Erie Otters 2024 - 25 Season Thread, Part I

[Mata]

Who’s out for tonight’s game from the Erie squad? Just wondering if we will get to see the future #1 overall pick

Schaefer will likely be out almost all of, if not all of February. His early anticipated return was early to mid March.

Also, it is nice to hear, outside of hockey there is a greater appreciation for watching the greatness of some of the young kids. I always love to see OHL players get drafted and excel in the NHL.

 

[nelli27]

Schaefer will likely be out almost all of, if not all of February. His early anticipated return was early to mid March.

Also, it is nice to hear, outside of hockey there is a greater appreciation for watching the greatness of some of the young kids. I always love to see OHL players get drafted and excel in the NHL.

Me too. There's a lot of talent in the O, fun to watch those kids, Schaeffer, Spence, Protas, Ritchie, George, etc...

 

[Erie Otters Zone]

I also see Cowan and Barkey are back for London as well

Should be a fun one

 

[OttersFan]

Can’t be mad at the result today. Of course you play to win, but given it’s a long road trip and London, it could’ve been much worse.

Erliden was superhuman in net and the difference maker. He was solid and the reason we had a chance.

We hope for a win in Sarnia before coming home for the school day game.

 

[M21]

Can’t be mad at the result today. Of course you play to win, but given it’s a long road trip and London, it could’ve been much worse.

Erliden was superhuman in net and the difference maker. He was solid and the reason we had a chance.

We hope for a win in Sarnia before coming home for the school day game.

Erlinden was amazing. He made so many great saves. And such a cool mask.

 

[Hendy]

Can’t be mad at the result today. Of course you play to win, but given it’s a long road trip and London, it could’ve been much worse.

Erliden was superhuman in net and the difference maker. He was solid and the reason we had a chance.

We hope for a win in Sarnia before coming home for the school day game.

Erliden deserved the 3rd star over Spence IMO. He was terrific.

 

[nelli27]

CHL notebook: Ducks prospect Terrance improving speed, physicality in OHL | NHL.com

Erie forward filled role well to help United States win gold medal in 2025 WJC

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[Mata]

So glad DB left us where we are. This team couldn't be in a better position primed to make a run in the playoffs. Without his vision over the, almost past decade we have been outstanding.

Burns 3 goals allowed on 5 shots to start his relief
Erliden pulled for the 3rd time in the last month? 4 goals on 11 shots

Dave Brown honestly should just resign at this point. The team would be better off.

Edit: as of right now all commenting has been turned off from the Otters official FB page because the fans are coming out in full displeasure of how the team is being coached/run.

 

[chl2024]

Not sure how Erie thinks they are going to be a competitive team with 2 very average assistant coaches and no head coach. What a joke this team has become. Clearly the team is spinning and this is quickly becoming a lost year. Problem is, with NCAA opening things up, players aren't trapped anymore. Aside from losing 3 of their best forwards to aging out, why would other players come back into what will clearly be a weaker team next year that is poorly run. I think you will see a lot more players vanish from Erie at the end of the year than you might think. Kids don't need to burn time in a poorly run organization anymore. Should be interesting.

 

[7D442]

So glad DB left us where we are. This team couldn't be in a better position primed to make a run in the playoffs. Without his vision over the, almost past decade we have been outstanding.

Burns 3 goals allowed on 5 shots to start his relief
Erliden pulled for the 3rd time in the last month? 4 goals on 11 shots

Dave Brown honestly should just resign at this point. The team would be better off.

Edit: as of right now all commenting has been turned off from the Otters official FB page because the fans are coming out in full displeasure of how the team is being coached/run.

What’s even worse here is that not only that Dave Brown not be let go by the team ( ever ) but the fact that he will not resign himself… Which means this team is stuck…

My 3 season tickets next year -gone -I’m done

but on another note - how the hell can Ehrliden be one of the the top goaltenders in the league but then be be literally the worst in the league the next game ?? And obviously this has happened what 3-5 times throughout the year at least

This is such a terrible swing of extremes that it’s hard to understand ..like WTH is going on ??

 

[Mata]

What’s even worse here is that not only that Dave Brown not be let go by the team ( ever ) but the fact that he will not resign himself… Which means this team is stuck…

My 3 season tickets next year -gone -I’m done

but on another note - how the hell can Ehrliden be one of the the top goaltenders in the league but then be be literally the worst in the league the next game ?? And obviously this has happened what 3-5 times throughout the year at least

This is such a terrible swing of extremes that it’s hard to understand ..like WTH is going on ??

Goalies often time take much longer than skaters to fully mature. He probably has at least 4 to 5 more years of consistent growth until he's hopefully close to his ceiling.

Seeing inconsistencies with goalies at this age isn't unexpected. Erliden has been by far the most consistent and high end goalie Erie has seen in quite some time. I fully expect him to continue to develop and grow.