Connor Andrew McDavid (born January 13, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain of the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Oct 6, 2024 · 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.

Jan 12, 2025 · Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, who played in Erie from 2012 to 2015 before being drafted first overall in the NHL’s Entry Draft, was honored with the retirement of his #97 jersey number. McDavid becomes the third player in team history to see his number in the rafters, along with Brad Boyes and Vince Scott.

Jan 11, 2025 · 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.

Jan 11, 2025 · Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid became the third former Erie Otter who had his number (97) retired by the Ontario Hockey League franchise.

Oct 5, 2024 · The Otters are honoring McDavid's work in the OHL and have announced they will retire his No. 97. As a member of the Otters, McDavid played 166 games over three seasons and scored an appropriate 97 goals and 188 assists for 285 points.

Oct 6, 2024 · We're talking about his former OHL team the Erie Otters, who confirmed the decision via social media. The Otters announced the honour on Saturday and will raise McDavid's number into the rafters...

Oct 5, 2024 · The Erie Otters announced Saturday morning that in 97 days on Jan. 10, the organization will raise McDavid's No. 97 to the rafters.

Connor McDavid's jersey number for the Erie Otters: 97. His three-season goal total for them: 97. Such numeric equality only reinforces why the Ontario Hockey League franchise will...

Jul 5, 2023 · However, Connor McDavid would take the number to the next level. The Edmonton Oilers captain chose the number because he thought it would be cool wear that number in youth hockey. McDavid made the 8-year-old team as a 7-year-old. Those older players were born in 1996 while McDavid was born in 1997.