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In this episode, Brandon Caputo and special guest Reece Doumani from the OHL in 60 Podcast recap a quiet Trade Deadline for the Niagara IceDogs and what it signals going forward and sticking with their young exciting core this season, keeping their window open for the next few seasons and possibly 2027 if they are to bid for the Memorial Cup again. They will also hear from IceDogs General Manager...

For the Niagara IceDogs thirty-ninth game of 2024-25, Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert record our game recap LIVE from the Meridian Centre for a Thursday Night matchup against the defending Memorial Cup Champion Saginaw Spirit, winning 7-2 in an all-around collective effort.  Postgame comments from Niagara head coach Ben Boudreau on his team's offensive output and Commissioner Bryan Crawford on his...

Host Matt Sanderson Talks to overage forward Ryan Cooper about the OJHL season for the Niagara Falls Canucks and his hockey career. The Beaver Dam Podcast is brought to you by Wild Bill’s Auto Repair, located at 7868 Oakwood Drive in Niagara Falls.  == FOLLOW THE NETWORK == X: https://x.com/ArmchairGMPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCJUaG5QNg1jwQ5a_32rZs1Q Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ar...

In this episode, Brandon Caputo and Austin Broad discuss the recent stretch of games for the Sabres, players away at the World Juniors, Swords Up Swords Down, Tage Thompson moving to wing for an apparent injury, players names being thrown around in trade rumours, the next 10 game stretch leading into the Four Nations showdown and more! Segments Intro: 0:00 Part 1: 01:21 Part 2: 35:05 Sabres Semant...

For the Niagara IceDogs thirty-eighth game of 2024-25, Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert record our game recap LIVE from the Meridian Centre for a Sunday afternoon matchup against the potent Windsor Spitfires in their only trip to St. Catharines this season, falling 4-3 in overtime. Postgame comments from Niagara head coach Ben Boudreau on his team's 1-1-1 week heading into OHL Trade Deadline week. T...

In this episode Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert talk on our big monthly recap show about the Niagara IceDogs strong stretch to close out the 2024 calendar, sitting 3rd place in the OHL's Eastern Conference. As well as the outlook on the upcoming OHL Trade Deadline and individual performances that continue to be a major contributor to their team success and massive turnaround, sitting at 23-11-1-1....

In this special event episode, Brandon Caputo welcomes new Ontario Hockey League Commissioner Bryan Crawford to discuss a variety of topics including his background in getting to this point and position in sports, what the NCAA-CHL agreement means going forward, exciting events such as the recent CHL-USA Prospects Challenge, the upcoming inaugural OHL Top Prospects Game, as well as the possible gr...

Niagara Falls Canucks' Assistant Captain Braeden O'Keefe drops by the Beaver Dam to chat about his OHL Championship experience, how he landed with Niagara Falls & more. The Beaver Dam Podcast is brought to you by Wild Bill’s Auto Repair, located at 7868 Oakwood Drive in Niagara Falls.  == FOLLOW THE NETWORK == X: https://x.com/ArmchairGMPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCJUaG5QNg1jwQ5a_32rZ...

In this episode, Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert react to the Niagara IceDogs 3-0 northern road trip, sweeping that 3-game trip against Soo, Sudbury and North Bay for the first time in franchise history, improving to 20-9-1-1 on the 2024-25 OHL season which has them sitting 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. They'll also discuss some notable players who have heavily contributed through this 5-0-1...

In this small episode clip, Brandon Caputo and Austin Broad discuss and react to soundbites from the recent General Manager press conference of Kevyn Adams, which went viral with a few quotes as he took questions regarding the state of the franchise. FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/5y6L0f3rkF0?si=0ouL8SBPcV2nyhLs Sabres Semantics is proudly brought to you by the Niagara Employment Help Centre: Help...

In this episode, Brandon Caputo and Austin Broad react to last week's well talked about press conference of General Manager Kevyn Adams and his heavily scrutinized comments, the team's lack of response following blown leads and currently riding a 7-game losing streak, how they can overcome their deficiencies and what types of moves should Adams be making (or have already made) to address the issue...

Host Matt Sanderson talks with NHL Stanley Cup winner and Montreal Canadiens Alumni Gilbert Dionne on how starting with the Niagara Falls Canucks led to a successful Pro Career & more. The Beaver Dam Podcast is brought to you by Wild Bill’s Auto Repair, located at 7868 Oakwood Drive in Niagara Falls.  == FOLLOW THE NETWORK == X: https://x.com/ArmchairGMPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCJUa...

In this quick reaction episode, Brandon Caputo and YourTV play-by-play voice for the IceDogs Steve Clark discuss what Niagara's move of Masen Wray to Owen Sound for a future mid-round selection means for the roster and current lineup, going forward into a tough road stretch in December with January's trade deadline looming as well. The Dog Pound Podcast is proudly brought to you by Global Pet Food...

For the Niagara IceDogs twenty-eighth game of 2024-25, Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert record our game recap LIVE from the Meridian Centre for a 4-3 victory over the Brantford Bulldogs and finishing with a 2-0 week at home before going on a 7-game road trip.  Postgame comments from Niagara head coach Ben Boudreau on his team's bend but not break mentality in front of a stellar goaltending performan...

For the Niagara IceDogs twenty-third game of 2024-25, Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert record our game recap LIVE from the Meridian Centre for a 5-4 victory over the Brampton Steelheads, bouncing back from back-to-back losses to end last weekend. Postgame comments from Niagara head coach Ben Boudreau on having 9 players get on the scoresheet and getting a divisional win against some all-world top pr...

In this episode Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert record an extended monthly recap show to discuss the mixed results for the Niagara IceDogs in the second month of their 2024-25 season, going 5-6-1 after a strong 10-3 month of October, as well as an early discussion on possible roster outlook come January's trade deadline, returning players for a healthy lineup and players who have impressed over the...

Host Matt Sanderson talks with Niagara Falls Canucks Co-Owner Brandon Boone about how the first half of the season, attendance at the Gale Centre, a look at the second half and more. The Beaver Dam Podcast is brought to you by Wild Bill’s Auto Repair, located at 7868 Oakwood Drive in Niagara Falls.  == FOLLOW THE NETWORK == X: https://x.com/ArmchairGMPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCJUaG5QNg1...

For the Niagara IceDogs twenty-third game of 2024-25, Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert record our game recap LIVE from the Meridian Centre for a 5-3 victory over the Guelph Storm, bouncing back from a loss up in Guelph just a few weeks prior. Postgame comments from Niagara head coach Ben Boudreau on an all-around team effort and newcomer forward Blake Arrowsmith on his IceDogs debut tonight after be...

In this special event episode, Brandon Caputo reports on-site from the 2024 CHL-USA Prospects Challenge in London, Ontario, showcasing the best of junior hockey between the Canadian Hockey League and US National Team Development Program in this two-game series. Part 1 features an appeareance from Steven Ellis of Daily Faceoff, breaking down the prospects represented from the Ontario Hockey League,...

Matt Sanderson talks to 'Director of Hockey Operations and Recruitment' for the Ontario Junior Hockey League Stefano Durante about his hockey life, how he landed with the OJHL & more. The Beaver Dam Podcast is brought to you by Wild Bill’s Auto Repair, located at 7868 Oakwood Drive in Niagara Falls.  == FOLLOW THE NETWORK == X: https://x.com/ArmchairGMPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCJUaG...

For the Niagara IceDogs twenty-third game of 2024-25, Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert record our game recap LIVE from the Meridian Centre for a 4-2 loss against the Sudbury Wolves, surrendering a late goal and empty netter, in what was a Central Division battle all the way to the buzzer. Postgame comments from Niagara head coach Ben Boudreau and Teddy Bear Toss scorer Jack Brauti on his initial on-...

For the Niagara IceDogs twenty-first game of 2024-25, Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert record our game recap LIVE from the Meridian Centre for a 7-2 win against the Soo Greyhounds, bouncing back after their first two-straight losses of the season thanks to hat tricks from both Andrei Loshko and Mike Levin. Postgame comments from Niagara head coach Ben Boudreau and captain Kevin He on his team's star...

Host Matt Sanderson gives a recap on last week's Canucks' results against the Toronto Patriots and the Mississauga Chargers, preview's upcoming games and discusses Battle of Ontario Showcase. The Beaver Dam Podcast is brought to you by Wild Bill’s Auto Repair, located at 7868 Oakwood Drive in Niagara Falls.  == FOLLOW THE NETWORK == X: https://x.com/ArmchairGMPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UC...

For the Niagara IceDogs twentieth game of 2024-25, Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert record our game recap LIVE from the Meridian Centre for a 6-3 loss at the hands of the Brantford Bulldogs, losing back-to-back games for the first time this 2024-25 OHL season.  Postgame comments from Niagara head coach Ben Boudreau on his team having a 3-2 lead going to the third period with an undermanned forward l...

In this special alumni interview episode, Brandon Caputo is joined by Niagara IceDogs great and former assistant team captain Brendan Perlini on his journey to Niagara, OHL career, being a 1st round pick in the NHL Draft, representing Team Canada internationally, all of his stops along his pro hockey journey in the AHL and NHL, what he's up to now with wanting to have other business endeavours and...