Rupp Signs with Penguins

Jul 1, 2009

Former Erie Otters forward Mike Rupp has signed a two-year deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The 29 year-old registered three goals and six assist for nine points and 136 penalty minutes in 72 games with the New Jersey Devils last season. The Cleveland, Ohio native has played a total of 335 NHL games with New Jersey, Phoenix and Columbus.

Rupp played three seasons with the Otters from 1997-2000. In 147 games he scored 61 goals and 49 assists for 110 points.

O'Reilly Introduced in Colorado

Jul 1, 2009

Ryan O'Reilly was introduced to the media and fans in Colorado on Tuesday. The Avalanche selected the Otters forward with the 33rd overall pick in the 2009 National Hockey League Entry Draft in Montreal on Saturday.

Click here to see O'Reilly's first interview in Colorado.

O'Reilly and Janus Game Worns

Jul 1, 2009

Visit the Erie Otters eBay Store for your chance to bid on game worn third jerseys from Ryan O'Reilly and Jaroslav Janus.

Both players were chosen in the 2009 National Hockey League Entry Draft. O'Reilly went 33rd overall to the Colorado Avalanche while Janus was selected 162nd overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Otters Add Second Russian Prospect

Jun 30, 2009

The Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League used their second round pick (72nd overall) in today’s Canadian Hockey League Import Draft to select Russian forward Victor Perezhogin.

The 17 year-old, who is listed as 6-foot-1, 190 pounds, played for Omsk Jr. in 2008-09. Stats were unavailable.

Otters Select Goaltender in Import Draft

Jun 30, 2009

The Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League selected Russian goaltender Ramis Sadikov with the 36th overall pick in today’s Canadian Hockey League Import Draft.

The 18 year-old stands 6-foot-5, 220 pounds.