Connor McDavid gives motivational speech to his former team
Recently, the Erie Otters honoured Connor McDavid by retiring his number, raising his name to the rafters of his former junior arena. While this distinguished honour is well deserved, the Oilers captain went the extra mile by giving the Otters a little pre game speech.
Connor McDavid emphasized that this is a special moment in their careers -- encouraging them to have fun, wear the jersey with pride, and embrace every moment. Wise words from the game's best player.
What an incredible video. Connor McDavid looked like Herb Brooks up there, standing and speaking extremely confidently in front of the next generation of NHL stars.
The look on McDavid's face was absolutely priceless. Oilers fans have grown so used to their captain's mundane interviews and serious demeanour, that seeing him so filled with joy and emotion was something really cool to see -- refreshing, almost!
Former Erie teammate Dylan Strome also sent McDavid a heartfelt video tribute, congratulating him on receiving such a distinguished honour.
-Dylan Strome
McDavid played three years with the Otters as a junior player and was a key to their success. The Otters are honouring McDavid's work in the OHL as they retired 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. His 285 points stand fourth in Otters' franchise history.
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