Sea Dogs open training camp with intrasquad game

QUISPAMSIS, NB - Team White defeated Team Blue 9-2 on the opening day of on-ice sessions at Saint John Sea Dogs training camp.

Defenseman Jesse Dunlap and forward Kareem Baig-Mirza led Team White with a pair of goals each. Singles came from Madison Bouchard, Oliver Ozogany, Samuel Deschenes, Dylan Hug and Lawrence Williams.

Team Blue had goals from Wyatt Jinman and Matyas Cancik.

The game consisted of two 25-minute periods. Both teams played three goaltenders. On the Team White side, Philippe Harvey started the game and allowed two goals. Sam Pitcher and Daniel Blanchard did not allow any goals.

For Team Blue, Olivier Pepin started and allowed one goal. Will Torres then took over and allowed five goals. Pierce Brackett ended the game and allowed three goals.

The full rosters for the game are below. Glenfall Lewis also dressed for Team Blue.

Rosters are set for our first Blue vs White game of training camp.

Puck drops at 10:30 a.m. at the @Quispamsisqplex.#GoDogsGo | #SeaDogsCamp pic.twitter.com/yl7VGWLEvJ

— Saint John Sea Dogs (@SJSeaDogs) August 22, 2026

The Sea Dogs will hold more on-ice sessions on Sunday at the qplex beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Here are a few videos from Saturday's action.

Training camp is here

QUISPAMSIS, NB – Here we go.

What has the makings of a fascinating season officially gets underway Saturday morning as the Saint John Sea Dogs open up training camp at the Quispamsis qplex.

The first phase of camp begins at 10:30 a.m. with an on-ice session which will be followed by a goaltending session at 12:30 p.m.. The team will do that all over again on Sunday before the second phase of camp – which will feature veterans and returning players – begins on Monday.

This weekend's sessions will give fans their first look at the team's 2026 draft class along with free agent invites. That includes defenseman Lawrence Williams, the team's first-round pick from June's QMJHL Entry Draft.

While there will be plenty of attention on the players, there will also be some eyes on the coaching staff. The Jim Hulton era of Sea Dogs hockey is set to begin – and it's no doubt going to bring a fresh style to Saint John.

Sea Dogs introduce two new season ticket packages

The Saint John Sea Dogs released season ticket information on Friday – with notable additions.

The team has introduced a season value pass – appropriately sponsored by No Frills – and an under-13 season ticket membership option, giving fans two more affordable options to watch Sea Dogs hockey.

From the team:

The No Frills Season Value Pass offers fans the opportunity to attend all 32 Sea Dogs regular-season home games for $299, plus taxes and fees. That means fans can enjoy a full season of Sea Dogs hockey for less than $10 per game, providing the most affordable way to experience CHL hockey in Eastern Canada.

The No Frills Season Value Pass allows fans to secure their seat for every regular-season home game in select upper-bowl corner sections without the added costs and benefits that come with a full Season Ticket Membership.

The Sea Dogs are also introducing the 13U Season Ticket Membership, a new option created specifically for younger fans.

For $168, plus taxes and fees ($200 all-in), children who are 13 or younger for the entire 2026-27 season can enjoy a full Season Ticket Membership experience. The 13U Season Ticket Membership provides families with an affordable way to build memories at the rink while introducing the next generation of Sea Dogs fans to the game.

The season value pass is available only in sections 4, 5, 11 and 12 at TD Station, as the map below indicates. It's also important to note that this package offers digital-only tickets, no member benefits and no ticket transfers or exchanges.

As for traditional season ticket memberships, it appears prices remain unchanged from last season. Here's what 2026-27 season tickets cost after including taxes and fees at check out.

	2025-26	2026-27
Adult	$575	$575
Senior	$495	$495
25U	$300	$300
13U	N/A	$200
Season Value Pass	N/A	$350.85

Despite inflation and the switch to Ticketmaster, the Sea Dogs have kept season ticket prices relatively flat for several years now.

Donovan commits to Providence

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Alexander Donovan has committed to Providence College.

The Saint John Sea Dogs forward made the announcement Wednesday on Instagram.

"I’m excited to announce my commitment to play Division 1 hockey at Providence College," Donovan wrote. "Grateful for my family, teammates, coaches, and all who have supported me along the way."

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Donovan was previously committed to the University of Denver. It was reported during the summer that he was no longer committed to the NCHC school.

The Connecticut native is set to play his second season with the Sea Dogs. In 63 games with the club last season, Donovan posted 25 goals and 28 assists. He added a goal and an assist in four playoff games.

Providence College is becoming a popular landing spot for Sea Dogs alumni. The Hockey East school had Kale McCallum on its roster last season and this year will have Everett Baldwin.

Sea Dogs open camp this weekend

The Saint John Sea Dogs will open training camp this weekend at the Quispamsis qplex.

The team unveiled the schedule for the opening weekend of camp on Wednesday. Following player registration on Friday, the Sea Dogs will take to the ice for the first time on Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m.

Here's a look at this weekend's camp schedule.

Saturday, Aug. 22

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. - On-ice session

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Goalie session

Sunday, Aug. 23

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. - On-ice session

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Goalie session

Like last year, the opening day of training camp will be open exclusively to season ticket members.

The Sea Dogs also released the team's training camp roster, which consists of 53 players. The roster features 28 forwards, 16 defensemen and nine goaltenders.

Rookies and free agents will take to the ice for phase one of camp this weekend. The roster includes 10 free agents.

One notable omission is overage forward Maxime Lafond, who will not attend camp due to personal reasons. It was previously announced that Lafond would attend camp on a loan from the Drummondville Voltiegurs.

20-year-old forward Matthew Hlacar, a free agent invite from the OHL, was also not included on the announced roster. He is still expected to attend camp.

Phase two of camp begins on Monday, which is when most returning and signed players will take to the ice.

The Sea Dogs play their first game of the pre-season on Wednesday in St. Stephen against the Moncton Wildcats.

Catching up on more alumni happenings

Barys Astana

The original Saint John Sea Dog is off to Italy.

Alex Grant signed with the Milano Hockey Club of the ICEHL earlier this off-season. The 37-year-old defenseman spent last season in Denmark, posting two goals and six assists in 19 regular season games with the Odense Bulldogs and another five goals and three assists in 12 post-season games.

Prior to last season, Grant, the first draft pick in Sea Dogs history back in 2005, had spent all of his non-North American playing days in the KHL.

It's been a busy off-season for several Sea Dogs alumni. Thanks to Elite Prospects, here's a look at a few more notable moves, beyond what we've covered already this summer.

• William Dufour has inked with the Nürnberg Ice Tigers of Germany's DEL. Dufour bounced around quite a bit last season, spending much of the year with the ECHL's Fort Wayne Komets.
• Chris DiDomenico has signed with IF Björklöven of Sweden's SHL. The 37-year-old has spent most of his professional career in Switzerland.
• Julien Gauthier is also heading to the SHL. The 28-year-old has signed with Brynäs IF. Gauthier has had a rough couple years due to injuries. He played in just 25 regular season AHL games last year.
• Nicolas Guay appears set to play a second season with the EIHL's Belfast Giants. The 27-year-old posted 45 points in 52 games with the Giants last season.
• Stanislav Galiev is set to play his second season with the KHL's Dinamo Minsk. Last season, the 34-year-old recorded 20 goals and 13 assists in 54 games.
• Maxim Cajkovic will play with HC Kometa Brno in Czechia this season. He spent the past two seasons with HC Litvínov in Czechia.
• Simon Bourque, part of the 2017 President Cup championship team, will be back in the ICEHL. The 29-year-old defenseman is set to play his second season with the Vienna Capitals.
• James White has signed with Poland's Cracovia Krakow. The 25-year-old played in Slovakia's second league last season. White completed his university career with Ontario Tech in 2024-25 and also appeared in five games with the ECHL's Wheeling Nailers that season.