OHL Erie Otters

Yogan Selected by Rangers in Fourth Round

Published on June 26, 2010 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Erie Otters News Release


The Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League are proud to announce that forward Andrew Yogan was selected by the New York Rangers at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles Saturday afternoon.

The 6-3, 200-lb. Yogan makes history as the first player to be drafted by an NHL team after working his way up through the Florida hockey system. Before skating in the OHL, Yogan played for travel teams in the Florida Panthers' youth hockey program.

Originally selected by the Windsor Spitfires in the 2007 OHL Priority Selection, Yogan was acquired by the Otters on November 7, 2008. He was picked up in the fourth round (100th overall) by the New York Rangers.

A native of Boca Raton, Yogan has 42 goals and 47 assists in 98 games played with the Otters. He was selected to play in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Windsor and earned an invite to the United States Junior Development Camp last summer.

2010-11 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 eighth annual Erie Otters Champions for Education Golf Tournament will be held Monday, August 30 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.

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