About Erie Otters OHL Hockey

The Erie Otters are a proud member of the prestigious 20-team Ontario Hockey League. The OHL is a member league of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL), known as the world’s premiere player development league for the National Hockey League (NHL). The CHL saw 205 alums, over 50% of all players, competing in the 2025 playoffs. For nearly 30 years, the Erie Otters have been champions of providing Erie’s best affordable, family-friendly entertainment all winter long. The Otters have consistently produced NHL and professional hockey talent during their rich history on the shores of Lake Erie, highlighted by their 47 players selected at NHL Entry Drafts. Current alumni in the NHL include five-time scoring champion and three-time NHL MVP Connor McDavid,  Stanley Cup Champions Anthony Cirelli, Erik Cernak, Ryan O’Reilly, Andre Burakovsky. And NHL Superstars Alex DeBrincat, Dylan Strome and 2025 first-overall pick Matthew Schaefer.