Connor McDavid Empowers New Wave Of Erie Otters

Inside Connor McDavid’s ‘long-lasting’ impact from his years with OHL’s Erie Otters
Bassin has so many anecdotes about McDavid’s time with the Otters, starting with his first scrimmage with the team. McDavid, ever humble, wore his old minor hockey gear instead of Otters colors because he hadn’t made the team yet.
Connor McDavid's hockey highlights ahead of Erie Otters' number retirement
The inevitable will become reality on Friday when the Erie Otters retired the No. 97 jersey worn by Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid.
BLOG: Erie Otters retire McDavid's jersey number
Oilers captain Connor McDavid made a detour from his team's four-game road trip on Friday to spend the day in Erie, Pennsylvania – the city he called home for three Ontario Hockey League seasons as an exceptional status, superstar forward for the Otters.
‘Once an Otter always an Otter’ – Erie Otters retiring Connor McDavid’s jersey at pre-game ceremony
It took years of practice and determination for Connor McDavid to reach this pinnacle, and much of that hard work happened here in Erie. McDavid has called his three years in Erie the best of his
No more No. 97: Erie Otters retire Connor McDavid's jersey before sold-out crowd
Connor McDavid's No. 97 jersey joined those of Brad Boyes (16) and Vince Scott (18) when the Erie Otters retired it Friday at Erie Insurance Arena.
McDavid has number retired by Erie Otters of OHL
Oilers captain recognized for his incredible stint with minor league team The Erie Otters will likely never see a player quite like Connor McDavid again and, on Friday, they made sure no one will ever wear his jersey number again.
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Fans React to McDavid's Return
Darcie Scabola, Merchandise Manager, reflects on the sold-out crowd, which was exactly what she anticipated with Connor's return. "Erie is a huge hockey town, and when you bring back a player like ...
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