Top Dogs: The Niagara IceDogs Story

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2007 Memorial Cup, From: Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver, British Columbia



May 21st



Acadie-Bathurst Titan vs. Windsor Spitfires

Acadie-Bathurst defeat Windsor 4-1! First star honours would go to Acadie-Bathurst Titan goaltender Olivier Roy, who stopped 25 of 26 shots in the victory. Second star would go to Acadie-Bathurst Titan winger Bryce Milson, who scored a goal. Third star would go to Acadie-Bathurst Titan winger Brent Turnbull, who scored a goal.



Medicine Hat Tigers vs. Vancouver Giants

Medicine Hat defeat Vancouver 4-2! First star honours would go to Medicine Hat Tigers winger Linden Vey, who scored a goal, and an assist. Second star would go to Medicine Hat Tigers winger Emerson Etem, who scored a goal. Third star would go to Medicine Hat Tigers defenseman Sebastian Owuya, who recorded an assist.



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May 23rd



Windsor Spitfires vs. Medicine Hat Tigers

Windsor defeat Medicine Hat 5-0! First star honours would go to Windsor Spitfires center David Pacan, who scored a goal, and an assist. Second star would go to Windsor Spitfires winger Kenny Ryan, who scored a goal, and an assist. Third star would go to Windsor Spitfires goaltender Jack Campbell, who posted a 21 save shutout.



Acadie-Bathurst Titan vs. Vancouver Giants

Acadie-Bathurst defeat Vancouver 5-4 in overtime! First star honours would go to Acadie-Bathurst Titan winger Marc-Olivier Mimar, who scored a goal, and two assists. Second star would go to Vancouver Giants winger Mark Reners, who scored two goals, and an assist. Third star would go to Acadie-Bathurst Titan defenseman Daniel Tanel, who recorded two assists.



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May 25th



Acadie-Bathurst Titan vs. Medicine Hat Tigers

Medicine Hat defeat Acadie-Bathurst 4-2! First star honours would go to Medicine Hat Tigers center Wacey Hamilton, who scored a goal, and two assists. Second star would go to Medicine Hat Tigers goaltender Tyler Bunz, who stopped 33 of 35 shots in the victory. Third star would go to Medicine Hat Tigers winger Corey Scott, who scored a goal, and two assists.



Windsor Spitfires vs. Vancouver Giants

Windsor defeat Vancouver 8-2! First star honours would go to Windsor Spitfires center David Pacan, who recorded five assists. Second star would go to Windsor Spitfires defenseman Nick Ebert, who scored two goals, and an assist. Third star would go to Windsor Spitfires winger Kenny Ryan, who scored a goal, and an assist.



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May 30th, Memorial Cup, Semi-Final



Acadie-Bathurst Titan vs. Medicine Hat Tigers

Acadie-Bathurst defeat Medicine Hat 3-1! First star honours would go to Acadie-Bathurst Titan defenseman Drew McLaughlin, who recorded an assist. Second star would go to Medicine Hat Tigers goaltender Deven Dubyk, who stopped 30 of 33 shots in the loss. Third star would go to Acadie-Bathurst Titan winger Jonathan Lessard, who recorded two assists.



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June 2nd, Memorial Cup Final



Acadie-Bathurst Titan vs. Windsor Spitfires

Acadie-Bathurst defeat Windsor 2-0! First star honours would go to Acadie-Bathurst Titan goaltender Olivier Roy, who posted a 32 save shutout. Second star would go to Acadie-Bathurst Titan defenseman Daniel Tanel, who recorded an assist. Third star would go to Windsor Spitfires goaltender Jack Campbell, who stopped 27 of 29 shots in the loss.



The Acadie-Bathurst Titan are 2007 Memorial Cup Champions!

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June 2007



June 5th

The IceDogs confirmed the completion of a trade with the Erie Otters, trading goaltender Max Bouffard, and the rights to defenseman Victor Piszczek to the Otters in exchange for winger David Broll.

Goaltender Max Bouffard, while under contract to the IceDogs, played most of last season with the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League's St. Catharines Falcons, playing in 57 games, and posting a 41-10-6 record, with a 2.83 GAA, and .894 SV%.

Defenseman Victor Piszczek played this past season with the Winkler Flyers of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, where in 60 games he put up 55 (9+46) points, and was -2, with 74 penalty minutes.

Winger David Broll played this past season with the OHL's Erie Otters, where in 68 games he put up 53 (15+28) points, and was +22, with 160 penalty minutes.



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June 6th

The Canadian Hockey League announced their All-Star Teams Today!



First All-Star Team

Goaltender: Maxime Clermont (Gatineau Olympiques)
Defenseman: Alex Theriau (Everett Silvertips)
Defenseman: Nicolas Delauriers (Gatineau Olympiques)
Forward: C Mike Lomas (Sudbury Wolves)
Forward: C Ryan Johansen (Portland Winter Hawks)
Forward: LW Philippe Paradis (PEI Rocket)



Second All-Star Team

Goaltender: Drew Owsley (Tri-City Americans)
Defenseman: Brayden McNabb (Kootenay Ice)
Defenseman: Julian Melchiori (Kitchener Rangers)
Forward: C Roman Horak (Chilliwack Bruins)
Forward: C Brayden Schenn (Brandon Wheat Kings)
Forward: LW Antoine Quevillon (Rouyn-Noranda Huskies)



Rookie All-Star Team

Goaltender: Mathieu Corbeil-Theriault (Halifax Mooseheads)
Defenseman: Jared Cowen (Spokane Chiefs)
Defenseman: Graeme Craig (Swift Current Broncos)
Forward: LW Marcus Foligno (Sudbury Wolves)
Forward: C Michael Kirkpatrick (Saint John Sea Dogs)
Forward: C Landon Ferraro (Everett Silvertips)



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June 17th

The San Jose Sharks have traded the rights to Niagara IceDogs center Freddie Hamilton to the Nashville Predators in exchange for defenseman Henrik Tallinder.



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June 21st, CHL Import Draft

The Niagara IceDogs hold the 58th Overall Pick of the Draft!

The Lewiston MAINEiacs use the first pick of the draft to select Swedish center Victor Rask.



1st Round (58th Overall): LW Joel Armia

6'3", 187 lbs, Age: 18, From: Pori, Finland, Porin Assat Jrs.

Stats: 40GP, 17G, 13A, 30P, +5, 28 PIM, 6.45 AvR



2nd Round (116th Overall): RW Henrik Messfeldt

5'11", 167 lbs, Age: 18, From: Grums, Sweden, New Jersey Devils (NHL)

Stats (With Brynas J18, Swedish J18 Elit): 40GP, 18G, 18A, 36P, +4, 64 PIM, 6.42 AvR



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June 23rd

The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was held today, and 4 IceDogs were drafted by NHL teams!!

RW Gabriel Landeskog - Nashville Predators, 1st Round (10th Overall)
D Dougie Hamilton - Toronto Maple Leafs, 5th Round (145th Overall)
D Mike Schwindt - Colorado Avalanche, 6th Round (163rd Overall)
LW David Broll - San Jose Sharks, 7th Round (205th Overall)

The IceDogs own the CHL rights to center Cole Bardreau, who was taken in the 3rd Round (71st Overall) by the Philadelphia Flyers, however, he has committed to play for Princeton.

The Montreal Canadiens spent the first overall pick on Drummondville Voltigeurs winger Sean Couturier!

The first OHL Player taken in the draft was Peterborough Petes winger Matt Puempel, taken 6th Overall by the Chicago Blackhawks!



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June 27th

Winger Joel Armia, the IceDogs first round pick in the CHL Import Draft, has decided he will not be coming to North America. Armia was passed over in the NHL Entry Draft, despite being ranked #116.

This means that unless the Devils send down winger Henrik Messfeldt, the IceDogs will be going with winger Gabriel Landeskog, and defenseman Simon Gronvaldt as their foreign players this year.



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June 29th

Winger Gabriel Landeskog has been named Niagara IceDogs Fans Player of the Year. In 27 games with the IceDogs last season, Landeskog put up 35 (23+12) points, and was +9, with 18 penalty minutes. In 9 playoff games he put up 12 (4+8) points, and was +2, with 2 penalty minutes.



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June 30th

The Board announce that they expect the team to make the playoffs this season!

The 2008 Memorial Cup will be hosted by the Ontario Hockey League's Erie Otters!

Winger Darren Archibald has been recalled from his loan, and returns to the Vancouver Canucks. He is no longer eligible to play in the Ontario Hockey League.

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July 2007



July 1st

The OHL released their 2007/08 Season schedule, and the IceDogs open the season travelling to play the Sudbury Wolves on September 21st, before returning home to play their home opener against the Oshawa Generals on September 22nd, and remaining at home to play host to the Brampton Battalion on September 24th.

Season Ticket Update: 555



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July 2nd

The IceDogs announce their schedule of preseason exhibition games, starting with a three game tour of the USA!

August 9th: at Plymouth Whalers
August 11th: at Erie Otters
August 13th: at US NTDP

Then, from August 24-26, the Niagara Cup will be held, pitting the IceDogs against their top division rivals!

Niagara IceDogs (1st Central Division)
Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (4th Central Division)
Brampton Battalion (3rd Central Division)
Sudbury Wolves (2nd Central Division)

Regular Pre-Season

September 4th: vs. Saginaw Spirit
September 7th: at London Knights
September 10th: at Kitchener Rangers
September 12th: vs. Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
September 14th: at Sarnia Sting
September 16th: vs. Windsor Spitfires



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July 5th

The IceDogs announce the signing of defenseman Barry Dulle from the Central Ontario Wolves. Dulle was the IceDogs 5th Round Pick (100th Overall) in the 2007 OHL Priority Selection.

The IceDogs announce the signing of goaltender Robbie McAllister from the Waterloo Wolves. McAllister was the IceDogs 15th Round Pick (300th Overall) in the 2007 OHL Priority Selection.

The IceDogs announce the signing of goaltender Marc-Andre Maillette from the North York AAA Rangers. Maillette was the IceDogs 8th Round Pick (160th Overall) in the 2007 OHL Priority Selection.



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July 6th

The IceDogs announce the signing of goaltender Jean-Claude Regier from the Seaway Valley Rapids. Regier was the IceDogs 7th Round Pick (140th Overall) in the 2007 OHL Priority Selection.

Canada has been chosen to host the 2012 World Junior Championship!



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July 7th

The IceDogs announce the signing of winger Pierre-Alexandre Mason from the Peterborough AAA Petes. Mason was the IceDogs 9th Round Pick (180th Overall) in the 2007 OHL Priority Selection.



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July 8th

Former IceDogs defenseman Tim Billingsley has signed a 1 year contract worth $9K with the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League.

Season Ticket Update: 900



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July 11th

The IceDogs announce the signing of winger Philippe Bartley from the Superior Eagles. Bartley was the IceDogs 5th Round Pick (89th Overall) in the 2007 OHL Priority Selection.



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July 13th

Former IceDogs winger Jason Wilson has signed a 2 year contract worth $27.5K per season, with the Saguenay Marquis of the United Hockey League.



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July 15th

The IceDogs announce the signing of defenseman Alain Herrington from the Wexford AAA Raiders. Herrington was the IceDogs 1st Round Pick (20th Overall) in the 2007 OHL Priority Selection.

Season Ticket Update: 1,083



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July 22nd

Season Ticket Update: 1,942



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July 29th

Season Ticket Update: 2,101



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August 1st

A few players that the IceDogs hold the rights to have decided to sign with US College Teams:

C Riley Bourbonnais - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
D Kevin Bremner - Ferris State Bulldogs
C Cole Bardreau - Princeton Tigers

The IceDogs have decided to retain the rights to these players at this time.



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August 5th

Season Ticket Update: 2,166

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August 2007



August 9th

The IceDogs begin their American Tour with a stop to play the Plymouth Whalers. Marc-Andre Maillette will get the start in goal for Niagara. Marc-Andre Maillette stopped 19 of the 20 shots he faced, and though the Whalers scored first, the IceDogs would score five unanswered goals to claim the victory!

Niagara 5, Plymouth 1

Shipley (1) (Landeskog)
Broll (1) (Graham, Rover) PP
Rover (1) (Graham, F.Hamilton) PP
Landeskog (1) (Shipley)
Graham (1) (Broll, Rover) PP

First star honours would go to Niagara IceDogs defenseman Jesse Graham, who scored a goal, and two assists. Second star would go to Niagara IceDogs defenseman Shayne Rover, who scored a goal, and two assists. Third star would go to Niagara IceDogs center Steven Shipley, who scored a goal, and an assist.



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August 11th

The IceDogs continue their American Tour with a stop to play the Erie Otters. Mark Visentin will get the start in goal for Niagara. Mark Visentin stopped 19 of the 21 shots he faced, and the IceDogs scored the only goal of the third, breaking a 2-2, and claiming the victory!

Niagara 3, Erie 2

Strome (1) (Landeskog, Bartley)
Thompson (1) (Unasssisted)
Broll (2) (Shipley, Landeskog) PP

First star honours would go to Niagara IceDogs winger Gabriel Landeskog, who recorded two assists. Second star would go to Erie Otters winger Chris Marchese, who scored a goal. Third star would go to Erie Otters defenseman Zach Boe, who recorded two assists.



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August 12th

Season Ticket Update: 2,194



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August 13th

The IceDogs finish their American Tour with a stop to play the US National Team Developement Program. Robbie McAllister will get the start in goal for Niagara. Robbie McAllister stopped 21 of the 22 shots he faced, and though the Americans scored first, Niagara would strike back with five unanswered goals in the victory!

Niagara 5, US NTDP 1

Strome (2) (Stewart, Doan) PP
Schwindt (1) (Strome)
Landeskog (2) (Friesen, F.Hamilton) PP
Friesen (1) (F.Hamilton)
Schwindt (2) (Unassisted)

First star honours would go to Niagara IceDogs defenseman Mike Schwindt, who scored two goals. Second star would go to Niagara IceDogs center Freddie Hamilton, who recorded two assists. Third star would go to Niagara IceDogs center Alex Friesen, who scored a goal, and an assist.



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August 19th

Season Ticket Update: 2,199



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August 24th

The Niagara Cup begins played today, pitting Niagara against Division Rivals Sudbury, Brampton, and Mississauga!



Mississauga St. Michael's Majors vs. Niagara IceDogs

Mark Visentin will get the start in goal for Niagara. Mark Visentin stopped only 16 of the 20 shots he faced, and though the IceDogs scored early in the third period to tie the score 3-3, the Majors would score twice in the final five minutes of the game to claim the victory!

Mississauga 5, Niagara 3

Broll (3) (Landeskog) PP
Landeskog (3) (F.Hamilton)
Rover (2) (Unassisted) PP

First star honours would go to Mississauga St. Michael's Majors winger Mika Partanen, who scored a goal, and two assists. Second star would go to Mississauga St. Michael's Majors defenseman Cody Ceci, who scored a goal, and two assists. Third star would go to Mississauga St. Michael's Majors winger Justin Shugg, who scored a goal, and an assist.



Sudbury Wolves vs. Brampton Battalion

Brampton defeat Sudbury 4-3! First star honours would go to Brampton Battalion center Philip Lane, who scored two goals, and an assist. Second star would go to Brampton Battalion defenseman Marcus McIvor, who recorded two assists. Third star would go to Brampton Battalion winger Ben Thomson, who scored a goal, and an assist.



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August 25th



Brampton Battalion vs. Niagara IceDogs

Marc-Andre Maillette will get the start in goal for Niagara. Marc-Andre Maillette stopped 21 of the 22 shots he faced in the game, and though Brampton drew first blood within seconds of the opening faceoff, Niagara dominated the rest of the game, scoring five unanswered goals to claim the victory!

Brampton 1, Niagara 5

Broll (4) (F.Hamilton, Landeskog) PP
Stewart (1) (Shipley, Friesen)
De Concilys (1) (Mason)
Shipley (2) (Strome, Friesen) PP
F.Hamilton (1) (Shipley, Landeskog)

First star honours would go to Niagara IceDogs center Steven Shipley, who scored a goal, and two assists. Second star would go to Niagara IceDogs center Freddie Hamilton, who scored a goal, and an assist. Third star would go to Niagara IceDogs winger Gabriel Landeskog, who recorded two assists.



Mississauga St. Michael's Majors vs. Sudbury Wolves

Mississauga defeat Sudbury 4-1! First star honours would go to Mississauga St. Michael's Majors center Devante Smith-Pelly, who scored two goals, and an assist. Second star would go to Mississauga St. Michael's Majors defenseman Stuart Percy, who recorded two assists. Third star would go to Mississauga St. Michael's Majors goaltender Adam Scully, who stopped 24 of 25 shots in the victory.



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August 26th



Sudbury Wolves vs. Niagara IceDogs

Mark Visentin will get the start in goal for Niagara. Mark Visentin stopped 18 of the 20 shots he faced, and though the Wolves got out to an early 2-0 lead, the IceDogs would score four unanswered goals in the third period to claim the victory!

Sudbury 2, Niagara 4

F.Hamilton (2) (Landeskog, Broll) PP
Schwindt (3) (Shipley) SH
Shipley (3) (Strome) SH
F.Hamilton (3) (Gronvaldt, Strome) SH

First star honours would go to Niagara IceDogs center Freddie Hamilton, who scored two goals. Second star would go to Niagara IceDogs center Steven Shipley, who scored a goal, and an assist. Third star would go to Niagara IceDogs defenseman Mike Schwindt, who scored a goal.



Mississauga St. Michael's Majors vs. Brampton Battalion

Brampton defeat Mississauga 3-2! First star honours would go to Brampton Battalion winger Domenic Alberga, who scored two goals. Second star would go to Brampton Battalion goaltender Dennis Saikkonen, who stopped 22 of 24 shots in the victory. Third star would go to Brampton Battalion defenseman Jake Worrad, who recorded two assists.



Season Ticket Update: 2,204



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August 28th

Tryout players report for training camp.



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September 2nd

Season Ticket Update: 2,209

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September 2007, Part 1



September 4th

Niagara IceDogs training camp opened today with physical fitness testing, showing exceptional fitness were tryout center Kaylen Pelletier, and center Freddie Hamilton, while winger Cameron Stewart, and center Myles Doan left something to be desired.

Team Blue defeat Team Red 3-1! Best performance was put in by defenseman Mike Schwindt, with honours also going to centers Freddie Hamilton, and Myles Doan.

Team White and Team Green skate to a 3-3 draw! Best performance was put in by center Steven Shipley, with honours also going to defenseman Simon Gronvaldt, and winger Kyle Woodhouse.



The IceDogs open their preseason at home, playing host to the Saginaw Spirit. Marc-Andre Maillette will get the start in goal for Niagara. Marc-Andre Maillette stopped 2 of 3 shots before leaving the game with a thigh contusion, giving way to Mark Visentin, who stopped 16 of 17 shots the rest of the way, and between the two Saginaw goals, the IceDogs poured in seven of their own in the victory!

Saginaw 2, Niagara 7

Friesen (2) (Graham, Schwindt) PP
Graham (2) (Friesen, Schwindt) PP
Mason (1) (Maisonville, Marks)
Doan (1) (Gronvaldt, Herrington) PP
Doan (2) (Herrington)
Pelletier (1) (Unassisted)
Wood (1) (Unassisted)

First star honours would go to Niagara IceDogs defenseman Mike Schwindt, who recorded two assists. Second star would go to Niagara IceDogs defenseman Jesse Graham, who scored a goal, and an assist. Third star would go to Niagara IceDogs defenseman Alain Herrington, who recorded two assists.



The Czech Four Nations Under-20 Tournament begins play today, pitting Russia against Czech Republic, Sweden, and Finland!



Czech Republic vs. Sweden

Sweden defeat Czech Republic 5-1! First star honours would go to Swedish defenseman Oscar Klefbom, who recorded two assists. Second star would go to Swedish center Johan Sundstrom, who scored a goal. Third star would go to Swedish goaltender Marcus Due-Boje, who stopped 25 of 26 shots in the victory.



Russia vs. Finland

Finland defeat Russia 4-1! First star honours would go to Finnish center Mikael Granlund, who scored a goal, and two assists. Second star would go to Finnish goaltender Riku Harma, who stopped 28 of 29 shots in the victory. Third star would go to Finnish winger Teemu Rautiainen, who scored a goal, and an assist.



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September 6th

Team Red defeat Team Green 3-1! Best performance was put in by tryout winger Brian Maltais, with honours also going to tryout center James Pursell, and tryout defenseman Grant Marks.

Team Blue and Team White skate to a 3-3 draw! Best performance was put in by winger Gabriel Landeskog, with honours also going to wingers Kyle Woodhouse, and David Broll.



Finland vs. Czech Republic

Finland defeat Czech Republic 2-1! First star honours would go to Finnish center Mikael Granlund, who scored a goal, and an assist. Second star would go to Czech goaltender Libor Kasik, who stopped 30 of 32 shots in the loss. Third star would go to Finnish goaltender Riku Harma, who stopped 23 of 24 shots in the victory.



Sweden vs. Russia

Sweden defeat Russia 4-2! First star honours would go to Swedish defenseman Oscar Klefbom, who recorded three assists. Second star would go to Swedish winger Johan Larsson, who scored two goals, and an assist. Third star would go to Swedish winger Victor Ohman, who scored a goal, and an assist.



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September 7th

IceDogs center Freddie Hamilton has left the team, signing a 3 year contract worth $475K with the Nashville Predators. The IceDogs will retain his rights.



The IceDogs travel to play the London Knights. Mark Visentin will get the start in goal for Niagara. Mark Visentin stopped 16 of the 18 shots he faced, but though Niagara scored early in the third to tie the game 1-1, London would score late in the period to take the victory!

Niagara 1, London 2

Graham (3) (Schwindt, Shipley) PP

First star honours would go to London Knights goaltender Jacob Reilly, who stopped 29 of 30 shots in the victory. Second star would go to Niagara IceDogs defenseman Mike Schwindt, who recorded an assist. Third star would go to London Knights defenseman Michel Larue, who scored a goal.



Czech Republic vs. Russia

Russia defeat Czech Republic 5-2! First star honours would go to Russian defenseman Albert Yarullin, who recorded three assists. Second star would go to Russian winger Alexander Nikulnikov, who scored a goal, and an assist. Third star would go to Russian defenseman Nikita Donets, who recorded three assists.



Sweden vs. Finland

Sweden defeat Finland 4-1! First star honours would go to Swedish center Fredric Weigel, who scored a goal, and an assist. Second star would go to Swedish defenseman Johan Alm, who scored two goals. Third star would go to Finnish center Mikael Granlund, who recorded an assist.



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September 8th

IceDogs winger Gabriel Landeskog will miss ten days with olecranon bursitis.

Team Blue defeat Team White 5-0! Best performance was put in by winger Julien Tremblay, with honours also going to winger David Broll, and defenseman Alain Herrington.

Team Green defeat Team Red 7-0! Best performance was put in by center Steven Shipley, with honours also going to defenseman Jesse Graham, and tryout center Kaylen Pelletier.



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September 9th

The Hockey News released their OHL Season Preview today, and the Niagara IceDogs (Team MVP: RW Gabriel Landeskog, Key New Face: D Alain Herrington) have been ranked 7th out of the OHL's 20 teams!

Favorites to win the J.Ross Robertson Cup this season are the Saginaw Spirit, though the Peterborough Petes should give them a run for their money! The Ottawa 67's, and Plymouth Whalers should be strong contenders, while the Barrie Colts, and Kitchener Rangers should struggle.

Season Ticket Update: 2,213



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September 10th

Team White and Team Blue skate to a 2-2 draw! Best performance was put in by winger David Broll, with honours also going to defenseman Simon Gronvaldt, and tryout center Voldy McAllister.

Team Green defeat Team Red 4-1! Best performance was put in by center Steven Shipley, with honours also going to defenseman Jesse Graham, and tryout center Kaylen Pelletier.



The IceDogs travel to play the Kitchener Rangers. Marc-Andre Maillette will get the start in goal for Niagara. Marc-Andre Maillette stopped 14 of the 15 shots he faced, and the IceDogs scored the first six goals of the game, and Kitchener never really threatened!

Niagara 8, Kitchener 1

Shipley (4) (Forestell)
Graham (4) (Unassisted)
Pelletier (2) (Unassisted)
Rover (3) (Shipley) PP
Mason (2) (Graham, McAllister) PP
Friesen (3) (Marks, Pelletier) PP
Tanti (1) (Hamilton, Doan)
Doan (3) (Shipley, Rover) PP

First star honours would go to Niagara IceDogs center Steven Shipley, who scored a goal, and two assists. Second star would go to Niagara IceDogs defenseman Shayne Rover, who scored a goal, and an assist. Third star would go to Niagara IceDogs defenseman Jesse Graham, who scored a goal, and an assist.



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September 11th

The IceDogs announce the signing of winger Dwayne Lefebvre from the Sioux Lookout Flyers. Lefebvre was the IceDogs 14th Round Pick (280th Overall) in the 2007 OHL Priority Selection.

The IceDogs announce the signing of center Kaylen Pelleter from the Soo Eagles. Pelletier was the IceDogs 6th Round Pick (120th Overall) in the 2007 OHL Priority Selection.

All other tryout players were sent home.



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September 12th

The IceDogs return home to play host to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. Mark Visentin will get the start in goal for Niagara. Mark Visentin stopped 30 of the 35 shots he faced, and though the IceDogs led 3-2 going into the third period, the Greyhounds would score three times in the third to take the victory!

Sault Ste. Marie 5, Niagara 3

Rover (4) (Friesen)
Shipley (5) (Maisonville, Broll)
Graham (5) (Friesen)

First star honours would go to Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds defenseman Gianluca Curcuruto, who recorded an assist. Second star would go to Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds winger David Quesnele, who scored two goals. Third star would go to Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds winger Justin Thomas, who scored a goal, and an assist.



The following players have left the IceDogs to attend NHL training camps:

C Alex Friesen - Vancouver Canucks
LW David Broll - San Jose Sharks
C Steven Shipley - Buffalo Sabres
D Mike Schwindt - Colorado Avalanche
RW Gabriel Landeskog - Nashville Predators



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September 14th

The IceDogs travel to play the Sarnia Sting. Marc-Andre Maillette will get the start in goal for Niagara. Marc-Andre Maillette stopped 22 of the 26 shots he faced, and though Niagara led 4-2, Sarnia scored twice in the third period to force overtime, and went on to victory in the shootout!

Niagara 4, Sarnia 5 (SO) Defenseman Nathan Chiarlitti scored the shootout winner.

Rover (5) (Graham, Strome) PP
Gronvaldt (1) (Pelletier, Doan) PP
Lefebvre (1) (Bartley)
Doan (4) (Pelletier, Thompson)

First star honours would go to Sarnia Sting center Mitch Zion, who scored a goal, and two assists. Second star would go to Sarnia Sting winger Seneque Belanger, who scored a goal, and an assist. Third star would go to Niagara IceDogs defenseman Simon Gronvaldt, who scored a goal.



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September 16th

The IceDogs return home to finish off their preseason, playing host to the Windsor Spitfires. Mark Visentin will get the start in goal for Niagara. Mark Visentin stopped 23 of 24 shots he face, however at the other end Windsor netminder Jack Campbell shut down the IceDogs at every turn!

Windsor 1, Niagara 0

First star honours would go to Windsor Spitfires goaltender Jack Campbell, who posted a 28 save shutout. Second star would go to Niagara IceDogs goaltender Mark Visentin, who stopped 23 of 24 shots in the loss. Third star would go to Windsor Spitfires winger Pieter Schinkelshoek, who scored a goal.



C Alex Friesen was an early cut from Vancouver Canucks training camp, and returns to the IceDogs.

D Mike Schwindt was an early cut from Colorado Avalanche training camp, and returns to the IceDogs.



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September 20th

The Hockey News release their OHL Top Ten Lists today!



Top Goaltenders

1. Mark Visentin (Niagara IceDogs)
2. Scott Wedgewood (Oshawa Generals)
3. Bryce O'Hagan (Peterborough Petes)
4. Tyson Teichmann (Belleville Bulls)
5. Matt Murray (Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds)
6. Matt Mahalak (Plymouth Whalers)
7. Jack Campbell (Windsor Spitfires)
8. Michael Houser (Barrie Colts)
9. Garrett Sparks (Guelph Storm)
10. Petr Mrazek (Ottawa 67's)



Top Defensemen

1. Justin Sefton (Kington Frontenacs)
2. Jarred Tinordi (London Knights)
3. Erik Gudbranson (Kingston Frontenacs)
4. Luke Juha (Guelph Storm)
5. Brandon Archibald (Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds)
6. Scott Harrington (Sudbury Wolves)
7. Craig Duininck (Windsor Spitfires)
8. Jeff Braithwaite (Kingston Frontenacs)
9. Austin Levi (Plymouth Whalers)
10. Max Iafrate (Plymouth Whalers)



Top Left Wingers

1. Matt Puempel (Peterborough Petes)
2. Lucas Lessio (Oshawa Generals)
3. Nicklas Jensen (Oshawa Generals)
4. Justin Shugg (Mississauga St. Michael's Majors)
5. Dalton Smith (Ottawa 67's)
6. Ben Thomson (Brampton Battalion)
7. Alex Guptill (Belleville Bulls)
8. Riley Brace (Mississauga St. Michael's Majors)
9. Brandon Saad (Saginaw Spirit)
10. Chris Marchese (Erie Otters)



Top Right Wingers

1. Gabriel Landeskog (Niagara IceDogs)
2. Alexander Khokhlachev (Windsor Spitfires)
3. Brett Ritchie (Sarnia Sting)
4. Luke Hietkamp (Guelph Storm)
5. Tyler Morgan (Owen Sound Attack)
6. Matt MacLeod (Barrie Colts)
7. Tobias Rieder (Kitchener Rangers)
8. Kenny Ryan (Windsor Spitfires)
9. Jared Knight (London Knights)
10. Christian Thomas (Oshawa Generals)



Top Centers

1. Greg McKegg (Erie Otters)
2. Boone Jenner (Oshawa Generals)
3. Matia Marcantuoni (Peterborough Petes)
4. John McFarland (Saginaw Spirit)
5. Philip Lane (Brampton Battalion)
6. Devante Smith-Pelly (Mississauga St. Michael's Majors)
7. Joey Hishon (Owen Sound Attack)
8. Tyler Toffoli (Ottawa 67's)
9. Ryan Spooner (Kingston Frontenacs)
10. Ethan Werek (Kingston Frontenacs)



Top Prospects

1. LD Grant Ramsay (Plymouth Whalers)
2. C Arnost Polak (Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds)
3. C Graeme Davis (Barrie Colts)
4. RW Sanfred Chow (Peterborough Petes)
5. RW Fred MacLean (Guelph Storm)
6. RW Riley Barber (Windsor Spitfires)
7. LD Troy Fetzner (Belleville Bulls)
8. C Jordan Labelle (Mississauga St. Michael's Majors)
9. RD Myles Ellsworth (Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds)
10. C Milt Fullerton (Sarnia Sting)



The following players have been assigned to the St. Catharines Falcons (GOJHL)

G Robbie McAllister
D Barry Dulle
D Keith Maisonville
RW Cameron Stewart
RW Paul Thompson

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2007/08 Niagara IceDogs Roster - The Back End



Goaltenders



Mark Visentin

6'1", 198 lbs, Age: 19, From: Hamilton, Ontario, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

Role: Starting Goaltender

Drafted: Undrafted

NHL Rights: Phoenix Coyotes, 2006 (27th Overall)

Last Season (With Niagara IceDogs): 48GP, 29-15-4, 2 SO, 3.00 GAA, .888 SV%, 7.54 AvR

Career (Ontario HOckey League): 48GP, 29-15-4, 2 SO, 3.00 GAA, .888 SV%, 7.54 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (48 games)

OHL Playoffs: 12GP, 7-5-0, 0 SO, 3.32 GAA, .880 SV%, 7.58 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (12 games)



Marc-Andre Maillette

5'9", 178 lbs, Age: 16, From: Oakville, Ontario, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

Role: Backup Goaltender

Drafted: Niagara IceDogs, 8th Round (160th Overall), 2007

NHL Rights: None

Last Season (With North York AAA Rangers, GTHL): 45GP, 30-10-5, 0 SO, 2.78 GAA, .902 SV%, 7.71 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 0GP



Robbie McAllister

6', 187 lbs, Age: 16, From: Walden, Ontario, St. Catharines Falcons (GOJHL)

Role: Minor League Goaltender

Drafted: Niagara IceDogs, 15th Round (300th Overall), 2007

NHL Rights: None

Last Season (With Waterloo Wolves, PAV): 50GP, 36-7-7, 0 SO, 3.09 GAA, .890 SV%, 7.30 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 0GP



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Defensemen



Jesse Graham

6', 156 lbs, Age: 17, From: Mississauga, Ontario, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

Role: Third Pairing, First Powerplay

Drafted: Undrafted

NHL Rights: None

Last Season (With Niagara IceDogs): 59GP, 14G, 22A, 36P, +15, 38 PIM, 6.73 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 59GP, 14G, 22A, 36P, +15, 38 PIM, 6.73 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (59 games)

OHL Playoffs: 12GP, 2G, 7A, 9P, -3, 6 PIM, 7.00 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (12 games)



Simon Gronvaldt, Foreigner, Overage

6'2", 178 lbs, Age: 20, From: Denmark, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

Role: First Pairing, Second Powerplay, Second Penalty Kill

Drafted: Undrafted

NHL Rights: None

Last Season (With Niagara IceDogs): 64GP, 14G, 18A, 32P, +13, 24 PIM, 6.64 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 64GP, 14G, 18A, 32P, +13, 24 PIM, 6.64 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (64 games)

OHL Playoffs: 12GP, 1G, 2A, 3P, -7, 6 PIM, 6.08 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (12 games)



Joey De Concilys

5'10", 178 lbs, Age: 18, From: St. Catharines, Ontario, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

Role: Extra Defenseman

Drafted: Undrafted

NHL Rights: None

Last Season (With Niagara IceDogs): 50GP, 5G, 2A, 7P, Even, 107 PIM, 6.04 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 50GP, 5G, 2A, 7P, Even, 107 PIM, 6.04 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (50 games)

OHL Playoffs: 4GP, 0G, 0A, 0P, -2, 4 PIM, 6.00 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (4 games)



Mike Schwindt, Overage

6'4", 213 lbs, Age: 19, From: Mount Forest, Ontario, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

Role: First Pairing, First Powerplay, First Penalty Kill

Drafted: Undrafted

NHL Rights: Colorado Avalanche, 6th Round (163rd Overall), 2007

Last Season (With Niagara IceDogs): 66GP, 18G, 36A, 54P, +14, 66 PIM, 7.77 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 66GP, 18G, 36A, 54P, +14, 66 PIM, 7.77 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (66 games)

OHL Playoffs: 12GP, 2G, 2A, 4P, +2, 18 PIM, 7.42 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (12 games)



Dougie Hamilton

6'4", 185 lbs, Age: 18, From: Toronto, Ontario, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

Role: Second Pairing, First Penalty Kill

Drafted: Undrafted

NHL Rights: Toronto Maple Leafs, 5th Round (145th Overall), 2007

Last Season (With Niagara IceDogs): 60GP, 5G, 12A, 17P, +5, 36 PIM, 6.43 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 60GP, 5G, 12A, 17P, +5, 36 PIM, 6.43 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (60 games)

OHL Playoffs: 5GP, 0G, 0A, 0P, -2, 6 PIM, 6.00 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (5 games)



Shayne Rover

6'3", 224 lbs, Age: 19, From: Newmarket, Ontario, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

Role: Second Pairing, Second Powerplay, Second Penalty Kill

Drafted: Undrafted

NHL Rights: None

Last Season (With Niagara IceDogs): 64GP, 5G, 18A, 23P, +19, 47 PIM, 7.50 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 64GP, 5G, 18A, 23P, +19, 47 PIM, 7.50 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (64 games)

OHL Playoffs: 11GP, 0G, 2A, 2P, -3, 4 PIM, 7.27 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (11 games)



Alain Herrington

5'9", 213 lbs, Age: 16, From: Hastings, Ontario, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

Role: Third Pairing

Drafted: Niagara IceDogs, 1st Round (20th Overall), 2007

NHL Rights: None

Last Season (With Wexford AAA Raiders, GTHL): 50GP, 4G, 23A, 27P, -11, 62 PIM, 6.40 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 0GP



Keith Maisonville

5'7", 180 lbs, Age: 19, From: Belle River, Ontario, St. Catharines Falcons (GOJHL)

Role: Minor League Defenseman

Drafted: Undrafted

NHL Rights: None

Last Season (With St. Catharines Falcons, GOJHL): 60GP, 21G, 44A, 65P, +42, 102 PIM, 6.62 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 0GP



Barry Dulle

6'2", 213 lbs, Age: 16, From: Toronto, Ontario, St. Catharines Falcons (GOJHL)

Role: Minor League Defenseman

Drafted: Niagara IceDogs, 5th Round (100th Overall), 2007

NHL Rights: None

Last Season (With Central Ontario Wolves, ETA): 50GP, 16G, 20A, 36P, -13, 100 PIM, 6.58 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 0GP



Unsigned Prospects

Kevin Bremner (Age: 18, Ferris State Bulldogs, Central Collegiate Hockey Association)
Grant Marks (Age: 16, Fort William North Stars, Superior International Junior Hockey League)

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2007/08 Niagara IceDogs Roster - Up Front



Left Wingers



David Broll

6'1", 227 lbs, Age: 18, From: Mississauga, Ontario, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

Role: Second Line LW, First Powerplay

Drafted: Undrafted

NHL Rights: San Jose Sharks, 7th Round (205th Overall), 2007

Last Season (With Erie Otters, OHL): 68GP, 15G, 28A, 43P, +22, 160 PIM, 7.37 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 68GP, 15G, 28A, 43P, +22, 160 PIM, 7.37 AvR
Erie Otters (68 games)

OHL Playoffs: 6GP, 3G, 2A, 5P, +4, 7 PIM, 8.17 AvR
Erie Otters (6 games)



Pierre-Alexandre Mason

5'7", 194 lbs, Age: 16, From: Strathroy, Ontario, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

Role: Fourth Line Center

Drafted: Niagara IceDogs, 9th Round (180th Overall), 2007

NHL Rights: None

Last Season (With Peterborough AAA Petes, ETA): 50GP, 12G, 26A, 38P, +14, 76 PIM, 5.68 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 0GP



Kyle Woodhouse

5'10", 185 lbs, Age: 18, From: St. Catharines, Ontario, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

Role: Third Line LW

Drafted: Undrafted

NHL Rights: None

Last Season (With Niagara IceDogs): 67GP, 5G, 10A, 15P, -4, 41 PIM, 6.13 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 67GP, 5G, 10A, 15P, -4, 41 PIM, 6.13 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (67 games)

OHL Playoffs: 12GP, 1G, 0A, 1P, -8, 12 PIM, 6.08 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (12 games)



Dylan Wood

5'11", 180 lbs, Age: 19, From: Toronto, Ontario, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

Role: Extra Winger

Drafted: Undrafted

NHL Rights: None

Last Season (With Niagara IceDogs): 19GP, 1G, 1A, 2P, -3, 16 PIM, 5.95 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 19GP, 1G, 1A, 2P, -3, 16 PIM, 5.95 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (19 games)

OHL Playoffs: 0GP



Philippe Bartley

5'7", 183 lbs, Age: 16, From: Point Anne, Ontario, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

Role: Fourth Line LW

Drafted: Niagara IceDogs, 5th Round (89th Overall), 2007

NHL Rights: None

Last Season (With Superior Eagles, HNO): 50GP, 9G, 9A, 18P, +4, 66 PIM, 5.68 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 0GP



Unsigned Prospects

Joel Armia (Age: 18, Porin Assat Juniors, Finnish Junior League)
Joel Forestell (Age: 19, North Bay Trappers, Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League)



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Right Wingers



Gabriel Landeskog, Foreigner

6'1", 202 lbs, Age: 18, From: Stockholm, Sweden, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

Role: First Line RW, First Powerplay, First Penalty Kill

Drafted: Undrafted

NHL Rights: Nashville Predators, 1st Round (10th Overall), 2007

Last Season (With Kitchener Rangers/Niagara IceDogs): 63GP, 34G, 29A, 63P, +21, 38 PIM, 7.86 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 63GP, 34G, 29A, 63P, +21, 38 PIM, 7.86 AvR
Kitchener Rangers (36 games), Niagara IceDogs (27 games)

OHL Playoffs: 9GP, 4G, 8A, 12P, +2, 2 PIM, 8.00 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (9 games)



Cameron Stewart

5'11", 176 lbs, Age: 19, From: Niagara Falls, Ontario, St. Catharines Falcons (GOJHL)

Role: Minor League Winger

Drafted: Undrafted

NHL Rights: None

Last Season (With St. Catharines Falcons, GOJHL): 60GP, 28G, 26A, 54P, +42, 54 PIM, 6.70 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 0GP



Julien Tanguay

6'1", 216 lbs, Age: 19, From: Canada, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

Role: Second Line RW

Drafted: Undrafted

NHL Rights: None

Last Season (With Niagara IceDogs): 59GP, 6G, 6A, 12P, +2, 114 PIM, 6.61 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 59GP, 6G, 6A, 12P, +2, 114 PIM, 6.61 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (59 games)

OHL Playoffs: 11GP, 0G, 1A, 1P, -7, 11 PIM, 6.09 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (11 games)



Paul Thompson

5'11", 189 lbs, Age: 19, From: Brantford, Ontario, St. Catharines Falcons (GOJHL)

Role: Minor League Winger

Drafted: Undrafted

NHL Rights: None

Last Season (With Niagara IceDogs): 59GP, 6G, 6A, 12P, -15, 28 PIM, 6.19 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 59GP, 6G, 6A, 12P, -15, 28 PIM, 6.19 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (59 gameS)

OHL Playoffs: 11GP, 0G, 0A, 0P, -7, 2 PIM, 6.09 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (11 games)



Jean-Claude Regier

5'7", 189 lbs, Age: 15, From: Barrie, Ontario, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

Role: Third Line RW

Drafted: Niagara IceDogs, 7th Round (140th Overall), 2007

NHL Rights: None

Last Season (With Seaway Valley Rapids, ODMHA): 49GP, 9G, 13A, 22P, -22, 110 PIM, 5.76 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 0GP



Dwayne Lefebvre

5'10", 194 lbs, Age: 16, From: Thornbury, Ontario, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

Role: Fourth Line RW

Drafted: Niagara IceDogs, 14th Round (280th Overall), 2007

NHL Rights: None

Last Season (With Toronto Junior Canadiens, GTHL): 50GP, 19G, 12A, 31P, +13, 82 PIM, 5.86 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 0GP



Unsigned Prospects

Henrik Messfeldt (Age: 18, New Jersey Devils, National Hockey League)
Brian Maltais (Age: 16, Abitibi Eskimos, Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League)



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Centers



Steven Shipley

6'2", 205 lbs, Age: 19, From: Ilderton, Ontario, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

Role: First Line LW, First Powerplay Center, Second Penalty Kill

Drafted: Undrafted

NHL Rights: Buffalo Sabres, 2006 (98th Overall)

Last Season (With Niagara IceDogs): 67GP, 18G, 29A, 47P, +20, 28 PIM, 7.04 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 67GP, 18G, 29A, 47P, +20, 28 PIM, 7.04 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (67 games)

OHL Playoffs: 12GP, 4G, 7A, 11P, +1, 6 PIM, 7.83 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (12 games)



Alex Friesen, Overage

5'9", 191 lbs, Age: 20, From: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

Role: First Line Center, Second Powerplay LW, First Penalty Kill

Drafted: Undrafted

NHL Rights: Vancouver Canucks, 2006 (172nd Overall)

Last Season (With Niagara IceDogs): 66GP, 10G, 36A, 46P, +25, 88 PIM, 7.08 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 66GP, 10G, 36A, 46P, +25, 88 PIM, 7.08 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (66 games)

OHL Playoffs: 12GP, 4G, 0A, 4P, -7, 6 PIM, 6.67 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (12 games)



Ryan Strome

6', 176 lbs, Age: 17, From: Mississauga, Ontario, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

Role: Second Line Center, Second Powerplay, Second Penalty Kill

Drafted: Undrafted

NHL Rights: None

Last Season (With Niagara IceDogs): 63GP, 23G, 30A, 53P, +21, 26 PIM, 6.89 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 63GP, 23G, 30A, 53P, +21, 26 PIM, 6.89 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (63 games)

OHL Playoffs: 12GP, 3G, 3A, 6P, +6, 2 PIM, 6.58 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (12 games)



Myles Doan

5'9", 187 lbs, Age: 19, From: LaSalle, Quebec, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

Role: Third Line Center, Second Powerplay RW

Drafted: Undrafted

NHL Rights: None

Last Season (With Niagara IceDogs): 40GP, 4G, 5A, 9P, -11, 16 PIM, 5.88 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 40GP, 4G, 5A, 9P, -11, 16 PIM, 5.88 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (40 games)

OHL Playoffs: 7GP, 0G, 0A, 0P, -2, 2 PIM, 6.00 AvR
Niagara IceDogs (7 games)



Kaylen Pelletier

5'9", 205 lbs, Age: 16, From: Espanola, Ontario, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

Role: Extra Center

Drafted: Niagara IceDogs, 6th Round (120th Overall), 2007

NHL Rights: None

Last Season (With Superior Eagles, HNO): 50GP, 23G, 22A, 45P, +10, 71 PIM, 7.20 AvR

Career (Ontario Hockey League): 0GP



Unsigned Prospects

Freddie Hamilton (Age: 19, Nashville Predators, National Hockey League)
Cole Bardreau (Age: 18, Princeton Tigers, Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference)
Riley Bourbonnais (Age: 18, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Central Collegiate Hockey Association)
James Pursell (Age: 19, Victoria Grizzlies, British Columbia Hockey League)
Voldy McAllister (Age: 16, Pembroke Lumber Kings, Central Junior A Hockey League)
Colin Bock (Age: 16, Duluth Clydesdales, Superior International Junior Hockey League)
Ron Tanti (Age: 16, Ottawa Junior Senators, Central Junior A Hockey League)

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September 2007, Part 2



September 21st

The IceDogs open their season, travelling to play the Sudbury Wolves. Mark Visentin stopped 21 of the 24 shots he faced, and though the IceDogs scored early in the third to tie the score 2-2, the Wolves would score twice more to take the victory!

Niagara 2, Sudbury 4

Tanguay (1) (Strome, Doan) PP
Friesen (1) (Lefebvre, Gronvaldt)

First star honours would go to Sudbury Wolves center Jonathan Aubertain, who scored two goals. Second star would go to Sudbury Wolves defenseman Scott Harrington, who recorded two assists. Third star would go to Sudbury Wolves defenseman Josh McFadden, who recorded an assist.



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September 22nd

The Nashville Predators have sent center Freddie Hamilton to the Niagara IceDogs. The IceDogs assign center Kaylen Pelletier to the St. Catharines Falcons (GOJHL).



The IceDogs return home to play host to the Oshawa Generals. Backup goaltender Marc-Andre Maillette will get the start in goal for Niagara. Marc-Andre Maillette stopped 31 of the 35 shots he faced, and Oshawa scored the only goal of the third period to force overtime, where Oshawa defenseman Daniel Maggio would emerge as the hero!

Oshawa 4, Niagara 3 (OT)

Gronvaldt (1) (Strome)
Wood (1) (PS)
Mason (1) (Tanguay, Friesen) PP

First star honours would go to Oshawa Generals defenseman Daniel Maggio, who scored a goal, and an assist. Second star would go to Oshawa Generals center Scott Laughton, who scored a goal, and an assist. Third star would go to Oshawa Generals defenseman Joe Werner, who recorded an assist.

IceDogs defenseman Dougie Hamilton will miss 2 weeks with a hip flexor strain.

IceDogs wingers David Broll, and Gabriel Landeskog, and center Steven Shipley all return from NHL training camps to the IceDogs!



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September 23rd

London Knights winger Colin Martin is named OHL Player of the Week. In 2 games he scored 2 goals, and 3 assists.



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September 25th

The IceDogs remain at home to play host to the Brampton Battalion. Mark Visentin stopped 18 of the 20 shots he faced, and the score was tied 1-1 going into the second period, but the IceDogs scored four straight second period goals to take a lead they would never give up!

Brampton 2, Niagara 4

Friesen (2) (F.Hamilton, Strome)
F.Hamilton (1) (Landeskog) PP
Landeskog (1) (Broll, Shipley)
Woodhouse (1) (Schwindt)

First star honours would go to Niagara IceDogs center Freddie Hamilton, who scored a goal, and an assist. Second star would go to Niagara IceDogs center Steven Shipley, who recorded an assist. Third star would go to Niagara IceDogs winger Gabriel Landeskog, who scored a goal, and an assist.



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September 28th

The IceDogs remain at home to play host to the Barrie Colts. Mark Visentin stopped 21 of the 22 shots he faced in the game, and though the Colts scored first, early in the first period, the IceDogs would score four goals in the third period to take the victory!

Barrie 1, Niagara 4

Schwindt (1) (F.Hamilton) PP
Friesen (3) (Strome, Shipley)
F.Hamilton (2) (Strome, De Concilys)
Shipley (1) (Friesen, Strome) PP

First star honours would go to Niagara IceDogs center Steven Shipley, who scored a goal, and an assist. Second star would go to Niagara IceDogs center Alex Friesen, who scored a goal, and an assist. Third star would go to Niagara IceDogs center Ryan Strome, who recorded three assists.

IceDogs winger David Broll will miss 3 weeks with a hip flexor strain.



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September 29th

The IceDogs travel to play the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors. Backup goaltender Marc-Andre Maillette will get the start in goal for Niagara. Marc-Andre Maillette stopped 19 of the 22 shots he faced, and though the IceDogs led 2-1 early in the second period, the Majors woud score three unanswered goals to take the victory!

Niagara 2, Mississauga 4

Shipley (2) (Friesen)
Mason (2) (Shipley, Strome) PP

First star honours would go to Mississauga St. Michael's Majors winger Justin Shugg, who scored two goals. Second star would go to Niagara IceDogs center Steven Shipley, who scored a goal, and an assist. Third star would go to Mississauga St. Michael's Majors center Devante Smith-Pelly, who scored a goal, and an assist.



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September 30th

Owen Sound Attack center Joey Hishon is named OHL Player of the Week. In 2 games he scored 2 goals, and 6 assists.

Niagara IceDogs center Steven Shipley is named OHL Player of the Month!! In 3 games he scored 2 goals, and 3 assists.



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October 2007, Part 1



October 1st

Groups for the Group Stage of the World Junior Championship were drawn today, and Russia have drawn into Group A, with Czech Republic, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway.



The IceDogs return home to play host to the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors. Mark Visentin stopped all 21 shots he faced to record his first shutout of the season, and the IceDogs backed him up, scoring four goals to help secure the victory!

Mississauga 0, Niagara 4

Herrington (1) (De Concilys)
Friesen (4) (Landeskog, Shipley)
Strome (1) (Herrington)
F.Hamilton (3) (Landeskog, Graham) PP

First star honours would go to Niagara IceDogs goaltender Mark Visentin, who posted a 21 save shutout. Second star would go to Niagara IceDogs defenseman Alain Herrington, who scored a goal, and an assist. Third star would go to Niagara IceDogs winger Gabriel Landeskog, who recorded two assists.



The ISS released their Preliminary Rankings for the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, and three IceDogs were ranked!

C Ryan Strome - #2
D Jesse Graham - #12
D Joey De Concilys - #103

The top-ranked player was Everett Silvertips defenseman Ryan Murray, followed by Niagara IceDogs center Ryan Strome, and Halifax Mooseheads winger Luca Ciampini.

The ISS also released their Preliminary Rankings for the 2008 OHL Priority Selection!

The top-ranked player was Toronto Young Nationals defenseman Riley Brooks, followed by Mississauga Senators center Jean-Maxime Dubois, and Brampton AAA Battalion winger Chuck Colliton.

The ISS also released their Preliminary Rankings for the 2008 CHL Import Draft!

The top-ranked player was Russian winger Dinar Malyshev (HMC Dynamo, Russian Minor Hockey League), followed by Finnish winger Robert Karppinen (HPK Jrs, Finnish Junior League), and Czech winger Vaclav Jelinek (Sparta Jrs, Czech Junior League).



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October 5th

The IceDogs remain at home to play host to the London Knights. Mark Visentin stopped 17 of the 18 shots he faced in the game, and the IceDogs got out to an early 3-0 lead, and the Knights never really got any kind of offense mounted as Niagara cruised to victory!

London 1, Niagara 4

Shipley (3) (Tanguay, F.Hamilton)
Friesen (5) (Graham, Landeskog) PP
Tanguay (2) (Woodhouse, Graham)
F.Hamilton (4) (Landeskog, Friesen) PP

First star honours would go to Niagara IceDogs center Freddie Hamilton, who scored a goal, and an assist. Second star would go to Niagara IceDogs winger Julien Tanguay, who scored a goal, and an assist. Third star would go to Niagara IceDogs defenseman Jesse Graham, who recorded two assists.



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October 7th

Owen Sound Attack center Joey Hishon is named OHL Player of the Week. In 3 games he recorded 7 assists.



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October 8th

The IceDogs remain at home to play host to the Peterborough Petes. Mark Visentin stopped 32 of the 33 shots he faced in the game, and though the Petes scored first, the IceDogs would come charging back, scoring five unanswered goals to claim the victory!

Peterborough 1, Niagara 5

Landeskog (2) (Unassisted)
Shipley (4) (Friesen, De Concilys)
Landeskog (3) (Shipley, Schwindt)
Woodhouse (2) (Schwindt, F.Hamilton)
Doan (1) (Mason, Tanguay)

First star honours would go to Niagara IceDogs goaltender Mark Visentin, who stopped 32 of 33 shots in the victory. Second star would go to Niagara IceDogs center Steven Shipley, who scored a goal, and an assist. Third star would go to Niagara IceDogs winger Gabriel Landeskog, who scored two goals.



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October 9th

IceDogs defenseman Dougie Hamilton resumes full contact practices after recovering from his hip flexor strain.



The IceDogs travel to play the Barrie Colts. Backup goaltender Marc-Andre Maillette will get the start in goal for Niagara. Marc-Andre Maillette stopped 17 of the 21 shots he faced, and though the IceDogs only held a 3-2 lead after one period, they would score three times in the third to open up the lead, and hold on through a late Barrie surge to claim the victory!

Niagara 6, Barrie 4

Schwindt (2) (Landeskog, F.Hamilton) PP
Mason (3) (Strome, Shipley) PP
Woodhouse (3) (Herrington, F.Hamilton)
Landeskog (4) (Schwindt, F.Hamilton) PP
Friesen (6) (F.Hamilton, Landeskog) PP
Gronvaldt (2) (Mason, Shipley) PP

First star honours would go to Niagara IceDogs center Freddie Hamilton, who recorded four assists. Second star would go to Niagara IceDogs winger Gabriel Landeskog, who scored a goal, and two assists. Third star would go to Barrie Colts winger Maxime Dumond, who scored two goals.



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October 14th

The IceDogs travel to play the Owen Sound Attack. Mark Visentin stopped 24 of the 25 shots he faced, and the IceDogs jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, and then hung on through a third period surge that saw Owen Sound score a late goal, but were unable to come up with the equalizer!

Niagara 2, Owen Sound 1

Strome (2) (Friesen, De Concilys)
F.Hamilton (5) (Herrington)

First star honours would go to Niagara IceDogs center Freddie Hamilton, who scored a goal. Second star would go to Owen Sound Attack center Joey Hishon, who scored a goal. Third star would go to Niagara IceDogs goaltender Mark Visentin, who stopped 24 of 25 shots in the victory.



Kingston Frontenacs center Ryan Spooner is named OHL Player of the Week. In 2 games he scored a goal, and 4 assists.



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October 15th

The IceDogs return home to play host to the Owen Sound Attack. Backup goaltender Marc-Andre Maillette will get the start in goal for Niagara. Marc-Andre Maillette stopped 22 of the 26 shots he faced, and though the Attack led 4-2 midway through the second period, the IceDogs would score four unanswered goals to claim the victory!

Owen Sound 4, Niagara 6

Doan (2) (Strome, Shipley) PP
Landeskog (5) (Herrington)
Strome (3) (Shipley, Herrington) PP
Graham (1) (F.Hamilton, Schwindt) PP
Graham (2) (Schwindt, Landeskog) PP
Bartley (1) (Unassisted) EN

First star honours would go to Niagara IceDogs defenseman Mike Schwindt, who recorded two assists. Second star would go to Niagara IceDogs defenseman Jesse Graham, who scored two goals. Third star would go to Niagara IceDogs winger Gabriel Landeskog, who scored a goal, and an assist.

IceDogs defenseman Jesse Graham will miss 2 weeks with a rotator cuff strain.

The IceDogs release the rights to Swedish winger Henrik Messfeldt.



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October 18th

The IceDogs travel to play the Brampton Battalion. Mark Visentin stopped 22 of the 25 shots he faced in the game, and though the IceDogs scored early in the third period to tie the score 2-2, the Battalion would score in the final minute to take the victory!

Niagara 2, Brampton 3

Landeskog (6) (F.Hamilton, Shipley)
Shipley (5) (Landeskog, F.Hamilton)

First star honours would go to defenseman Cameron Wind, who scored a goal, and an assist. Second star would go to Niagara IceDogs winger Gabriel Landeskog, who scored a goal, and an assist. Third star would go to Niagara Icedogs center Steven Shipley, who scored a goal, and an assist.



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October 20th

The IceDogs travel to play the Guelph Storm. Mark Visentin stopped only 11 of the 15 shots he faced before being pulled in favor of Marc-Andre Mailette, who stopped only 5 of 7 shots the rest of the way, and though the score was tied 3-3 midway through the game, the Storm would score three more goals to take the victory!

Niagara 3, Guelph 6

Landeskog (7) (Herrington)
Friesen (7) (F.Hamilton, Gronvaldt)
Doan (3) (Unassisted) PP

First star honours would go to Guelph Storm winger Luke Hietkamp, who scored two goals, and two assists. Second star would go to Guelph Storm center Alan Quine, who scored a goal, and three assists. Third star would go to Guelph Storm winger Tyler Carroll, who scored a goal, and three assists.



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October 21st

Mississauga St. Michael's Majors winger Mika Partanen is named OHL Player of the Week. In 2 games he scored 5 goals, and 4 assists.



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October 22nd

The IceDogs return home to play host to the Sudbury Wolves. Mark Visentin stopped 25 of the 29 shots he faced, and though the Wolves led 3-2 at the end of the first period, the IceDogs would score three straight goals to take the lead, and though Sudbury pressed at the end, the IceDogs held on for the victory!

Sudbury 4, Niagara 5

Shipley (6) (Doan, Rover) PP
Landeskog (8) (F.Hamilton, Schwindt)
Schwindt (3) (F.Hamilton) PP
Bartley (2) (Doan, Herrington)
Shipley (7) (Strome, De Concilys) SH

First star honours would go to Niagara IceDogs center Steven Shipley, who scored two goals. Second star would go to Niagara IceDogs defenseman Mike Schwindt, who scored a goal, and an assist. Third star would go to Sudbury Wolves defenseman Josh McFadden, who scored a goal.



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October 23rd

IceDogs winger David Broll resumes full contact practices after recovering from his hip flexor strain.



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October 24th

Former IceDogs defenseman Tim Billingsley has been released by the Rio Grande Valley Killers Bees of the CHL, and is now a free agent. Billingsley never played a game for the killer Bees.



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October 27th

The IceDogs travel to play the Windsor Spitfires. Mark Visentin stopped only 2 of the 5 shots he faced before being pulled in favor of Marc-Andre Maillette, who stopped 16 of 19 shots the rest of the way, but it didn't much matter how the goaltenders fared, as the IceDogs offense could muster nothing against Spitfires netminder Jack Campbell!

Niagara 0, Windsor 6

First star honours would go to Windsor Spitfires defenseman Craig Duininck, who scored a hat trick. Second star would go to Windsor Spitfires center David Pacan, who recorded five assists. Third star would go to Windsor Spitfires goaltender Jack Campbell, who posted a 26 save shutout.



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October 28th

The IceDogs travel to play the Plymouth Whalers. Backup goaltender Marc-Andre Maillette will get the start in goal for Niagara. Marc-Andre Maillette stopped 29 of the 31 shots he faced, and the IceDogs led 4-0 at the end of the first period, and though the Whalers made a push in the final minutes, the IceDogs held on for the victory!

Niagara 4, Plymouth 2

Broll (1) (Landeskog, F.Hamilton) PP
Broll (2) (Shipley)
Broll (3) (Schwindt, Herrington) PP
Shipley (8) (Strome, Herrington) PP

First star honours would go to Niagara IceDogs winger David Broll, who scored a hat trick. Second star would go to Plymouth Whalers winger R.J. Mahalak, who scored two goals. Third star would go to Niagara IceDogs center Steven Shipley, who scored a goal, and an assist.

IceDogs center Freddie Hamilton scored his 100th OHL Point!



Kingston Frontenacs center Ryan Spooner is named OHL Player of the Week. In 3 games he scored 2 goals, and 5 assists.



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October 29th

The IceDogs travel to play the Saginaw Spirit. Mark Visentin stopped 29 of the 30 shots he faced in the game, and though the IceDogs scored late in the third to force overtime, the Spirit would claim the victory in the shootout!

Niagara 1, Saginaw 2 (SO) Winger Michael Kantor scored the shootout winner.

Rover (1) (F.Hamilton)

First star honours would go to Niagara IceDogs defenseman Shayne Rover, who scored a goal. Second star would go to Niagara IceDogs goaltender Mark Visentin, who stopped 29 of 30 shots in the loss. Third star would go to Saginaw Spirit goaltender Tadeas Galansky, who stopped 32 of 33 shots in the victory.



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October 31st

London Knights defenseman Jonathan Jasper is named OHL Player of the Month. In 3 games he recorded 3 assists.



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November 2nd

The IceDogs return home to play host to the Kingston Frontenacs. Mark Visentin stopped 17 of the 18 shots he faced, and though the Frontenacs scored the first goal of the game, the IceDogs bounced back, scoring three times in the third period to take the victory!

Kingston 1, Niagara 3

F.Hamilton (6) (Broll, Gronvaldt) PP
Broll (4) (F.Hamilton, Landeskog) PP
Broll (5) (Shipley, Grondvaldt)

First star honours would go to Niagara IceDogs winger David Broll, who scored two goals, and an assist. Second star would go to Niagara IceDogs defenseman Simon Gronvaldt, who recorded two assists. Third star would go to Niagara IceDogs center Freddie Hamilton, who scored a goal, and an assist.



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November 4th

IceDogs defenseman Jesse Graham resumes full contact practices after recovering from his rotator cuff strain.



Peterborough Petes winger Austin Watson is named OHL Player of the Week. In 2 games he scored 4 goals, and 3 assists.



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November 5th

The IceDogs remain at home to play host to the Brampton Battalion. Mark Visentin stopped 24 of the 27 shots he faced, and Battalion center Sam Carrick scored with just seconds left in the game to force overtime, where Brampton would go on to victory in the shootout!

Brampton 4, Niagara 3 (SO) Winger Ben Thomson scored the shootout winner.

Graham (3) (Schwindt, F.Hamilton) PP
Woodhouse (4) (Strome, Shipley)
Tanguay (3) (Regier, Herrington)

First star honours would go to Brampton Battalion center Sam Carrick, who scored two goals, and an assist. Second star would go to Brampton Battalion cener Philip Lane, who scored a goal, and an assist. Third star would go to Niagara IceDogs defenseman Mike Schwindt, who recorded an assist.



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November 6th

The Finnish Four Nations Under-20 Tournament begins play today!



Finland vs. Sweden

Sweden defeat Finland 3-0! First star honours would go to Swedish goaltender Marcus Due-Boj, who posted a 23 save shutout. Second star would go to Swedish defenseman Oscar Klefbom, who scored a goal, and an assist. Third star would go to Swedish center Frederic Weigel, who recorded two assists.



Russia vs. Czech Republic

Russia defeat Czech Republic 5-0! First star honours would go to Russian goaltender Sergei Kostenko, who posted a 26 save shutout. Second star would go to Russian defenseman Aleksei Marchenko, who scored a goal. Third star would go to Russian center Evgeny Kuznetsov, who scored a goal, and an assist.



IceDogs goaltender Mark Visentin, and center Steven Shipley have been selected for the OHL All-Star Team for the game with the Russian Selects!



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November 8th

The IceDogs travel to play the Peterborough Petes. Mark Visentin stopped 30 of the 34 shots he faced in the game, and the Petes took an early 4-0 lead, and though the IceDogs slowly chipped away in a comeback attempt, they would fall just short!

Niagara 3, Peterborough 4

Strome (4) (F.Hamilton, Friesen) PP
F.Hamilton (7) (Herrington) PP
Shipley (9) (F.Hamilton, Friesen) PP

First star honours would go to Peterborough Petes center Brock Higgs, who scored a goal, and an assist. Second star would go to Niagara IceDogs center Freddie Hamilton, who scored a goal, and an assist. Third star would go to Peterborough Petes winger Matt Puempel, who recorded an assist.

IceDogs winger Gabriel Landeskog will miss 2 months with a damaged achilles tendon!



Czech Republic vs. Finland

Finland defeat Czech Republic 4-0! First star honours would go to Finnish center Mikael Granlund, who scored a goal, and three assists. Second star would go to Finnish goaltender Riku Harma, who posted a 25 save shutout. Third star would go to Finnish defenseman Roope Matilainen, who scored a goal, and three assists.



Sweden vs. Russia

Sweden defeat Russia 4-2! First star honours would go to Swedish defenseman Oscar Klefbom, who scored a goal, and an assist. Second star would go to Swedish center Frederic Weigel, who scored a goal. Third star would go to Swedish goaltender Marcus Due-Boje, who stopped 26 of 28 shots in the victory.



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November 9th

The IceDogs return home to play host to the Plymouth Whalers. Backup goaltender Marc-Andre Maillette will get the start in goal for Niagara. Marc-Andre Maillette stopped 19 of the 21 shots he faced, and though Plymouth scored early in the third period to tie the game 2-2, the IceDogs would score twice more to take the victory!

Plymouth 2, Niagara 4

Shipley (10) (Schwindt, Strome)
Regier (1) (Doan, Woodhouse)
Rover (2) (Lefebvre)
Gronvaldt (3) (F.Hamilton)

First star honours would go to Plymouth Whalers defenseman Ben Fanelli, who scored a goal, and an assist. Second star would go to Niagara IceDogs center Steven Shipley, who scored a goal. Third star would go to Niagara IceDogs defenseman Shayne Rover, who scored a goal.



Finland vs. Russia

Finland defeat Russia 4-1! First star honours would go to Finnish center Mikael Granlund, who scored a goal, and two assists. Second star would go to Finnish goaltender Riku Harma, who stopped 27 of 28 shots in the victory. Third star would go to Russian defenseman Sergei Ilminskiy, who recorded an assist.



Sweden vs. Czech Republic

Sweden defeat Czech Republic 4-0! First star honours would go to Swedish goaltender Marcus Due-Boje, who posted a 32 save shutout. Second star would go to Swedish center Johan Sundstrom, who scored two goals. Third star would go to Swedish winger Johan Larsson, who scored a goal.



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November 11th

Owen Sound Attack winger Roman Berdnikov is named OHL Player of the Week. In 3 games he scored 4 goals, and 4 assists.



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November 12th

The IceDogs remain at home to play host to the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors. Mark Visentin stopped 18 of the 19 shots he faced, and though the IceDogs only led 2-1 at the end of two periods, they would score four goals in the third period to score a decisive victory!

Mississauga 1, Niagara 6

Regier (2) (Doan)
Strome (5) (Gronvaldt, F.Hamilton)
Friesen (8) (Strome, Tanguay)
Shipley (11) (Graham, Broll) PP
Broll (6) (Graham, Regier)
Herrington (2) (F.Hamilton)

First star honours would go to Niagara IceDogs center Freddie Hamilton, who recorded two assists. Second star would go to Niagara IceDogs winger Jean-Claude Regier, who scored a goal, and an assist. Third star would go to Niagara IceDogs winger Julien Tanguay, who recorded an assist.



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