Sea Dogs, Armada swap imports

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The Saint John Sea Dogs and Blainville-Boisbriand Armada swapped import forwards on Tuesday.

The Sea Dogs traded 17-year-old Oliver Ozogany and a 2027 third-round pick (Val-d’Or's) to the Armada in exchange for 19-year-old Torkel Jennersjö. The two teams have been frequent trade partners over the past year but this is a rare November deal. Only imports and overagers can be dealt until December's trade period opens.

Jennersjö is in his second QMJHL season and well on his way to beating his point total from a year ago. The Swede recorded 14 goals and 14 assists in 52 games with the Armada last season but already has five goals and 12 assists in 19 games this year.

Jennersjö was a second-round pick of the Armada in the 2025 CHL Import Draft. He played the 2024-25 season in the USHL with the Dubuque Fighting Saints.

The swap is another sign that the Sea Dogs are staying in win now mode. While the team didn't have any trouble scoring this past weekend, the team's offense just hasn't looked quite right for parts of the season. Adding an 19-year-old forward with some QMJHL experience is likely a wise move for the Sea Dogs.

“We’re excited to add Torkel to our group. We want to add experience, character and competitiveness, and he brings all three,” said Sea Dogs president and general manager Trevor Georgie in a release. “He has experienced a long playoff run and was one of Blainville’s best forwards during their run last season. We’re excited to welcome him.”

Jennersjö is committed to UMass for the 2027-28 season.

Ozogany, meanwhile, was a healthy scratch this past weekend as the Sea Dogs finalized this deal. In 14 games with Saint John, the Slovak posted a goal and two assists. 

Selected 44th overall by Saint John in this year's CHL Import Draft, the potential is certainly there for Ozogany, but Jennersjö likely makes more of an impact to the Sea Dogs right now.

“Oliver has a lot of potential and is going to get the opportunity to play a lot in Blainville,” added Georgie. “We wish him the best.”

The Armada visit Saint John on Feb. 27.

The Sea Dogs are back in action on Thursday when they host the Quebec Remparts at 7 p.m.

Recap: Sea Dogs win 5-1

FINAL: Saint John 5, Charlottetown 1

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CHARLOTTETOWN - Make it a weekend sweep for the Saint John Sea Dogs.

After posting a 6-2 win in Halifax on Saturday night, the Sea Dogs ventured to Charlottetown on Sunday and left with two points following a 5-1 win over the Islanders at Eastlink Centre.

The weekend wins improve Saint John's record to 11-5-1-1 and are now just a point back of first-place in the Eastern Conference.

Jamie Glance led the way on Sunday, recording two goals. Olivier Lemieux, Olivier Groulx and Matyas Cancik also scored. Samuel Meloche, who didn't play on Saturday, made 23 stops in the win.

The Sea Dogs led 1-0 after the first period but had a big middle frame, scoring three times and outshooting the Islanders 16-5.

Kimani Eccleston scored Charlottetown's lone goal. Donald Hickey made 23 stops in the loss.

This was just the second meeting of the season between the Sea Dogs and Islanders and first in Charlottetown, making this the first visit back to Eastlink Centre for former Isles coaches Jim Hulton and Guy Girouard.

Game Day 18: at Charlottetown

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CHARLOTTETOWN - The Saint John Sea Dogs will look to keep rolling this afternoon in Charlottetown.

After a 6-2 win in Halifax last night, the Sea Dogs will aim for a second straight victory when they visit the Islanders for a 3 p.m. puck drop.

Charlottetown is also coming off a win. They defeated the Cape Breton Eagles 4-3 in overtime at Eastlink Centre last night.

After a respectable start to the year, the rebuilding Isles are just 3-7 in their last 10 games.

This is Saint John's first visit to Charlottetown this season, meaning today's contest is the first trip back for Jim Hulton and Guy Girouard. The long-time Isles coaches joined the Sea Dogs in the off-season.

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2026-27 regular season records: The Sea Dogs are 10-5-1-1 for 22 points (third Eastern/fifth QMJHL) while the Islanders are 7-9-2-0 for 16 points (ninth Eastern/15th QMJHL).

Last games: The Sea Dogs are coming off a 6-2 win in Halifax last night. Cameron Chartrand scored twice for Saint John while Alexander Donovan, Jabez Seymour, Matyas Cancik and Dylan Rozzi had singles. Rafaël Courchesne made 25 saves in the win. The Islanders are coming off a 4-3 overtime win over the Eagles last night. Nolan Duskocy had a hat trick and Aslan Tremblay added a solo marker. Seth Ronan made 32 stops in the win.

Recap: Sea Dogs win 6-2

FINAL: Saint John 6, Halifax 2

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HALIFAX - What a night for Cameron Chartrand.

Chartrand nearly doubled his season point total, registering two goals and an assist to help the Saint John Sea Dogs defeat the Halifax Mooseheads 6-2 on Saturday night at Scotiabank Centre.

Both of Chartrand's goals came in an eventful first period that saw the team carry a 3-1 lead into the middle frame. The Mooseheads were able to get back within one late in the second period but a Jabez Seymour goal – which counted following a review – in the final minute gave the Dogs a commanding 4-2 lead heading into the third.

Matyas Cancik's goal just 35 seconds into the third essentially secured a Saint John win. Dylan Rozzi added an empty netter to make it a 6-2 final.

Alexander Donovan also scored for Saint John. Olivier Groulx recorded three assists while Rafaël Courchesne made 25 saves in the win.

William Bent and Nathan Langlois scored for Halifax. Carson Mertz made 28 stops in the loss.

Game Day 17: at Halifax

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HALIFAX - The Saint John Sea Dogs return to action tonight at Scotiabank Centre.

This will be Saint John's first visit to Halifax this season and just their second meeting of the year with the Mooseheads. The two met on Oct. 4 at TD Station where the Sea Dogs earned a 4-3 overtime win.

The Sea Dogs haven't played since Sunday's 5-1 road loss to the Cape Breton Eagles. The Mooseheads, meanwhile, were on home ice last night where they defeated the Eagles 4-1.

Game time tonight is 7 p.m.

This is the first of back-to-back weekend road games for the Sea Dogs. They visit the Charlottetown Islanders tomorrow afternoon.

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2026-27 regular season records: The Sea Dogs are 9-5-1-1 for 20 points (third Eastern/seventh QMJHL) while the Mooseheads are 8-4-3-1 for 20 points (fourth Eastern/eighth QMJHL).

Last games: The Sea Dogs are coming off a 5-1 loss in Cape Breton on Sunday. Jamie Glance scored Saint John's lone goal. Samuel Meloche made 20 saves in the loss. The Mooseheads are coming off a 4-1 home win over the Eagles last night. Brady Smith, Owen Phillips, Mateo Nobert and Quinn Kennedy all scored for Halifax. Carson Mertz made 39 saves in the win.

Sea Dogs have a road heavy November

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Sunday's oddly scheduled game in Sydney kicked off a road heavy month for the Saint John Sea Dogs.

The Sea Dogs will play 11 games in November and just three of them will take place at TD Station. It's the exact opposite of October's schedule, which saw the Sea Dogs play seven of their 11 games on home ice.

The Sea Dogs fell 5-1 in Cape Breton last Sunday, a game that took place less than 24 hours after Saint John played at TD Station. The team will be on the road again this weekend, visiting Halifax on Saturday and Charlottetown on Sunday.

Saint John is 4-3-0-0 on the road this season.

Here's a look at Saint John's remaining November games.

Saturday, Nov. 7 at Halifax

Sunday, Nov. 8 at Charlottetown

Thursday, Nov. 12 vs Quebec

Friday, Nov. 13 at Moncton

Sunday, Nov. 15 vs Rimouski

Friday, Nov. 20 at Moncton

Saturday, Nov. 21 vs Moncton

Thursday, Nov. 26 at Val-d'Or

Friday, Nov. 27 at Rouyn-Noranda

Sunday, Nov. 29 at Victoriaville

There are a few notable games coming up.