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In this episode Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert provide an in-depth post-game breakdown for Game 8 of the Niagara IceDogs regular season falling 3-2 in overtime to the Sarnia Sting, picking up points in three of the four-game home stand. The guys also listen and react to Head Coach Ryan Kuwabara's postgame thoughts as well as this week's player interview with longest tenured IceDogs D Andrew Wycisk...

In this episode Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert provide an in-depth post-game breakdown for Game 7 of the Niagara IceDogs regular season falling to the highpowered Kitchener Rangers by a 7-4 score on their only Wednesday Night home game of the season. The Dog Pound Podcast is brought to you by Global Pet Foods and their four great locations across the Niagara Region.

In this mini episode Brandon Caputo speaks with Kingston Frontenacs forward and 2023 4th round pick by the Buffalo Sabres: Ethan Miedema about his draft experience, being at the Sabres prospect challenge, and general outlook for himself and his Kingston Frontenacs this 2023-24 OHL season. Timestamps Intro: 0:00 Chat w/ Sabres prospect Ethan Miedema: 0:34 Chat w/ Kingston Frontenacs radio voice Jim...

In this episode Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert provide an in-depth post-game breakdown for Game 6 of the Niagara IceDogs regular season defeating the KIngston Frontenacs 4-0 for their first win of 2023-24, thanks to contributions up and down the lineup. The guys also listen and react to Head Coach Ryan Kuwabara's postgame thoughts as well as this week's player interview with standout forward Kevin...

In this episode Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert provide an in-depth post-game breakdown for Game 5 of the Niagara IceDogs regular season falling to the Erie Otters in overtime on home ice, battling back with their second third period comeback in as many games to earn another extra time point. The guys also listen and react to Head Coach Ryan Kuwabara's postgame thoughts as well as this week's playe...

In this extended Season Preview episode Brandon Caputo and Austin Broad get you up to speed with the Buffalo Sabres before the start of the 2023-24 NHL Regular Season, projected lines, fan polls on X, contract extension news, and more! Timestamps Intro: 0:00 Opening Day Lineup: 4:46 X Fan Polls: 42:00 Sabres Semantics is proudly brought to you by J&L Flooring: https://jandlflooring.com/ Player...

In this episode Brandon Caputo speaks with three players from the Barrie Colts as well as an analysis from their Head Coach and General Manager Marty Williamson on the team's outlook for this season moving on from the Brandt Clarke, Ethan Cardwell, and Evan Vierling era of the team. Timestamps for Interviews: Intro: 0:00 Cole Beaudoin: 3:25 Beau Akey: 10:26 Tai York: 18:56 Marty Williamson: 23:46...

In this episode, Brandon and Drew have an in-depth chat with Niagara IceDogs standout rookie forward from last season Kevin He about how he approaches his 2nd OHL season, personal facts about him, his mentality on and off the ice as a newly named leader, submitted questions from fans/teammates, and more! Individual Segments: Intro 0:00 Segment One 2:30 Segment Two (fan/teammate submitted questions...

In this episode Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert provide an in-depth post-game breakdown for Game 3 of the Niagara IceDogs regular season falling to the Mississauga Steelheads on home ice, thanks to a second period breakaway goal from Chaz Sharpe; plus a late empty netter to seal it despite another strong offensive effort that resulted in no goals for Niagara. The guys also listen and react to Head...

In this episode Brandon Caputo speaks with three players from the highly touted London Knights squad, as well as an analysis from their longtime radio voice Mike Stubbs regarding the team's mindset as they try to get back to the OHL Championship in back-to-back seasons. Timestamps for Interviews: Intro: 0:00 Philadelphia Flyers 2023 1st round selection Oliver Bonk: 3:22 Philadelphia Flyers 2023 3r...

In this episode Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert provide an in-depth post-game breakdown for Game 2 of the Niagara IceDogs regular season (also the Home Opener at Meridian Centre), falling to the London Knights thanks to a few late powerplay goals in the final period. The guys also listen and react to Head Coach Ryan Kuwabara's postgame thoughts as well as this week's player interview with defensema...

In this episode, Brandon, Cam, and Drew preview the start of the OHL Regular Season for the Niagara IceDogs. We also interview IceDogs General Manager Wes Consorti about the team outlook going into the season, as well as parting Development Coach Andrew Fritsch as he leaves to accept a position with the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins. The guys finish off with reacting to preseason fan polls for individ...

In this episode Brandon Caputo and Andrew Thompson provide an in-depth post-game breakdown for Game 4 of the Niagara IceDogs preseason, defeating the Oshawa Generals by a convincing 6-3 score in their final home game of the preseason. The guys also listen and react to Head Coach Ryan Kuwabara's postgame thoughts as well as this week's player interview with forward Michael Podolioukh. The Dog Pound...

In this special tribute episode Brandon is joined by a special guest co-host Rod Mawhood from the Niagara Sports Report who covered the Buffalo Sabres for over a decade. They discuss and reminisce greatest moments and calls from the late great Rick Jeanneret's 50 year run as the voice of the Buffalo Sabres. Rod also provides us with the interview he did with RJ just before his final call in 2022,...

In this episode Brandon Caputo speaks with three coaches from around the Ontario Hockey League during the first few weeks of preseason about their respective team's outlook for the upcoming 2023-24 regular season. Timestamps for Interviews: Intro: 0:00 Niagara IceDogs Associate Coach Ben Boudreau: 04:17 Guelph Storm Assistant Coach Daniel Fitzgerald: 17:30 Peterborough Petes Head Coach Rob Wilson:...

In this episode Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert provide an in-depth post-game breakdown for Game 3 of the Niagara IceDogs preseason, falling to the Guelph Storm. They also touch up on some off-ice news regarding the hiring of Bruce Boudreau and acquiring overage D-man Connor Federkow from the London Knights. The guys also listen and react to Head Coach Ryan Kuwabara's postgame thoughts from the wee...

In this special interview episode, Brandon Caputo talks with players and coaches as the Niagara IceDogs 2023-24 season looms, beginning with Training Camp. Brandon and Drew also provide a quick update rinkside from camp itself. Individual Interviews: Intro 0:00 Ryan Roobroeck: 8:52 Juan Copeland: 10:47 Gavin Bryant: 13:57 Zak Lavoie: 21:54 Kevin He: 24:53 Owen Flores: 27:32 Chris O'Flaherty &...

In this episode Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert provide an in-depth post-game breakdown for the opening game of the Niagara IceDogs preseason, on route to their 7-1 victory over the defending OHL Champion Peterborough Petes. The guys also listen and react to Head Coach Ryan Kuwabara's postgame thoughts. The Dog Pound Podcast is brought to you by Global Pet Foods and their four great locations acros...

In this episode Brandon Caputo and new co-host Cam Halbert provide an on-site update from Niagara IceDogs training camp. They touch on offseason moves, takeaways from the first two days of training camp, and discuss what the early projected lineup could look like for the start of the regular season. == Follow along with our IceDogs Content == https://twitter.com/DogPoundPodcast https://niagaraiced...

In this special episode, Brandon sits down with Niagara IceDogs players and coaches during Summer Fan Fest at the Meridian Centre. Individual Interviews: Intro 0:00 Zak Lavoie: 1:10 Kevin He: 05:40 Alex Assadourian: 10:43 Ethan Czata: 14:25 Assistant Coach Brandon Shaw: 17:46 == Follow along with our IceDogs Content == https://twitter.com/DogPoundPodcast https://niagaraicedogs.net/the-dog-pound-po...

In this episode, Brandon speaks with representatives from both participants in this year's OHL Championship Series between the London Knights and the Peterborough Petes. This includes chats with London Knights radio voice Mike Stubbs, Peterborough Petes tv play-by-play voice Pete Dalliday, London Knights tv play-by-play voice Greg Sloan, and CHL on TSN colour commentator anf former NHL D-man Marc...

In this episode, Brandon speaks with representatives from both participants in this year's OHL Eastern Conference Final series between the North Bay Battalion and the Peterborough Petes. This includes both General Managers: Mike Oke (Peterborough) and Adam Dennis (North Bay) as well as both radio play-by-play voices: Stew Kernan (Peterborough) and Matt Sookram (North Bay), finishing off with the G...

In this special interview compilation episode, Brandon and Kyle recorded LIVE from the Meridian Centre for the 2023 OHL Priority Selection Draft and welcomed 15 special guests throughout the weekend for instant analysis of the Niagara IceDogs newest crop of draftees entering the organization. Guest Lineup Intro: 0:00 2nd Overall Pick Ryan Roobroeck: 1:05 5th Overall Pick Ethan Czata: 05:16 PA Anno...

In this episode, Brandon interviews General Managers, League Personnel, and OHL Prospects LIVE from the OHL Combine in Oshawa this past weekend, ahead of this week's OHL Priority Selection Draft. Chapters for Individual Interviews Intro: 0:00 Erie Otters GM Dave Brown on having the 1st Overall Pick: 3:35 Saginaw Spirit GM Dave Drinkell on hosting next year's Memorial Cup: 9:02 Windsor Spirtfires G...

In this episode, Brandon and Kyle discuss the OHL Draft Lottery and Memorial Cup host city announcement, react to end of season Fan Poll results, as well as exit interviews with HC Ryan Kuwabara, Kevin He, David Jesus, Declan Waddick, Alex Assadourian, and Andrew Vermeulen. This Week's Segments: What is on DeDobbelaer's Radar w/ Owner and GM Darren DeDobbelaer: 14:03 End of Season Fan Polls: 37:44...