Otters Receive 31st Overall Pick in CHL Import Draft from Whalers

Published on June 29, 2011 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Erie Otters News Release

The Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League today announced that they have acquired the 31st overall selection in the 2011 CHL Import Draft from the Plymouth Whalers in exchange for a seventh round pick in the 2012 OHL Priority Selection and a fifth round pick in the 2014 OHL Priority Selection.

The Otters now hold four picks in the 2011 CHL Import Draft, with two in each round. Each team in the CHL is permitted to carry two European Import players each season. Goaltender Ramis Sadikov was selected in the 2009 CHL Import Draft and is eligible to return to the Otters next season.

Finnish defenseman Olli Maataa was selected first overall in the 2011 CHL Import Draft Wednesday morning by the London Knights. The two-round draft will take place online and can be followed live as picks are made at www.chl.ca.

2011-12 Season Tickets are available at one of the most affordable prices in the Ontario Hockey League. Reserve your seat for all 34 Otters home games and receive a number of outstanding Season Ticket Holder Benefits including personalized Season Ticket Books, free tickets to Otters pre-season games played at the Tullio Arena, unused ticket redemption opportunities, merchandise discounts and more! Ask about our new VIP Hat Trick Club!

The ninth annual Erie Otters Champions for Education Golf Tournament will be held Monday, August 29th at Lake Shore Country Club. The noon shotgun tournament offers golfers an opportunity to play a round with a member of the Otters (current or alumni) on one of Erie's most challenging and picturesque 18-hole courses. The benefactor of the Tournament is the Erie Otters Education Fund, which supports The Brad Boyes Scholarship, awarded annually to a local male high school athlete who excels on and off the playing field. The Fund also assists in the educational needs of former members of the Otters following their OHL careers. The tournament also supports numerous charities. Registration for the tourney is $150 per player and includes golf with cart, lunch, snacks and beverages on the course, dinner following golf, prizes and much, much more. Space is limited so register today by calling the Otters Office at 814-455-7779.

Ontario Hockey League Stories from June 29, 2011

• 2011 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft Results - OHL
• Attack Take Belarussian with Second Pick - Owen Sound Attack
• Generals Select Sebastian Uvira in CHL Import Draft - Oshawa Generals
• Spirit Add Skilled Russian Forward Vadim Khlopotov in CHL Import Draft - Saginaw Spirit
• Attack Take King's Prospect with First Pick - Owen Sound Attack
• Otters Select Russian Center Tkachev with 37th Pick in 2011 CHL Import Draft - Erie Otters
• Spirit Acquire Forward Michael Fine - Saginaw Spirit
• Frontenacs Move a Forward - Kingston Frontenacs
• Elsner Selected by Hounds with 34th Pick - Soo Greyhounds
• Otters Draft Maple Leafs Prospect Olden in CHL Import Draft - Erie Otters
• Colts Select Goalie In Import Draft - Barrie Colts
• Frontenacs Add Forward - Kingston Frontenacs
• Rangers Select Radek Faksa in 2011 CHL Import Draft - Kitchener Rangers
• Majors Select Kuptsov 16th Overall in the CHL Import Draft - Mississauga St. Michael's Majors
• Attack Obtain Additional First Round Pick - Owen Sound Attack
• Rangers and Attack Complete Trade - Kitchener Rangers
• Otters Receive 31st Overall Pick in CHL Import Draft from Whalers - Erie Otters
• Petes Select Slovakian Defenceman in CHL Import Draft - Peterborough Petes
• Knights Select Olli Maatta 1st Overall in the 2011 CHL Import Draft - London Knights
• Hounds Selected Malenkikh with 1st Pick in Import Draft - Soo Greyhounds

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