Erie Otters Voted Erie Reader's 'Best of Erie' for Tenth-Straight Year
January 10, 2024 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Erie Otters News Release
Erie, Pennsylvania - The Erie Otters Hockey Club rang in the New Year the same way it has for 10-straight years - named Erie Reader's Best of Erie 2023.
Since the conception of the 'Best of Erie' awards in 2014, the Otters have been named "Best Team to Root For" every single year. Nominations, winners, and finalists are all decided by the Erie Community, and announced in the annual special edition print of the Erie Reader magazine.
Fans interested in seeing other categories and winners can do so
online or pick up a copy at Country Fair, The Brewerie at Union Station, Erie Federal Credit Union, and other Otters' partners.
Senior Vice President, Business Operations Chad Westerburg expressed gratitude to the community for the 10-year-sweep for the award honoring the organization.
"Being named 'Best of Erie' by our fans, partners, and residents of our hometown is truly an honor, and to have the distinction for ten-straight years is nothing short of humbling." said Westerburg, "We are proud to represent the best of our proud community, and are grateful for the best fans in hockey.
The Otters would like to recognize and congratulate partners who won "Best of Erie" Awards for various categories (in order of appearance):
Best Locally Made Product: Smith's Hot Dogs
Best Bank: Erie Federal Credit Union
Best Web Developer: Epic Web Studios
Best Museum: expERIEnce Children's Museum
Best DJ: DJ Bill Page
Best Brewery: Lavery Brewing Company
Best Sushi: Samurai Kitchen + Sushi
Best Asian Restaurant: Samurai Kitchen + Sushi
Best Radio Station: 92.7 Happi
Best University: Penn State Behrend
The Erie Otters thank the loyal fans, supporters, and Erie Community for their continued backing and support of Erie's hockey team, and look forward to another great year in 2024.
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