What league does Niagara IceDogs play in?

Niagara IceDogs play in the OHL.

When was Niagara IceDogs founded?

Niagara IceDogs was founded in 2007 in St. Catharines, ON, CAN, Canada.

Where is Niagara IceDogs based?

Niagara IceDogs is based in St. Catharines, ON, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Niagara IceDogs?

The head coach of Niagara IceDogs is Mario Cicchillo.

Who is the captain of Niagara IceDogs?

The captain of Niagara IceDogs is Alex Pietrangelo.

What arena does Niagara IceDogs play in?

Niagara IceDogs play their home games at Meridian Centre in St. Catharines, ON, CAN.

Who is the general manager of Niagara IceDogs?

The general manager of Niagara IceDogs is Dave Brown.

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2008-2009 Niagara IceDogs Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#33	John Cullen (G)	34	1991	Hamburg, NY, USA	5'11"	176	L
	#30	Jeremy Smith (G)	36	1989	Dearborn, MI, USA	6'1"	185	L
	#29	Mark Visentin (G)	33	1992	Waterdown, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#11	Joshua Day (D)	37	1988	St. John's, NL, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	#2	George Dunn (D)	35	1990	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	6'3"	190	R
	#27	Scott Fletcher (D)	38	1988	Haslett, MI, USA	6'4"	223	R
	#4	Jay Gilbert (D)	34	1991	Port Stanley, ON, CAN	6'3"	203	R
	#17	Marco Insam (D)	36	1989	Selva, ITA	6'2"	203	R
	#18	Mathew Maione (D)	35	1990	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'9"	196	L
	#5	Keith Maisonville (D)	33	1992	Belle River, ON, CAN	5'6"	132	R
	#6	David McMullen (D)	35	1991	Kingston, ON, CAN	6'0"	174	R
	#10	Alex Pietrangelo (D)"C"	36	1990	King City, ON, CAN	6'3"	214	R
	#32	Shayne Rover (D)	34	1992	Newmarket, ON, CAN	6'3"	216	L
	#3	Joe Saracini (D)	34	1991	Maple, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	#22	Drew Schiestel (D)	36	1989	Hamilton, ON, CAN	6'1"	198	L
	#7	Mike Schwindt (D)	34	1991	Mount Forest, ON, CAN	6'4"	212	R
	#12	Reggie Traccitto (D)	36	1989	Oakville, ON, CAN	6'0"	207	R
FORWARDS
	#9	Andrew Agozzino (LW/C)	35	1991	Kleinburg, ON, CAN	5'10"	187	L
	#14	Johnson Andrews (RW)	34	1991	Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, CAN	6'1"	205	R
	#3	Vladimir Bessonov (F)	35	1990	Angarsk, RUS	6'0"	187	R
	#2	Stephen Ceccanese (LW)	36	1989	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'9"	165	L
	#24	Chris DeSousa (C/LW)	35	1990	Mississauga, ON, CAN	5'9"	198	L
	#8	Alex Friesen (C)	35	1991	St. Catharines, ON, CAN	5'9"	185	L
	#13	Freddie Hamilton (C/W)	34	1992	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	R
	#21	Michael Hasson (RW)	34	1991	Ariss, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	R
	#26	Jamie Howard (LW)	36	1989	St. Catharines, ON, CAN	6'0"	192	L
	#27	Zac Jones (RW)	35	1990	Streetsville, ON, CAN	6'2"	174	R
	#11	Patrick Lee (RW)	38	1988	Sharon, ON, CAN	6'0"	201	R
	#16	Dylan MacEachern (LW)	35	1990	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'0"	174	L
	#19	Mike MacIsaac (LW)	38	1988	Summerside, PE, CAN	5'10"	174	R
	#23	Andrew Merrett (RW)	36	1989	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'2"	205	R
	#20	Thomas Middup (RW)	35	1990	Richmond Hill, ON, CAN	5'10"	168	R
	#21	Matt Piva (C)	37	1988	Maple, ON, CAN	5'11"	165	R
	#15	Andrew Shaw (RW/C)	34	1991	Belleville, ON, CAN	5'11"	183	R
	#25	Mathew Sisca (C/LW)	35	1990	Woodbridge, ON, CAN	5'8"	174	L
	#19	Kyle Steckley (RW)	35	1990	Ridgeway, ON, CAN	6'0"	209	R
	#28	Victor Terreri (C)	34	1991	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'3"	220	R

Position: G: 3, D: 12, F: 17Av Age: 18.13 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

2008-2009 Niagara IceDogs Staff

Head CoachMario Cicchillo
Asst. CoachMike McCourt
General ManagerDave Brown
Athletic TrainerPete Dobbin
Franchise OwnerDenise Burke
Franchise OwnerBill Burke
Franchise OwnerJoey Burke
Franchise OwnerBilly Burke
PresidentDenise Burke
ScoutJoey Burke
ScoutRoger MacLeod

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2008-2009 Niagara IceDogs Captains

"C"

Alex Pietrangelo

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Niagara IceDogs Facts

Plays in: Ontario Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: St. Catharines, ON, CAN Map
Founded: 2007

2008-2009 Niagara IceDogs Roster Facts

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32 players
3 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Niagara IceDogs: 2 037 GP
NHL: 8 GP
WC: 1 GP
AHL: 1 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

St. Catharines Falcons (GOJHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Meridian Centre
Location: St. Catharines, ON, CAN
Capacity: 5 300
Construction Year: 2014

Niagara IceDogs Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
02/15/2026 07:00 PM UTC	North Bay Battalion	Niagara IceDogs	-	OHL
02/13/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Niagara IceDogs	Owen Sound Attack	-	OHL
02/08/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Niagara IceDogs	Kitchener Rangers	4 - 3	OHL
02/07/2026 12:00 AM UTC	London Knights	Niagara IceDogs	5 - 4 (OT 60:22)	OHL
02/01/2026 09:00 PM UTC	Niagara IceDogs	North Bay Battalion	2 - 1	OHL

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Niagara IceDogs History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	OHL	51	25	21	-	-	5	161	178	55	1.08	2	-
2024-2025	OHL	68	29	31	-	-	8	247	303	66	0.97	4	Conference QF loss
2023-2024	OHL	68	17	43	-	-	8	193	323	42	0.62	5	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	OHL	68	12	47	-	-	9	199	357	33	0.49	5	Did not make playoffs
2021-2022	OHL	68	22	42	-	-	4	218	316	48	0.71	5	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	OHL	0	0	0	-	-	0	0	0	0	-	-	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	OHL	63	18	39	-	-	6	194	320	42	0.67	4	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	OHL	68	44	17	-	-	7	326	209	95	1.4	1	Conference SF loss
2017-2018	OHL	68	35	23	-	-	10	240	235	80	1.18	2	Quarterfinal loss
2016-2017	OHL	68	23	35	-	-	10	207	274	56	0.82	3	First round loss
2015-2016	OHL	68	35	26	-	-	7	213	198	77	1.13	3	Final loss
2014-2015	OHL	68	37	27	-	-	4	274	237	78	1.15	3	Quarterfinal loss
2013-2014	OHL	68	24	35	-	-	9	223	284	57	0.84	4	Conference QF loss
2012-2013	OHL	68	21	34	-	9	4	227	250	64	0.94	6	Conference QF loss
2011-2012	OHL	68	45	18	-	2	3	291	169	97	1.43	1	Final loss
2010-2011	OHL	68	38	17	-	7	6	273	197	96	1.41	3	Conference Final loss
2009-2010	OHL	68	21	34	-	5	8	191	233	60	0.88	7	Conference QF loss
2008-2009	OHL	68	21	31	-	5	11	213	264	62	0.91	6	Conference SF loss
2007-2008	OHL	68	35	25	-	7	1	272	222	85	1.25	4	Conference SF loss

Niagara IceDogs Stars And Cult Players

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