Story byErie Times NewsMike Copper, Erie Times-NewsWed, January 7, 2026 at 2:39 AM UTC·1 min readThe Erie Otters continue to trade current players to benefit those for the Ontario Hockey League franchise's future. None of their six deals this season was more prominent than the one general manager Dave Brown completed Jan. 6. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBrown, less than 48 hours before the league’s 2025-26 trade deadline, sent team captain Gabriel Frasca to the Brantford Bulldogs. The center from Caledon, Ontario, was Erie’s leading goal scorer (18) and second to Michael Dec for assists (21) and points (39). The Erie Otters traded team captain Gabriel Frasca to the Brantford Bulldogs in exchange for four Ontario Hockey League draft picks on Jan.