Following Connor McDavid, Matthew Schaefer becomes the second Erie Otter—and first OHL player since 2015—drafted first overall.

The inevitable will become reality on Friday when the Erie Otters retired the No. 97 jersey worn by Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid.

Connor McDavid's No. 97 jersey joined those of Brad Boyes (16) and Vince Scott (18) when the Erie Otters retired it Friday at Erie Insurance Arena.

Erie Otters coach Stan Butler discuss the team's decision to retire Connor McDavid's No. 97 jersey during a Jan. 10 ceremony at Erie Insurance Arena.

Connor McDavid, widely regarded as the greatest player who competed for the Erie Otters, will have his No. 97 jersey retired in a Jan. 10 ceremony.

While it wasn’t my first Erie Otters game, it was the first time I saw their 15-year-old phenom, some kid named Connor McDavid.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid was honored on Friday night by his junior hockey team, the Erie Otters, Sportsnet reported.

Former Erie Otters star Connor McDavid made more NHL history Thursday night as he recorded his 1,000th NHL point.

McDavid and Brown were part of a resurgence for the Otters franchise in the early 2010s. Erie had back-to-back losing seasons, leading to the team drafting McDavid as a 14-year-old in 2012.

Connor McDavid may pass on signing a contract extension this summer with the Oilers amid playoff futility this spring.

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid offered his first remarks on his future with the team following the Stanley Cup Final.