Erie Otters retire McDavid's jersey number

Erie Otters gearing for a big night retiring Connor McDavid’s jersey
An Erie hockey legend is coming back to town Friday and the excitement has only just begun. Connor McDavid is regarded as one of the best hockey players in the NHL, but his success started years ago playing for the Erie Otters.
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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.
Connor McDavid's speech for Erie Otters' jersey retirement ceremony
Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid became the third former Erie Otter who had his number (97) retired by the Ontario Hockey League franchise.
‘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 life.
Watch: Erie Otters rock #97 on back ahead of Connor McDavid's jersey retirement night
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid was honored on Friday night by his junior hockey team, the Erie Otters, Sportsnet reported.
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It’s a long time coming.” Almost a decade after finishing laying waste to the Ontario Hockey League with the Erie Otters, Connor McDavid is getting his number retired by the team before a game against the Saginaw Spirit.
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.
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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