Niagara IceDogs 2022-23 Off-Season Thread

[Knownothing]

Hamilton in the East makes no sense.
You can’t make any real logistical sense for the OHL, less sense with four divisions imo.

West: SSM, Saginaw, Flint, Sarnia, Windsor, London
Central: Owen Sound, Guelph, Kitchener, Hamilton, Niagara, Erie, Missassauga
Unfortunate: Barrie, Sudbury, North Bay, Oshawa, Peterborough, Kingston, Ottawa

Keep some SSM-SBY-NB, Barrie-OS, LDN-Kitchener, OTT-Hull rivalry games to off-set travel and unbalanced schedule. Three teams from each division plus a wildcard for the playoffs.

Soo, Flt, Sag, Sat, Win
OS, Lon, Gue, Kit, Ham
ERIE, Nia, Miss, Bar, Osh
Pet, Kin, Sud, OTT, NB

Soo, Flt, Sag, Sat, Win
OS, Lon, Gue, Kit, Ham
ERIE, Nia, Miss, Bar, Osh
Pet, Kin, Sud, OTT, NB

No easy way to slice it.

 

[three dog night]

The January blues continues has the Dogs lost at home to Kingston 6 to 2. Outwater and Frasca paced Kingston with two goals a piece. Lavoie and Waddick scored for the Dogs. Burns made his season debut tonight 4,695 fans watched the game at the Meridian Centre. Next game tomorrow afternoon in Mississauga.

 

[Dog Fan]

I thought Burns played well in his first game in the OHL. Made some outstanding saves but like any young goalie, got caught out of position a few times. All in all, a good start to his OHL career. Poor Rosie, I think he will be gone to another team for his overage year

 

[three dog night]

Former St Catharines Saint Bruce Boudreau fired can he come home and buy the Icedogs know it a stretch but one can dream.

 

[three dog night]

Mississauga hangs on to shade the Icedogs 5 to 4 extending the Icedogs winless streak to ten games. 1,500 in Mississauga today.

 

[Dog Fan]

Former St Catharines Saint Bruce Boudreau fired can he come home and buy the Icedogs know it a stretch but one can dream.

Romour has it that he tried to buy it from the Burke's.

 

[Dog Fan]

Now that Bruce Boudreau has been fired in Vancouver, our owner should reach out and hire Bruce or sell him 49% of the team. Bruce would be a strong addition to the team and could perform the duties of GM or bring someone in who could be a GM.
Brantford 99's have 5 wins and the IceDogs have 8. That should tell you enough about the IceDogs GM.

 

[Dog Fan]

Now that Bruce Boudreau has been fired in Vancouver, our owner should reach out and hire Bruce or sell him 49% of the team. Bruce would be a strong addition to the team and could perform the duties of GM or bring someone in who could be a GM.
Brantford 99's have 5 wins and the IceDogs

 

[three dog night]

The streak is done has the Dogs get their first win in January has they beat Erie 5 to 1. Michaud and Waddick paced the Dogs with an goal and assist. Also scoring for the Dogs were Ride Assadourian and He. Shots 35 27 for Erie Rosie with the win 3,868 watch the game tonight at the Meridian Centre. Next game Saturday night when North Bay comes to town.

 

[Generalsupdates]

Now that Bruce Boudreau has been fired in Vancouver, our owner should reach out and hire Bruce or sell him 49% of the team. Bruce would be a strong addition to the team and could perform the duties of GM or bring someone in who could be a GM.
Brantford 99's have 5 wins and the IceDogs have 8. That should tell you enough about the IceDogs GM.

That'd be huge for Niagara. Don't see why he personally would do it for 49% though. Would think it'd take more for him to get into junior hockey after such a long NHL career

 

[WorkHardEveryShift]

Now that Bruce Boudreau has been fired in Vancouver, our owner should reach out and hire Bruce or sell him 49% of the team. Bruce would be a strong addition to the team and could perform the duties of GM or bring someone in who could be a GM.
Brantford 99's have 5 wins and the IceDogs

1. The current owner is your classic narcissist. Knows he knows the greatest hockey mind and doesn't need help. I mean, just look at the performance of his OHL, Jr A and Jr B teams. He will not bring in anyone to be the GM.

2. The league would not approve even a partial sale right after a purchase

3. In DB's mind, even if they did approve a sale, now is not the time. This is (HOPEFULLY) rock bottom for the team from a hockey and financial perspective. The value will increase if the team improves. Although the relaity is the team could lose value if they keep stinking it up

4. Niagara will not get a Memorial Cup. The team will be terrible for the next 5 years, or as long as DB is in charge. So don't hold your breath

 

[three dog night]

North Bay scored four second period goals to blow open a close game on route to an 8 to 2 win Jackson and McDonald pace North Bay with two goals a piece .Michaud scored both Icedogs goals shots 39 32 for North Bay. 4,500 plus watched the game at the Meridian Centre. Next game tomorrow afternoon against in Erie.

 

[Dog Fan]

North Bay scored four second period goals to blow open a close game on route to an 8 to 2 win Jackson and McDonald pace North Bay with two goals a piece .Michaud scored both Icedogs goals shots 39 32 for North Bay. 4,500 plus watched the game at the Meridian Centre. Next game tomorrow afternoon against in Erie.

It was a better effort than the score might indicate...IceDogs are playing better just not enough talent. Darren, start recruiting hard! Get some top prospects to visit during games, the fanbase is awesome!

 

[Dog Fan]

Brutal schedule ahead for the IceDogs...7 games in 11 nights! Feb 2,3,4...Feb 7,8...Feb 10,12...poor kids will be worn down and probably more injuries along the way.

 

[stealth1]

North Bay scored four second period goals to blow open a close game on route to an 8 to 2 win Jackson and McDonald pace North Bay with two goals a piece .Michaud scored both Icedogs goals shots 39 32 for North Bay. 4,500 plus watched the game at the Meridian Centre. Next game tomorrow afternoon against in Erie.

I've been impressed by the support the team gets with as bad as they are. Some OHL markets draw less than half of that a night with good teams.

I was at the game last night and thought they played very well. North Bay has a lot of talent and 5 or 6 NHL draftees on their team. Being a Sabres fan and getting to see Bloom play was worth it. My hope the picks have this year hit and they start adding much needed talent on this team.

My only question is why has Niagara been such a hard draw for kids to play here. This goes back to the old owners.

 

[hardclimate]

I've been impressed by the support the team gets with as bad as they are. Some OHL markets draw less than half of that a night with good teams.

I was at the game last night and thought they played very well. North Bay has a lot of talent and 5 or 6 NHL draftees on their team. Being a Sabres fan and getting to see Bloom play was worth it. My hope the picks have this year hit and they start adding much needed talent on this team.

My only question is why has Niagara been such a hard draw for kids to play here. This goes back to the old owners.

Battalion have nine signed or drafted.

 

[three dog night]

For the second straight game the Dogs we’re burnt in period two giving up three unanswered goals and went on to lose 6 to 2 this afternoon in Erie. Gillmartin paced Erie with two goals. A. LeBlanc and Waddick scored for the Dogs . Burns the rookie goaltender made his second start and faced 40 shots tge Dogs had 31 shots on goal. 3,444 watched the game today in Erie. Next game Thursday night in Peterborough.

 

[Millpond]

Kudos to your goalie, 66 SOG in Peterborough, what an awesome performance tonight

 

[Drop the Puck]

Heartbreaker

 

[Zebra]

Petes fan here -

You guys have THE goalie !

Amazing player -you’re so lucky you get to watch that talent every game

 

[Dog Fan]

Petes fan here -

You guys have THE goalie !

Amazing player -you’re so lucky you get to watch that talent every game

We've never seen Rosie play goal for a good team. Next year he is an over ager and likely the odd man out. He does have a tendency to lose concentration and let game get away from him.

 

[Dog Fan]

IceDogs winger a solid addition - Bill Potrecz (BPSN)

Nice article about our new addition...he likes it in Niagara! Let's hope the news spreads before the Priority Draft! A new coach and a new attitude...

 

[WillardJFredricks]

Kudos to your goalie, 66 SOG in Peterborough, what an awesome performance tonight

One of the best performances by a goalie I can recall seeing. He was a joy to watch last night.

 

[three dog night]

Two more defeats Thursday in Peterborough 5 to 3 despite Rosie heroics and tonight a 5 to 4 loss in Hamilton . Next game tomorrow night at home against Kitchener.

 

[three dog night]

Another l for the Icedogs fifth in are has Kitchener shades the Dogs 6 to 5 despite 40 saves for Rosie and Waddick two goals 4,913 watched the game at the Meridian Centre. Next game TUESDAY at home against Hamilton.