Jeremy Fraser |
Friday, November 22, 2024
Labbé traded to Phoenix
Game Day 24 & 25: vs Islanders
2024-25 regular season records: The Sea Dogs are 11-12-0-0 for 22 points (third Maritimes/sixth Eastern/11th QMJHL) while the Islanders are 7-13-1-1 for 16 points (sixth Maritimes/10th Eastern/16th QMJHL).
Last games: The Sea Dogs are coming off a 2-1 loss in Bathurst on Saturday. Tyler Peddle scored Saint John's only goal. Charles-Edward Gravel made 35 saves in the loss. The Islanders are coming off a 3-2 win over the Shawinigan Cataractes on Wednesday morning on home ice. Zackary Plamondon, Mathis Valente and Nathan Leek all scored for Charlottetown. Donald Hickey made 27 stops in the win.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Sea Dogs return home to begin key stretch of schedule
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It's been tough to get a real read on this Sea Dogs team that has struggled with consistency in recent weeks – which comes as no surprise for a team at this stage of a rebuild. But if the Sea Dogs can show during this stretch that they are capable of playing strong hockey against teams they should be able to beat, that will help in seeing just where this team is at.
Nov. 22 vs Charlottetown (16th overall)
Nov. 23 vs Charlottetown (16th overall)
Nov. 29 vs Gatineau (18th overall)
Nov. 30 at Halifax (13th overall)
Dec. 4 vs Bathurst (7th overall)
Dec. 6 at Cape Breton (12th overall)
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Some Wednesday notes
- The Sherbrooke newspaper La Tribune has more on the news of Kyan Labbé asking for a trade from the Sea Dogs. The story confirms that Labbé's trade ask is due to the fact that Saint John already has two QMJHL suitable goaltenders on their roster.
- As mentioned during draft weekend, the QMJHL has created a Veterans Club. "Veterans will attend a few of their former team’s games each year, where they will be invited to meet fans, take photos with them and sign autographs," reads a QMJHL news release. Mike Thomas will be Saint John's representative.
- Mikael Lalancette tweets that QMJHL attendance is up 3.2% compared to last year. Saint John is averaging 2,362 fans per game after 10 home games. Last year they averaged 2,698 after 10 home games. The Sea Dogs continue to head in the opposite direction of most teams.
- A lot going on in the BCHL as the player exodus continues following the NCAA rule change.
This meeting is taking place today. It’s been scheduled for a week or more. Sounds like there will be some idea sharing on what BCHL brass want their league to be and best way to adapt. Sources I’m talking to are looking forward to their discussion. https://t.co/c8bJP1P9Vi
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) November 20, 2024 - And similar issues for the USHL, although likely not as severe.
Junior Hockey - There was a meeting today in Plymouth involving USA Hockey, the USHL and the NAHL. Few details available but I imagine the 'changing landscape' was discussed.
— Jeff Marek (@JeffMarek) November 20, 2024 - Feels like there hasn't been a lot of talk about it, but the CHL USA Prospects Challenge takes place next week in London and Oshawa.
- Mentioned this last week. On Friday TSN picked up the Midco Sports broadcast of Denver/North Dakota, two of the top teams in NCAA hockey. Two of the top teams in the CHL (and two of the biggest markets), London and Kitchener, met on Tuesday with no national fanfare. Don't know what the solution is – or if TV even matters anymore – but something is off here.
- The Gatineau Olympiques are just 3-16-3-1 this season.
- The Charlottetown Islanders hosted the Shawinigan Cataractes in a school day game this morning at 11 a.m.
- The AHL's Utica Comets are 0-10-1-2 to start the season. Jeremie Poirier, Yan Kuznetsov and the Calgary Wranglers sit first with a 12-3-1-0 record.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Report: Labbé wants to play in QMJHL
Nanaimo Clippers |
LHJMQ: le gardien Sherbrookois Kyan Labbé est de retour à la maison après un passage dans la BCHL. Il aurait demandé une transaction aux @StJohnSeadogs #LHJMQ
— Marc Bryson (@MbrysonCogeco) November 19, 2024
Monday, November 18, 2024
Alumdate: Leaver, X-Men upset Reds again
Classic UNB/StFX game. 35-save shutout for Patrick Leaver in 1-0 win. pic.twitter.com/P7WKsZTK5B
— Jamie Tozer (@station_nation) November 17, 2024
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Recap: Sea Dogs lose 2-1
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Saturday, November 16, 2024
Game Day 23: at Bathurst
2024-25 regular season records: The Sea Dogs are 11-11-0-0 for 22 points (third Maritimes/sixth Eastern/10th QMJHL) while the Titan are 13-7-0-0 for 26 points (second Maritimes/fifth Eastern/seventh QMJHL).
Last games: The Sea Dogs are coming off a 6-2 win in Moncton on Thursday. Eriks Mateiko scored twice for Saint John while singles came from Dylan Rozzi, Egan Beveridge, Olivier Duhamel and Elliot Dubé. Charles-Edward Gravel made 35 saves in the win. The Titan are coming off a 2-1 win in Charlottetown last night. Tyson Goguen and Dawson Sharkey scored for Bathurst. Mathis Langevin made 28 stops in the win.
Friday, November 15, 2024
Notebook: Crickard takes silver at U17
Michael Hawkins/Saint John Sea Dogs |
Eastern Canadian players stat lines at the U17 World Hockey Challenge:
— Austin Robson (@ARobScouting) November 10, 2024
Tynan Lawrence 5GP- 3G 3A
Chad Lygitsakos 4GP- 3G
Cameron Chartrand 4GP- 2A
Benjamin Cossette-Ayotte 5GP- 2A
Maddox Dagenais 4GP- 1A
Romain L’Italien 5GP-
Jayden Plouffe 5GP-
Sea Dogs draft pick Joshua Henry has committed to Lindenwood University for the 2027-28 season.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Recap: Sea Dogs win 6-2
Game Day 22: at Moncton
2024-25 regular season records: The Sea Dogs are 10-11-0-0 for 32 points (first Maritimes/sixth Eastern/11th QMJHL) while the Wildcats are 15-2-2-0 for 23 points (first East/first Eastern/first QMJHL).
Last games: The Sea Dogs are coming off a 4-3 loss in Rimouski on Saturday. Eriks Mateiko, Olivier Groulx and Ben Cross all scored for Saint John. Justin Robinson made 32 saves in the loss. The Wildcats are coming off a 2-1 home win over the Baie-Comeau Drakkar on Sunday. Gabe Smith and Juraj Pekarcik scored for Moncton. Jacob Steinman made 13 stops in the win.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Sea Dogs have cooled down of late
Michael Hawkins/Saint John Sea Dogs |
Nov. 9 at Rimouski: 0/3Nov. 8 at Quebec: 0/1Nov. 7 at Victoriaville: 1/1Nov. 3 vs Val-d'Or: 0/4Nov. 2 vs Rouyn-Noranda: 0/3Oct. 31 vs Moncton: 0/1Oct. 27 at Gatineau: 0/2Oct. 26 at Drummondville: 0/3Oct. 25 at Sherbrooke: 1/4Oct. 20 vs Bathurst: 0/4
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Recap: Sea Dogs lose 4-3
Michael Hawkins/Saint John Sea Dogs |
Game Day 21: at Rimouski
2024-25 regular season records: The Sea Dogs are 10-10-0-0 for 20 points (third Maritimes/sixth Eastern/10th QMJHL) while the Oceanic are 11-6-0-1 for 23 points (third East/fourth Eastern/sixth QMJHL).
Last games: The Sea Dogs are coming off a 2-1 loss in Quebec City last night. Dylan Rozzi scored Saint John's lone goal. Charles-Edward Gravel made 26 saves in the loss. The Oceanic are coming off a 6-3 home win over the Drummondville Voltigeurs last night. Jacob Mathieu had a hat trick while Alexandre Blais, Anthony Pare and Quinn Kennedy added singles. Samuel St-Hilaire made 35 saves in the win.
Recap: Sea Dogs lose 2-1
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Friday, November 8, 2024
Game Day 20: at Quebec
2024-25 regular season records: The Sea Dogs are 10-9-0-0 for 20 points (third Maritimes/sixth Eastern/eighth QMJHL) while the Remparts are 7-10-1-0 for 15 points (fourth East/ninth Eastern/14th QMJHL).
Last games: The Sea Dogs are coming off a 3-2 loss in Victoriaville last night. Zachary Morin and Eriks Mateiko scored for Saint John. Charles-Edward Gravel made 21 saves in the loss. The Remparts are coming off a 5-0 loss to the Shawinigan Cataractes on Saturday. Patrick Deniger made 25 saves in the loss.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Recap: Sea Dogs lose 3-2
CHL players to become NCAA eligible next season; QMJHL returning to USA?
Beginning next season, players from the Canadian Hockey League will be allowed to play United States college hockey, the NCAA announced Thursday. It was an expected approval, but one that will have a dramatic impact on player development and movement in North America.
"The Division I Council on Tuesday adopted a proposal to change rules for preenrollment activities in men's ice hockey and skiing, enabling prospects who participate in Major Junior ice hockey or on professional teams to retain NCAA eligibility as long as they are not paid more than actual and necessary expenses as part of that participation," reads an NCAA statement.
Game Day 19: at Victoriaville
2024-25 regular season records: The Sea Dogs are 10-8-0-0 for 20 points (third Maritimes/sixth Eastern/eighth QMJHL) while the Tigres are 5-10-1-1 for 12 points (fourth Central/sixth Western/15th QMJHL).
Last games: The Sea Dogs are coming off a 4-3 overtime win over the Val-d'Or Foreurs on Sunday at TD Station. Eriks Mateiko had a pair of goals for Saint John while singles came from Ben Cross and Nicolas Bilodeau. Justin Robinson made 21 saves in the win. The Tigres are coming off a 4-3 loss to the Drummondville Voltigeurs on Sunday. Olivier Houde had a pair of goals and Eliott Simard added a single. Mathis Lacroix-Goulet made 40 stops in the loss.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Notebook: Extra time has been extra kind
Michael Hawkins/Saint John Sea Dogs |
Monday, November 4, 2024
Sea Dogs make scouting changes
Michael Hawkins/Saint John Sea Dogs |
- Head Scout — Nicolas Lapore
- Senior Advisor to the Head Scout & Quebec Regional Scout — Marc-Andre Roussel
- Hockey Operations Assistant & Quebec Regional Scout — Chris Hatzitolios
- Scouting Advisor — Wayne Mundey
- Atlantic Canada Regional Scout — Rob Beatty
- Atlantic Canada Regional Scout — Tim Smith
- Quebec Regional Scout — Sean Mundey
- Quebec Regional Scout & Prospect Development — Tim Archambault
- United States Scout — Bob Beveridge
- Ontario Scout — Tyler Brown
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Recap: Sea Dogs win 4-3 (OT)
Michael Hawkins/Saint John Sea Dogs |
Game Day 18: vs Foreurs
2024-25 regular season records: The Sea Dogs are 9-8-0-0 for 18 points (fourth Maritimes/seventh Eastern/10th QMJHL) while the Foreurs are 4-11-1-0 for nine points (third West/seventh Western/17th QMJHL).
Last games: The Sea Dogs are coming off a 5-0 loss to the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies last night. Charles-Edward Gravel made 32 saves in the loss. The Foreurs are coming off a 7-4 loss in Moncton last night. Noah Reinhart, Philippe Veilleux, Nathan Brisson and Nathan Baril scored for Val-d'Or. David Di Girolamo allowed five goals on 21 shots while Cedric Masse allowed two goals on 21 shots.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Recap: Sea Dogs lose 5-0
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Notebook: First era night happens Saturday
Former players Mike Thomas, Zack Phillips, Kevin Gagne, Ryan Tesink, Pierre Durepos, Jason Cameron, Aidan Kelly and Spencer MacDonald will all be in attendance. Former head coach Gerard Gallant will be in town as well.
First 1000 fans at tonight's game will receive a limited edition 2011/2012 Championship Era Poster. 🙌
— Saint John Sea Dogs (@SJSeaDogs) November 2, 2024
Plus, get it signed by #SJSeaDogs alumni during the first intermission autograph session!
🎟️ » https://t.co/Lv9oltkgiG#GoDogsGo pic.twitter.com/18lBPthvNJ
2010-11: 7-0 win at Rouyn-Noranda2012-13: 2-1 loss vs Blainville-Boisbriand2015-16: 5-3 win vs Val-d'Or2019-20: 6-1 loss vs Rimouski2020-21: 5-3 win vs Cape Breton2021-22: 4-3 win vs Halifax2024-25: 3-2 win vs Moncton (OT)
Game Day 17: vs Huskies
2024-25 regular season records: The Sea Dogs are 9-7-0-0 for 18 points (third Maritimes/sixth Eastern/ninth QMJHL) while the Huskies are 8-3-2-3 for 21 points (first West/second Western/sixth QMJHL).
Last games: The Sea Dogs are coming off a 3-2 overtime win over the Moncton Wildcats on Thursday. William Yared scored a pair of goals while Matteo Mann netted the overtime winner. Charles-Edward Gravel made 33 saves in the win. The Huskies are coming off a 2-1 shootout loss in Halifax last night. Bill Zonnon scored Rouyn-Noranda's only goal. Samuel Meloche made 17 saves in the loss.