Went to the dogs' game today. The place was packed.




Took a spot in the stands and began to chat with two men, one of which happened to be an ex-scout for the Mooseheads. It's when you go to those events that you see how hockey is loved and how a lot of people know their hockey.

I was really impressed by that Farnham guy. Small guy, but he's a speedster, he works hard and he doesn't back down from anyone. Hope they tend him a two-way(AHL/ECHL) offer.

Beaulieu had a pretty average game, still almost scored on the PP, but had two bad penalties. Displayed his skills and his good skating ability but the guys were fore-checking hard and he's not used yet to the speed of the level, you can see it. He needs to take better decisions, on one play he tried to deke around a guy instead of just doing an 'over' to his partner. But that will come with maturity and that's why he's going to start in the AHL.

Pretty good game for Tinordi who seems to be very hard to play against 1v1. He made a very long pass to send Lefebvre on a breakaway, showed great vision there. Didn't make many errors during the game, he was paired with smaller Nic Gagné who didn't look out of place either. Tinordi will need to make his plays faster as the pressure comes quick at the Pro level.

Gallagher was buzzing almost every shift, especially when he was playing with Bournival, he's very good at opening himself to passing lanes in the slot and is always in the face of the goaltender.

Bournival did good, while not great, didn't make many mistakes, saw him win a 3v1 battle along the boards, very feisty and his footspeed will be amongst the best on the Dogs' team.

Berger looks faster than last year but he didn't show much offensively, laid a good hit on St-Denis but beside that a quiet game for the Swiss.

I liked Chaput, did lots of good plays, he's talented and was dangerous on many occasions, I think he has his spot on the team.

Fortier did score, but he wasn't very dominant. Expected more from him, he did the good plays and was flawless defensively but I want more out of him offensively, maybe it's time to say farewell to Olivier.

Geoffrion got connected by Owuya in the center zone and score from a slapper, he's a good AHLer and when matched with Palushaj and Leblanc they were dangerous. I still don't think he will amount to more than an injury call-up.

Hagel fought against Schultz and he did farely well, expected him to look way worse than that. I'm not sure about him, if he has his spot or not. Didn't look bad or good.

Now here's one guy that is impressive, Patrick Holland. Speed, smarts, seems like he's always where the puck will end at. He did good on both sides of the ice, I'm looking forward to see him play this year.

Lefebvre displayed his speed on a few occasions and was robbed by Desjardins on a breakaway.

Leblanc will have a great year in the AHL and looked stronger and faster than last year. Made smart plays as advertised and had a few chances offensively.

Macaulay doesn't have that split second yet but he's big and laid a few good hits. Might be worth giving him a contract.

Nattinen scored a beautiful goal 3 seconds before the end of the game, a snapshot from the slot top shelf. He looks more confident on the ice and should be a top6 forward for the Dogs.

I didn't notice Ouellet much, did he even play?

Palushaj seemed way too fast and strong for this level of hockey, but with him it's not whether or not he can dominate against try-outs and prospects but it's if he can make the next step which is the NHL, he looked bigger than last year, but I'm eager to see him against NHL players.

Quailer looked good, jumped on a rebound to score, and those are the kind of goals he'll need to score if he ever wants to make the NHL. With his frame he has to go in front of the net. His skating speed looked fine, I think it won't be a very hard period of adjustment for Steven.

Small Randford did good today, definitely could receive a try-out by the end of the year with the Dogs.

Like the way Torquato plays the game and thinks it, interesting invite from the management.

Really disappointed by Avtsin and Schultz who were pretty invisible throughout the game.

Didn't really notice Stejskal.

Pateryn did good with Beaulieu, which could eventually become a pair for the Dogs, safe, physical.

St-Denis was solid, flawless.

Owuya was physical and didn't look out of place, he's not the fastest skater though and reacts slowly.

Liked both Boutet and Corbin, nice to see the organization invite big bodies

Went to the dogs' game today. The place was packed.




Took a spot in the stands and began to chat with two men, one of which happened to be an ex-scout for the Mooseheads. It's when you go to those events that you see how hockey is loved and how a lot of people know their hockey.

I was really impressed by that Farnham guy. Small guy, but he's a speedster, he works hard and he doesn't back down from anyone. Hope they tend him a two-way(AHL/ECHL) offer.

Beaulieu had a pretty average game, still almost scored on the PP, but had two bad penalties. Displayed his skills and his good skating ability but the guys were fore-checking hard and he's not used yet to the speed of the level, you can see it. He needs to take better decisions, on one play he tried to deke around a guy instead of just doing an 'over' to his partner. But that will come with maturity and that's why he's going to start in the AHL.

Pretty good game for Tinordi who seems to be very hard to play against 1v1. He made a very long pass to send Lefebvre on a breakaway, showed great vision there. Didn't make many errors during the game, he was paired with smaller Nic Gagné who didn't look out of place either. Tinordi will need to make his plays faster as the pressure comes quick at the Pro level.

Gallagher was buzzing almost every shift, especially when he was playing with Bournival, he's very good at opening himself to passing lanes in the slot and is always in the face of the goaltender.

Bournival did good, while not great, didn't make many mistakes, saw him win a 3v1 battle along the boards, very feisty and his footspeed will be amongst the best on the Dogs' team.

Berger looks faster than last year but he didn't show much offensively, laid a good hit on St-Denis but beside that a quiet game for the Swiss.

I liked Chaput, did lots of good plays, he's talented and was dangerous on many occasions, I think he has his spot on the team.

Fortier did score, but he wasn't very dominant. Expected more from him, he did the good plays and was flawless defensively but I want more out of him offensively, maybe it's time to say farewell to Olivier.

Geoffrion got connected by Owuya in the center zone and score from a slapper, he's a good AHLer and when matched with Palushaj and Leblanc they were dangerous. I still don't think he will amount to more than an injury call-up.

Hagel fought against Schultz and he did farely well, expected him to look way worse than that. I'm not sure about him, if he has his spot or not. Didn't look bad or good.

Now here's one guy that is impressive, Patrick Holland. Speed, smarts, seems like he's always where the puck will end at. He did good on both sides of the ice, I'm looking forward to see him play this year.

Lefebvre displayed his speed on a few occasions and was robbed by Desjardins on a breakaway.

Leblanc will have a great year in the AHL and looked stronger and faster than last year. Made smart plays as advertised and had a few chances offensively.

Macaulay doesn't have that split second yet but he's big and laid a few good hits. Might be worth giving him a contract.

Nattinen scored a beautiful goal 3 seconds before the end of the game, a snapshot from the slot top shelf. He looks more confident on the ice and should be a top6 forward for the Dogs.

I didn't notice Ouellet much, did he even play?

Palushaj seemed way too fast and strong for this level of hockey, but with him it's not whether or not he can dominate against try-outs and prospects but it's if he can make the next step which is the NHL, he looked bigger than last year, but I'm eager to see him against NHL players.

Quailer looked good, jumped on a rebound to score, and those are the kind of goals he'll need to score if he ever wants to make the NHL. With his frame he has to go in front of the net. His skating speed looked fine, I think it won't be a very hard period of adjustment for Steven.

Small Randford did good today, definitely could receive a try-out by the end of the year with the Dogs.

Like the way Torquato plays the game and thinks it, interesting invite from the management.

Really disappointed by Avtsin and Schultz who were pretty invisible throughout the game.

Didn't really notice Stejskal.

Pateryn did good with Beaulieu, which could eventually become a pair for the Dogs, safe, physical.

St-Denis was solid, flawless.

Owuya was physical and didn't look out of place, he's not the fastest skater though and reacts slowly.

Liked both Boutet and Corbin, nice to see the organization invite big bodies
- mr.peanut

Agreed.

Nice post.
Thanks for the updates !!

Isn't Galchenyuk trying-out for the Dogs this year?

Nice post.
Thanks for the updates !!

Isn't Galchenyuk trying-out for the Dogs this year?
- DrDoom

No....CHL, Named Captain of sarnia

Thought the Dogs would have a good compeitive team this year but the lockout has stocked the Oilers, Islanders affiliates.

I just wonder if this years Canadian WJHC team will be on par with 2005.

Thought the Dogs would have a good compeitive team this year but the lockout has stocked the Oilers, Islanders affiliates.

I just wonder if this years Canadian WJHC team will be on par with 2005.
- willey101

Realistically, you don’t add a couple of rookies, in the NHL or the AHL, and go from a basement team to a top team.

Realistically, you don’t add a couple of rookies, in the NHL or the AHL, and go from a basement team to a top team.
- prock

Funny don't remember saying elite. Remember saying competitive.

Funny don't remember saying elite. Remember saying competitive.
- willey101

So, maybe they contend for a playoff spot.

So, maybe they contend for a playoff spot.
- prock

They probably won't go that far in the playoffs, but does it really matter?

It's really the vets that dictate how the year is going to pan out, not the youngsters.

This will be a fun year to follow the 'Dogs with all the good prospects we have there, if they make a deep playoff push, it's just gravy.

They probably won't go that far in the playoffs, but does it really matter?

It's really the vets that dictate how the year is going to pan out, not the youngsters.

This will be a fun year to follow the 'Dogs with all the good prospects we have there, if they make a deep playoff push, it's just gravy.
- QuebecPride

Yep, a good portion of AHL success is often dependant on getting a couple of top AHL lifers like Alex Giroux and Jason Krog.

They probably won't go that far in the playoffs, but does it really matter?

It's really the vets that dictate how the year is going to pan out, not the youngsters.

This will be a fun year to follow the 'Dogs with all the good prospects we have there, if they make a deep playoff push, it's just gravy.
- QuebecPride

You're welcome.

You're welcome.
- mr.peanut

Went to the dogs' game today. The place was packed.




Took a spot in the stands and began to chat with two men, one of which happened to be an ex-scout for the Mooseheads. It's when you go to those events that you see how hockey is loved and how a lot of people know their hockey.

I was really impressed by that Farnham guy. Small guy, but he's a speedster, he works hard and he doesn't back down from anyone. Hope they tend him a two-way(AHL/ECHL) offer.

Beaulieu had a pretty average game, still almost scored on the PP, but had two bad penalties. Displayed his skills and his good skating ability but the guys were fore-checking hard and he's not used yet to the speed of the level, you can see it. He needs to take better decisions, on one play he tried to deke around a guy instead of just doing an 'over' to his partner. But that will come with maturity and that's why he's going to start in the AHL.

Pretty good game for Tinordi who seems to be very hard to play against 1v1. He made a very long pass to send Lefebvre on a breakaway, showed great vision there. Didn't make many errors during the game, he was paired with smaller Nic Gagné who didn't look out of place either. Tinordi will need to make his plays faster as the pressure comes quick at the Pro level.

Gallagher was buzzing almost every shift, especially when he was playing with Bournival, he's very good at opening himself to passing lanes in the slot and is always in the face of the goaltender.

Bournival did good, while not great, didn't make many mistakes, saw him win a 3v1 battle along the boards, very feisty and his footspeed will be amongst the best on the Dogs' team.

Berger looks faster than last year but he didn't show much offensively, laid a good hit on St-Denis but beside that a quiet game for the Swiss.

I liked Chaput, did lots of good plays, he's talented and was dangerous on many occasions, I think he has his spot on the team.

Fortier did score, but he wasn't very dominant. Expected more from him, he did the good plays and was flawless defensively but I want more out of him offensively, maybe it's time to say farewell to Olivier.

Geoffrion got connected by Owuya in the center zone and score from a slapper, he's a good AHLer and when matched with Palushaj and Leblanc they were dangerous. I still don't think he will amount to more than an injury call-up.

Hagel fought against Schultz and he did farely well, expected him to look way worse than that. I'm not sure about him, if he has his spot or not. Didn't look bad or good.

Now here's one guy that is impressive, Patrick Holland. Speed, smarts, seems like he's always where the puck will end at. He did good on both sides of the ice, I'm looking forward to see him play this year.

Lefebvre displayed his speed on a few occasions and was robbed by Desjardins on a breakaway.

Leblanc will have a great year in the AHL and looked stronger and faster than last year. Made smart plays as advertised and had a few chances offensively.

Macaulay doesn't have that split second yet but he's big and laid a few good hits. Might be worth giving him a contract.

Nattinen scored a beautiful goal 3 seconds before the end of the game, a snapshot from the slot top shelf. He looks more confident on the ice and should be a top6 forward for the Dogs.

I didn't notice Ouellet much, did he even play?

Palushaj seemed way too fast and strong for this level of hockey, but with him it's not whether or not he can dominate against try-outs and prospects but it's if he can make the next step which is the NHL, he looked bigger than last year, but I'm eager to see him against NHL players.

Quailer looked good, jumped on a rebound to score, and those are the kind of goals he'll need to score if he ever wants to make the NHL. With his frame he has to go in front of the net. His skating speed looked fine, I think it won't be a very hard period of adjustment for Steven.

Small Randford did good today, definitely could receive a try-out by the end of the year with the Dogs.

Like the way Torquato plays the game and thinks it, interesting invite from the management.

Really disappointed by Avtsin and Schultz who were pretty invisible throughout the game.

Didn't really notice Stejskal.

Pateryn did good with Beaulieu, which could eventually become a pair for the Dogs, safe, physical.

St-Denis was solid, flawless.

Owuya was physical and didn't look out of place, he's not the fastest skater though and reacts slowly.

Liked both Boutet and Corbin, nice to see the organization invite big bodies
- mr.peanut

I have seen this someplace before.

So, maybe they contend for a playoff spot.
- prock

Maybe.

Vail tied at 8th in points in the OHL with 12 in 9 games.

Galchenyuk has 9 in 7 games.

Hudon with 13 points in 9 games.

Archambault with 9 in 9.

Bozon with 13 points in 9 games.

Just for you Peanuts.

Vail tied at 8th in points in the OHL with 12 in 9 games.

Galchenyuk has 9 in 7 games.

Hudon with 13 points in 9 games.

Archambault with 9 in 9.

Bozon with 13 points in 9 games.

Just for you Peanuts.
- QuebecPride

Can you be more specific and add little details. What kind of Style do they play? Who are they playing with? Were they important points? Which player is Gretzky uber-lite?

Vail tied at 8th in points in the OHL with 12 in 9 games.

Galchenyuk has 9 in 7 games.

Hudon with 13 points in 9 games.

Archambault with 9 in 9.

Bozon with 13 points in 9 games.

Just for you Peanuts.
- QuebecPride

Wow. Really would have expected more out of Galchenyuk eh? Hopefully for you guys he smartens up.

If any other Habs fans are interested, you can get Bulldogs tix at a discount on Groupon right now....



http://www.groupon.com/greater-toronto-area

In case that doesn't work for you:

Hockey is the fastest paced of all major sports, because its players rush to complete the game before the ice field melts into vinegar. Enjoy the acidic thrill of competition with this GrouponLive deal to see the Hamilton Bulldogs' 2012–13 season home opener against the Toronto Marlies at Copps Coliseum on Friday, October 19, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Choose between the following options:

•For $23, you get two tickets for seating in sections 101–105, 111–119, or 125–128 (up to a $40.80 value, including fees).
•For $32, you get two tickets for seating in sections 107–109 or 121–123 (up to a $66 value, including fees).

The American Hockey League affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens, the Hamilton Bulldogs defend the ice at Copps Coliseum against the Toronto Marlies in their first home game of the 2012–13 season. Winners of the Calder Cup in 2007, the team looks to get back on track after a disappointing 34–35–2–5 campaign in 2011–12 with contributions from young winger Aaron Palushaj, who skated his way to 15 goals, 20 assists, and countless lightning-fast water breaks in 35 appearances last season before debuting in the NHL. On defence, goaltender Cedrick Desjardins returns after leading the AHL with a .932 save percentage and an average of 2.11 goals allowed each game, third in the league. Known as the Dog Pound to diehard fans, Copps Coliseum is the home of team mascot Bruiser the Bulldog, who leads legions of red-and-blue-clad supporters to support the team with thunderous howls, menacing growls, and puppy-eyed pleas for food from the concession stand.

Not a bad deal.... $30 and if can take your kid, or a buddy to a hockey game, and get great seats... Very affordable.

Hell, I might go down and watch the Marlies kill them.

If any other Habs fans are interested, you can get Bulldogs tix at a discount on Groupon right now....



http://www.groupon.com/greater-toronto-area

In case that doesn't work for you:



Not a bad deal.... $30 and if can take your kid, or a buddy to a hockey game, and get great seats... Very affordable.

Hell, I might go down and watch the Marlies kill them.
- prock

Sounds like a good deal. Just saw the Bulldogs lineup, and if the team that made it to the finals last year couldn't kill that steaming pile of dog poop, then you should be worried....

They probably won't go that far in the playoffs, but does it really matter?

It's really the vets that dictate how the year is going to pan out, not the youngsters.

This will be a fun year to follow the 'Dogs with all the good prospects we have there, if they make a deep playoff push, it's just gravy.
- QuebecPride

Wont even see a sniff of the playoffs, will end up about 10 points out.

Sounds like a good deal. Just saw the Bulldogs lineup, and if the team that made it to the finals last year couldn't kill that steaming pile of dog poop, then you should be worried....
- ShootingSemin

Beaulieu is pretty good. And Gallagher and Bournival both seem like guys that end up having very successful AHL careers. Like Jason Krog. and Martin St. Pierre.

Beaulieu is pretty good. And Gallagher and Bournival both seem like guys that end up having very successful AHL careers. Like Jason Krog. and Martin St. Pierre.
- prock

Like Biggs, Kadri, Ashton, Reilly and McKegg....

Beaulieu is pretty good. And Gallagher and Bournival both seem like guys that end up having very successful NHL careers. Like Martin St. Louis.
- prock

Fixed

Wow. Really would have expected more out of Galchenyuk eh? Hopefully for you guys he smartens up.
- prock

2012-13 Regular Season Sarnia Sting 9 4 8 12 -1 6

Give him time to be on a regular pace. He improves his game game by game

How's Morgan Rielly btw?