The Soo Greyhounds have added a 19-year-old defenceman via waivers ahead of a stretch of three games in four days this week.
The team announced the addition of Oliver Turner via a waiver claime from the Erie Otters this afternoon.
“Oliver is a player we’ve continued to follow since his OHL draft year,” Greyhounds general manager Kyle Raftis said.
“After having his season cut short by injury last year, we see this as a great opportunity for him to get back on track and continue to develop his game. A right-shot defenceman with his size and skating ability is something we wanted to add, and we’re confident he’ll bring a strong presence to our blue line and our room.”
Turner was selected by the Otters in the fourth round of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection and is in his second season in the OHL.
The 6’5″, 201-pound defenceman played in three games this season with the Otters.
Turner played in 31 games last year with the Otters, picking up an assist.