28-03-2025
Excitement brews among Otters fans as post season begins
The Erie Otters hit the road for their first playoff game Thursday night, but that hasn't stopped loyal fans from cheering on their team back home.
Almost 100 fans packed the house at Voodoo Brewing Thursday night as the Erie Otters look to win their first series in the OHL playoffs.
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Excitement was booming in downtown Erie as the Erie Otters took on the Saginaw Spirit in their first playoff game of the postseason.
The Otters fell short in the first round of the playoffs last year, but this time fans are hoping for a different outcome.
'Through adversity with injuries and everything, they made it to the playoffs again after years of drought, and the whole city is behind them,' said Brent Jones, an Otters fan.
'We've had some bad games, but they've tried so hard to get where they are today, and I'm very proud of them,' said Brianna Foster, another Otters fan.
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Thursday night, Voodoo Brewing on State Street was the place to be to watch the game, with beer discounts, a projected screen and loyal fans bringing the energy.
The brewery's manager said they're always happy to host for the Otters, and their love for the team is mutual with fans.
'Just all of the employees loving the otters, and all of the fans already coming here before the games, it's just a fluid thing, where we really love having all the action for the otters right here,' said Kyle Houser, Voodoo Brewing general manager.
They had food. They had beer. They had hade good hockey, and a packed house at Voodoo Brewing, and fans are looking to see their team make a deep playoff run this season.
Q: How are you feeling about the game tonight?
'Very excited!' Foster said.
Q: How are you feeling about it?
'Super excited!' said Katlyn Spiegel, an Otters fan. 'We're gonna win!'
'Oh man, we have the loudest fans in the OHL. Everybody is so dedicated to this team, it's so awesome when the crowd gets behind the team and when we see a full stadium it feels great, so it's so nice to have a full bar tonight and have everyone supporting the guys,' Jones went on to say.
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The Otters will be returning to Erie Insurance Arena for game three of the series on April 1. But first, the team has one more game to play in Saginaw at 7 p.m. on Saturday, and Voodoo Brewing will once again be opening its doors for fans to cheer on our Erie Otters.
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