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Hockey Rivalry Ignites: Otters and IceDogs Battle Twice
11 Jun
Summary
- Otters and IceDogs clash again in second annual OHL Rivalry Week.
- The rivalry series will feature back-to-back games from Oct. 22-24.
- Last season, three of six meetings between the teams went into overtime.
The Ontario Hockey League has announced its second annual Rivalry Week, once again spotlighting the intense matchup between the Erie Otters and the Niagara IceDogs.
This geographic rivalry will be showcased through a home-and-home series scheduled from October 22 to October 24. The series kicks off on Thursday, October 22, with the Otters traveling to St. Catharines to face the IceDogs at the Meridian Centre. Following a day of rest, the teams will meet again on Saturday, October 24, as the IceDogs visit Erie Insurance Arena.
Last season's contests demonstrated the close competition between these two clubs, with three out of six games extending into overtime. The Otters maintained a 2-1-2-1 record against the IceDogs throughout the season series. During the inaugural Rivalry Week in 2024, the teams split their two-game set, with Erie winning on home ice and Niagara securing an overtime victory the next night.
