Niagara Icedogs 2024-25 Season Thread, Part III

[dogs777]

Icedogs rally fell short losing to Brantford 5 to,4. Big concern is Flores injury hopefully not has bad has it looks. 4,369;tickets sold probably not all in the house next game tomorrow in Brampton.

Might’ve got to OT if they don’t score when Flores went down

 

[Dogs Enthusiast]

IceDogs offering a free ticket for Feb 27 or March 11 if you were unable to use the ticket today because of weather.

Good move.

 

[Jawk]

Regarding the jersey auction for todays IceDogs jerseys... can any of you tell me what the proceeds go towards?

 

[three dog night]

Regarding the jersey auction for todays IceDogs jerseys... can any of you tell me what the proceeds go towards?

I believe it The Niagara Children Centre.

 

[Jawk]

I believe it The Niagara Children Centre.

Thank you, that is correct. They have it mentioned in each player listing, not on the main auction menu.

Was mostly curious on how similar the bidding prices were to the Bulldogs.

 

[Dogs Enthusiast]

Any word on Flores? I heard it was a knee injury at the arena last night.

added.,,, recently published Standard article

The status of Flores, the Ontario Hockey League leader in shots faced, is unclear at press time. IceDogs head coach Ben Boudreau said the team’s No. 1 backstop was “to be assessed.”
“It just kind of happened, but there is nothing that’s a major, major concern,” Boudreau said. “We’ll just see the extent of his injury.
“I’m not 100 per cent sure yet, right? I just know he’s not playing tomorrow.”

 

[three dog night]

End. the streak today big four point game is Roobroeck and Paris back.

 

[dogs777]

End. the streak today big four point game is Roobroeck and Paris back.

No Roobroeck isn’t Paris is taking warmups but he has the last couple games as well

 

[frontsfan67]

The IceDogs have scored only goal in a shootout this season.

“We’re looking for anybody and everybody. We started doing shootout practises and keeping the winners. And obviously, Blair Scott won the first one and Galiyanov won the second one and Loshko won the third one,” Boudreau said. “Trying to switch things up and just keep trying to find solutions here on how to win.”

Not having Roobroeck or He do the shootouts is pretty confusing to say the least. People should be fighting for that third spot which probably would go to Loshko I would have to assume in a perfect world

 

[three dog night]

No joy today has the Dogs lost to Brampton 6;to 0 and out shot 50 to 22 2,489 fans in Brampton. Now some rest before a visit to Ottawa Friday night hopefully some bodies back.

 

[Sam14]

Jan 25, 2025 Brampton is 10 points back of Niagara with 3 games in hand.

... before going h2h Feb 17. At that point, we’ll have our answer.

Brampton 3 points back of Niagara with 1 game in hand. Do we have an answer yet?

 

[Dog Fan]

Brampton 3 points back of Niagara with 1 game in hand. Do we have an answer yet?View attachment 978858

Yes, I believe we do have our answer. We will have to finish strong to avoid a 7th seeding in the playoffs. Not that it matters...Barrie, Brantford and Oshawa will likely sweep the dogs in a playoff series. At least we made the playoffs...that is a start!

 

[dogs777]

“Flores is gonna be on the shelf for a little bit,” Boudreau said. “I don’t think there’s a timeline. It’s nothing that we’re stressing about if we do make the playoffs, whether we will have him or not. We don’t foresee Flores playing in February or in early March. I believe (we’re) just making sure that we have a healthy Owen Flores come playoff time.”

 

[dogs777]

Brampton 3 points back of Niagara with 1 game in hand. Do we have an answer yet?View attachment 978858

I think with a healthy Flores and getting Paris and AA back they could’ve stayed 5-6 now I think they’re destined for 7th

 

[three dog night]

I think with a healthy Flores and getting Paris and AA back they could’ve stayed 5-6 now I think they’re destined for 7th

I say sx Sudbury to inconsistant.

 

[Dogs Enthusiast]

Also in that article:

Boudreau has his fingers crossed forwards Ryan Roobroeck, Alex Assadourian and Mathieu Paris will be back from injury this weekend.

 

[Sam14]

Yes, I believe we do have our answer. We will have to finish strong to avoid a 7th seeding in the playoffs. Not that it matters...Barrie, Brantford and Oshawa will likely sweep the dogs in a playoff series. At least we made the playoffs...that is a start!

Yes, it is a start! My concern is that with all the noise around this team, it will not surprise me to see turnover that will surprise IceDog fans next year. Be prepared.

 

[Sam14]

I think with a healthy Flores and getting Paris and AA back they could’ve stayed 5-6 now I think they’re destined for 7th

Current injuries are a factor, however, all the teams above and below them in the standing have had (or still have) their share of injuries to deal with during the 24-25 season. Where ever they finish this season, will probably be an accurate indication of team's talent comparitive to the rest of the East.

 

[Countyview]

I rarely agree with Sam14 but this time he’s got it right. A lack of leadership on and off the ice which has crept into the entire organization has lead to departures and probable requests to leave at season’s end. Not a healthy environment.

 

[Dog Fan]

Yes, it is a start! My concern is that with all the noise around this team, it will not surprise me to see turnover that will surprise IceDog fans next year. Be prepared.

I have been speaking about the departure of He and Roobroeck next year and I believe that if you want a successful franchise in the future, this has to happen. We have to restock through the Priority Selection because this owner is too cheap to bring in US and foreign players.

 

[Dog Fan]

I rarely agree with Sam14 but this time he’s got it right. A lack of leadership on and off the ice which has crept into the entire organization has lead to departures and probable requests to leave at season’s end. Not a healthy environment.

Players routinely miss team curfews and other more concerning things. This team has no leadership and this starts at the owner.

 

[three dog night]

I have been speaking about the departure of He and Roobroeck next year and I believe that if you want a successful franchise in the future, this has to happen. We have to restock through the Priority Selection because this owner is too cheap to bring in US and foreign players.

Where Roobroeck going his draft year is next season He likely will return

 

[Dog Fan]

I didn't say it would happen but I think it would be smart to trade them while their value is the highest so that the team is successful in future years. Right now, the team is so far away from being competitive for a championship that it is getting scary!

 

[IceDogFan]

I have been speaking about the departure of He and Roobroeck next year and I believe that if you want a successful franchise in the future, this has to happen. We have to restock through the Priority Selection because this owner is too cheap to bring in US and foreign players.

I doubt they'll have a choice. Why would they even contemplate staying at this point?

I didn't say it would happen but I think it would be smart to trade them while their value is the highest so that the team is successful in future years. Right now, the team is so far away from being competitive for a championship that it is getting scary!

If the buffoon owner has half a brain, he'll sell the team this summer before shit really hits the fan.