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2013 OHL Priority Selection Draft Saturday

April 4, 2013 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL) - Erie Otters News Release


The future stars of the Ontario Hockey League will be unveiled this Saturday during the 2013 OHL Priority Selection being held via the Internet and conference call in all 20-member team locations. The Otters draft headquarters will be in the Springhill Suites Hotel located on Interchange Road in Erie, PA.

The Erie Otters hold 14 picks in the 15-round event. The Otters will pick #2 overall in the opening round. In total, the Otters will have one pick in every round except the fourth. Complete Otters pick-by-pick coverage during the 2013 OHL Priority Selection begins at 9 a.m. at ontariohockeyleague.com. Additional 2013 OHL Priority Selection information will be available throughout the event at www.ottershockey.com as well as our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Otters Priority Selection Quick Facts:

- The Otters have selected a total of 275 players in 17 Priority Selections from 1996-2012

- In the 2012 OHL Priority draft, the Erie Otters selected as a 15-year-old, Connor McDavid who won the 2012-13 OHL Rookie of the Year Award.

- The Otters 25 roster spots in the 2012-13 season included 16 players drafted in the last 2 OHL Priority Selection Drafts.

- Nine of the Otters 12 first round picks (those who have reached draft eligibility age) in team history have been selected in the National Hockey League Entry Draft including three first rounder's (Tim Connolly, fifth overall by the New York Islanders in 1999; Brad Boyes, 24th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2000 and Ryan O'Marra, 15th overall by the Islanders in 2005)

Erie Otters Season Tickets are available for the 2013-14 season. There will be "Early Bird" incentives to those who pay in full by Wednesday, May 1. Early birds will receive an instant $25 rebate on their Season Tickets, a signed player jersey t-shirt of their choice and delivery of their Season Ticket Book. Renewing early gives Season Ticket Holders BIG savings off the Box Office price, exclusive pre-sale opportunities and access to new Season Ticket Holder Incentives.

For more information on Otters Season Tickets call the Otters Office at 814-455-7779 or visit ottershockey.com.


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