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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]ST. CATHARINES, ONT — The Niagara IceDogs, alongside the Hyland family, are proud to come together and donate $1,000 to the Humane Society of Greater Niagara.<\/p>\n

The money donated from the IceDogs, alongside Tim and Karol Hyland, will be used towards the adoption fees for two canine companions from the Humane Society of Greater Niagara (HSGN).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”81837″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Herbie, a nine-year-old Boxer mix, and Dino, a two-year-old Husky mix, are two of the longest-standing residents of the HSGN, looking for their forever homes. With the $1,000 Donation, all adoption fees have been waived for both dogs.<\/p>\n

Herbie was found as a stray in August 2025 and is now hoping to find a quiet, loving home to enjoy his golden years. He\u2019s a gentle, sweet boy who may be a little shy at first, but once he warms up, he becomes a loyal cuddlebug who thrives on calm companionship.<\/p>\n

Dino came in as a stray in June 2025 and is now searching for an active, engaged home. He\u2019s a playful, people-loving dog with lots of personality. While he\u2019s still working on his manners, he\u2019s eager to learn and will do best with someone ready to guide him, then relax together after a day of adventures.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in either of these furry friends, please reach out to the Humane Society of Greater Niagara<\/a>.<\/p>\n

–<\/p>\n

The Niagara IceDogs are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), based in St. Catharines, Ontario. Since its relocation in 2007, the team has had on and off-ice success, including two Eastern Conference titles and appearances in the OHL Championship Series while remaining active within their community.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Media Contact:<\/span><\/p>\n

Denice Pepe
\n<\/span>Manager, Media and Communications
\n<\/span>d.pepe@niagaraicedogs.net<\/span><\/a>
\n(905) 687-3641 Ext 225<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”81839″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]ST. CATHARINES, ONT — The Niagara IceDogs, alongside the Hyland family, are proud to come together and donate $1,000 to the Humane Society of Greater Niagara. The money donated from the IceDogs, alongside Tim and Karol Hyland, will be used towards the adoption fees for two canine companions from the Humane Society of Greater…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":596,"featured_media":81839,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"article","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[381],"tags":[{"term_id":371,"name":"community","slug":"community","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":371,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":7,"filter":"raw","term_order":"187"}],"class_list":["post-81836","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","tag-community","category-381","description-off"],"acf":[],"featured_image":["https:\/\/media.chl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/01114754\/259429c7-6328-472b-a733-2d45794ee1deDSC00677-2-scaled-e1775058508987.jpg",2125,1195,false],"hide_from_app_feed":false,"video":false,"gallery":null,"ht_game_id":0,"target_video":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81836","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/596"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=81836"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81836\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/81839"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=81836"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=81836"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=81836"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":81829,"date":"2026-03-24T12:01:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T16:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/?p=81829"},"modified":"2026-03-24T12:42:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T16:42:30","slug":"join-us-for-our-playoff-watch-party-at-parkway-social","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/article\/join-us-for-our-playoff-watch-party-at-parkway-social","title":{"rendered":"Join Us for our Playoff Watch Party at Parkway Social"},"content":{"rendered":"

Playoff hockey is here \u2014 and there\u2019s no better place to catch the action than with us.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Join us for our\u00a0Official Niagara IceDogs Watch Party at Parkway Social as we Let ‘Em Out and kick off the IceDogs Playoffs!<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\ud83d\udcc5 Thursday, March 26 | 7:00 PM (Game 1)<\/b>
\n\ud83d\udcc5 Saturday, March 28 | 7:30 PM (Game 2)<\/b><\/div>\n
Parkway Social<\/b><\/div>\n
327 Ontario St, St. Catharines<\/b><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
We\u2019re bringing the energy, and we want YOU there to rally behind the team, show your spirit, and cheer loudly with fellow fans.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What Dog Country can expect:<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Playoff t-shirts available for purchase<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
Intermission trivia hosted by Rod Mawhood, the voice of Niagara<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
Playoff ticket giveaways<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
A fun, high-energy game day atmosphere<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Let\u2019s pack Parkway Social and show what IceDogs fans are all about as we push into the playoffs.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
We can\u2019t wait to see you there!<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Go Dogs Go!<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Questions? Please reach out to info@niagaraicedogs.net<\/a>.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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By Nathan Mielke<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

ST CATHARINES, ONT — The Niagara IceDogs won a barnburner in overtime against the Erie Otters to win the final game of the regular season with big nights from all three overagers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The IceDogs entered the game coming off an overtime win the previous night over their first-round opponent, the Barrie Colts. The overtime winner came courtesy of rookie sensation Ryerson Edgar<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sunday’s game against Erie was the overagers\u2019 night for the IceDogs, where the team was honouring its three overagers in the final regular season game of their OHL careers. The overagers being honoured were goalie Charlie Robertson<\/a>, defenceman Grayson Tiller,<\/a> and defenceman Jakub Chromiak<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The IceDogs looked to ride the momentum from Saturday’s win into Sunday’s game, but Otters forward Michael Dec was the one who started the scoring. With the IceDogs down one, Vancouver Canucks prospect Riley Patterson<\/a> took it upon himself to tie the game. Patterson\u2019s unassisted goal was his 39th of the season. Still in the first period, Ivan Galliyanov<\/a> gave the IceDogs the lead on a curl and drag shot, and picking up an assist was overager Jakub Chromiak.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the second frame, Michael Dec scored first again to even the game at two. Just under a minute later, Chromiak scored his 12th of the season to restore the one-goal lead in his final regular-season game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The IceDogs took the one-goal lead into the third period, but just 41 seconds into the final period, Otters forward Andrew Kuzma scored to tie the game. Once again, Patterson responded, this time with his 40th goal of the season to finish the season in third in OHL goal scoring. Yet again, the one-goal lead would not last as the Otters bit back with a goal by Ulysses Lombardi to tie the game and shortly after a goal by Tyler Cooper to take the 5-4 lead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Luckily for the IceDogs, being down one goal in this game had not been a problem for either team.<\/span><\/p>\n

The IceDogs would continue mounting pressure until the Otters cracked when rookie Judd Knauft<\/a> buried his second goal of the season. IceDogs overager Grayson Tiller picked up an assist on the tying goal to put the cherry on top of his final OHL regular-season game. This goal marked the fifth time a one-goal lead had been squandered in the game, and it would force overtime, where the IceDogs were looking for more overager magic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With just over a minute left in overtime, IceDogs overager goalie Charlie Robertson jumped on a loose puck and played it up to Patterson to spring a two-on-one for the IceDogs. Patterson found captain Ethan Czata<\/a> in front, who buried the overtime-winning goal, earning Robertson his first assist of the season and his final OHL win.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jakub Chromiak, Grayson Tiller, and Charlie Robertson were honoured one final time by being named the three stars of the game after all picking up points to put a bow on their final regular seasons in the OHL.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The IceDogs now shift their focus to preparing for their first-round series against the Barrie Colts.<\/span><\/p>\n

The series starts in Barrie on Thursday, March 26, and returns to Niagara for Game 3 on Tuesday, March 31. <\/span><\/p>\n

Get your tickets here: https:\/\/blocktickets.xyz\/venue\/niagara-icedogs-hockey-club<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””](2) Barrie Colts (45-14-5-4) vs. (7) Niagara IceDogs (31-30-4-2)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The Central Division’s Barrie Colts and Niagara IceDogs are set to meet in the first round of the OHL Playoffs for the second year in a row, and if their most recent matchup on Saturday was any indication of how this series is going to play out, fans are in for a ride. Throughout the season, the two clubs faced off six times, with five of those games decided by one goal, setting the stage for what should be a close and physical first-round series.<\/span><\/p>\n

Led by Cole Beaudoin, who topped the team in scoring, the Colts leaned on their veteran presence throughout the season \u2013 including Ben Wilmott, Brad Gardiner, and captain Kashawn Aitcheson, who set multiple franchise records throughout the year. Barrie’s calling card was a dominant second half, becoming the first team to reach 40 wins while boasting one of the league’s better power plays. However, the team will be without Aitcheson for the first two games as he serves a suspension, meaning there will be added pressure on the blueline in his absence. Between the pipes, Ben Hrebik \u2013 who sat second in the league in save percentage (.920) \u2013 and rookie Arvin Jaswel, gave the Colts a reliable tandem all season long.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other side of the ice, the IceDogs have leaned on the young talents of rookie standout Ryerson Edgar, Ryan Roobroeck, and goaltender Vladislav Yermolenko, who posted a .896 save percentage on the season. Veteran Riley Patterson enjoyed a breakout season, setting career highs in both goals and assists, while Ethan Czata provided consistent offence. Despite trading away then-captain Kevin He, the eventual acquisition of defenceman Jakub Chromiak proved crucial to strengthening their blue line. Even through some rocky stretches in the first half of the year, Niagara stayed consistent within the Central Division and has proven on multiple occasions that they can keep up with any team.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Series Schedule:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

* <\/span>if needed<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Game 1 \u2013 Thursday, March 26 at Barrie, 7:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Game 2 \u2013 Saturday, March 28 at Barrie, 7:30pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Game 3 \u2013 Tuesday, March 31 at Niagara, 7:00pm (Tickets<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

Game 4 \u2013 Thursday, April 2 at Niagara, 7:00pm (Tickets<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

Game 5 \u2013 Saturday, April 4 at Barrie, 7:30pm*<\/span><\/p>\n

Game 6 \u2013 Monday, April 6 at Niagara, 7:00pm* (Tickets<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

Game 7 \u2013 Tuesday, April 7 at Barrie, 7:00pm*<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Season Series:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Barrie wins 4-2<\/span><\/p>\n

Oct. 5 – BAR 6 at NIAG 5 \u2013 SO<\/span><\/p>\n

Nov. 22 – BAR 4 at NIAG 3<\/span><\/p>\n

Dec. 13 – NIAG 1 at BAR 2<\/span><\/p>\n

Jan. 3 – NIAG 5 at BAR 4 \u2013 OT<\/span><\/p>\n

Jan. 22 – BAR 5 at NIAG 3<\/span><\/p>\n

Mar. 21 – NIAG 3 at BAR 2 \u2013 OT<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Playoff History:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

This marks the third time that Barrie and Niagara have met in the OHL Playoffs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2025 BAR def. NIAG 4-1 \u2013 First Round \/ 2016 NIAG def. BAR 4-0 \u2013 Third Round<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\nSorry, there are no polls available at the moment.\n

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Barrie and Niagara meet in a tight OHL playoff rematch, with five one-goal games this season setting up a physical first-round battle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":596,"featured_media":81823,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"article","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[381],"tags":false,"class_list":["post-81822","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","category-381","description-off"],"acf":[],"featured_image":["https:\/\/media.chl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/22213450\/2026-Playoff-Series-HQ.jpg",1920,1080,false],"hide_from_app_feed":false,"video":false,"gallery":null,"ht_game_id":0,"target_video":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81822","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/596"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=81822"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81822\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/81823"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=81822"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=81822"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=81822"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":81814,"date":"2026-03-19T16:25:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T20:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/?p=81814"},"modified":"2026-03-19T16:26:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T20:26:00","slug":"kick-off-playoffs-with-your-niagara-icedogs-bones-at-audi-niagara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/article\/kick-off-playoffs-with-your-niagara-icedogs-bones-at-audi-niagara","title":{"rendered":"Kick Off Playoffs with your Niagara IceDogs & Bones at Audi Niagara"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n

Dog Country, get ready to celebrate the start of the OHL Playoffs with your Niagara IceDogs!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Join us on\u00a0Tuesday, March 24, from 5:00\u20136:00 PM<\/b>\u00a0at\u00a0Audi Niagara<\/b>\u00a0for a special Meet & Greet featuring select IceDogs players and everyone\u2019s favourite mascot,\u00a0Bones.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

This is your chance to get up close with the team as they gear up for an exciting playoff run.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fans will have the opportunity to:<\/span><\/p>\n

Meet IceDogs players and Bones
\nGet autographs and photo ops with members of the Team<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Whether you\u2019re a longtime fan or just looking for a fun family outing, this is the perfect way to kick off playoff season and show your support for your Niagara IceDogs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Don\u2019t miss out \u2014 we\u2019ll see you at Audi Niagara on March 24!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dog Country, get ready to celebrate the start of the OHL Playoffs with your Niagara IceDogs! Join us on\u00a0Tuesday, March 24, from 5:00\u20136:00 PM\u00a0at\u00a0Audi Niagara\u00a0for a special Meet & Greet featuring select IceDogs players and everyone\u2019s favourite mascot,\u00a0Bones. This is your chance to get up close with the team as they gear up for an…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":596,"featured_media":81815,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"article","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[381],"tags":[{"term_id":117,"name":"OHL Playoffs","slug":"ohl-playoffs","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":117,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":5,"filter":"raw","term_order":"357"}],"class_list":["post-81814","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","tag-ohl-playoffs","category-381","description-off"],"acf":[],"featured_image":["https:\/\/media.chl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/19162526\/Audi-Niagara-Visit-MAR.-24thWeb_Videoboard-1.png",1920,1080,false],"hide_from_app_feed":false,"video":false,"gallery":null,"ht_game_id":0,"target_video":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81814","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/596"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=81814"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81814\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/81815"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=81814"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=81814"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=81814"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":81802,"date":"2026-03-12T13:14:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/?p=81802"},"modified":"2026-03-12T13:14:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:14:02","slug":"explore-the-ohl-niagara-icedogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/article\/explore-the-ohl-niagara-icedogs","title":{"rendered":"Explore the OHL: Niagara IceDogs"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) is home to 20 teams\u201417 in Canada and three in the United States. Shifting the focus beyond hockey operations, the OHL aims to highlight the distinctiveness of each member club. The League will showcase how current players and future prospects embrace their junior hockey careers within their respective cities, emphasizing the unique qualities that define each team and its community.<\/p>\n

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NIAGARA ICEDOGS<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"HISTORY<\/strong>
The Niagara IceDogs have been a pillar of junior hockey in the Niagara Region since relocating to St. Catharines in 2007. The IceDogs have reached the OHL Championship Series twice, earning Eastern Conference titles in 2011-12 and 2015-16. With a strong focus on player development, the franchise has produced several NHL talents and continues to be a proud representative of hockey in the heart of Niagara. The IceDogs have called the Meridian Centre home since October 2014 after playing their first seven seasons at the Jack Gatecliff Arena, that has since been demolished.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

TEAM TROPHY CASE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bobby Orr Trophy (Eastern Conference Champions)<\/span><\/p>\n

Champions in 2016 (Defeated Barrie in 4 games)
\nChampions in 2012 (Defeated Ottawa in 5 games)<\/p>\n

Emms Trophy (Central Division Champions)<\/span><\/p>\n

2 Times – 2019, 2012<\/p>\n

PROMINENT ON-ICE OHL AWARD WINNERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy (Top Scorer)<\/span><\/p>\n

2018-19: Jason Robertson<\/p>\n

M<\/u>ax Kaminsky Trophy (Defenceman of the Year)<\/u><\/p>\n

2011-12: Dougie Hamilton (CHL and OHL)<\/p>\n

Jim Rutherford Trophy (Goaltender of the Year)<\/u><\/p>\n

2010-11: Mark Visentin<\/p>\n

Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy (Overage Player of the Year)<\/span><\/p>\n

2011-12: Andrew Agozzino; 2007-08: Michael Swift<\/p>\n

Mickey Renaud Captain’s Trophy<\/span><\/p>\n

2011-12: Andrew Agozzino<\/p>\n

\"\"EDUCATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Niagara IceDogs high school players attend Governor Simcoe Secondary School. Over the years, the IceDogs have supported players who have achieved strong academic success. Niagara is also home to Brock University and Niagara College, well-regarded institutions that provide excellent post-secondary opportunities for players looking to balance academics with their hockey careers.<\/p>\n

Bobby Smith Trophy (Scholastic Player of the Year)<\/u><\/p>\n

2010-11: Dougie Hamilton<\/p>\n

Ivan Tennant Memorial Award (Top Academic High School Student)<\/u><\/p>\n

2014-15: Stephen Dhillon, 2009-10: Dougie Hamilton, 2008-09: Freddie Hamilton<\/p>\n

\"\"ARENA<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Meridian Centre is a modern sports and entertainment facility located in the heart of downtown St. Catharines, Ontario. Opened in 2014, it features a hockey seating capacity of over 5,300, creating an energetic\u00a0 atmosphere for IceDogs games. In addition to being the home of the IceDogs, the Meridian Centre hosts concerts, sporting events, and community gatherings, playing a central role in the Niagara Region\u2019s entertainment scene.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

BILLET LIFE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Niagara IceDogs players are supported by 18 dedicated billet families spread throughout the Greater Niagara Region. These families offer players a home away from home, creating a supportive and stable environment that allows them to thrive both on and off the ice. Their commitment plays a vital role in the players\u2019 personal, academic, and athletic development during their time in Niagara.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/strong><\/span>NOTABLE ALUMNI<\/strong>
<\/strong>The Niagara IceDogs have a proud history of developing NHL-calibre talent. Alex Pietrangelo, a steady and elite defenceman, has built an exceptional career, winning Stanley Cups with both the St. Louis Blues and Vegas Golden Knights. Dougie Hamilton, a decorated defenceman known for his offensive instincts from the blueline, has been a key contributor throughout his NHL career. Ryan Strome, a skilled forward with strong playmaking ability, has made a significant impact with several NHL clubs. All three left a lasting mark in Niagara, helping shape the team\u2019s competitive identity and reputation for producing top-tier talent.<\/p>\n

\"\"SPECIAL EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The IceDogs celebrate team bonding and community connection through memorable outings like their annual trip to the Maid of the Mist and bowling nights at Parkway Social. Beyond the rink, the team maintains a strong presence in the region through school visits and community appearances.<\/p>\n

\"\"NOTABLE LANDMARKS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Niagara is home to some of Ontario\u2019s most iconic landmarks, blending natural wonder with vibrant attractions and historic charm. Niagara Falls draws visitors from around the world with its breathtaking power and beauty. Nearby, Clifton Hill offers a lively mix of entertainment, dining, and family-friendly fun. For a quieter escape, the historic Port Dalhousie Lighthouses provide scenic views and a glimpse into the region\u2019s maritime past.<\/p>\n

\"\"FUN FACT<\/strong>
Niagara is best known for the stunning Niagara Falls and the charming town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, famous for its its welcoming atmosphere and vibrant arts scene. The region is also home to many vineyards that produce some of Canada\u2019s finest wines. Beyond all that, Niagara has a strong sense of community that brings people together throughout the year.<\/p>\n

\"\"WHERE TO EAT<\/strong>
Niagara has plenty of great places to eat for every taste. Team favourites include The Keg in St. Catharines and Joe Feta\u2019s Greek Village, which serves up authentic Greek dishes.<\/p>\n

\"\"For additional insights about the Niagara region, visit www.destinationontario.com<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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By Nathan Mielke<\/em><\/p>\n

ST CATHARINES, ONT<\/strong> – The Niagara IceDogs clinched a playoff berth with their second shootout win in two nights.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coming off the thrilling win over the Erie Otters just one night prior, the IceDogs were on the road in Guelph to take on the Storm. <\/span><\/p>\n

Coming into the game, the IceDogs’ playoff-clinching scenario was a win over the Storm and a loss for the Brampton Steelheads.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The opening 20 minutes of play didn\u2019t result in any goals, but both goaltenders were standing tall early. <\/span><\/p>\n

Once the second period got underway, the stalemate was broken by IceDogs rookie sensation Ryerson Edgar<\/a>, who notched his 20th goal of the season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Noah Read<\/a> kept the IceDogs rolling in the second, scoring his second goal in as many games. Read\u2019s ninth of the season came from a rebound off Rylie Patterson\u2019s shot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The IceDogs’ momentum was halted when Storm forward Will McFadden scored a power-play goal. The Storm kept up their relentless pressure, but IceDogs goaltender Vladislav Yermolenko<\/a> was stealing the show. After countless big saves in the second and third periods, Yermolenko would eventually concede a second goal. Jaako Wycisk finished off a scramble in the crease to tie the game at two and send the game to overtime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In overtime, Yermolenko added to his already great performance by stopping all five Storm shots and sending the game to a shootout. <\/span><\/p>\n

For the second straight game, Vancouver Canucks prospect Riley Patterson<\/a> led off the shootout, ending the tilt as the lone shooter to convert. <\/span><\/p>\n

Y<\/span>ermolenko once again shut the door on all three Storm shooters to secure his 40-save win.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yermolenko\u2019s first star performance spurred the IceDogs to the win that would ultimately secure them a spot in the post-season. The IceDogs are currently sixth in the Eastern Conference, making the team\u2019s goal for the remainder of the regular season to improve their playoff seeding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While the opponent has not yet been confirmed, playoff tickets for the IceDogs are now available for purchase. <\/span><\/p>\n

Get tickets here: https:\/\/blocktickets.xyz\/venue\/niagara-icedogs-hockey-club<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Nathan Mielke ST CATHARINES, ONT – The Niagara IceDogs clinched a playoff berth with their second shootout win in two nights.\u00a0 Coming off the thrilling win over the Erie Otters just one night prior, the IceDogs were on the road in Guelph to take on the Storm. Coming into the game, the IceDogs’ playoff-clinching…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":596,"featured_media":81781,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"article","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[381],"tags":[{"term_id":463,"name":"Noah Read","slug":"noah-read","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":463,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":4,"filter":"raw","term_order":"35"},{"term_id":461,"name":"Vladislav Yermolenko","slug":"vladislav-yermolenko","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":461,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":9,"filter":"raw","term_order":"37"},{"term_id":453,"name":"Ryerson Edgar","slug":"ryerson-edgar","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":453,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":12,"filter":"raw","term_order":"43"},{"term_id":437,"name":"Riley Patterson","slug":"riley-patterson","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":437,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":18,"filter":"raw","term_order":"59"},{"term_id":61,"name":"game-recap","slug":"game-recap","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":61,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":109,"filter":"raw","term_order":"232"},{"term_id":117,"name":"OHL Playoffs","slug":"ohl-playoffs","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":117,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":5,"filter":"raw","term_order":"357"}],"class_list":["post-81780","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","tag-noah-read","tag-vladislav-yermolenko","tag-ryerson-edgar","tag-riley-patterson","tag-game-recap","tag-ohl-playoffs","category-381","description-off"],"acf":[],"featured_image":["https:\/\/media.chl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/04150950\/Playoffs-Clinched-Graphic-e1772655023981.png",1200,675,false],"hide_from_app_feed":false,"video":false,"gallery":null,"ht_game_id":0,"target_video":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81780","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/596"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=81780"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81780\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/81781"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=81780"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=81780"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=81780"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":81773,"date":"2026-02-27T11:16:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T16:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/?p=81773"},"modified":"2026-02-27T11:16:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T16:16:51","slug":"icedogs-outlast-otters-in-shootout-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-icedogs\/article\/icedogs-outlast-otters-in-shootout-win","title":{"rendered":"IceDogs Outlast Otters in Shootout Win"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Nathan Mielke<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

ST CATHARINES, ONT – On Thursday night, the Niagara IceDogs were matched up against the Erie Otters for the fourth time this season, coming out on top with a shootout win.<\/span><\/p>\n

The IceDogs were looking to even the season series, and the first line of Ethan Czata<\/a>, Riley Patterson<\/a> and Noah Read<\/a> got them on the right track almost immediately. <\/span><\/p>\n

On the opening shift of the game, Czata, IceDogs captain and Tampa Bay Lightning prospect, pounced on the loose rebound for his 23rd of the year and put Niagara up 1-0. Just two minutes and 50 seconds later, on their second shift of the game, the first line struck again, this time with Patterson scoring on a rebound for his 35th to put the IceDogs up 2-0.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Otters would respond with a quick goal by Tyler Cooper, and the first period ended with the IceDogs leading 2-1. <\/span><\/p>\n

Early on in the second, Hayden Reid<\/a> capitalized on an Otters turnover and scored a gorgeous goal for his 15th of the year. <\/span><\/p>\n

The 3-1 lead for the IceDogs didn\u2019t last long as Michael Dec tipped in his 25th of the season to make it 3-2, and the Otters tied the game on a flukey goal by Kayden Edwards from below the goal line.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After back-and-forth chances for both teams throughout the third period, the IceDogs’ first line came up big for the third time of the night. <\/span><\/p>\n

Czata spun off a check along the wall and set up Noah Read back door for the go-ahead goal with just over a minute left in the game. It looked like Read\u2019s goal would be the game-winner, but with 8 seconds left, Andrew Kuzma scored a power-play goal for his 17th of the season on a one-timer to send the game to overtime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After regulation couldn\u2019t award a winner, the five minutes of three-on-three overtime saw no changes to the score, and the game would need a shootout. <\/span><\/p>\n

Vancouver Canucks prospect and IceDogs leading scorer Riley Patterson shot first and made no mistake to give the IceDogs the lead in the shootout. After Patterson put them ahead, IceDogs goaltender Charlie Robertson<\/a> turned away all three Otters’ shootout attempts to secure the win for the IceDogs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The top line combined for seven points, with Reid and Patterson recording two each and captain Ethan Czata adding three. The top line hopes to stay hot down the stretch of the regular season. The IceDogs\u2019 next two games are on the road against the Guelph Storm and North Bay Battalion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The IceDogs return to the Meridian Centre on Thursday, March 5, for Star Wars Night against the Saginaw Spirit. <\/span><\/p>\n

Get your tickets here: https:\/\/blocktickets.xyz\/venue\/niagara-icedogs-hockey-club<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n