have been natural symbols for the team for nearly a century.
The “Oil Drop” and the Toronto Years
The “Oil Drop” crest is one of the most recognizable designs in the team’s history. Its clever “O” combines an oil drop, a skate and a puck. In the early 1970s, when Tulsa was tied to the Toronto Maple Leafs, a maple leaf was added. Fans can still see a version of it today, because the club says it remains on the alternate jersey. For more on that era, see our article on the Oilers-Blazers rivalry, which covers Toronto’s role in Oklahoma hockey.
The Modern Era: From “Oil Head” to “Oil Derrick”
After the Oilers returned in 1992, however, the team’s look changed several times. The “Oil Head” logo arrived in 1994 in orange and blue. Later, the mascot-based “Sledge” logo introduced the maroon and navy colors that the team still uses. Finally, the “Oil Derrick” became the modern crest.
That derrick jersey also has a place in hockey history. On Jan. 28, 2005, Olympic star Angela Ruggiero played a regular-season Central Hockey League game for Tulsa against the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees. She became the first woman to play a regular-season professional game in North America as a skater rather than a goaltender, and she recorded an assist, according to her biography. Her brother Bill was Tulsa’s goaltender at the time. Ruggiero was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015.
Inside the Newest of the Tulsa Oilers Logos: The 75th Anniversary Patch
The 75th anniversary mark celebrates 75 seasons of Oilers hockey since 1928. According to the club, the design includes references to:
- The original 1928-era “Tulsa” script in a rhombus
- The CHL logo, representing the league Tulsa played in for decades
- The ECHL’s “Premier AA Hockey League” branding
- The modern “Oil Derrick”
In the announcement, owner Andy Scurto called the 75th season an “incredible milestone.” Head coach Rob Murray credited community support for the team’s longevity, and general manager Taylor Hall described the Oilers as a cornerstone of the city for 75 seasons.
Where to see it
The anniversary logo is a shoulder patch on the primary and alternate jerseys and appears on select specialty jerseys during 2026-27. If you are heading to a game, keep an eye out for specialty jerseys on theme nights, which are listed in our guide to Tulsa Oilers promotions.
How 75 Seasons Add Up
Although hockey has been played in Tulsa since 1928, the Oilers count 75 seasons, not 98, because there were long gaps without a team. The breakdown is explained in our history of hockey in Tulsa, which lists the AHA, USHL, CPHL and CHL, and ECHL eras.
The Bottom Line
Tulsa Oilers logos tell the story of the franchise: oil-town roots, an NHL farm-team past, a 1990s revival and a modern identity in maroon and navy. The 75th anniversary patch ties all of it together, which is why it is worth a close look at your next game.
Published Oct. 25, 2026. Logo details come from the Tulsa Oilers’ Aug. 13, 2026, announcement. Team names and logos are trademarks of their owners and are described here for reporting purposes only.
