Niagara IceDogs 2023-24 Off-Season Thread

[sbpointer]

At what point does the league say enough with some of this and step in and do something about it

Maybe this will be a priority of the new commissioner
This stuff is embarrassing for the league and is doing permanent damage.
The longer these things go on the more elite players we are missing out on seeing.
I can tell you if I had an kid playing hockey at a level where they could be OHL drafted they would NOT be reporting to Niagara.

 

[three dog night]

Holy crap. I knew DD was bad but I didn’t know he was THIS bad. Guy is mega rich and makes the kids bring their own lunches LOL

Really is a damn shame. Great fan base, great jerseys, pretty good arena, have had some good teams. Then of course, has to be run by that jackass

 

[three dog night]

Holy crap. I knew DD was bad but I didn’t know he was THIS bad. Guy is mega rich and makes the kids bring their own lunches LOL

Really is a damn shame. Great fan base, great jerseys, pretty good arena, have had some good teams. Then of course, has to be run by that jackass.

That was for a bit in the first year he owned the team I heard from a billet that has stopped

 

[dogs777]

That was for a bit in the first year he owned the team I heard from a billet that has stopped

I heard it stopped to by a billet but that same person said it started again

 

[three dog night]

Charlie Hotles Commits to the Niagara IceDogs - Niagara IceDogs

NIAGARA, ON – The Niagara IceDogs are pleased to announce the commitment of Charlie Hotles to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. “Niagara is very happy to announce the signing of Charlie Hotles. Charlie is a big body that knows how to put the puck in the net and make his teammates...

chl.ca

 

[WorkHardEveryShift]

Maybe this will be a priority of the new commissioner
This stuff is embarrassing for the league and is doing permanent damage.
The longer these things go on the more elite players we are missing out on seeing.
I can tell you if I had an kid playing hockey at a level where they could be OHL drafted they would NOT be reporting to Niagara.

LOL. Unless you are a top 15 kid, you really don't have a choice of where you are going. Sure you could pursue the NCAA route, but that's not a given. There are worse teams out there with regard to cheapness. I don't think the league is implementing minimum standards sue to Niagara. Other than London and Kitchener all teams have issues of some sort

 

[Millpond]

LOL. Unless you are a top 15 kid, you really don't have a choice of where you are going. Sure you could pursue the NCAA route, but that's not a given. There are worse teams out there with regard to cheapness. I don't think the league is implementing minimum standards sue to Niagara. Other than London and Kitchener all teams have issues of some sort

How so ?

 

[Sam14]

As expected, the following players are absent from IceDogs’ 2024-25 Training Camp roster.

06 D Gabriel Eliasson One of the few OHL teams unable to secure an import post CHL draft.
05 D Andrew Wycisk
OA F Gavin Bryant
OA F Michael Podolioukh
OA D Ryan VanNetten

 

[dirty12]

Not at all surprised, but did not expect ‘05 Wycisk to be absent. It’s unfortunate that he is unable stay in the line up long enough to develop his obvious talent.
Is there an estimate as to how long Bryant is out?

 

[knowescape]

Not at all surprised, but did not expect ‘05 Wycisk to be absent. It’s unfortunate that he can never stay in the line up long enough to develop his obvious talent.

Wycisk had great positioning and speed, but was undersized and injury prone. There was also the suggestion he was one of the players bullied by teammates. Writing was on the wall for his not returning.

 

[dirty12]

Wycisk had great positioning and speed, but was undersized and injury prone. There was also the suggestion he was one of the players bullied by teammates. Writing was on the wall for his not returning.

Are you suggesting that bullies banned in spring ‘23 coerced a not healthy person to play last season?

 

[knowescape]

Are you suggesting that bullies banned in spring ‘23 coerced a not healthy person to play last season?

Umm, no?? Suggesting that being bullied takes a toll on your mental and physical health, to say nothing of the social impact with other players and staff.

 

[OHL4Life]

As expected, the following players are absent from IceDogs’ 2024-25 Training Camp roster.

06 D Gabriel Eliasson One of the few OHL teams unable to secure an import post CHL draft.
06 D Andrew Wycisk
OA F Gavin Bryant
OA F Michael Podolioukh
OA D Ryan VanNetten

Bryant is hurt, may return earlier then I heard

 

[three dog night]

I think VanNetten is on his way out

 

[knowescape]

I think VanNetten is on his way out

He was a good fill-in player but wouldn't have gotten much ice time on any other team.

 

[tdot]

As expected, the following players are absent from IceDogs’ 2024-25 Training Camp roster.

06 D Gabriel Eliasson One of the few OHL teams unable to secure an import post CHL draft.
05 D Andrew Wycisk
OA F Gavin Bryant
OA F Michael Podolioukh
OA D Ryan VanNetten

Boudreau said Wycisk got off season surgery and implied that he will play this year

6:05 on this link

Niagara Sports Report - Ben Boudreau - Niagara IceDogs Head Coach - Niagara Sports Report with Rod Mawhood | iHeart

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[dirty12]

Boudreau said Wycisk got off season surgery and implied that he will play this year

6:05 on this link

Niagara Sports Report - Ben Boudreau - Niagara IceDogs Head Coach - Niagara Sports Report with Rod Mawhood | iHeart

www.iheart.com

Encouraging that issue was diagnosed and addressed

 

[dogs777]

As expected, the following players are absent from IceDogs’ 2024-25 Training Camp roster.

06 D Gabriel Eliasson One of the few OHL teams unable to secure an import post CHL draft.
05 D Andrew Wycisk
OA F Gavin Bryant
OA F Michael Podolioukh
OA D Ryan VanNetten

Saw a picture of Bryant on the ice this morning but not sure how involved he was

 

[three dog night]

Michele and Darren DeDobbelaer Partner with Mayor Siscoe and St. Catharines to Donate 50 IceDogs Tickets to Boys & Girls Club of Niagara Region - Niagara IceDogs

NIAGARA, ON – Michele and Darren DeDobbelaer, in collaboration with Mayor Siscoe and the City of St. Catharines, are thrilled to announce their ongoing commitment to community support through a generous donation of 50 tickets to the Boys & Girls Club of Niagara Region. These tickets, graciously...

chl.ca

 

[three dog night]

VanNaten. Waived PodoliouKh going back to school

 

[bigsportsfan]

LOL. Unless you are a top 15 kid, you really don't have a choice of where you are going. Sure you could pursue the NCAA route, but that's not a given. There are worse teams out there with regard to cheapness. I don't think the league is implementing minimum standards sue to Niagara. Other than London and Kitchener all teams have issues of some sort

The IceDogs owner is by far the cheapest owner. The team once had to report to the bus at 5am for a 2pm game in Sudbury because the owner didn’t want to go up the night before and pay for a hotel room. He won’t pay for food in the media/scout room. He won’t draft US players likely because their scholarships cost more. He has been accused of making unfavourable trades just to shed scolarship costs. They have only 5 scouts, the lowest number in the league and virtually no GM. Off the ice, he has made many cuts as well. The situation is grim in Niagara.

 

[Leviathan899]

The IceDogs owner is by far the cheapest owner. The team once had to report to the bus at 5am for a 2pm game in Sudbury because the owner didn’t want to go up the night before and pay for a hotel room. He won’t pay for food in the media/scout room. He won’t draft US players likely because their scholarships cost more. He has been accused of making unfavourable trades just to shed scolarship costs. They have only 5 scouts, the lowest number in the league and virtually no GM. Off the ice, he has made many cuts as well. The situation is grim in Niagara.

He truly does make Rolf Nilsen look like an angel of an owner.

 

[knowescape]

He truly does make Rolf Nilsen look like an angel of an owner.

Difference is the OHL stepped in against him. Are they waiting for the players to revolt first?

 

[MJ5]

He truly does make Rolf Nilsen look like an angel of an owner.

Once Hakon was too old for the league, Rolf really has done a nice job with the team and upgrading the arena.

 

[knowescape]

Once Hakon was too old for the league, Rolf really has done a nice job with the team and upgrading the arena.

What do you think DDD's watershed moment would be? Personally, I don't believe he has one. Instead, I think he will run it into the ground until the fanbase is totally decimated (yes, more than it is currently) and that top players will refuse to report on a consistent basis.

None of this is good for Niagara, but it isn't good for the league either. I am surprised the BOG has not censured the team for consistent basement performance and losing their 4000+ seats per game attendance base. Surely the losses affect each team's revenue stream?