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Close to Home: Logan Stanley’s Path to the Sabres
Buffalo Sabres defenceman Logan Stanley reflects on his OHL journey through Windsor and Kitchener as Buffalo heads into the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Breanna McNeill
May 65 min read


"They gave me everything" - Liam Greentree on the Windsor Spitfires
Natalie Shaver/OHL Images There is little that Liam Greentree hasn't accomplished with the Windsor Spitfires. He trails only Spitfires general manager Bill Bowler in all-time franchise scoring, ranking third in goals and assists with 148 goals, 180 assists, and 328 points in 241 games. With all that to his credit, the right winger would've liked nothing more than to close out his OHL career with a league championship. Although the Windsor Spitfires delivered their best campai
Joel Vanderlaan
May 52 min read


Brantford Bulldogs electrified to be in the final four of the OHL Playoffs
Logan Taylor/ OHL Images The Madhouse on Market Street has seen its share of playoff hockey since the Bulldogs franchise relocated to the Telephone City. After capturing the Hamilton Spectator Trophy and securing home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs, the Brantford Bulldogs have turned TD Civic Centre into one of the toughest buildings for opponents this postseason. "We've been very fortunate to have an incredible crowd here, incredible fan base," head coach Jay McKee sa
Joel Vanderlaan
Apr 242 min read


Pridham keeps Rangers overage streak alive
Natalie Shaver/OHL Images Jack Pridham is the latest member of the Kitchener Rangers to earn the Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy as Overage Player of the Year. It continues a run of success in Kitchener marking the third straight season a Ranger has won the award, following goaltender Jackson Parsons and forward Matthew Sop. "It's definitely a good accomplishment," Pridham said. "Can't thank my teammates and coaching staff enough, and it's pretty cool to see the Rangers do that t
Joel Vanderlaan
Apr 152 min read


IceDogs reinforce defence ahead of playoff push
Image credit: Bob Davies After making the playoffs for the first time in six years last spring, the Niagara IceDogs went into this year's trade deadline looking to upgrade their blue line. Sitting sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 22-19-3-1 record, the IceDogs are hoping their acquisitions of veteran defencemen Jakub Chromiak and Haoxi Wang will help make them a harder team to play against in the postseason. Chromiak brings a wealth of major junior experience, having pla
Joel Vanderlaan
Jan 292 min read


He embracing leadership role in Niagara
Natalie Shaver/OHL Images Niagara IceDogs captain Kevin He has experienced just about everything a player can in the Ontario Hockey League, arriving as a 16-year-old, to becoming one of the franchise’s most productive scorers, to hearing his name called at the NHL Draft. Now in his fourth season in St. Catharines, the veteran winger says his time with the organization and support from the fan base have helped him develop into a top prospect. “I was pretty fortunate to get dra
Joel Vanderlaan
Nov 27, 20253 min read


IceDogs Roobroeck first forward named to Team CHL for 2025 Prospects Challenge
Brandon Caputo (@BCaputo_AGM) Vivid Eye Photography The Canadian Hockey League announced on Tuesday that Niagara IceDogs third-year...

Brandon Caputo
Sep 23, 20253 min read


Jorian Donovan drawing on OHL championship experience as Belleville pushes for playoffs
Joel Vanderlaan @jovanderlaan Photo by Natalie Shaver/OHL Images Jorian Donovan is no stranger to high-stakes hockey. Throughout his...
Joel Vanderlaan
Apr 16, 20254 min read


Kingston Frontenacs busy managing the Priority Selection and Playoff Series
Joel Vanderlaan Photo by Raine Hernandez/OHL Images It’s going to be a busy week for Kingston Frontenacs General Manager Kory Cooper, and...
Joel Vanderlaan
Apr 9, 20254 min read


Jacob Battaglia signs with Calgary Flames after breakout year in Kingston
Joel Vanderlaan @jovanderlaan Photo by Natalie Shaver/OHL Images Even before he officially joined the Kingston Frontenacs, head coach...
Joel Vanderlaan
Mar 29, 20252 min read


Kingston Frontenacs ready for 2025 OHL playoffs
Joel Vanderlaan @Joelvanderlaan Photo by Robert Lefebvre /OHL Images The Kingston Frontenacs have plenty of reasons to feel confident as...
Joel Vanderlaan
Mar 28, 20254 min read


Rising NHL star Owen Power values importance of OHL Cup showcase
Brandon Caputo @BCaputo_AGM Tim Cornett/OHL Images Defenceman Owen Power was the first overall selection in the 2021 National Hockey...

Brandon Caputo
Mar 23, 20254 min read


High compete in Owen Flores' 150th start earns IceDogs a road point
Brandon Caputo @BCaputo_AGM Erie Otters photo The IceDogs began a four game in six day stretch in Erie for a Wednesday Night geographical...

Brandon Caputo
Feb 13, 20254 min read


7-game winning streak catapults IceDogs to top of East at Christmas
Brandon Caputo (@BCaputo_AGM) CW PHOTOS The Niagara IceDogs travelled to Brampton’s CAA Centre for one final game before their holiday...

Brandon Caputo
Dec 21, 20246 min read


Assadourian hat trick lifts IceDogs over Colts and a share of first place
Brandon Caputo (@BCaputo_AGM) Josh Kim photo The Niagara IceDogs travelled to Barrie for a Thursday Night matchup and their first trip to...

Brandon Caputo
Dec 20, 20246 min read


IceDogs earn road point in Peterborough versus their former captain
Brandon Caputo (@BCaputo_AGM) Kenneth Andersen Photography The Niagara IceDogs travelled to Peterborough’s Memorial Centre for a Sunday...

Brandon Caputo
Dec 2, 20246 min read


IceDogs claw back from 3-0 deficit to earn road point in Brampton
Brandon Caputo @BCaputo_AGM Vivid Eye Photography The Niagara IceDogs travelled to Brampton for their first game at the CAA Centre...

Brandon Caputo
Nov 23, 20246 min read


IceDogs tornado of errors result in high scoring road loss to Storm
Brandon Caputo @BCaputo_AGM Vivid Eye Photography The IceDogs would make their only regular season trip of the 2024-25 Ontario Hockey...

Brandon Caputo
Nov 16, 20247 min read


Leaders lift IceDogs to Best in Show win over recent kryptonite Bulldogs
Brandon Caputo (@BCaputo_AGM) Logan Taylor Photo The Niagara IceDogs came off a win against the Sarnia Sting on home ice, looking to take...

Brandon Caputo
Nov 10, 20246 min read


Flores and IceDogs team defense out last Petes in road shootout win
Brandon Caputo (@BCaputo_AGM) Vivid Eye Photography photo The Niagara IceDogs were in Peterborough at the vintage Peterborough Memorial...

Brandon Caputo
Oct 30, 20245 min read
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