2008-09 Erie Otters Roster
Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Team Record: 34-29-3 (SO: 0-2) - 73 points
in the OHL's Midwest Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Robbie Ftorek (34-29, 5 OTL)
Location: Erie, Pennsylvania
2008-09 Erie Otters StatisticsTeam Record: 34-29-3 (SO: 0-2) - 73 points
in the OHL's Midwest Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Robbie Ftorek (34-29, 5 OTL)
Location: Erie, Pennsylvania
The Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League ended the 2008-09 season with a record of 34 wins and 29 losses (and 3 overtime losses), with a 0-2 showing in shootouts for 73 points in the OHL's Midwest Division.
The Otters scored 233 goals and gave up 239. Zack Torquato netted 29 goals for Erie, while Ryan O'Reilly contributed 50 assists. Jaroslav Janus earned 25 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 3.24 goals against average, best among goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Robbie Ftorek coached the team. The 2008-09 Erie Otters lost in the in 1st Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Biggers | LW | August 21, 1988 | 6'1" | 191 | L | Sarnia, ON |
| Chris Breen | D | June 29, 1989 | 6'7" | 230 | L | Uxbridge, ON |
| Mike Cazzola | C | March 8, 1991 | 5'7" | 165 | L | Guelph, ON CAN |
| Paul Cianfrini | D | April 20, 1989 | 6'1" | 210 | L | Dundas, ON |
| Brett Cook | D | March 21, 1991 | 6'0" | 192 | L | Washago, ON CAN |
| Mitch Gaulton | D | April 25, 1990 | 6'0" | 185 | L | St.Catherines, ON Canada |
| Luke Gazdic | LW | July 25, 1989 | 6'3" | 240 | L | Toronto, ON |
| Kelly Geoffrey | LW | January 25, 1990 | 5'9" | 176 | L | Newmarket, ON CAN |
| Frank Grzeszczak | D | August 31, 1989 | 5'8" | 163 | L | Plantation, FL USA |
| Justin Hodgman | C | June 27, 1988 | 6'1" | 203 | R | Brampton, ON |
| Tyler Hostetter | D | January 30, 1991 | 5'11" | 182 | L | Lititz, PA |
| Jaroslav Janus | G | September 21, 1989 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Presov, Slovakia |
| Sean Jones | LW | May 17, 1990 | 5'9" | 163 | L | Newmarket, ON Canada |
| Michael Liambas | LW | February 16, 1989 | 5'9" | 196 | L | Woodbridge, ON |
| Anthony Luciani | RW | May 13, 1990 | 5'8" | 190 | R | Maple, ON |
| Greg McKegg | C | June 17, 1992 | 6'0" | 191 | L | St. Thomas, ON |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | February 7, 1991 | 6'0" | 200 | L | Clinton, ON Canada |
| Shane Owen | G | June 4, 1990 | 6'1" | 185 | R | Markham, ON |
| Nick Palmieri | R | July 12, 1989 | 6'3" | 220 | R | Utica, NY USA |
| Matthew Paton | RW | June 14, 1991 | 6'0" | 192 | L | Woodstock, ON CAN |
| Edgar Rybakov | C | January 5, 1991 | 6'2" | 198 | R | Vilnius, LTU |
| Robyn Sertic | D | March 14, 1990 | 5'11" | 165 | R | Mississauga, ON CAN |
| Brian Shaw | LW | January 30, 1990 | 6'3" | 223 | L | St. Thomas, ON CAN |
| David Shields | D | January 27, 1991 | 6'3" | 205 | R | Rochester, NY |
| Josh Sidwell | RW | March 28, 1991 | 6'0" | 174 | R | London, ON CAN |
| Shawn Szydlowski | RW | August 5, 1990 | 6'0" | 197 | R | St. Clair Shores, MI |
| Philip Teri | C | October 30, 1990 | 6'1" | 194 | L | Fergus, ON CAN |
| Zack Torquato | C | June 8, 1989 | 6'0" | 198 | R | Sault Ste. Marie, ON |
| Andrew Yogan | LW | December 4, 1991 | 6'3" | 203 | L | Coral Springs, FL |
