ICEDOGS ANNOUNCE 2026 TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE
NIAGARA, ONT. – The Niagara IceDogs have announced the schedule for their 2026 Training Camp, presented by Tommy Gun’s.
Training Camp will officially get underway on Monday, August 24, with more than 40 rookie players reporting to Niagara to showcase their skills and earn an opportunity to advance to Main Camp.
Fans are invited to take in scrimmages throughout the week as the IceDogs progress from Rookie Camp into Main Camp. Fans can enter the Meridian Centre through the box office, visit the TEAMLTD Dog House for official IceDogs merchandise and get an early look at the 2026-27 IceDogs as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Training Camp Schedule
FAN FEST – SATURDAY
Kick off the 2026-2027 Season in style… Fan Fest is BACK! Join us for a chance to meet members of our Hockey Operations team, select players and enjoy family fun. Learn more HERE.
ROOKIE CAMP | MONDAY, AUGUST 24
10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Team 1 vs. Team 2 Scrimmage
Meridian Centre
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Team 2 vs. Team 1 Scrimmage
Meridian Centre
ROOKIE CAMP | TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Team 2 vs. Team 1 Scrimmage
Meridian Centre
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Team 1 vs. Team 2 Scrimmage
Meridian Centre
MAIN CAMP | THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
10:10 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.
Team 1 vs. Team 2 Scrimmage
Meridian Centre
3:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
Team 1 vs. Team 2 Scrimmage
Meridian Centre
TOWN HALL – 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Bring your questions, comments, and concerns and hear from Dale DeGray, Jake Grimes and Jason Diplock. Can’t make it? Fans can tune into YourTV Niagara to watch the full Town Hall.
MAIN CAMP | FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
9:50 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Team 2 vs. Team 1 Scrimmage
Meridian Centre
6:00 p.m. – 7:20 p.m.
RED/WHITE SCRIMMAGE
Meridian Centre
Season Ticket Holder Pickup: Available all day at the TEAMLTD Dog House.
Meet Our Prospect Pipeline
Get to know all players invited to rookie camp.
| Player | DOB | Pos. | S/C | Hometown | HT | WT | Acquired | Previous Team | NHL Status | NCAA Status |
| Aidan Ali | 28/2/2010 | D | L | Chicago, IL, USA | 6.02 | 194 | OHL – NIA (2026) RD: 8 (#150) | Little Caesars 15U AAA (MAHA) | 2028 Draft Eligible | |
| Luke Anglesey | 16/9/2010 | D | R | Ottawa, ON | 6.04 | 183 | OHL – NIA (2026) RD: 13 (#250) | Ottawa Jr. 67s U16 AAA (HEO) | 2028 Draft Eligible | |
| Kohen Chrastina | 10/6/2010 | D | R | Welland, ON | 6.01 | 176 | OHL – NIA (2026) RD: 10 (#190) | Niagara North Stars U16 AAA (OMHA) | 2028 Draft Eligible | |
| Mateo Craievich | 29/2/2008 | D | R | Bright’s Grove, ON | 6.01 | 194 | OHL – NIA (2024) RD: 8 (#160) | Stratford Warriors (GOHL) | Free Agent | |
| Ethan Dixon | 18/7/2009 | D | L | Fonthill, ON | 5.11 | 161 | OHL – NIA (2025) RD: 10 (#192) | Niagara North Stars U16 AAA (OMHA) | 2027 Draft Eligible | |
| Jake Gawley | 1/1/2009 | D | L | Madoc, ON | 6.02 | 185 | Free Agent Camp Invite | Hearst Lumberjacks (NOJHL) | 2027 Draft Eligible | |
| Cameron Gélinas | 23/4/2009 | D | R | North Bay, ON | 6.01 | 179 | OHL – NIA (2025) RD: 14 (#271) | King Rebellion (OJHL) | 2027 Draft Eligible | |
| Gavin Kindree | 12/3/2009 | D | L | London, ON | 6.02 | 194 | OHL – NIA (2025) RD: 14 (#272) | Elgin Middlesex Canucks (ALLIANCE U18) | 2027 Draft Eligible | |
| Matthew Koch | 30/1/2009 | D | L | New York, NY, USA | 6.01 | 190 | Free Agent Camp Invite | Old Avon Farms School (USHS-Prep) | 2027 Draft Eligible | Yale Univ. |
| Tobias Kramer | 27/6/2008 | D | R | Zlin, CZE | 6.06 | 216 | Import – NIA (2026) RD: 2 (#86) | Jungadler Mannheim U20 (DNL) | Free Agent | |
| Max Lappan | 17/3/2010 | D | R | Livonia, MI, USA | 6.03 | 216 | OHL – NIA (2026) RD: 1 (#9) | Honeybaked 15U AAA “C” | 2028 Draft Eligible | |
| Jacob McMahon | 6/2/2008 | D | L | Peterborough, ON | 6.03 | 190 | OHL – NIA (2024) RD: 4 (#68) | Oakville Blades (OJHL) | Free Agent | |
| George Raymond | 3/6/2009 | D | L | Hamilton, ON | 6.02 | 192 | OHL – NIA (2025) RD: 8 (#151) | Hamilton Kilty B’s (GOHL) | 2027 Draft Eligible | |
| Cooper Ross | 1/3/2010 | D | L | Vaughan, ON | 6.00 | 161 | OHL – NIA (2026) RD: 5 (#88) | Toronto Jr. Canadiens U16 AAA (GTHL) | 2028 Draft Eligible | |
| Tyson Vani | 22/3/2010 | D | R | Vaughan, ON | 5.09 | 146 | OHL – NIA (2026) RD: 15 (#286) | North York Rangers U16 AAA (GTHL) | 2028 Draft Eligible | |
| Jesse Bruce | 6/1/2009 | F | R | Newmarket, ON | 5.11 | 185 | Free Agent Camp Invite | Toronto Marlboros U18 (GTHL) | 2027 Draft Eligible | |
| Justin Flora | 1/4/2009 | F | R | Toronto, ON | 5.08 | 157 | OHL – NIA (2025) RD: 9 (#172) | Welland Jr. Canadians (GOHL) | 2027 Draft Eligible | |
| Ethan Gillespie | 26/2/2009 | F | L | Brockville, ON | 6.03 | 207 | OHL U18 – NIA (2026) RD: 2 (#29) | Upper Canada Cyclones U18 AAA (HEO) | 2027 Draft Eligible | |
| Nathan Hewitt | 25/9/2010 | F | L | Hamilton, ON | 6.00 | 163 | OHL – NIA (2026) RD: 2 (#33) | Niagara North Stars U16 AAA (OMHA) | 2028 Draft Eligible | |
| Jon House | 4/4/2009 | F | L | Michigan, USA | – | – | Free Agent Camp Invite | Detroit Victory Honda U16 (MAHA U16) | 2027 Draft Eligible | |
| Quinn Kaiser | 13/1/2010 | F | R | Barrington, IL, USA | 5.10 | 170 | OHL – NIA (2026) RD: 12 (#237) | Team Illinois 15U AAA | 2028 Draft Eligible | |
| Carter L’Heureux | 7/2/2009 | F | L | London, ON | 6.00 | 165 | OHL – NIA (2025) RD: 11 (#212) | London Jr. Knights U18AAA (ALLIANCE) | 2027 Draft Eligible | |
| Jared Langdon | 16/11/2006 | F | L | St. John’s, NL | 6.00 | 194 | OHL – OS (2022) RD: 4 (#74) / Trade with OS June 2026 | Owen Sound Attack (OHL) | Free Agent | Clarkson Univ. |
| Tyler Lee | 27/2/2009 | F | L | Toronto, ON | 5.08 | 159 | OHL – NIA (2025) RD: 6 (#112) | Pelham Panthers (GOHL) | 2027 Draft Eligible | |
| Chase McDougall | 26/3/2008 | F | L | St. Mary’s, ON | 6.02 | 190 | OHL – NIA (2024) RD: 7 (#123) | St. Mary’s Lincolns (GOHL) | Free Agent | |
| Finn Merrill | 12/7/2010 | F | R | Caledon, ON | 5.10 | 148 | OHL – NIA (2026) RD: 2 (#32) | Hill Academy U16 AAA (CAHS) | 2028 Draft Eligible | |
| Quinn Roberts | 25/6/2010 | F | L | Woodstock, ON | 5.11 | 157 | OHL – NIA (2026) RD: 8 (#144) | London Jr. Knights U16AAA (ALLIANCE) | 2028 Draft Eligible | |
| Matthew Ross | 5/1/2008 | F | R | Oakville, ON | 5.08 | 165 | OHL – NIA (2024) RD: 9 (#163) | Oakville Blades (OJHL) | Free Agent | |
| Felix Sapay | 19/3/2010 | F | L | Dryden, ON | 6.03 | 185 | OHL – NIA (2026) RD: 12 (#230) | Sudbury Wolves U16 AAA (GMHL) | 2028 Draft Eligible | |
| Ben Schori | 24/6/2010 | F | R | Petawawa, ON | 6.03 | 205 | OHL – NIA (2026) RD: 9 (#170) | Ottawa Valley Titans U16 AAA (HEO) | 2028 Draft Eligible | |
| Justin Sekulovski | 17/3/2009 | F | L | Stouffville, ON | 5.10 | 150 | Free Agent Camp Invite | Vaughan Kings U18 (GTHL) | 2027 Draft Eligible | |
| Stepan Stejskal | 6/1/2009 | F | L | Plzen, CZE | 6.00 | 165 | Import – NIA (2026) RD: 1 (#25) | HC Davos U21 (U21-Elit) | 2027 Draft Eligible | |
| Jonah Tagliarino | 29/12/2010 | F | L | Toronto, ON | 5.11 | 176 | OHL – NIA (2026) RD: 14 (#270) | Credit River Capitals U16 AAA (OMHA) | 2028 Draft Eligible | |
| Michael Tang | 15/4/2009 | F | R | New York, NY, USA | 6.01 | 170 | OHL – NIA (2025) RD: 4 (#78) | Madison Capitals (USHL) | 2027 Draft Eligible | Harvard Univ. |
| Matvei Tolstykh | 6/6/2009 | F | R | Irkutsk, RUS | 5.11 | 181 | OHL U18 – NIA (2026) RD: 3 (#49) | Toronto Jr. Canadiens U18 AAA (GTHL) | 2027 Draft Eligible | |
| Benjamin Trebicky | 12/7/2010 | F | L | London, ON | 5.10 | 165 | OHL – NIA (2026) RD: 7 (#130) | Burlington Cougars (OJHL) | 2028 Draft Eligible | Dartmouth College |
| William Walker | 14/9/2009 | F | L | Ottawa, ON | 6.00 | 168 | Free Agent Camp Invite | Ridley College (CAHS) | 2027 Draft Eligible | |
| Avery Yarde | 21/1/2010 | F | R | Owen Sound, ON | 6.00 | 159 | OHL – NIA (2026) RD: 11 (#210) | Grey-Bruce Highlanders U16 AAA (OMHA) | 2028 Draft Eligible | |
| Miras Zhumabay | 10/6/2010 | F | L | Astana, KAZ | 6.00 | 154 | OHL – NIA (2026) RD: 15 (#284) | Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 15U (NPHL) | 2028 Draft Eligible | |
| Evan Akerman | 2/8/2008 | G | L | Montreal, QC | 6.02 | 176 | OHL – NIA (2024) RD: 10 (#183) | Brunswick School (USHS-Prep) | Free Agent | |
| Alexandre Beaupre | 3/12/2008 | G | L | Kingston, ON | 6.03 | 185 | OHL U18 – NIA (2026) RD: 1 (#9) | Quinte Red Devils U18 AAA (OMHA) | Free Agent | |
| Aidan Cullen | 1/3/2010 | G | L | St. Louis, MO, USA | 6.07 | 187 | OHL – NIA (2026) RD: 3 (#42) | Shattuck St. Mary’s 15U AAA | 2028 Draft Eligible | |
| Cooper DesChamp | 11/11/2010 | G | L | Stoney Creek, ON | 6.06 | 192 | OHL – NIA (2026) RD: 13 (#243) | Toronto Nationals U16 AAA (GTHL) | 2028 Draft Eligible | |
| Connor Haffner | 4/9/2009 | G | L | Ottawa, ON | 6.04 | 176 | OHL – NIA (2025) RD: 5 (#95) | Burlington Cougars (OJHL) | 2027 Draft Eligible |
**All Training Camp dates, times and events are subject to change.
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