The American Hockey League has named Milwaukee Admirals defenseman Jordan Oesterle as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending March 29, 2026. Oesterle recorded four goals and an assist in four games, helping the Admirals secure three overtime wins. His performance highlighted a strong stretch for the veteran blueliner.
The American Hockey League announced the honor from Springfield, Massachusetts. Oesterle contributed to three dramatic come-from-behind overtime victories for Milwaukee last week. On Tuesday, he scored the winning goal in a 5-4 overtime win at Grand Rapids, as the Admirals overcame four one-goal deficits. Friday saw him tie the game with 4:48 left in regulation, paving the way for a 3-2 overtime victory against Henderson. Although Milwaukee lost 4-1 to the Silver Knights on Saturday—with Oesterle assisting on their only goal—he rebounded Sunday with two third-period goals, including the equalizer at 1:09 remaining, for a 3-2 overtime win at Chicago. This week elevated Oesterle's season stats, with 20 points in his last 19 games. He now ties for first among AHL defensemen with 14 goals and ranks sixth with 42 points. As the only Admirals skater to play all 63 games this season, Oesterle has set career highs in goals, assists, and points. The 12th-year professional from Dearborn Heights, Michigan, has 39 goals, 113 assists, and 152 points in 259 career AHL games across teams including Milwaukee, Providence, Calgary, Bakersfield, and Oklahoma City. In the National Hockey League, he has appeared in 408 games with Edmonton, Chicago, Arizona, Detroit, Calgary, Boston, and Nashville, tallying 23 goals and 73 assists for 96 points.
