OHL Erie Otters

Spitfires Take Down Otters

Published on September 3, 2008 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Erie Otters News Release


Justin Shugg scored a goal and an assist to lead the Windsor Spitfires to a 6-2 win over the Erie Otters in an Ontario Hockey League pre-season game played tonight at the Tullio Arena.

Eric Wellwood, Ryan Ellis, Ben Dubois, Adam Henrique and Harry Young also scored for the Spitfires while Taylor Hall collected three assists.

Zack Torquato and Paul Cianfrini replied for the Otters.

Erie led 1-0 after one. Windsor carried a 3-1 advantage into the third.

Windsor out shot Erie 36-31 in the game. Shane Owen started for the Otters and allowed one goal on 15 shots. Mike Swick took over midway through the second and surrendered five goals on 21 shots.

The Otters dropped to 0-2 in exhibition play while the Spitfires improved to 1-2.

The Otters wrap up their pre-season schedule with three straight games on road beginning with a pair against the London Knights on Friday and Saturday. Friday the two teams meet at the John Labatt Centre in London followed by a Saturday contest in St. Thomas, Ontario. Erie completes the exhibition season September 11th when they travel to Niagara to face the IceDogs.

Single-game tickets for all 34 Otters home regular season games, including the Otters home opener on Saturday, September 27th at 7 p.m. against the defending OHL Champion Kitchener Rangers, are available at the Civic Center Box Office, all Erie-area Ticketmaster locations or on-line at www.ottershockey.com.

2008-09 Erie Otters Season Tickets are available at the same price as last season. 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!

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