Former Edmonton Oilers defenceman Jordan Oesterle has called it a career.
The 34-year-old is retiring after a 12-year run in pro hockey, according to his agency, O2K Sports Management.
Oesterle first arrived in Edmonton in March 2014 as an undrafted free agent after wrapping up a three-year NCAA stint at Western Michigan University. He spent four seasons in the Oilers organization, with most of that time coming in the AHL with the Oklahoma City Barons and later the Bakersfield Condors.
In 157 AHL games with those clubs, Oesterle put up 20 goals and 83 points. He also appeared in 25 NHL games for Edmonton, recording six points.
“Jordan, you showed the hockey world that hard work pays off,” his agency wrote in a post on X. “From going undrafted as a college free agent to creating a 12-year pro hockey career, there’s no doubt you left your impact on the game and serve as an inspiration to others looking to follow in your footsteps. Congratulations on a great career, and thank you for letting us be a part of your journey!”
After leaving the Oilers in 2017 and signing with the Chicago Blackhawks, Oesterle spent most of the rest of his career in the NHL. He played 384 games for the Blackhawks, Arizona Coyotes, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, and most recently the Nashville Predators, finishing with 23 goals and 90 points.
He also logged 108 AHL games with Calgary, Boston, and Nashville’s affiliates, producing 19 goals and 73 points.
Oesterle’s most productive NHL season came in 2018-19 with Arizona, when he scored six goals and finished with 20 points in 71 games.
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