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Erie Otters
CityErie, Pennsylvania
LeagueOntario Hockey League
ConferenceWestern
DivisionMidwest
Founded1996 (1996)–97
Home arenaErie Insurance Arena
ColorsNavy, gold, gray, white
       
General managerDave Brown
Head coachKris Mallette
MediaErie Times-News

Erie News Now
Jet Radio 1400
Fox Sports 1330 AM
Happi 927
90.5 WERG
Kinzua Country 104.3
Channel 98.9
Sunny 105.7
WKSN 1340 AM
Rock 103

ESPN 970 WFUN
Websiteottershockey.com Edit this at Wikidata
Franchise history
1946–1953Windsor Spitfires
1953–1960Hamilton Tiger Cubs
1960–1974Hamilton Red Wings
1974–1978Hamilton/St. Catharines Fincups
1978–1984Brantford Alexanders
1984–1988Hamilton Steelhawks
1988–1996Niagara Falls Thunder
1996–presentErie Otters
Current uniform

The Erie Otters are a major junior ice hockey team based in Erie, Pennsylvania. They compete in the Midwest Division of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and are one of three American-based teams in the league. The team's name references the North American river otter, a species native to the Lake Erie region. The Otters play their home games at Erie Insurance Arena, located in downtown Erie, adjacent to UPMC Park and the Warner Theatre.

The Otters have won the J. Ross Robertson Cup as OHL champions twice, in the 2001–02 and 2016–17 seasons. They were Western Conference champions and recipients of the Wayne Gretzky Trophy in 2014–15 and 2016–17. The team also earned the Hamilton Spectator Trophy for finishing first overall in the regular-season standings in 2000–01, 2015–16, and 2016–17, and secured multiple Holody Trophy titles as Midwest Division champions.

History

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Relocation years (1946–1996)

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The franchise that would become the Erie Otters originated in 1946 as the Windsor Spitfires. The team remained in Windsor until 1953, when it relocated to Hamilton and was renamed the Hamilton Tiger Cubs. During this period, the team played its home games at the Barton Street Arena. In 1960, following a partial acquisition by the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL), the franchise was renamed the Hamilton Red Wings, establishing an affiliation with its NHL counterpart.[1]

By the 1972–73 season, under new ownership by Joe Finochio and the Cupido brothers, Ron and Mario, the franchise was rebranded as the Hamilton Fincups. The team remained in Hamilton until 1976, when the closure and condemnation of the Hamilton Forum forced the franchise to relocate. For the 1976–77 season, the Fincups played at the Garden City Arena in St. Catharines. The franchise returned to Hamilton the following season, playing at the Mountain Arena. Ongoing difficulties, including low attendance and the lack of a modern facility, prompted another move. For the 1978–79 season, the team relocated to Brantford and was renamed the Brantford Alexanders.[2]

By the 1984–85 season, the franchise returned to Hamilton as the Hamilton Steelhawks, with plans to play in the newly constructed Copps Coliseum. Despite the new venue, attendance remained low, leading to another relocation before the 1988–89 season. The team moved to Niagara Falls and became the Niagara Falls Thunder. In 1996, the franchise relocated to Pennsylvania and renamed itself the Erie Otters.[3]

At the turn of the millennium, the Otters experienced success by winning the Holody Trophy as Midwest Division champions in 1999, the first of three consecutive division titles. This period culminated in the team winning the J. Ross Robertson Cup as OHL champions in the 2001–02 season. Head coach Dave MacQueen earned the OHL Coach of the Year award, while general manager Sherwood Bassin earned both the OHL Executive of the Year and CHL Executive of the Year awards for building the championship team.[4][5]

Qualifying for the playoffs for the first time (1997–2001)

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In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Otters improved their league performance with the help of players such as Brad Boyes and Dan Cleary. During the 2000–01 season, the Otters qualified for the playoffs for the first time and advanced to the Western Conference final, where the Plymouth Whalers defeated them.[6]

The emergence of Ryan O'Reilly (2006–08)

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During the 2006–07 and 2007–08 seasons, the Otters finished near the bottom of the Western Conference standings. However, the team saw the emergence of future NHL player Ryan O'Reilly, who was selected first overall in the 2007 OHL Priority Selection, receiving the Jack Ferguson Award.[7] In his rookie season (2007–08), O'Reilly recorded 52 points in 61 games. He was named the Otters' Rookie of the Year and Most Sportsmanlike Player, and was Erie's nominee for the Bobby Smith Trophy, which recognizes combined excellence in academics and athletics.[8]

The rise of Connor McDavid (2012–15)

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Following several years of decline, the Otters entered a rebuilding phase focused on drafting and developing young talent.[9] This strategy led to the selection of Connor McDavid first overall in the 2012 OHL Priority Selection. McDavid quickly distinguished himself as an exceptional player, drawing attention for his skill and on-ice vision. He was granted "exceptional player" status by Hockey Canada, allowing him to join the Otters at age fifteen.[10] Under his leadership, the Otters set a franchise record with 50 wins during the 2014–15 season. The Otters advanced to the J. Ross Robertson Cup finals in 2015, but the Oshawa Generals defeated them.[11][12]

Memorial Cup appearance (2017)

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On March 18, 2017, the Otters set a Canadian Hockey League (CHL) record by becoming the first team to achieve four consecutive 50-win seasons, spanning from 2013 to 2017. Previously, teams such as the Kelowna Rockets (2012–15), Edmonton Oil Kings (2011–14), Saint John Sea Dogs (2009–12), and Kamloops Blazers (1989–92) had shared the record with three consecutive 50-win seasons.[13]

During the 2017 Memorial Cup on May 22, the Otters set a new record for most goals scored by a single team in one game by defeating the Saint John Sea Dogs 12–5. Their 12 goals broke the previous record of 11 goals, which was held jointly by the Quebec Remparts (1974, 11–3) and the Regina Pats (1980, 11–2). Among the standout individual performances was Dylan Strome, who tallied seven points (four goals, three assists) during the game. Taylor Raddysh tied the previous record with six points (two goals, four assists) in the same match.[14]

Stability and social initiatives (2019–present)

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Following several years of speculation about a potential relocation to Hamilton, the Otters formalized a ten-year lease agreement with Erie Insurance Arena in September 2019.[15]

Since securing a long-term lease with Erie Insurance Arena, the Otters have demonstrated organizational stability while actively engaging in community and social initiatives. Notably, the team has made a concerted effort to embrace diversity and inclusion, as evidenced by their annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which has highlighted significant milestones in broadcasting history and special events.

On January 17, 2022, the Otters hosted their inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK) game. The event featured Alex Randall, a student from the University of Pittsburgh, who became the first African-American play-by-play announcer in the histories of the Ontario and Canadian hockey leagues. This initiative continued in 2023 with Trey Matthews, a Pennsylvania native and student at Arizona State University, serving as the announcer for the MLK Jr. Day game.[16][17][18]

Uniforms and logos

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From their inception through the end of the 2016–17 season, the Otters used a color palette of navy blue, gold, red, and white. The team's primary logo featured a stylized, anthropomorphic otter holding a hockey stick and wearing hockey gear, enclosed within a circular design. The logo prominently displayed the wordmark "Otters" in red, outlined with gold and navy blue. The home uniforms consisted of navy blue sweaters with red and gold accents, while the away uniforms were white with navy blue and red trim, maintaining a consistent visual identity.[19]

In the 2013–14 season, the Otters introduced a gold alternate jersey featuring a navy blue shoulder yoke, navy blue and white striping, and a cursive "Otters" wordmark across the chest. This design was a tribute to the Erie Blades, a former hockey team active in the region from 1975 to 1982.[20] In 2016, the gold alternate jersey was designated for every Saturday home game during the regular season. Along with this change, the team replaced the blue helmets previously worn with the gold jerseys by matching gold helmets.[21]

For the 2017–18 season, the Otters rebranded with a cursive "Otters" wordmark as their new primary logo. The team adopted a permanent color scheme of gold, navy, and white. The previous gold alternate jersey became the official home uniform, and a newly designed white jersey, styled similarly to the gold jersey, became the primary away uniform. This redesign marked a shift towards a cohesive and modern visual identity.[22]

On May 20, 2019, the Otters unveiled an updated version of a previous logo, incorporating a revised color palette of navy blue, gold, and gray. The refreshed emblem retained the original design's core elements while adding contemporary features to reflect the team's evolving identity. The update also introduced a redesigned shoulder patch featuring the name "Erie" within the Pennsylvania keystone symbol, emphasizing the team's connection to its home state.[23]

  • 1996–2017 primary logo and jersey
    1996–2017 primary logo and jersey
  • 2017–2019 rebranded logo and jersey
    2017–2019 rebranded logo and jersey
  • 2019–present updated logo
    2019–present updated logo

Arena

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The Erie Otters play their home games at Erie Insurance Arena, located in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania. The arena opened in 1983 and has a seating capacity of over 6,700 for ice hockey events. In addition to hosting Otters games, Erie Insurance Arena serves as a multi-purpose venue for concerts, conventions, and other sporting events.[24]

Championships

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List of championships:[25]

J. Ross Robertson Cup Wayne Gretzky Trophy Hamilton Spectator Trophy Holody Trophy
OHL Champions Western Conference Champions 1st Place - Regular Season Midwest Division Champions

2001–02

2016–17

2001–02

2014–15

2016–17

2000–01

2015–16

2016–17

1999–00

2000–01

2001–02

2014–15

2015–16

2016–17

Coaches

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List of coaches:[26]

Regular Season Playoffs Memorial Cup
Coach First Season Last Season GP W L T OTL SOL PTS PCT% GP W L PCT% GP W L PCT%
Chris Johnstone 1996-97 1996-97* 39 11 25 3 0 0 25 .321 - - - - - - - -
Dale Dunbar 1996-97* 1997-98 93 45 36 9 3 0 102 .548 12 4 8 .333 - - - -
Paul Theriault 1998-99 1998-99 68 31 33 4 0 0 66 .485 5 1 4 .200 - - - -
Dave MacQueen 1999-2000 2005-06 476 229 183 36 25 3 522 .548 64 38 26 .594 4 2 2 .500
Peter Sidorkiewicz 2006-07 2007-08* 84 19 62 0 1 2 41 .244 - - - - - - - -
Robbie Ftorek 2007-08* 2012-13* 353 139 174 0 16 13 307 .436 16 4 12 .250 - - - -
Kris Knoblauch 2012-13* 2016-17 313 216 83 0 9 5 446 .712 69 46 23 .667 5 3 2 .600
Chris Hartsburg 2017-18 2021-22* 199 75 99 0 14 11 175 .438 - - - - - - - -
B. J. Adams 2021-22* 2022-23* 90 36 48 0 3 3 78 .400 - - - - - - - -
Stan Butler 2022-23* 2023-24 95 40 44 0 5 6 18 .421 6 2 4 .333

* indicates replacement mid-season.

Award winners

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List of award winners:

Season Coach Award Won Award For ref
2000-01 Dave MacQueen Matt Leyden Trophy Coach of the Year [4]
2015-16 Kris Knoblauch Matt Leyden Trophy Coach of the Year [4]

General managers

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List of general managers with multiple seasons in parentheses.

Players

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Award winners

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List of award winners:[4]

Season Player(s) Award Won Award For
1999-00 Brad Boyes CHL Scholastic Player of the Year Award
Bobby Smith Trophy OHL Scholastic Player of the Year
2000-01 Brad Boyes Red Tilson Trophy Most Outstanding Player
William Hanley Trophy Most Sportsmanlike Player
Joey Sullivan Dan Snyder Memorial Trophy Humanitarian of the Year
2001-02 Brad Boyes CHL Sportsman of the Year Award
Red Tilson Trophy Most Outstanding Player
William Hanley Trophy Most Sportsmanlike Player
Wayne Gretzky 99 Award OHL Playoffs MVP
Cory Pecker Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy Overage Player of the Year
2003-04 Chris Campoli CHL Humanitarian of the Year
Dan Snyder Memorial Trophy Humanitarian of the Year
2006-07 Derrick Bagshaw Roger Neilson Memorial Award Top Academic University Player
Ryan O'Reilly Jack Ferguson Award First Overall Draft Pick
2011-12 Connor McDavid Jack Ferguson Award First Overall Draft Pick
Adam Pelech Bobby Smith Trophy Scholastic Player of the Year
Ivan Tennant Memorial Award Top Academic High School Player
2012-13 Connor McDavid Emms Family Award Top First-Year Player
2013-14 Connor Brown Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy OHL Leading Scorer
Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy Top Scoring Right Winger
Red Tilson Trophy Most Outstanding Player
CHL Top Scorer Award Highest Scoring Player in CHL
Dane Fox Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy Overage Player of the Year
Connor McDavid William Hanley Trophy Most Sportsmanlike Player
Bobby Smith Trophy Scholastic Player of the Year
Oscar Dansk & Devin Williams Dave Pinkney Trophy Lowest Team Goals Against
2014-15 Connor McDavid Red Tilson Trophy Most Outstanding Player
Bobby Smith Trophy Scholastic Player of the Year
Wayne Gretzky 99 Award OHL Playoffs MVP
CHL Player of the Year
CHL Top Draft Prospect Award Top Eligible Draft Prospect in CHL
Dylan Strome Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy OHL Leading Scorer
William Hanley Trophy Most Sportsmanlike Player
CHL Top Scorer Award Highest Scoring Player in CHL
Alex DeBrincat Emms Family Award Top First-Year Player
CHL Rookie of the Year
2016-17 Alex DeBrincat Red Tilson Trophy Most Outstanding Player
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy OHL Leading Scorer
Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy Top Scoring Right Winger
CHL Player of the Year
Darren Raddysh Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy Overage Player of the Year
Max Kaminsky Trophy Defenceman of the Year
Warren Foegele Wayne Gretzky 99 Award OHL Playoffs MVP
Dylan Strome Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy Memorial Cup MVP
Dylan Strome & Taylor Raddysh Ed Chynoweth Trophy Memorial Cup Leading Scorer(s)
Anthony Cirelli George Parsons Trophy Memorial Cup Most Sportsmanlike Player

NHL alumni

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List of National Hockey League (NHL) alumni:[27]

NHL first-round draft picks

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Connor McDavid became the first player with Erie Otters ties to be selected first overall in a major professional sports league draft when the Edmonton Oilers chose him with the top pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft on June 26, 2015. His selection marked a significant milestone for the Otters organization and underscored the team's success in developing elite hockey talent.[28]

List of first round NHL draft picks:[29]

Year Player Team Round Pick #
1997 Jason Ward Montreal Canadiens 1 11
1998 Michael Rupp New York Islanders 1 9
1999 Tim Connolly New York Islanders 1 5
2000 Nikita Alexeev Tampa Bay Lightning 1 8
2000 Brad Boyes Toronto Maple Leafs 1 24
2001 Carlo Colaiacovo Toronto Maple Leafs 1 17
2001 Adam Munro Chicago Blackhawks 1 29
2005 Ryan O'Marra New York Islanders 1 15
2013 Andre Burakovsky Washington Capitals 1 23
2015 Connor McDavid Edmonton Oilers 1 1
2015 Dylan Strome Arizona Coyotes 1 3
2020 Jamie Drysdale Anaheim Ducks 1 6
2025 Matthew Schaefer New York Islanders 1 1

Retired numbers

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Season-by-season results

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List of season-by-season results:[32]

Regular season

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Legend: OTL - Overtime Loss, SL - Shootout Loss, PTS - Points, GF - Goals For, GA - Goals Against, GD - Goal Differential

Season Games Won Lost Tie OTL SL PTS PCT% GF GA GD Standing Playoffs
1996–97 66 23 36 7 - - 53 0.402 240 260 -20 5th Central Lost in Quarterfinals
1997–98 66 33 28 5 - - 71 0.538 261 252 +9 4th West Lost in Quarterfinals
1998–99 68 31 33 4 - - 66 0.485 271 297 -26 3rd Midwest Lost in Quarterfinals
1999–00 68 33 28 4 3 - 73 0.515 224 229 -5 1st Midwest Lost in Semifinals
2000–01 68 45 11 10 2 - 102 0.735 264 171 +93 1st Midwest Lost in Conference Finals
2001–02 68 41 22 4 1 - 87 0.632 246 218 +28 1st Midwest Won OHL Championship, Lost Memorial Cup
2002–03 68 24 35 6 3 - 57 0.397 181 248 -67 5th Midwest Missed Playoffs
2003–04 68 29 26 6 7 - 71 0.471 221 212 +9 5th Midwest Lost in Semifinals
2004–05 68 31 26 6 5 - 73 0.500 186 207 -21 4th Midwest Lost in Quarterfinals
2005–06 68 26 35 - 4 3 59 0.434 219 266 -47 5th Midwest Missed Playoffs
2006–07 68 15 50 - 1 2 33 0.243 209 378 -169 5th Midwest Missed Playoffs
2007–08 68 18 46 - 2 2 40 0.294 206 343 -137 5th Midwest Missed Playoffs
2008–09 68 34 29 - 3 2 73 0.537 208 254 -46 3rd Midwest Lost in Quarterfinals
2009–10 68 33 28 - 5 2 73 0.537 257 259 -2 4th Midwest Lost in Quarterfinals
2010–11 68 40 26 - 1 1 82 0.603 281 229 +52 3rd Midwest Lost in Quarterfinals
2011–12 68 10 52 - 3 3 26 0.191 169 338 -169 5th Midwest Missed Playoffs
2012–13 68 19 40 - 4 5 47 0.346 206 312 -106 5th Midwest Missed Playoffs
2013–14 68 52 14 - 2 0 106 0.779 312 170 +142 2nd Midwest Lost in Conference Finals
2014–15 68 50 14 - 2 2 104 0.765 331 212 +119 1st Midwest Lost OHL Championship
2015–16 68 52 15 - 1 0 105 0.772 269 183 +86 1st Midwest Lost in Conference Finals
2016–17 68 50 15 - 2 1 103 0.757 319 182 +137 1st Midwest Won OHL Championship, Lost Memorial Cup
2017–18 68 23 35 - 7 3 56 0.412 220 270 -50 5th Midwest Missed Playoffs
2018–19 68 26 38 - 3 1 56 0.412 230 300 -70 5th Midwest Missed Playoffs
2019–20 63 26 26 - 4 7 63 0.500 229 236 -7 5th Midwest Playoffs Cancelled
2020–21 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 Season Cancelled Playoffs Cancelled
2021–22 68 27 37 - 2 2 58 0.426 223 267 -44 5th Midwest Missed Playoffs
2022–23 68 21 40 - 2 5 49 0.360 207 287 -80 5th Midwest Missed Playoffs
2023–24 68 33 28 - 5 2 73 0.537 254 270 -16 3rd Midwest Lost in Quarterfinals
2024–25 68 34 28 - 4 2 74 0.544 248 261 -13 3rd Midwest TBD

Playoffs

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List of playoffs results:[32]

Conference Quarterfinals Conference Semifinals Conference Finals OHL Championship
Season Result Opponent Final Result Opponent Final Result Opponent Final Result Opponent Final
1996–97 > Lost Guelph Storm 4–1
1997–98 > Lost London Knights 4–3
1998–99 > Lost Guelph Storm 4–1
1999–00 > Won Brampton Battalion 4–2 > Lost Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 4–3
2000–01 > Won London Knights 4–1 > Won Brampton Battalion 4–1 > Lost Plymouth Whalers 4–1
2001–02 > Won Sarnia Sting 4–1 > Won London Knights 4–2 > Won Windsor Spitfires 4–1 > Won Barrie Colts 4–1
2002–03 Out of playoffs. Did not qualify.
2003–04 > Won Sarnia Sting 4–1 > Lost London Knights 4–0
2004–05 > Lost Kitchener Rangers 4–2
2005–06 Out of playoffs. Did not qualify.
2006–07 Out of playoffs. Did not qualify.
2007–08 Out of playoffs. Did not qualify.
2008–09 > Lost London Knights 4–1
2009–10 > Lost Windsor Spitfires 4–0
2010–11 > Lost Windsor Spitfires 4–3
2011–12 Out of playoffs. Did not qualify.
2012–13 Out of playoffs. Did not qualify.
2013–14 > Won Saginaw Spirit 4–1 > Won Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 4–0 > Lost Guelph Storm 4–1
2014–15 > Won Sarnia Sting 4–1 > Won London Knights 4–0 > Won Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 4–2 > Lost Oshawa Generals 4–1
2015–16 > Won Saginaw Spirit 4–0 > Won Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 4–1 > Lost London Knights 4–0
2016–17 > Won Sarnia Sting 4–0 > Won London Knights 4–3 > Won Owen Sound Attack 4–2 > Won Mississauga Steelheads 4–1
2017–18 Out of playoffs. Did not qualify.
2018–19 Out of playoffs. Did not qualify.
2019–20 Cancelled.
2020–21 Cancelled.
2021–22 Out of playoffs. Did not qualify.
2022–23 Out of playoffs. Did not qualify.
2023–24 > Lost Kitchener Rangers 4–2
2024–25 > Won Saginaw Spirit 4–1 > Lost London Knights 4–0

Memorial Cup

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List of Memorial Cup results:[32]

Round Robin Game 1 Round Robin Game 2 Round Robin Game 3 Semi-Final Final
Year Result Opponent Score Result Opponent Score Result Opponent Score Result Opponent Score Result Opponent Score
2002 Lost Kootenay Ice 3–0 Won Victoriaville Tigres 5–1 Won Guelph Storm 4–0 Lost Victoriaville Tigres 5–4 OT
2017 Won Seattle Thunderbirds 4–2 Won Saint John Sea Dogs 12–5 Lost Windsor Spitfires 4–2 Won Saint John Sea Dogs 6–3 Lost Windsor Spitfires 4–3

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