Hodgman selected to OHL All-Star Team

January 15, 2008 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Erie Otters News Release

The Ontario Hockey League announced today that Justin Hodgman will represent the Erie Otters at the 2008 OHL All-Star Classic being held February 5th and 6th at the Steelback Centre in Sault Ste. Marie.

Hodgman is currently enjoying his best OHL season as the Otters leading scorer. In 40 games the third-year forward has scored 24 goals and 30 assists for 54 points. His goal and point-total represent new career highs. In 164 career OHL games with the Otters the 19 year-old Brampton, Ontario native has 50 goals and 75 assists for 125 points.

Hodgman represents the longest long shot to be named to the 2008 OHL All-Star Classic. No other player involved in the game was selected later in their respective OHL Priority Selection. Hodgman was taken by the Otters with the 242nd pick overall in the 2004 OHL Priority Selection. The next closest player is Patrick Maroon of the London Knights who was chosen 220th overall in 2004.

The Otters (9-30-2-1) return for home games Friday and Saturday at the Tullio Arena. Friday it's the Otters and the Windsor Spitfires presented by Arlington Lawn Care. The first 2,000 fans into the game receive a free ice scrapper. It's also JetRadio 1400 Coats for Kid's Night. Donate a coat and receive two tickets to a future Otters game (limit two tickets per person).

Saturday it's the Otters and the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds with the first 2,500 fans into the game receiving a free taco coupon courtesy of Taco Bell. Tickets for both games are available at all Erie-area TicketMaster locations, by visiting the Civic Center Box Office, on line-at www.ottershockey.com or by calling 814-452-4857.

Ontario Hockey League Stories from January 15, 2008

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• Maroon Named to OHL Western Conference All-Stars - London Knights
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• Generals' Tavares named CHL Player of the Week - OHL
• IceDogs' Dahm named ADT CHL Goaltender of the Week - OHL
• Three Plymouth Whalers Selected for 2008 Ontario Hockey League All-Star Game - Plymouth Whalers
• Hodgman selected to OHL All-Star Team - Erie Otters
• Ontario Hockey League Announces Rosters for 2008 OHL All-Star Classic in Sault Ste. Marie - OHL
• Five Rangers Named To All-Star Team - Kitchener Rangers
• Combs, Watson to Participate in All Star Classic - Saginaw Spirit
• Kolomatis an All-Star - Owen Sound Attack
• Attack to Hold Skills Competition and Intra-Squad Game - Owen Sound Attack

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