Connor McDavid of the Erie Otters brings the puck up ice against the London Knights during A Jan. 11, 2015, Ontario Hockey League game at Erie Insurance Arena.

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid will have his No. 97 jersey retired by the Erie Otters next Jan. 10. McDavid helped the Oilers reach last season's Stanley Cup final against the Florida Panthers.

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.

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Former Erie Otters and Ontario Hockey League great Connor McDavid, right, signs autographs for fans prior to the retirement of his number 97 jersey at Erie Insurance Arena in Erie on Jan. 10.

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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.