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Host Matt Sanderson will catch up with Niagara Falls Canucks Goalie Mikael Kingo on his recent transition to Niagara Falls, early years in Sweden, decision to become a goaltender, OJHL Humanitarian inititatives and his goalie charity for underpriviledged hockey players.  The Beaver Dam Podcast is brought to you by Wild Bill’s Auto Repair, located at 7868 Oakwood Drive in Niagara Falls.  == FOLLOW...

For the Niagara IceDogs sixteenth 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 Sarnia Sting which they won late in regulation, avoiding losing two in a row once again this season. Postgame comments from Niagara head coach Ben Boudreau on bounceback performances from many of his players and offseason acquisition defen...

For the Niagara IceDogs sixteenth game of 2024-25, Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert record our game recap LIVE from the Meridian Centre for a geographical rivalry gameagainst the Erie Otters, which they fell 9-3 on a Thursday Night in downtown St. Catharines.  Postgame comments from Niagara head coach Ben Boudreau after 6 goals given up in the middle period and having to pull his starting goaltender...

In this episode Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert record an extended monthly recap show to discuss the positive results through the Niagara IceDogs first 15 games of the 2024-25 season, which has them sitting at 11-4 and first place in the OHL Eastern Conference, a team who only won 17 games all of last season. LISTEN FOR OUR CODE WORD FOR THE ICEDOGS TICKET GIVEAWAY DURING THE SHOW AND DM US ON YOUR...

For the Niagara IceDogs fourteenth game of 2024-25, Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert record our game recap LIVE from the Meridian Centre for a Central Division rivalry game with the strong Barrie Colts team on a Friday Night in downtown St. Catharines, which the IceDogs fell 7-3. Postgame comments from Niagara head coach Ben Boudreau on his team giving up 4 unanswered goals in the third after being...

In this episode, Brandon Caputo and Austin Broad discuss the first 10 game stretch of the season for the Buffalo Sabres 2024-25 NHL season, react to fan poll results, biggest positive/negative takeaways, updated line changes for the forward group, and our monthly Sabres prospects update, including a recent chat, with Ethan Miedema (2023 4th round) currently playing with the Kingston Frontenacs of...

In this episode of the Beaver Dam Podcast, host Matt Sanderson talks with Niagara Falls Native and Vice President of Business Operations for the OJHL Rick Morocco, about his hockey life, Niagara Falls Hockey and big events upcoming for the OJHL. 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://...

For the Niagara IceDogs tenth game of 2024-25, Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert record our game recap LIVE from the Meridian Centre for another late win on home ice against the defending Eastern Conference Champion Oshawa Generals Thursday Night in downtown St. Catharines. Postgame comments from head coach Ben Boudreau on the first of their three games in three nights and goaltender Owen Flores afte...

In this episode Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert react to the trade of team captain Gavin Bryant to the Peterborough Petes for future draft picks, given that the team had to move one of their four overage players. They will also discuss Winnipeg Jets 2024 4th rounder Kevin He being named the new captain, in his third OHL season, having started off the 2024-25 season with 18 points in 9 games. Timest...

Host Matt Sanderson talks with Parker Forlin about his time with the Niagara Falls Canucks and being a Niagara Falls kid. 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/ArmchairGMsN...

For the Niagara IceDogs ninth game of 2024-25, Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert record our game recap LIVE from the Meridian Centre for what was another come from behind overtime victory on home ice against a well structured Kingston Frontenacs team by a 4-3 thriller on a Sunday afternoon in downtown St. Catharines. Postgame comments from head coach Ben Boudreau on their three games in four night st...

For the Niagara IceDogs seventh game of 2024-25, Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert record our game recap LIVE from the Meridian Centre against the strong coached Ottawa 67's on a Thursday Night in downtown St. Catharines, following a wild 5-4 come from behind overtime victory. The Dog Pound Podcast is proudly brought to you by Global Pet Foods' Four Niagara Region locations. Check them out at: https:...

In this season preview episode, Brandon Caputo is joined by special guest Joe Yerdon of Noted Hockey and Bleacher Report (formerly NHL.com and The Athletic) to talk about a variety of topics regarding the Buffalo Sabres; including Joe's journey to covering the team the past 13 seasons, offseason moves, new outlook under head coach Lindy Ruff, powerplay struggles, lineup shuffling, and analysis of...

For the Niagara IceDogs second regular season game in 2024-25, Brandon Caputo and guest co-host Steve Clark: the TV play-by-play announcer on YourTV Niagara record our game recap LIVE from the Meridian Centre following the 7-5 victory on home ice against Central Division rival North Bay, improving to 5-1 on the 2024-25 OHL season. The Dog Pound Podcast is proudly brought to you by Global Pet Foods...

For the Niagara IceDogs second regular season game in 2024-25, Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert record our game recap LIVE from the Meridian Centre following the 6-4 loss at the hands of a scrappy underrated Owen Sound Attack squad. The Dog Pound Podcast is proudly brought to you by Global Pet Foods' Four Niagara Region locations. Check them out at: https://globalpetfoods.com/ Armchair Merchandise S...

In this special alumni interview episode, Brandon Caputo is joined by Niagara IceDogs great and former assistant team captain Phil Tomasino. The pair chat about Phil's time in Niagara during his junior hockey career which helped him become a 1st round pick in the NHL Entry Draft, memories of the Meridian Centre and former teammates, having his final season and a half cancelled due to COVID, grind...

Host Matt Sanderson talks with Wolf Giles on his life in hockey and how he is happy to be back with the Niagara Falls Canucks. 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/Armchai...

For the Niagara IceDogs regular season home opener in 2024-25, Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert record our game recap LIVE from the Meridian Centre following the game against the Brampton Steelheads, earning a 7-3 victory against the #1 ranked team in all of the CHL. The Dog Pound Podcast is proudly brought to you by Global Pet Foods' Four Niagara Region locations. Check them out at: https://globalp...

In this season preview episode, Brandon Caputo and Austin Broad discuss the outlook on the Buffalo Sabres 2024-25 regular season beginning on Friday, lineup projection for opening night, leadership group announcement, takeaways from the preseason, and react to results of fan polls. Segments Intro: 0:00 Preseason: 04:47 Projected Lineup: 21:01 Leadership Group Announcement: 46:18 Sabres Semantics i...

In this episode Brandon Caputo recaps the first week of the Niagara IceDogs opening week of the 2024-25 OHL season, including a chat with Head Coach Ben Boudreau following the road trip in Ottawa/Kingston where the team came away with two regulation victories. We will also chat with IceDogs forward and Winnipeg Jets 4th round selection in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft Kevin He on his experience up in W...

Guest Host Brandon Caputo talks to Beaver Dam Podcast Host and Colour Commentator on Flo Hockey Matt Sanderson about the Governor's Showcase week at the Gale Centre for the Niagara Falls Canucks, recent results and exciting player additions.  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.c...

In our season preview episode Brandon Caputo and Cam Halbert look into the IceDogs newly revamped lineup from the offseason, preseason notes, and X/Twitter player poll results on which players will have the biggest impact this season. In Segment two they are joined by Niagara IceDogs captain Gavin Bryant to discuss his recent Gav's Corner initiative for Type 1 Diabetes and about this current team...

Host Matt Sanderson talks with Co-Owner Brandon Boone about the OJHL's Governor Showcase happening this week at Niagar Falls' Gale Centre where all 20 OJHL teams will be in attendance over the three day event. . 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:...

In this special alumni interview episode, guest host Andrew Thompson   @DrewDekes  is joined by Niagara IceDogs great and former team captain Akil Thomas. The pair chat about Akil's time in Niagara during his junior hockey career, clothing line with Zale, grind to the NHL with the Los Angeles Kings and more! The Dog Pound Podcast is proudly brought to you by Global Pet Foods' Four Niagara Region l...

In our season premiere episode, Brandon Caputo and Austin Broad discuss takeaways from the Prospects Challenge tournament this past weekend, the beginning of training camp/rosters, and outlook as they approach preseason where they will begin the NHL season in Europe. Plus postgame thoughts with Jiri Kulich following the prospects challenge. Segments Intro: 0:00 Prospects Challenge: 04:15 Jiri Kuli...