Professional Hockey Player. A native of Springford, Ontario, Oatman played for teams in the PCHA, WCHL, AHA, CAHL, and the CHL Hockey Leagues. He played for the Victoria Aristocrats from 1920 to 1922, Victoria Cougars from 1922 to 1923, Calgary Tigers from 1923 to 1926, Minneapolis Millers from 1926 to 1927, Boston Tigers from 1927 to 1930, Buffalo Americans from 1930 to 1931, Buffalo Majors from 1930 to 1932 as both Player and Head Coach, and the St. Paul Saints from 1933 to 1934 as both Player and Head Coach. (bio by: K)