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’s post is the truth (and only what fans are 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 us who truly care about this franchise, those problems will still be there tomorrow.

 

[three dog night]

Maybe we need a statement from the team on any issues.

 

[the dog]

Sell team a.s.a.p to Rankin and bruce Boudreau please

 

[Dogs Enthusiast]

Jeffrey in net. Humphries is resting.

 

[IceDogs452]

This team looks like they genuinely could not care less.

 

[Dog Fan]

They don't care anymore. The players are not stupid, they see what's happening with the ownership, the employees and other players...they have given up

 

[knowescape]

They don't care anymore. The players are not stupid, they see what's happening with the ownership, the employees and other players...they have given up

I'm not about to blame the players.

I won't say they've given up, I'll instead say that the team owner and management did not give them what they needed to survive. This has been a predictable outcome since the end of November.

If the owner isn't self-aware enough to sell the team on his own, it's time for the OHL to step in and force him out. The players and staff deserve better, and so do the fans.

 

[IceDogs452]

the team owner and management did not give them what they needed to survive.

Define what you mean by that. Like I know there has been a lot said in here. But these guys are getting blown out every single night lol. They could lose the rest of em at this point

 

[the dog]

Any season tickets holders get call from icedogs today?

 

[OSAttackFan88]

DE, I can only assure you that what’s post is the truth (and only what fans are 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 us who truly care about this franchise, those problems will still be there tomorrow.

Did they win?

 

[three dog night]

Owen Sound beats the Icedogs 5 to 1 despite being outshot 43 to 28. Arrowsmith the lone goal Hevan assist his 150 career point. Next game tomorrow night against Erie at home.

 

[Millpond]

The Dogs made a big push early on, they outshot the Attack, the rookie net minder made some big saves .

Carter George played stellar for the Attack .
You could see the dogs getting frustrated, they couldn't solve him .
It's tough to lose not one , but two goalies ..

Lots of talent on your team .

PS , I noticed Carter skated over to your goalie after the game and offered some words and a stick tap.
I bet it meant a lot for him , and his first OHL game .