NOTES: Sea Dogs get send off

WINDSOR, Ont. - The Saint John Sea Dogs touched down in Windsor on Wednesday afternoon following a large showing of support from their fans.

The team left Saint John following a crowded and lively send off at Market Square, where captain Spencer Smallman, head coach Danny Flynn, president Trevor Georgie and mayor Don Darling all spoke.

The team flew to Windsor following the rally and will practice on Thursday morning.

Flynn, along with the rest of tournament's head coaches, spoke at a press conference on Wednesday evening at the WFCU Centre.

#SJSeaDogs head coach Danny Flynn on why the #MCMemorialCup is such a challenging tournament. #PortCityRise pic.twitter.com/WpotuxVLL4

— Saint John Sea Dogs (@SJSeaDogs) May 17, 2017

Here are a few other notes and links...

• CBC Nova Scotia has an article on Sea Dogs overager Matthew Highmore.
• The Guardian has an article on Bailey Webster.
• The Telegram has a story on Nathan Noel.
• Simon Bourque is a prospect you need to know, according to The Hockey News.
• Global has some video from Wednesday's send off.
• Be prepared for tape delays if you are watching the Memorial Cup in the US.
• The Sea Dogs have Windsor connections, reports the Windsor Star.