Brantford Bulldogs 2024 - 25 Season Thread, Part I

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Been awhile since I've been to a live game (thanks Jawk) and boy do I miss it.

Great job by the boys gutting out a win. Didn't see that coming at all.

Somebody had their shoulder in a sling in the press box, but I couldn't make out who it was.

Only 3 regular D in the lineup against a powerhouse Generals team and getting a win is beyond impressive.

They can't have much in the tank for tomorrow, but they can worry about that tomorrow. 4 out of 4 pts is great for them.

Holmes didn't come back after his fight.
I didn't even watch it. I have a bunch of unexpected work going on at my house. Super frustrating and time consuming. Last night I actually got to bring my dogs home from my in laws. No way I was getting to Simcoe and back and then to Brantford in time. Hoping to get to go tonight.

Glad to see the boys were able to pull it out.
 

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I didn't even watch it. I have a bunch of unexpected work going on at my house. Super frustrating and time consuming. Last night I actually got to bring my dogs home from my in laws. No way I was getting to Simcoe and back and then to Brantford in time. Hoping to get to go tonight.

Glad to see the boys were able to pull it out.

I was a season ticket holder for years and it was one of the most entertaining regular season games that I have witnessed. 2 fights in the first 5 mins, physical play, a penalty shot (Hamara missed) and a crazy comeback.

Cole Brown has always been a frustrating player to watch because the talent is there, but sometimes he just floats and disappears. He may have turned a corner this season though. Much more consistent.

The parade of 1st rounders that Oshawa puts on the ice really exposed our bottom 3 Dmen though.
 

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Game reminded me of when the AHL Bulldogs played 3 games in 3 nights. Not much left in the tank, not too surprised at the result but I thought they played with effort despite the tough spot paired with the injuries.

Good to see O’Keefe back, always nice to see a player from the champ team in the lineup even if it’s for a game.
 
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Really hope they get some bodies back.

With 3 straight road games vs Oshawa, Barrie and Kitchener they could use them.
 

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Roberts is back, but still no Testa and now Crombie is out as well.

Chen suiting up as a forward.

Going to be playing with 3 lines tonight pretty much.
 

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Fun to see things looking like they’re finally coming together. Even though we’re still riddled with injury.

Oshawa commentators have to be some of my favourite. They do a great job.
 

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Fun to see things looking like they’re finally coming together. Even though we’re still riddled with injury.

Oshawa commentators have to be some of my favourite. They do a great job.

They just can't get healthy.

He didn't have a big night statistically, but having Vanacker back makes guys like Lavoie look so much better because he creates space with his speed. It gives them 2 dangerous lines.

The Oshawa announcers are great. I was laughing when they said the Bulldogs still had their #1 PP out when they were up 4 with 12 mins left.

2 things-they had 2 16 yr olds on the ice (Rosseto and O'Donnell), so not their #1 unit. Also, only a week ago the Bulldogs came back from 3 down with about the same amount of time left and won.

Huge win. The schedule is TOUGH leading up to Christmas.
 

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They just can't get healthy.

He didn't have a big night statistically, but having Vanacker back makes guys like Lavoie look so much better because he creates space with his speed. It gives them 2 dangerous lines.

The Oshawa announcers are great. I was laughing when they said the Bulldogs still had their #1 PP out when they were up 4 with 12 mins left.

2 things-they had 2 16 yr olds on the ice (Rosseto and O'Donnell), so not their #1 unit. Also, only a week ago the Bulldogs came back from 3 down with about the same amount of time left and won.

Huge win. The schedule is TOUGH leading up to Christmas.
There was a fire they’ve been lacking, last night. It was good to see and much needed with the upcoming stretch.

It’ll understandably take Marek some time to get into game form, but like you said, his presence is already impactful.

Noticed that with the announcers and had a chuckle, they likely saw Lardis and Hamara and didn’t notice the young guys circling down low.

Team has definitely had their challenges early on, but hoping this benefits them in the long run. Guys are getting more minutes that otherwise wouldn’t have without the injuries, they’ve been forced to mix up the lines, and others have been forced to step up. Confidence and strength are starting to show through.

Hopefully they can get through the next few weeks with some big wins and carry the momentum into the new year.
 
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They just can't get healthy.

He didn't have a big night statistically, but having Vanacker back makes guys like Lavoie look so much better because he creates space with his speed. It gives them 2 dangerous lines.

The Oshawa announcers are great. I was laughing when they said the Bulldogs still had their #1 PP out when they were up 4 with 12 mins left.

2 things-they had 2 16 yr olds on the ice (Rosseto and O'Donnell), so not their #1 unit. Also, only a week ago the Bulldogs came back from 3 down with about the same amount of time left and won.

Huge win. The schedule is TOUGH leading up to Christmas.
Another night I didn't have a chance to watch. It has to be like a decade since I paid so little attention to NHL/OHL (GOJHL as well since my nephew is playing there).

Good to see the PP is getting it together. Would be wonderful to see them at full strength.
 
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Great game.

I feel like a lot of the injuries have helped the teams depth. Everyone looks more comfortable with the extra playing time they’ve had early in the season.
 

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Crombie is back in the lineup tonight.

Cole Brown looks to have taken his spot on the 1st line and it's well deserved with his play lately.

As Christmas gets closer it is time to start talking trade.

I would like to see the Bulldogs kicking the tires on a guy like Konnor Smith. 1 dman with some size and toughness would make them a formidable Dcore when Jiricek is finally healthy.

Protz/Hamara
Jiricek/Smith
Moore/Roberts is championship caliber imo.

Add one more quality forward and they could compete for a championship imo.
 
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Is Adam jiricek injured?
Yep, he played a few games and took a big open ice hit. He's been out for awhile.

Not a great game vs Colts.

But I think you take 1-1 vs Gens / Colts with the injuries they've had.

They were having a strong 2nd period and then they gave up that terrible SH goal and it was downhill from there.

They looked tired.
 

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I know there are only so many spots on Team Canada and I am sure there are many other fans of other teams that feel they have a player that was snubbed, but I really thought Nick Lardis would have made Team Canada, alteast being invited to the camp.
 

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I know there are only so many spots on Team Canada and I am sure there are many other fans of other teams that feel they have a player that was snubbed, but I really thought Nick Lardis would have made Team Canada, alteast being invited to the camp.

They look for size and a physical game as well. I'm not that surprised. Plenty of great players weren't invited.

Zayne Parekh didn't get an invite.

Michael Misa didn't get an invite either.

Bad for Lardis, but good for the Bulldogs.
 
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Didn't deserve the win last night, but they showed once again that they don't quit.

Nice to see Vanacker get on the board (great pass by Thomas). Wow, his speed gets him a lot of breakaways.

Leenders played well, but a few questionable goals negated all of his great saves. Really need him to get it together. If the playoffs started today I think that Egorov is the starter.

It will be interesting to see what they do at the deadline.
 
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