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 Marty Williamson.

Who is the captain of Niagara IceDogs?

The captain of Niagara IceDogs is Ryan Strome.

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 Joey Burke.

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2012-2013 Niagara IceDogs Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Bo Bessette (G)	31	1994	North York, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	L
	#30	Chris Festarini (G)	32	1993	Oakville, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	L
	#31	Brent Moran (G)	29	1996	Orleans, ON, CAN	6'4"	194	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#25	Brock Beukeboom (D)"A"	33	1992	Greenwich, CT, USA	6'1"	205	R
	#14	Mitch Bursey (D)	32	1993	Peterborough, ON, CAN	6'2"	181	L
	#2	Jesse Graham (D)	31	1994	Oshawa, ON, CAN	6'0"	176	R
	#27	Dougie Hamilton (D)	32	1993	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'6"	229	R
	#28	Aaron Haydon (D)	30	1996	Plymouth, MI, USA	6'4"	201	R
	#4	Broderick Kelly (D)	30	1995	St. Catharines, ON, CAN	5'10"	181	R
	#6	Luke Mercer (D)	31	1994	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	L
	#23	Tyler Mort (D)	33	1992	Keswick, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	R
	#11	Shayne Rover (D)"A"	34	1992	Newmarket, ON, CAN	6'3"	216	L
	#5	Ryan Shipley (D)	31	1994	Ilderton, ON, CAN	5'10"	201	L
FORWARDS
	#17	Rio Anzolin (RW)	30	1995	Windsor, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	R
	#24	Mitch Bennett (RW)	34	1992	Fenelon Falls, ON, CAN	6'3"	209	R
	#12	Anthony DiFruscia (LW)	30	1995	Thorold, ON, CAN	5'11"	196	L
	#24	Mitchell Fitzmorris (LW)	30	1995	Ingersoll, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#3	Matt Gillard (LW)	29	1996	Welland, ON, CAN	5'10"	181	L
	#15	Brook Hiddink (C/RW)	30	1996	St. Thomas, ON, CAN	5'11"	201	R
	#25	Ben Hughes (C)	29	1996	Barrie, ON, CAN	6'4"	190	L
	#22	Tyler Jackson (LW)	30	1995	Wainfleet, ON, CAN	5'10"	154	L
	#13	Gregory Jambrosich (C)	32	1993	Stoney Creek, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#7	Ondrej Kopta (LW)	30	1995	Plzen, CZE	6'3"	185	L
	#26	Mack Lemmon (RW)	31	1995	Markham, ON, CAN	6'0"	205	R
	#9	Jordan Maletta (C)	30	1995	St. Catharines, ON, CAN	6'3"	216	R
	#29	Brendan Perlini (LW)	29	1996	Guildford, GBR	6'4"	212	L
	#16	Trevor Petersen (LW/C)	31	1994	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	196	L
	#20	Brett Ritchie (RW)"A"	32	1993	Orangeville, ON, CAN	6'4"	220	R
	#19	Mike Robinson (LW)		1993	Stouffville, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#17	Kyle Shaw (RW)	33	1993	Amherstburg, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	R
	#10	Steven Shipley (C)"A"	33	1992	London, ON, CAN	6'2"	203	L
	#18	Ryan Strome (C/RW)"C"	32	1993	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'1"	192	R
	#8	David Sysala (C)	30	1995	Ostrava, CZE	6'0"	201	L
	#23	Mitch Theoret (C)	32	1993	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'2"	209	L
	#8	Derek Todosichuk (RW)	31	1995	Nilestown, ON, CAN	5'7"	141	R
	#21	Carter Verhaeghe (C/LW)	30	1995	Waterdown, ON, CAN	6'2"	181	L
	#14	Joel Wigle (RW)	31	1994	Brantford, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	R

Position: G: 2, D: 9, F: 19Av Age: 18.00 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 196 lbsCompare with other teams »

2012-2013 Niagara IceDogs Staff

GM/Head CoachMarty Williamson
Asst. CoachJason Brooks
Asst. CoachBilly Burke
Goaltending CoachBen Vanderklok
Asst. General ManagerJoey Burke
Dir. of ScoutingJohn Neville
Equipment ManagerShawn Smith
Franchise OwnerDenise Burke
Franchise OwnerBilly Burke
Franchise OwnerJoey Burke
Franchise OwnerBill Burke
PresidentDenise Burke
ScoutMarty Hogan
ScoutRoger MacLeod
ScoutRob McCrae
ScoutMark McCue

2012-2013 Niagara IceDogs Captains

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Ryan Strome

"A"

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Niagara IceDogs Facts

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

2012-2013 Niagara IceDogs Roster Facts

Nationalities

34 players
2 players
1 player

Experience

Niagara IceDogs: 2 684 GP
NHL: 42 GP
AHL: 15 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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Cole Cooksey (F)

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Hayden Reid (F)

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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	50	25	20	-	-	5	158	172	55	1.1	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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