Niagara Icedogs 2024-25 Season Thread, Part III

[Jawk]

Wait, are guys saying that Frasca has gone home? What's the story here?

 

[bigsportsfan]

Not good when 16 year olds go home. Frasca.

Wow. Every year there is a player who refuses to sign with the IceDogs and players who leave or ask for a trade.

This is insane!

 

[Dogs Enthusiast]

Wow. Every year there is a player who refuses to sign with the IceDogs and players who leave or ask for a trade.

This is insane!

That was happening during the Burke years too.

 

[bigsportsfan]

That was happening during the Burke years too.

There may have been a few but nothing like this.

 

[Dogs Enthusiast]

How is this different?

 

[Dog Fan]

That was happening during the Burke years too.

Oh, really? and things were so much better under the Burke's. This franchise has been in a downward spiral since the Burke's hired their two sons as coach and GM. I don't believe too much of this happened when Marty was here...I can remember two examples: Lessio and one other. But we also got Dougie Hamilton as a result of him wanting to play with his brother so pretty even.

 

[Sam14]

How is this different?

…it’s only the tip of the Iceberg. The situation in Niagara is not good.

 

[Dogs Enthusiast]

Again, how is this different from the departures we saw mid-season during the last decade?

 

[three dog night]

Most of you think it only an Icedogs issue other teams have players quitting or not reporting even London

 

[Sam14]

Again, how is this different from the departures we saw mid-season during the last decade?

Denying the fact that there are serious problems with “this” team is not going to make these problems disappear. They can only be resolved if we first get new ownership in Niagara.

The problems are escalating; the situation is unstable; what is known to the general public is only the tip of the Iceberg. This off-season, if still under DD, will be unsettling for this fan base.

 

[Logosarejusttargets]

Wait, are guys saying that Frasca has gone home? What's the story here?

If true, that's 2 seasons in a row a Frasca asked to leave his team.

 

[Sam14]

If true, that's 2 seasons in a row a Frasca asked to leave his team.

Last name the same. Situation and circumstances very different.

 

[Dogs Enthusiast]

I am not denying anything Sam. I don't know the facts. I don't work in that building.

All I know, this is not the first mid-season departure and its been happening occasionally since the team came to town and I started paying attention.

 

[Sam14]

I am not denying anything Sam. I don't know the facts. I don't work in that building.

All I know, this is not the first mid-season departure and its been happening occasionally since the team came to town and I started paying attention.

DE, I can only assure you that what I’ve post is the truth (and only what I’m willing to share): problems are escalating; situation is unstable; several players, parents, player agents are unhappy; finances are a concern; the off-season will be unsettling for fans; and what is shared is only the half of it.

However, here is some good new: IceDogs end their 10 game losing streak against Owen Sound tonight Unfortunately, for all of who truly care about this franchise, those problems will still be there tomorrow.