Brantford Bulldogs 2024 - 25 Season Thread, Part I

[Rounder8]

Nice win today. Getting 4 out of 4 pts against a powerhouse Generals team is huge.

Really dumb icing by Nelson late in the game, but they got away with it.

 

[Jawk]

Nice win today. Getting 4 out of 4 pts against a powerhouse Generals team is huge.

Really dumb icing by Nelson late in the game, but they got away with it.

Barely got away with it. Whew.

Now, take care of business tomorrow.

 

[Jawk]

Really solid 3 in 3 weekend.

Today's was a snoozer, they had absolutely nothing in the tank and even less in the 3rd. No idea how North Bay looked like they had even less.

 

[Rounder8]

Really solid 3 in 3 weekend.

Today's was a snoozer, they had absolutely nothing in the tank and even less in the 3rd. No idea how North Bay looked like they had even less.

Yep, tough to watch, but got the job done.

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

Really liked the forward's defensive play in yesterdays game. Made things difficult all game for North Bay.

 

[frontsfan67]

As I have predicted- you guys are really gelling and having a great team.

Just wait until Vanacker finally gets back to the way he was and I’m sure Budnick will be a great piece to your team. Us in kingston know how much of an asset he is to the team with him playing here for about 2.5 years.

You guys will be in the mix with us and Sudbury I think and perhaps have the best chance at knocking down one of the 2 big pillars of the east this year in barrie and Oshawa.

 

[Jawk]

As I have predicted- you guys are really gelling and having a great team.

Just wait until Vanacker finally gets back to the way he was and I’m sure Budnick will be a great piece to your team. Us in kingston know how much of an asset he is to the team with him playing here for about 2.5 years.

You guys will be in the mix with us and Sudbury I think and perhaps have the best chance at knocking down one of the 2 big pillars of the east this year in barrie and Oshawa.

Budnick has fit in great so far. Really allows the top 4 D to have some balance. I like how they've separated Hamara and Jiricek and given each a solid, reliable, partner in Budnick and Protz.

Little worried about going into a long series with Radley or Krmpotic as the #6.

You're right regarding Vanacker, he's just still missing his extra gear. That 2nd line looks great with Testa, but he'll need to stay healthy.

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

Injuries always seem to be an issue for the Dogs come playoff time. I remember vs Erie they were very undermanned. If the team stays healthy, they could be dangerous.

 

[frontsfan67]

One of the best teams in the league no doubt.

Don’t know why people underestimated you guys. Since you’ve got back Hamara, jiricek healthy and Vanacker I’d love to know your record.

 

[Babs716]

One of the best teams in the league no doubt.

Don’t know why people underestimated you guys. Since you’ve got back Hamara, jiricek healthy and Vanacker I’d love to know your record.

6-0…

Post WJ Jiricek has been a game changer. Along with the upgrade of Budnick.

First half of the season, we struggled with the break out which ultimately impacts the rest of the offensive end of the game. The good D we did have were trying to do too much, and wearing themselves down. Having a solid back end with 5 arguably first line D is allowing a lot of other things to happen.
They’re less frustrated and therefore far more disciplined, they’re confident and motivated and winning battles which was not the case in October/November, among many other things that are clicking now. Ultimately, it appears everyone’s bought in. Just need to stay healthy…


I also want to throw out an honourable mention to the new ownership team. Bulldogs Foundation made a $100K donation to Brant Community Healthcare System, and the new ownership team matched it. Talk about making a statement in showing commitment to the community.


Woof.

 

[frontsfan67]

6-0…

Post WJ Jiricek has been a game changer. Along with the upgrade of Budnick.

First half of the season, we struggled with the break out which ultimately impacts the rest of the offensive end of the game. The good D we did have were trying to do too much, and wearing themselves down. Having a solid back end with 5 arguably first line D is allowing a lot of other things to happen.
They’re less frustrated and therefore far more disciplined, they’re confident and motivated and winning battles which was not the case in October/November, among many other things that are clicking now. Ultimately, it appears everyone’s bought in. Just need to stay healthy…

definitely the dark horse of the whole league. Not just east but league. Nobody wants to play you guys first round lol.

Going to be a lot of good teams out first round this year

I also want to throw out an honourable mention to the new ownership team. Bulldogs Foundation made a $100K donation to Brant Community Healthcare System, and the new ownership team matched it. Talk about making a statement in showing commitment to the community.


Woof

Awesome