Erie Otters, Connor McDavid

Inside Connor McDavid’s ‘long-lasting’ impact from his years with OHL’s Erie Otters
Bassin has so many anecdotes about McDavid’s time with the Otters, starting with his first scrimmage with the team. McDavid, ever humble, wore his old minor hockey gear instead of Otters colors because he hadn’t made the team yet.
Connor McDavid Honored As Erie Otters Retire #97 In Emotional Night
The Erie Otters welcomed back their greatest of all time on Friday night. Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, who played in Erie from 2012 to 2015 before being drafted first overall in the NHL's Entry Draft,
McDavid has number retired by Erie Otters of OHL
Number 97 in the rafters forever! 9⃣7⃣ Connor McDavid's legacy as an @ErieOtters is officially recognized as his jersey is retired in honour of his incredible junior hockey career 🎥 #OHL | @CHLHockey pic.twitter.com/yCR8AeUZoy
‘Once an Otter always an Otter’ – Erie Otters retiring Connor McDavid’s jersey at pre-game ceremony
It took years of practice and determination for Connor McDavid to reach this pinnacle, and much of that hard work happened here in Erie. McDavid has called his three years in Erie the best of his life.
What Connor McDavid did as an Erie Otter 'required mythical strength' | Letter
McDavid landed on French Street 'like it was fate' Comparisons between me and Connor McDavid start and end with us both playing ice hockey in Erie in the 2010s. McDavid was better at it. I scored a single goal in my lone season with Fort LeBoeuf,
Meet the Erie family who won't be (completely) awed at Connor McDavid retirement ceremony
Bob Catalde and his family watched Connor McDavid grow from a 15-year hockey phenom for the Erie Otters to become the NHL's premiere player. They're looking forward to his brief return to town.
Erie Otters gearing for a big night retiring Connor McDavid’s jersey
An Erie hockey legend is coming back to town Friday and the excitement has only just begun. Connor McDavid is regarded as one of the best hockey players in the NHL, but his success started years ago playing for the Erie Otters.
No more No. 97: Erie Otters retire Connor McDavid's jersey before sold-out crowd
Connor McDavid's No. 97 jersey joined those of Brad Boyes (16) and Vince Scott (18) when the Erie Otters retired it Friday at Erie Insurance Arena.
BLOG: Erie Otters retire McDavid's jersey number
Oilers captain Connor McDavid made a detour from his team's four-game road trip on Friday to spend the day in Erie, Pennsylvania – the city he called home for three Ontario Hockey League seasons as an exceptional status, superstar forward for the Otters.
Safety a priority for former Erie Otter Connor McDavid’s jersey retirement ceremony
A former Erie Otter was in the region on Friday to retire his jersey and reflect on his career alongside Otter alumni and staff. Erie Otters jersey number 97 took the ice for the final time this
Highlighting Connor McDavid’s return to Erie to retire his #97 jersey
JET 24/FOX 66’s Mike Fenner talks with Erie legend Connor McDavid and Erie Otters general manager Dave Brown as the Otters retire McDavid’s #97 jersey. Related Coverage
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Otters' Defenseman Matthew Schaefer Named Atop NHL Draft Rankings
Matthew Schaefer ranks as the top North American Skater in the NHL Central Scouting's mid-season rankings for the 2025 Draft.
Edmonton Oilers’ McDavid gives inspiring speech to his old junior team
Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid was in Erie last night to witness his jersey get raised up into the rafters.