2026-2027 Season
Erie Otters are 5-3-1 in the 2026-27 OHL season with 11 points, 2nd in the Western Conference: Midwest Division and 7th overall.
2026-2027 Erie Otters Roster
| # | N | Player | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | CTRCT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOALTENDERS | ||||||||||
| #88 | 20 | Manotick, ON, CAN | 6'2" | 194 | L | |||||
| #30 | 16 | Brampton, ON, CAN | 6'3" | 174 | L | |||||
| DEFENSEMEN | ||||||||||
| #73 | 18 | Mississauga, ON, CAN | 6'4" | 194 | L | |||||
| #9 | 16 | 5'10" | 146 | R | ||||||
| #7 | 17 | Toronto, ON, CAN | 6'2" | 181 | L | |||||
| #22 | 17 | Thornhill, ON, CAN | 6'4" | 196 | R | |||||
| #2 | 20 | Montréal, QC, CAN | 6'4" | 209 | L | |||||
| #4 | 17 | San Antonio, TX, USA | 6'0" | 185 | R | |||||
| #29 | 19 | Waukesha, WI, USA | 5'11" | 181 | R | |||||
| #6 | 19 | Vantaa, FIN | 6'2" | 187 | L | |||||
| #10 | 20 | Beverly Hills, MI, USA | 6'4" | 185 | R | |||||
| #3 | 19 | Toronto, ON, CAN | 6'5" | 212 | R | |||||
| FORWARDS | ||||||||||
| #92 | 18 | St. Catharines, ON, CAN | 5'10" | 168 | L | |||||
| #21 | 18 | Lahti, FIN | 6'3" | 212 | L | |||||
| #91 | 19 | Beamsville, ON, CAN | 5'11" | 179 | L | |||||
| #14 | 16 | Lake Forest, IL, USA | 5'11" | 170 | R | |||||
| #25 | 19 | Mississauga, ON, CAN | 5'9" | 161 | L | |||||
| #13 | 18 | Toronto, ON, CAN | 5'9" | 152 | L | |||||
| #15 | 17 | Wilmette, IL, USA | 6'2" | 176 | R | |||||
| #81 | 18 | Garden River, ON, CAN | 5'8" | 161 | R | |||||
| #34 | 18 | Johnstown, PA, USA | 6'2" | 201 | L | |||||
| #27 | 16 | Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN | 5'9" | 174 | L | |||||
| #89 | 18 | Aurora, ON, CAN | 6'0" | 187 | L | |||||
| #80 | 17 | South Huron, ON, CAN | 6'2" | 176 | L | |||||
| #96 | 17 | Wien, AUT | 5'10" | 185 | R | Junior | ||||
2026-2027 Erie Otters Staff
- Head Coach
Kris Mallette - Asst. Coach
Kyle Makaric - Asst. Coach
Ken Peroff - Goaltending Coach
Ryan Zapolski - General Manager
Dave Brown - Analyst
Alex Read - Assoc. General Manager
Scott Grieve - Asst. Dir. of Hockey Operations
Mitchell Brown - Broadcaster
Trevor Kubeja - Broadcaster
Tim Quinn - Conditioning Coach
Jessy Brinling Lake - Development Coach
Chris Hartsburg - Dir. of Business Operations
Darcie Chabola - Dir. of Hockey Operations
Scott Grieve - Dir. of Player Development
Ryan Berard - Dir. of Player Evaluation
Mark Nelson
Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
2026-2027 Erie Otters Demographics
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Erie Otters Facts
- Plays in
- Ontario Hockey League
- Team Colors
- -
- Town
- Erie, PA, USA
Map
- Founded
- 1996
2026-2027 Erie Otters Roster Facts
- Nationalities
16 players
6 players
2 players
1 player
- Experience
- Erie Otters: 1 047 GP
- Affiliated Team(s)
Arena Information
- Arena Name
- Erie Insurance Arena
- Location
- Erie, PA, USA
- Capacity
- 6 833
- Construction Year
- 1983

Erie Otters Games
| date | home | visiting | score | league |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | OHL | |||
| - | OHL | |||
| 3 - 2 | OHL | |||
| 0 - 3 | OHL | |||
| 3 - 4 (SO) | OHL |
Latest Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | Team | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | leaving | Youngstown Phantoms | |||
| Confirmed | joining | Toronto Nationals U18 AAA | |||
| Confirmed | leaving | Kalix HC | |||
| Confirmed | joining | Tri-City Storm | |||
| Confirmed | joining | Fort Erie Meteors | |||
| Confirmed | leaving | Green Bay Gamblers | |||
| Confirmed | joining | Reps Hockey Club U16 AAA | |||
| Confirmed | joining | Ajax/Pickering Raiders U16 AAA |
Erie Otters History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | OHL | 9 | 5 | 3 | - | - | 1 | 28 | 32 | 11 | 1.22 | 2 | - |
| 2025-2026 | OHL | 68 | 18 | 41 | - | - | 9 | 179 | 289 | 45 | 0.66 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2024-2025 | OHL | 68 | 34 | 28 | - | - | 6 | 248 | 261 | 74 | 1.09 | 3 | Conference SF loss |
| 2023-2024 | OHL | 68 | 33 | 28 | - | - | 7 | 254 | 270 | 73 | 1.07 | 3 | First round loss |
| 2022-2023 | OHL | 68 | 21 | 40 | - | - | 7 | 207 | 287 | 49 | 0.72 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2021-2022 | OHL | 68 | 27 | 37 | - | - | 4 | 223 | 267 | 58 | 0.85 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2020-2021 | OHL | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | Season Cancelled |
| 2019-2020 | OHL | 63 | 26 | 26 | - | - | 11 | 229 | 236 | 63 | 1 | 5 | Playoffs Cancelled |
| 2018-2019 | OHL | 68 | 26 | 38 | - | - | 4 | 230 | 300 | 56 | 0.82 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2017-2018 | OHL | 68 | 23 | 35 | - | - | 10 | 220 | 270 | 56 | 0.82 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2016-2017 | OHL | 68 | 50 | 15 | - | - | 3 | 319 | 182 | 103 | 1.51 | 1 | Champion |
| 2015-2016 | OHL | 68 | 52 | 15 | - | - | 1 | 269 | 183 | 105 | 1.54 | 1 | Semifinal loss |
| 2014-2015 | OHL | 68 | 50 | 14 | - | - | 4 | 331 | 212 | 104 | 1.53 | 1 | Final loss |
| 2013-2014 | OHL | 68 | 52 | 14 | - | - | 2 | 312 | 170 | 106 | 1.56 | 2 | Conference Final loss |
| 2012-2013 | OHL | 68 | 14 | 40 | - | 5 | 9 | 206 | 312 | 47 | 0.69 | 10 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2011-2012 | OHL | 68 | 7 | 52 | - | 3 | 6 | 169 | 338 | 26 | 0.38 | 10 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2010-2011 | OHL | 68 | 32 | 26 | - | 8 | 2 | 281 | 227 | 82 | 1.21 | 5 | Conference QF loss |
| 2009-2010 | OHL | 68 | 27 | 28 | - | 6 | 7 | 257 | 259 | 73 | 1.07 | 8 | Conference QF loss |
| 2008-2009 | OHL | 68 | 27 | 29 | - | 7 | 5 | 231 | 239 | 73 | 1.07 | 7 | Conference QF loss |
| 2007-2008 | OHL | 68 | 15 | 46 | - | 3 | 4 | 206 | 343 | 40 | 0.59 | 10 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2006-2007 | OHL | 68 | 15 | 50 | - | - | 3 | 209 | 378 | 33 | 0.49 | 20 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2005-2006 | OHL | 68 | 26 | 35 | - | - | 7 | 219 | 266 | 59 | 0.87 | 17 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2004-2005 | OHL | 68 | 31 | 26 | 6 | - | 5 | 186 | 207 | 73 | 1.07 | 11 | Conference QF loss |
| 2003-2004 | OHL | 68 | 29 | 26 | 6 | - | 7 | 221 | 212 | 71 | 1.04 | 10 | Conference SF loss |
| 2002-2003 | OHL | 68 | 24 | 35 | 6 | - | 3 | 181 | 248 | 57 | 0.84 | 17 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2001-2002 | OHL | 68 | 41 | 22 | 4 | - | 1 | 246 | 218 | 87 | 1.28 | 4 | Champion |
| 2000-2001 | OHL | 68 | 45 | 11 | 10 | - | 2 | 264 | 171 | 102 | 1.5 | 1 | Conference Final loss |
| 1999-2000 | OHL | 68 | 33 | 28 | 4 | - | 3 | 224 | 229 | 73 | 1.07 | 10 | Conference SF loss |
| 1998-1999 | OHL | 68 | 31 | 33 | 4 | - | - | 271 | 297 | 66 | 0.97 | 12 | Conference QF loss |
| 1997-1998 | OHL | 66 | 33 | 28 | 5 | - | - | 261 | 252 | 71 | 1.08 | 9 | Division QF loss |
Erie Otters Tournament Statistics
| season | tournament | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2017 | Memorial Cup | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 18 | 11 | 4 | 1.33 | 2 | Final loss |
| 2001-2002 | Memorial Cup | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1.33 | 2 | Semifinal loss |
Erie Otters Retired Numbers
Erie Otters Stars And Cult Players
Steve Valiquette (G)
Jeff Paul (D)
Jeff Zehr (F)
Jason Ward (F)
Steve Montador (D)
Mike Rupp (F)
Cory Pecker (F)
Tim Connolly (F)
Joey Sullivan (F)
Nikita Alexeyev (F)
Brad Boyes (F)
Adam Munro (G)
Carlo Colaiacovo (D)
Brad Bonello (F)
Chris Campoli (D)
Geoff Platt (F)
Derrick Bagshaw (F)
Vince Scott (F)
Mike Blunden (F)
Ryan O'Marra (F)
Brett MacLean (F)
Zack Torquato (F)
Nick Palmieri (F)
Ryan O'Reilly (F)
Connor McDavid (F)
Dylan Strome (F)
Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2026-2027 | Orangeville Blitz | GMHL | 10 | 14 | 20 | 34 | 54 | |
| 2. | 2026-2027 | Cobourg Cougars | OJHL | 11 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 15 | |
| 3. | 2026-2027 | Collingwood Blues | OJHL | 15 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 7 | |
| 4. | 2026-2027 | Esbjerg Energy | Metal Ligaen | 11 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 4 | |
| 5. | 2026-2027 | Kingston Frontenacs | OHL | 10 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 6 | |
| 6. | 2026-2027 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 5 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 0 | |
| 7. | 2026-2027 | Basingstoke Bison | NIHL | 8 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 6 | |
| 8. | 2026-2027 | Port Colborne Sailors | GOJHL | 8 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 2 | |
| 9. | 2026-2027 | Humboldt Broncos | SJHL | 9 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 6 | |
| 10. | 2026-2027 | Sarnia Sting | OHL | 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 9 |
Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season
| Season | Roster | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | View Roster | 6'0" | 181 lbs | 17.88 |
| 2025-2026 | View Roster | 6'1" | 183 lbs | 18.80 |
| 2024-2025 | View Roster | 6'2" | 192 lbs | 18.96 |
| 2023-2024 | View Roster | 6'1" | 190 lbs | 18.88 |
| 2022-2023 | View Roster | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 19.04 |
Regular Season
Franchise All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 219 | 114 | 240 | 354 | |
| 2. | 191 | 167 | 165 | 332 | |
| 3. | 233 | 141 | 168 | 309 | |
| 4. | 166 | 97 | 188 | 285 | |
| 5. | 292 | 103 | 178 | 281 |
Franchise All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 191 | 167 | 165 | 332 | |
| 2. | 233 | 141 | 168 | 309 | |
| 3. | 247 | 117 | 146 | 263 | |
| 4. | 219 | 114 | 240 | 354 | |
| 5. | 232 | 106 | 123 | 229 |
Franchise All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 219 | 114 | 240 | 354 | |
| 2. | 166 | 97 | 188 | 285 | |
| 3. | 292 | 103 | 178 | 281 | |
| 4. | 233 | 141 | 168 | 309 | |
| 5. | 191 | 167 | 165 | 332 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 245 | 87 | 218 | 699 | |
| 2. | 216 | 22 | 57 | 620 | |
| 3. | 94 | 19 | 47 | 503 | |
| 4. | 319 | 25 | 107 | 492 | |
| 5. | 176 | 50 | 125 | 435 |
Franchise All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 319 | 25 | 82 | 107 | |
| 2. | 304 | 60 | 58 | 118 | |
| 3. | 299 | 55 | 89 | 144 | |
| 4. | 292 | 103 | 178 | 281 | |
| 5. | 272 | 41 | 143 | 184 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 5 | 2 | 10 | 2.00 | |
| 2. | 191 | 167 | 332 | 1.74 | |
| 3. | 166 | 97 | 285 | 1.72 | |
| 4. | 219 | 114 | 354 | 1.62 | |
| 5. | 86 | 70 | 138 | 1.60 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2014-2015 | OHL | 68 | 45 | 84 | 129 | 1.90 | 32 | |
| 2. | 2013-2014 | OHL | 68 | 45 | 83 | 128 | 1.88 | 22 | |
| 3. | 2016-2017 | OHL | 63 | 65 | 62 | 127 | 2.02 | 49 | |
| 4. | 2014-2015 | OHL | 47 | 44 | 76 | 120 | 2.55 | 48 | |
| 5. | 2015-2016 | OHL | 56 | 37 | 74 | 111 | 1.98 | 44 |
Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2016-2017 | OHL | 63 | 65 | 62 | 127 | 2.02 | 49 | |
| 2. | 2013-2014 | OHL | 67 | 64 | 43 | 107 | 1.60 | 122 | |
| 3. | 2001-2002 | OHL | 56 | 53 | 46 | 99 | 1.77 | 108 | |
| 4. | 2014-2015 | OHL | 68 | 51 | 53 | 104 | 1.53 | 73 | |
| 5. | 2015-2016 | OHL | 60 | 51 | 50 | 101 | 1.68 | 28 |
Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2014-2015 | OHL | 68 | 45 | 84 | 129 | 1.90 | 32 | |
| 2. | 2013-2014 | OHL | 68 | 45 | 83 | 128 | 1.88 | 22 | |
| 3. | 2014-2015 | OHL | 47 | 44 | 76 | 120 | 2.55 | 48 | |
| 4. | 2015-2016 | OHL | 56 | 37 | 74 | 111 | 1.98 | 44 | |
| 5. | 2013-2014 | OHL | 56 | 28 | 71 | 99 | 1.77 | 20 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1997-1998 | OHL | 48 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 0.58 | 309 | |
| 2. | 2000-2001 | OHL | 68 | 30 | 58 | 88 | 1.29 | 237 | |
| 3. | 2002-2003 | OHL | 62 | 11 | 9 | 20 | 0.32 | 216 | |
| 4. | 1996-1997 | OHL | 46 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 0.41 | 194 | |
| 5. | 2000-2001 | OHL | 66 | 28 | 41 | 69 | 1.05 | 188 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
Recent OHL Priority Selection Selections
| rnd | # | player | born | birthplace | height | weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||||||
| 1 | #2 | Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN | 5'9" | 174 lbs | ||
| 2 | #22 | Lake Hopatcong, NJ, USA | 5'10" | 165 lbs | ||
| 3 | #50 | Oshawa, ON, CAN | 6'1" | 157 lbs | ||
| 4 | #63 | Toronto, ON, CAN | 5'11" | 170 lbs | ||
| 5 | #90 | Woodbridge, ON, CAN | 5'10" | 161 lbs | ||
| 6 | #103 | - | 5'10" | 146 lbs | ||
| 8 | #143 | Grodno, BLR | 5'10" | 190 lbs | ||
| 9 | #163 | Ottawa, ON, CAN | 6'3" | 181 lbs | ||
| 10 | #186 | Toronto, ON, CAN | 5'11" | 157 lbs | ||
| 11 | #203 | Wilmington, NC, USA | 6'1" | 176 lbs | ||
| 13 | #261 | Saline, MI, USA | 6'1" | 168 lbs | ||
| 14 | #263 | Buffalo, NY, USA | 5'9" | 174 lbs | ||
| 15 | #283 | Markham, ON, CAN | 6'5" | 190 lbs | ||
| 2025 | ||||||
| 1 | #12 | South Huron, ON, CAN | 6'2" | 176 lbs | ||
| 2 | #34 | Lake Forest, IL, USA | 5'11" | 170 lbs | ||
| 4 | #74 | Thornhill, ON, CAN | 6'4" | 196 lbs | ||
| 4 | #81 | Hanover, ON, CAN | 5'11" | 179 lbs | ||
| 5 | #94 | Royal Oak, MI, USA | 6'2" | 181 lbs | ||
| 5 | #99 | San Antonio, TX, USA | 6'0" | 185 lbs | ||
| 7 | #134 | Kalamazoo, MI, USA | 6'1" | 201 lbs | ||
| 8 | #154 | Warren, PA, USA | 6'5" | 194 lbs | ||
| 9 | #174 | Brampton, ON, CAN | 6'3" | 181 lbs | ||
| 10 | #194 | St. Marys, ON, CAN | 6'0" | 179 lbs | ||
| 11 | #214 | MO, USA | 6'0" | 181 lbs | ||
| 12 | #234 | Chicago, IL, USA | 5'9" | 165 lbs | ||
| 13 | #254 | West Grey, ON, CAN | 6'0" | 194 lbs | ||
| 14 | #274 | Mississauga, ON, CAN | 6'3" | 165 lbs | ||
| 15 | #294 | Woodbridge, ON, CAN | 5'8" | 143 lbs | ||
| 2024 | ||||||
| 1 | #10 | Mississauga, ON, CAN | 6'2" | 203 lbs | ||
| 2 | #25 | Mississauga, ON, CAN | 6'4" | 194 lbs | ||
| 4 | #72 | Toronto, ON, CAN | 6'2" | 181 lbs | ||
| 6 | #112 | Londesborough, ON, CAN | 6'2" | 185 lbs | ||
| 7 | #132 | Waterdown, ON, CAN | 6'3" | 170 lbs | ||
| 8 | #152 | Ilderton, ON, CAN | 6'0" | 159 lbs | ||
| 9 | #175 | Toronto, ON, CAN | 6'3" | 194 lbs | ||
| 11 | #212 | Toronto, ON, CAN | 5'9" | 152 lbs | ||
| 12 | #232 | Ottawa, ON, CAN | 6'5" | 190 lbs | ||
| 13 | #252 | Sudbury, ON, CAN | 6'0" | 174 lbs | ||
| 14 | #268 | Hamilton, ON, CAN | 6'2" | 185 lbs | ||
| 14 | #272 | Toronto, ON, CAN | 6'0" | 176 lbs | ||





