Otters sign 2023 pick Oliver Turner
Erie, Pennsylvania – The Erie Otters have brought in depth to their defensive core with the signing of Oliver Turner to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.
Oliver Turner stands at 6’5 and weighs in at 194 lbs. and will look to slot in to a strong Otters blueline. He was selected by the Otters in the fourth round, 77th overall in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. Since his selection, he has played for St. Andrews College in the Prep Hockey Conference as well as suiting up for their U18 AAA team. In 20 games so far this season between the PHC and the U18 AAA program, the Toronto native has picked up 11 points, all of them coming by way of assists.
Turner is currently committed to Colgate University, starting in the 2026-27 school year. The recent agreement between the NCAA and the CHL, allowing major junior players their eligibility as amateurs in American collegiate athletics, has allowed the Otters to bring him in and allows him to still play at a U.S. college.
Turner will join Nathan Sauder as the only other right-shot defender with the club.
“Oliver is a player we have wanted for some time,” said Brown, “Oliver significantly contributes to stabilizing the St. Andrews Saints backend and he maintains a style that forces his opponents to work hard for offensive opportunities. We are thrilled to welcome Oliver to our organization and look forward to seeing his growth as he transforms into the defender we admire.”
The Erie Otters are thrilled to welcome Oliver to the Flagship City and look forward to seeing him develop his skills both on and off the ice.
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