Niagara Icedogs 2024-25 Season, Part I

[Dog Fan]

Based on fan conversations with those in the office (and calculating seats sold prior to single game tickets going on sale to the public), unofficially, it’s quite possible DD lost approximately half of his inherent STH base (approx. 1200-1400 lost STHs) over the last two seasons. You are probably right in suggesting it may never get back to the “Burke Era” numbers, with DD as the owner.

#SELLTHETEAM

 

[Dogs Enthusiast]

#SUPPORTTHISTEAM

Y’all are just pretend IceDog fans.

All the pessimism is what actually killed the old Board. Some of you drove people away. You will never get everything you want. They will never be perfect enough. Keep on bitchin and I will keep pushing back.



The team is really good now and you need to suspend your greviences and enjoy the ride.

 

[three dog night]

Niagara IceDogs and St. Catharines Mayor set to Honour Hockey Royalty - Niagara IceDogs

ST. CATHARINES, ON – A pair of the greatest players to hit the ice for major junior hockey in St. Catharines – Marcel Dionne and Brian Cullen – will be honoured Friday night with a banner-raising ceremony initiated by St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe, in partnership with the Niagara IceDogs...

chl.ca

 

[knowescape]

It's too bad missing some good hockey games this year

Apparently there's this thing called the internet and you can watch games there.

 

[knowescape]

#SUPPORTTHISTEAM

Y’all are just pretend IceDog fans.

All the pessimism is what actually killed the old Board. Some of you drove people away.

The old Board was not killed by pessimism but by technology. The original owner took on another hobby and left a moderator in charge to keep the thing running. When it required a major software upgrade, the original owner decided against doing it and let the site lapse. The moderator put up a replacement board but lack of interest killed it (there were more posts here daily). Pessimism had nothing to do with either board folding.

 

[knowescape]

#SELLTHETEAM

I'd love it if that happened. New owner, new branding, and a commitment to a winning team.

Before I get hit with "you're not a true fan", and "the team is really good this year", I have zero faith in DDD running a team to maintain and expand that success. He can't help himself but to try and change things. He has a long established record of failure in owning hockey teams.

 

[Countyview]

I'd love it if that happened. New owner, new branding, and a commitment to a winning team.

Before I get hit with "you're not a true fan", and "the team is really good this year", I have zero faith in DDD running a team to maintain and expand that success. He can't help himself but to try and change things. He has a long established record of failure in owning hockey teams.

So you don’t think the current players and coaching staff working so hard deserve your support?

 

[the dog]

Apparently there's this thing called the internet and you can watch games there.

Like live action better

 

[knowescape]

So you don’t think the current players and coaching staff working so hard deserve your support?

I have nothing against the players or coaching staff. I supported the team since the start and was a STH since 2012. My dispute is with the ownership and I have only one way to voice my concerns, withholding my wallet.

You may look at this year's team and say "fixed". I am not convinced DDD will let Wes and Ben do their jobs without knee-capping the team at the trade deadline.

Even a stopped clock is right twice a day. I'll continue to exert my influence, along with the other STH who left, until the changes become permanent.

 

[knowescape]

Like live action better

I do too. Had prime seats at centre ice since their days at The Jack. Used to treat it as a night out, restaurant before or after the game, beverage during, used to spend a ton on jerseys as well... Can't get that off the internet, I agree.