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OHL Erie Otters

Otters and Knights Continue Series

March 24, 2009 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Erie Otters News Release


The Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League look to get back into their Western Conference Quarterfinal Series against the London Knights as the best-of-seven affair continues with Games 3 and 4 at the Tullio Arena tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday at 7 p.m.

The first 2,000 fans into the game tomorrow (Wednesday) will receive an Otters rally towel from SpringHill Suites and O'Charley's Restaurant. The first 2,000 fans into the game Thursday will receive a free Otters t-shirt courtesy of Esser Family Dental, Chiropractic Fitness, Schultz Furniture Superstore, Tullio Arena and Creative Imprint Systems.

Tickets for the games are on sale now at the Civic Center Box Office, all Erie-area Ticketmaster locations, on-line at www.ottershockey.com or by calling 814-452-4857.

London grabbed a 2-0 advantage in the series with home wins on Friday and Saturday.

The Otters have been stymied offensively in the opening two games scoring only three times. Shawn Szydlowski (two goals) and Ryan O'Reilly (two assists) represent Erie's only multi-point players. Greg McKegg (one goal) and Zack Torquato (on assist) are the only other members of the Otters to hit the post-season scores sheet to date.

Nazem Kadri has paced a powerful London offensive attack with four goals and three assists, which includes a three-goal and two assist performance in Game 2. Phil Varone has collected two goals and four assists in the first two games while John Tavares (two goals and three assists) and Michael Del Zotto (five assists) have each registered five points.

Between the pipes, Trevor Cann has slammed the door on the Otters after allowing the first shot of the series in. The veteran netminder sports a 1.50 goals against average and a .961 save percentage through the opening two games of the series.

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