OHL Erie Otters

Three-game set opens with two at home

Published on January 18, 2007 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Erie Otters News Release


The Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League are set to start a three-game set Friday night at the Tullio Arena when they host the Toronto St. Michael's Majors. Saturday the Otters take on the Mississauga IceDogs. Both games begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for both games are on sale now at all Erie-area TicketMaster locations as well as the Civic Center Box Office.

The Otters (9-31-1-2) enter weekend action in the midst of a seven-game losing streak, including a 2-1 overtime loss to Guelph on Saturday. Kevin Beech turned in a solid performance with 35 saves earning first-star honors in his home debut. Mitch Gaulton accounted for the Otters lone goal in the game, his fifth of the season.

Friday WICU 12 presents the Otters and the Toronto St. Michael's Majors. Don't miss your chance to win great prizes including a Pittsburgh Penguins prize package; a Peek'n Peak Resort and Conference Center Package and an Otters Fan Package - each valued at more than $200.

Toronto arrives at the Tullio Arena with a record of 14-27-1-1. The Majors, losers of seven straight games, have scored the fewest goals in the Eastern Conference (143). Matt Caria leads the Majors in scoring with 27 goals and 33 assists for 60 points (all career highs) through 43 games.

Friday's game will be the third of a four-game series between the two teams. The Otters look to rebound as the Majors have won the first two meetings this season.

Saturday night will see the Mississauga IceDogs come to town to face the Otters at 7:30 p.m. presented by Breakiron Jewelers. One lucky fan will have the chance to win a $1,200 diamond necklace and earring set.

The game will represent the fourth and final meeting between the two teams this season with the IceDogs owning a 3-0 series lead. Despite dropping their last two games Mississauga enters weekend action with a record of 25-15-0-2, the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. Michael Swift is the club's leading scorer with 21 goals and 32 assists for 53 points in 41 games.

The games on Friday and Saturday can be heard live on True Oldies Froggy 1330 and on-line at www.ottershockey.com (presented by the James H. Cross Company) beginning with the pre-game show at 7:15 p.m. Saturday's game can also be seen live on the Image Sports Network at 7:30 p.m.

The Otters close the weekend by traveling to Guelph Sunday afternoon. The Storm, winners of eight of their last ten games, stole a heartbreaker from the Otters Saturday night in overtime at Tullio Arena. Mike McLean and Jamie Arniel lead the Storm in scoring (both with 41 points).

Sunday's game can be heard live on True Oldies Froggy 1330 and on-line at www.ottershockey.com (presented by the James H. Cross Company) beginning at 2:45 p.m.

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