2025 - 2026 Niagara Icedogs (Off)Season Thread, Part V

[three dog night]

Second pick Ethan Gillespie OHL Official Prospect Profile

 

[three dog night]

Last pick Matvei Tolstykh OHL Official Prospect Profile

 

[dogs777]

I could see the goalie playing but that’s it

 

[Icedogs452]

I could see the goalie playing but that’s it

It’s interesting as he is an 08 so had missed 2 years of OHL eligibility. I guess he will compete with Haffner to back up Yerm

 

[IceDogs report]

I could see the goalie playing but that’s it

Even if he doesn’t play that’s great depth in goal. Yermolenko, Haffner, beaupré, potentially jeffrey but i don’t know if jeffery will be on the 50 man roster at the start of next year.

 

[the dog]

Go we still have defensemen Jacob McMahon rights?

 

[IceDogs report]

Go we still have defensemen Jacob McMahon rights?

I believe so. Don’t know if he’s worth a spot at LD though. No offensive upside at all. Cheynowski is just as good.

 

[mattommy98]

I believe so. Don’t know if he’s worth a spot at LD though. No offensive upside at all. Cheynowski is just as good.

I don’t think cheynowski is worth a spot he brings no physical skill and medicore defence

 

[IceDogs report]

I don’t think cheynowski is worth a spot he brings no physical skill and medicore defence

He’s from Niagara so he is likely to be there all year.

 

[three dog night]

Officially Barch out has coach

 

[OHL4Life]

Officially Barch out has coach

Almost like someone mentioned that a few days ago, but what do I know lol

 

[three dog night]

 

[three dog night]

Who will be the new coach

 

[Millpond]

Who will be the new coach

It won't be Scott Wray

 

[dogs777]

Who will be the new coach

Someone with more coaching experience in junior or higher up probably

 

[Hockey123OHL]

Almost like someone mentioned that a few days ago, but what do I know lol

Another lucky guess! Quite the streak you're on.

 

[Dogs Enthusiast]

Barch had the most success in the DDD era. Good on him.

 

[chlfan20]

I have a friend in the Owen Sound / Barrie region who told me that Stan Butler may be the next coach in Niagara. He said people around town say that Dale and Stan are close from their years together in the OHL.

He did not believe it, but now?? Is it possible?

 

[mattommy98]

@OHL4Life @IceDogs report can you guys work together? I’m sure both of you have heard and give me a hint on the most notable name they have been interviewing for coaches. Is that something you’d be willing to reveal lol I’m just so curious.

 

[mattommy98]

@OHL4Life @IceDogs report can you guys work together? I’m sure both of you have heard and give me a hint on the most notable name they have been interviewing for coaches. Is that something you’d be willing to reveal lol I’m just so curious.

Let’s treat it as a game winner gets bragging right

 

[OHL4Life]

I have a friend in the Owen Sound / Barrie region who told me that Stan Butler may be the next coach in Niagara. He said people around town say that Dale and Stan are close from their years together in the OHL.

He did not believe it, but now?? Is it possible?

not a chance

 

[IceDogs report]

I have a friend in the Owen Sound / Barrie region who told me that Stan Butler may be the next coach in Niagara. He said people around town say that Dale and Stan are close from their years together in the OHL.

He did not believe it, but now?? Is it possible?

i mentioned butler a month ago. Don’t know if he will be the option. Also heard it could be john dean from soo. Not saying it’s either because i truly haven’t asked about coaching as im focused on the drafts right now but those are names that have been thrown around

 

[OHL4Life]

@OHL4Life @IceDogs report can you guys work together? I’m sure both of you have heard and give me a hint on the most notable name they have been interviewing for coaches. Is that something you’d be willing to reveal lol I’m just so curious.

i dont think they are close on anything. lots of names

 

[Millpond]

I have a friend in the Owen Sound / Barrie region who told me that Stan Butler may be the next coach in Niagara. He said people around town say that Dale and Stan are close from their years together in the OHL.

He did not believe it, but now?? Is it possible?

Yes they are

 

[three dog night]

ICEDOGS ANNOUNCE 2026 HOME OPENER - Niagara IceDogs

By: Cameron Kelcey NIAGARA, ONT – The Niagara IceDogs have announced their home opener for the 2026-2027 season is Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. against the Brampton Steelheads. Over the past few seasons, Niagara has dominated Brampton, winning seven of its last eight matchups...

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