Windsor Spitfires lose 5-2 against the Erie Otters on September 26, 2014. (Photo by Jason Viau)Windsor Spitfires lose 5-2 against the Erie Otters on September 26, 2014. (Photo by Jason Viau)
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Erie Otters File for Bankruptcy

By Kate Stockmann
April 8, 2015 - 3:05pm

The Erie Otters have filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection.

The club,  which includes top NHL draft prospect Connor McDavid, filed voluntarily in Erie court.

The team has been fighting an attempt by the Edmonton Oilers to force a sale. Owner Sherry Bassin says the Otters are still for sale and they are looking for buyers.

They plan to use the bankruptcy filing to pay the team's creditors.

In  a statement, Bassin says "This will have absolutely no effect on Otters playoff games, on our staff, on our players, or any of our hockey or business operations."

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