Mike Copper is a Sports Writer at Erie Times-News. With a focus on competitive and professional sports, he covers a range of topics including individual and team sports, as well as major league sports and tournaments. Mike's work has been featured in Yahoo News, The Lebanon Daily News, Yahoo Sports, Ellwood City Ledger, and AOL, Inc.
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Mike Copper's articles primarily focus on local sports, particularly high school sports in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Given the extensive event coverage and emphasis on specific athletes and teams, he would likely be interested in pitches related to upcoming sporting events or exceptional performances by local athletes. Consider providing human-interest stories about athletes overcoming challenges or achieving significant milestones.
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Earlier Saturday start times and more weekend home games were notable when the Erie Otters released their full 2026-27 season.
By: Mike Copper
Former Mercyhurst University men's hockey trainer Mike Folga will be posthumously enshrined in the Erie Sports Hall of Fame.
Colin Kennedy, whom the Erie Otters chose with the second overall pick during this month's OHL draft, participated in Saturday's orientation camp at LECOM Sports Park.
By: Mike Copper
Villa Maria College graduate Amy Schmidt, who played and coached tennis while simultaneously serving as the school's athletic director, died June 7 at age 67.
By: Mike Copper
Erie Otters coach Kris Mallette plans to lean on veteran goalie David Egorov, whom they acquired in a trade with Brantford, throughout their 2026-27 OHL season.
By: Mike Copper
The Erie Sports Hall of Fame expanded by nine after Wednesday's induction ceremony at the Zem Zem Shrine Club.
The Los Angeles Kings, with the next-to-last pick in the 2026 NHL draft, chosen Erie Otters defenseman Lucas Ambrosio.
Bob North, a member of the Erie County Aquatic Hall of Fame's inaugural class, will receive its lifetime achievement award during its Aug. 2 enshrinement ceremony.
By: Mike Copper
The Erie Otters picked Paul Schuster as their first Austrian-born player taken in a Canadian Hockey League import draft.
By: Mike Copper
The Erie Times-News checked on the transfer status for 23 players affected by Mercyhurst University's decision to drop its NCAA-sanctioned men's hockey program.
