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The Erie Otters are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The Otters have played in Erie, Pennsylvania from 1996 to present at the Louis J. Tullio Arena. They are the only Pennsylvania team in the OHL and one of three United States-based teams in the league. They are also the youngest team in the OHL, having been founded the OHL one year after the Barrie Colts.
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Erie Otters | |
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City | Erie, Pennsylvania |
League | Ontario Hockey League |
Conference | Western |
Division | Midwest |
Founded | 1996-97 |
Home arena | Louis J. Tullio Arena |
Colors | Navy Blue, Red, Yellow and Gold |
General manager | Sherwood Bassin |
Head coach | Robbie Ftorek |
Affiliate | Huntsville Otters |
Franchise history | |
1946-53 | Windsor Spitfires |
1953-60 | Hamilton Tiger Cubs |
1960-74 | Hamilton Red Wings |
1974-76 | Hamilton Fincups |
1976-77 | St. Catharines Fincups |
1977-78 | Hamilton Fincups |
1978-84 | Brantford Alexanders |
1984-88 | Hamilton Steelhawks |
1988-96 | Niagara Falls Thunder |
1996-Present | Erie Otters |
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