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June 10, 2026 - Erie, Pennsylvania - For the second season in-a-row, an early season home-and-home with one of the Otters' top rivals will have just a bit more meaning.
The Ontario Hockey League announced today the second-annual Rivalry Week with Erie being matched-up with their geographic rivals, the Niagara IceDogs for the second season running.
Scheduled to take place from October 22-25, the Otters will be in action with back-to-back games against the IceDogs, highlighted by a home Saturday night.
It begins Thursday, October 22 ... Full Story
June 9, 2026 - Erie, Pennsylvania -- It's the biggest season yet for the Erie Otters as the club is thrilled to celebrate their 30th season competing in the Ontario Hockey League.
On Saturday, September 26 at 6:00 P.M., hockey will return to downtown Erie at the Erie Insurance Arena for Erie Otters' Home Opener 2026. Expectations will be high for fans and players alike in the homecoming affair; Erie has been successful in their Erie Insurance Arena regular season debuts of late, winning four of their last seven home openers.
The home... Full Story
June 8, 2026 - Erie, Pennsylvania - Priority Selection Draft week would begin Monday night, as the Erie Otters would participate in the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Under-18 Priority Selection Draft for the 10th time.
The fist OHL-only Draft of the year, the Under 18 Priority Selection arrives days before the OHL Priority Selection which will begin Friday in Kingston. Much like the name implies, the U18 Draft - which started in 2017 - gives teams the opportunity to select any draft-eligible player under the age of 18 - giving players a se... Full Story
June 2, 2026 - Erie, Pennsylvania -- In a busy day full of trades around the OHL, the Otters have made another thrilling move geared toward a potent offense in 2026-27.
General Manager Dave Brown announced with excitement today, the team has acquired forward Liam Beamish from the Sarnia Sting in exchange for Brantford's 3rd round pick in 2028 and Erie's 5th round selection in 2028.
Beamish, a native of Beamsville, ON, spent parts of two seasons with the Sting after he was selected by them in the 8th round, #151 overall in 2023.
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The Erie Otters are a junior hockey team. Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, they are a member of the Ontario Hockey League.
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Erie Otters to Participate in Second-Annual OHL Rivalry Week
June 10, 2026 - Erie, Pennsylvania - For the second season in-a-row, an early season home-and-home with one of the Otters' top rivals will have just a bit more meaning.
The Ontario Hockey League announced today the second-annual Rivalry Week with Erie being matched-up with their geographic rivals, the Niagara IceDogs for the second season running.
Scheduled to take place from October 22-25, the Otters will be in action with back-to-back games against the IceDogs, highlighted by a home Saturday night.
It begins Thursday, October 22 ... Full StoryMore Erie Otters stories below
Back in the 814: Otters Reveal 2026 Home Opener Date, Opponent
June 9, 2026 - Erie, Pennsylvania -- It's the biggest season yet for the Erie Otters as the club is thrilled to celebrate their 30th season competing in the Ontario Hockey League.
On Saturday, September 26 at 6:00 P.M., hockey will return to downtown Erie at the Erie Insurance Arena for Erie Otters' Home Opener 2026. Expectations will be high for fans and players alike in the homecoming affair; Erie has been successful in their Erie Insurance Arena regular season debuts of late, winning four of their last seven home openers.
The home... Full StoryErie Otters Select Three Players in 2026 OHL U18 Draft
June 8, 2026 - Erie, Pennsylvania - Priority Selection Draft week would begin Monday night, as the Erie Otters would participate in the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Under-18 Priority Selection Draft for the 10th time.
The fist OHL-only Draft of the year, the Under 18 Priority Selection arrives days before the OHL Priority Selection which will begin Friday in Kingston. Much like the name implies, the U18 Draft - which started in 2017 - gives teams the opportunity to select any draft-eligible player under the age of 18 - giving players a se... Full StoryOtters Acquire Forward Liam Beamish in Deal with Sting
June 2, 2026 - Erie, Pennsylvania -- In a busy day full of trades around the OHL, the Otters have made another thrilling move geared toward a potent offense in 2026-27.
General Manager Dave Brown announced with excitement today, the team has acquired forward Liam Beamish from the Sarnia Sting in exchange for Brantford's 3rd round pick in 2028 and Erie's 5th round selection in 2028.
Beamish, a native of Beamsville, ON, spent parts of two seasons with the Sting after he was selected by them in the 8th round, #151 overall in 2023.
In... Full StoryErie Otters News
- Erie Otters to Participate in Second-Annual OHL Rivalry Week - June 10, 2026
- Back in the 814: Otters Reveal 2026 Home Opener Date, Opponent - June 9, 2026
- Erie Otters Select Three Players in 2026 OHL U18 Draft - June 8, 2026
- Otters Acquire Forward Liam Beamish in Deal with Sting - June 2, 2026
- Otters Acquire Goaltender David Egorov from Brantford in Exchange for Picks - June 2, 2026
- Erie Otters Welcome Tyler Travis as Strength and Conditioning Coach - May 26, 2026
- Otters' Assistant Coach Keenan Reynolds Becomes Youngest Head Coach in OHL History - May 20, 2026
- Otters Alumnus Connor McDavid Named Number 4 on CHL Top 50 Players List - May 11, 2026
- Lucas Ambrosio Selected to Hockey Canada's Pre-Competition Roster at the 2026 IIHF U18 Men's Hockey Championship - April 13, 2026
- Erie Otters Awarded Second Overall Pick in 2026 OHL Priority Selection - April 1, 2026
- Dec Collects Four Points as Otters Drop Season Finale in Niagara - March 22, 2026
- Otters Score Four, Break Losing Skid in Front of over 6,400 - March 21, 2026
- Otters Rally Late Behind Cooper Goal But Fall in Sarnia - March 18, 2026
- Lombardi Scores Fifth as Otters Defeated in Windsor - March 17, 2026
- Headrick Scores Eighth of the Season as Otters Fall to Niagara - March 14, 2026
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| Sun., Mar 22 | L | Erie 5 at Niagara 6 | Final (OT) |
| Sat., Mar 21 | W | Guelph 3 at Erie 4 | Final |
| Wed., Mar 18 | L | Erie 3 at Sarnia 6 | Final |
| Tue., Mar 17 | L | Erie 1 at Windsor 5 | Final |
| Sat., Mar 14 | L | Niagara 7 at Erie 1 | Final |
| Fri., Mar 13 | L | Kingston 4 at Erie 3 | Final (OT) |
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- Erie Otters Assistant Reynolds Named Owen Sound Head Coach - OHL NewsBreak - Erie (May 21)
- Connor McDavid named No. 4 on CHL's Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years list - OHL TSN (May 11)
- Canadian Hockey League players helping reshape college hockey after rule change permits them to play - OHL TSN (April 9)
- Niagara comes back to defeat Erie in regular-season finale - OHL Niagara Falls Review (March 23)
- Sarnia Sting over-agers bid farewell to fans with a win - OHL Sarnia Observer (March 19)
- Spitfires back on top in battle for top spot in West Division - OHL Windsor Star (March 18)
- Kingston Frontenacs escape with 4-3 OT win over last-place Erie Otters - OHL Kingston Whig Standard (March 14)
- Losing sucks, and the Owen Sound Attack are hoping to put it in the past - OHL Owen Sound Sun Times (March 2)
- Otters fall to Attack in shootout marathon despite late surge - OHL NewsBreak - Erie (March 2)
- Owen Sound Attack take care of business south of the border - OHL Owen Sound Sun Times (March 2)
- Bulldogs win against Erie Otters includes milestones for two players - OHL Brantford Expositor (February 14)
- Canadian Hockey League announces Top 50 Players of the last 50 years - OHL TSN (February 12)
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