IceDogs Add Third Member of the Frasca Family
With their second selection of round three in the OHL draft, the IceDogs chose D-man Nicholas Frasca. At 6'1"-175lbs, at pick 56, Nick brings size and heritage to the IceDogs. Both of Frasca's brothers played in the OHL. With three rounds completed, the OHL draft resumes Saturday morning at 9 with rounds 4-15.
Apr 13, 2024
IceDogs Add Goaltender in Round Three
Matthew Humphries heard his name called in round three of the OHL Draft. The IceDogs first of two third round choices calls Newmarket home and spent this past season playing for the Markham Majors U16. Matthew will cover a lot of net, at 6'2"-180lbs. Matthew was a teammate of first round choice Braidy Wassilyn in ...
Apr 13, 2024
Dogs Get Leading Scorer in Round Two
Maximus Crete, who lead the HEO U16 loop with 28 goals and 38 assists in 29 games for the Upper Canada Cyclones is the IceDogs second round choice. With the 30th selection in OHL draft, Niagara gets a 5'9"-157lbs center. Maximus is known for his high end skating and elusive stick handling, packaged into a high end...
Apr 13, 2024
IceDogs Select Braidy Wassilyn First With Pick 4
Braidy Wassilyn, a 6'1"-195lbs forward is the IceDogs first round selection Friday night. Taken fourth overall, Braidy is described by the OHL draft media guide as "one of the most dynamic and offensively gifted players available. He is a threat every time he is one the ice, and will constantly challenge defe...
Apr 12, 2024
Former IceDogs captain Akil Thomas nets first NHL goal
It didn't take Akil Thomas long to make an impact in the NHL. The former Niagara IceDog was called up by the LA Kings earlier this week, and made his NHL debut Monday night against the Winnipeg Jets. While playing just 3:42 in the game, Thomas managed to lay three hits in his debut. Fast forward to Thursday evening, th...
Apr 05, 2024
"It is what it is" - IceDogs to pick 4th in OHL Priority Selection
The OHL Draft Lottery did not bounce the IceDogs way for a 2nd straight year. Niagara will pick 4th in the 1st round of the OHL Draft on April 12th, after having the best odds (40%) to select first overall for a third year running. Voice of the IceDogs on Niagara's New Country 89.1 Ted Lehman caught up with IceDogs own...
Mar 27, 2024
Darren DeDobbelaer In His Own Words
The IceDogs will take a run at another Memorial Cup for Niagara. That's just one of the highlights from a season ending interview with IceDogs owner Darren DeDobbelaer. (Photo courtesy of Vivid Eye Photography)
Mar 25, 2024
Federkow's the Star at Meridian
The IceDogs fell 9-2 to Sudbury Saturday night but the score was secondary to the home fans saluting St Catharines very own Connor Federkow is in final OHL game. Ted Lehman's here with game 68 details.
Mar 24, 2024
Meridian Fans Witness IceDogs Scoring History
Ryan Roobroeck established a new IceDogs rookie points record scoring his 28th goal of the year in a 3-1 loss to Mississauga. His 49 points eclipsed the mark set by Akil Thomas in 2017. Ted Lehman has the details. (photo courtesy of Vivid Eye Photography)
Mar 22, 2024
Roobroeck Ties Record in Brantford
Ryan Roobroeck tied Akil Thomas' IceDogs rookie record with his 48th point in a 7-1 loss in Brantford. The game story is here from Ted Lehman. (photo courtesy of Vivid Eye Photography)
Mar 21, 2024