IceDogs Sign Netminder Alex Beaupre
By: Cameron Kelcey
NIAGARA, ONT – The Niagara IceDogs have signed goaltender Alex Beaupre to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.
The signing comes ahead of the IceDogs’ back-to-back away games this weekend against the Saginaw Spirit and Flint Firebirds. Beaupre will back up Connor Haffner, who is set to make his OHL debut Friday night against the Spirit.
“Beaupre came in and had an excellent camp with us,” said IceDogs Goalie Coach Ryan Ludzik. “He ticks a lot of boxes goalie-wise, being able to read the play well and having a good skill set with his hands. I’m excited to have him as part of the organization.”
Beaupre was drafted by the Icedogs this past summer in the first round, ninth overall, of the 2026 OHL U18 Priority Selection. He was coming off a strong season with the Quinte Red Devils U18 AAA, posting a 2.58 GAA and 2 shutouts in 24 games.
A highly regarded young goaltender, Beaupre has rapidly ascended the Ontario junior hockey ranks following a standout 2025–26 season. Known for utilizing his ideal modern goaltending frame, Beaupre has established himself as a legitimate major junior prospect. He was only the second goaltender taken in the entire priority selection draft.
He started the 2026/2027 season with the Pelham Panthers of the GOJHL, tallying three wins, a 2.76 GAA and a .920 save percentage in four games.
“We are incredibly happy to sign Alex and add to our depth of goaltending,” said IceDogs General Manager Dale DeGray. “He has started the season incredibly well, and it has not gone unnoticed.”
Beaupre mirrors Ludzik’s and DeGray’s enthusiasm.
“It’s an awesome opportunity, and I’m really excited to be an IceDog and be a part of this.”
Beaupre will wear #30 for the IceDogs. We want to welcome Alex and his parents to Dog Country, and look forward to seeing him between the pipes this season!
