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Otters select Russian defenseman

June 29, 2005 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Erie Otters News Release


The Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League used the 28th overall pick in the 2005 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft held today via the Internet and conference call to select Russian defenseman Ivan Maximkin from Lada Togliatti.

"He's an elite player, he's committed to come to Erie and he has the ability to step in and play this season," said Otters General Manager and Managing Partner Sherwood Bassin. "He's a good skater, very strong and the type of guy our coaching staff will love because he challenges players who want to come to the front of the net. "He's definitely an elite prospect because of his skating ability and gives us an excellent crop of 88's (players born in 1988) on our blue line."

The 17 year-old defender, who stands 6-foot-3 and weighs 190 pounds, played for the Russian Under-17 Team at the Four Nations Cup held in Rochester, NY in November.

Maximkin is eligible for the 2006 National Hockey League Entry Draft. The Otters also own the 86th pick in the annual draft of European born players. The selection will be made later today.

The Ottawa 67's selected Czech defenseman Jakub Vojta with the first overall selection. Swedish forward Nicklas Bergfors went second overall to the expansion St. John's Fog Devils of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League rounded out the top three by selecting Czech forward Petr Kalus.

The Otters begin their 10th Anniversary Season in the Ontario Hockey League with what has become a traditional season-opening trip through Northern Ontario. The Otters face the Sudbury Wolves in their 2005-2006 season opener on Friday, September 23rd followed by a stop in Sault Ste. Marie to take on the Greyhounds on Sunday, September 25th. The Otters will return to the Tullio Arena for their 2005-2006 Home Opener, exactly 10 years to the day of their first ever regular season home game when they face off against the Plymouth Whalers on Thursday, September 29th. Game time is 7:30 p.m. with 10th Anniversary Pre-game Celebrations scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m.

e.d. Smith presents the 2005 Erie Otters Hockey School being held at the Tullio Arena from August 23-27th. Players of all skill levels born between 1990-1999 are eligible to take part in the five-day hockey school directed by Otters Head Coach Dave MacQueen. Several current members of the Otters will also be on hand to instruct and assist. The Camp will include an Elite Training and Conditioning Program, a House League Program and Team Camps. All individual sessions will take place at the Tullio Arena between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Team Camps will be held in the evenings. For more information or to request a 2005 Erie Otters Hockey School Brochure contact the Otters Office at 814-455-7779.

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