When was Erie Otters founded?

Erie Otters was founded in 1996 in Erie, PA, USA, USA.

Where is Erie Otters based?

Erie Otters is based in Erie, PA, USA.

Who is the head coach of Erie Otters?

The head coach of Erie Otters is Dale Dunbar.

What arena does Erie Otters play in?

Erie Otters play their home games at Erie Insurance Arena in Erie, PA, USA.

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1996-1997 Erie Otters Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Patrick Dovigi (G)	46	1979	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'0"	176	L
		Ryan Penney (G)	48	1977	Courtice, ON, CAN	5'10"	181	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Jesse Black (D)	47	1978	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'6"	243	R
		Ryan Cirillo (D/LW)	47	1978	Fort Erie, ON, CAN	5'10"	179	L
	#44	David Froh (D)	49	1976	Richmond, ON, CAN	6'0"	201	R
		Mark Hynes (D)	46	1979	St. John's, NL, CAN	6'2"	201	-
		Jeff Paul (D)	47	1978	London, ON, CAN	6'3"	223	R
		Mike Perna (D)	50	1976	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	198	L
		Arvids Rekis (D)	47	1979	Jurmala, LAT	6'0"	216	L
		Jason Robinson (D)	47	1978	Goderich, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	L
		Greg Tymchuk (D)	46	1979	Falconbridge, ON, CAN	6'2"	203	L
		Chris Van Dyk (D)	48	1977	Welland, ON, CAN	6'2"	185	R
		Shaun Wilcox (D)	47	1978	London, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
FORWARDS
		Chester Gallant (RW)	48	1977	Red Rock, ON, CAN	6'2"	207	R
		Brett Gibson (C)	46	1979	Gananoque, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	L
		Chris Haskett (C)	48	1977	Lucan, ON, CAN	6'1"	220	R
		Craig Jalbert (C)	47	1978	London, ON, CAN	6'0"	168	L
		Shane Nash (C)	47	1979	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'9"	185	L
		Steve Nimigon (LW)	49	1976	Oshawa, ON, CAN	6'3"	220	L
		Domenic Parlatore (C)	47	1978	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	5'8"	170	L
		Colin Pepperall (LW)	47	1978	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	5'10"	179	L
		Geoff Peters (C)	47	1978	St. Catharines, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	L
		Jason Polera (RW)	46	1979	Scarborough, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	L
		Vadim Sharapov (LW)	48	1978	Moskva, RUS	5'10"	179	R
		Adam Spylo (RW)	47	1978	Kitchener, ON, CAN	6'1"	218	R
		Derell Upton (RW)	46	1979	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	205	R
		Rich Vrataric (RW)	48	1977	Hamilton, ON, CAN	6'0"	205	R
		Jason Ward (RW)	47	1979	Chapleau, ON, CAN	6'2"	203	R

Position: G: 2, D: 10, F: 15Av Age: 18.30 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 196 lbsCompare with other teams »

1996-1997 Erie Otters Staff

Head CoachDale Dunbar
Head CoachChris Johnstone
Asst. CoachJim Bedard
Dir. of ScoutingFrank Jay
Franchise OwnerRick Gay
PresidentRick Gay
ScoutWalt Wingfield

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Erie Otters Facts

Plays in: Ontario Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Erie, PA, USA Map
Founded: 1996

1996-1997 Erie Otters Roster Facts

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26 players
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Experience

Erie Otters: 1 200 GP

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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
02/14/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Brantford Bulldogs	Erie Otters	-	OHL
02/12/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Erie Otters	Owen Sound Attack	-	OHL
02/08/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Flint Firebirds	Erie Otters	3 - 1	OHL
02/07/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Saginaw Spirit	Erie Otters	4 - 1	OHL
02/05/2026 04:00 PM UTC	Erie Otters	Guelph Storm	2 - 3	OHL

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Erie Otters History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	OHL	50	15	31	-	-	4	125	199	34	0.68	5	-
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
1996-1997	OHL	66	23	36	7	-	-	240	260	53	0.8	13	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

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