Hamilton Bulldogs 2015-16 Season Thread

[Canadian Game]

Forwards
Jake Bricknell
Jesse Burger
Maurizio Colella
Michael Cramarossa
Jordan Crocker
Jake Durham
Mackenzie Entwistle
Trent Fox
Stephen Harper (OA)
Zachary Jackson
Adam Laishram
Kristopher Lalonde
Matt Luff
Matt McJannet
Mitchell Mendonca
Andrew Ming
Joseph Mizzi
Isaac Nurse
Niki Petti
Jack Ricketts
Maddux Rychel
Brandon Saigeon
Chase St. Aubin
Matthew Strome
Colton Trumbla
Lucas Vanroboys
Brett Willits

Defencemen
Wyatt Brauer
Cole Candella
Derek Di Iorio
Aidan Girduckis
Fedor Gordeev
Jack Hanley
Ondrej Kachyna
Justin Lemcke
Noah Lugli
Christian Mieritz
Brody Morris
Jesse Saban
Brandon Scanlin
Reilly Webb
Matthew Wilkins

Goalies
Cole Ceci
Nick Donofrio
Charlie Graham (OA)
Connor Hicks

Red = Returning Players

Pre-Season Schedule:
September 01, 2015 – Players report for medical and fitness testing 2:00 p.m.
September 02, 2015 – Scrimmages 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
September 03, 2015 – Scrimmages 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
September 04, 2015 – Practice 2:00 p.m.
September 05, 2015 – Exhibition game vs. Peterborough 7:00 p.m. (Dave Andreychuk Mountain Arena)
September 06, 2015 – Exhibition game at Erie 4:00 p.m.
September 17, 2015 – Exhibition game at Peterborough 7:05 p.m.
September 19, 2015 – Exhibition game at Oshawa 4:00 p.m. (Ajax Community Centre)
September 20, 2015 – Exhibition game vs Erie 2:00 p.m. (Burlington Central Arena)

Additional training camp info: http://hamiltonbulldogs.com/article/training-camp-schedule-and-roster

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[Canadian Game]

Line combinations for tomorrow's scrimmage

Based on those combos I'd say George wants a good look at Strome, Menonca, and Mizzi. Same with the imports Kachyna and Mieritz on defence.

 

[HamiltonOHL]

Just wondering previously when George has brought in rookie forwards does he place them with 2 vets or go all rookies on a line?

 

[Canadian Game]

To be honest, I don't remember. Someone else would likely know. From the looks of these lines, it looks like they are testing out Strome, Mendonca, and Mizzi's offensive abilities against Morris and Saban (2 stay at home dmen).

A few more comments...Fox and Luff played well together with Saigeon on the third line last season. While I'm very curious what the line combos will be on opening night I'm thinking Cramarossa, Harper, Petti will be on the top line. From there I'm not sure because I'd expect Laishram and Luff to be on the second line, which leaves Saigeon and Fox for centre. My guess is Saigeon stays on the second line and Fox be on the third with Strome. Fox is a 2-way forward anyway and plays a full 200 foot game. All of this is assuming everyone is back from the NHL rookie tournaments and/or training camps: Lemcke (Det), Fox (STL), Petti (Car), Harper (SJ).

 

[HamiltonOHL]

I think Matt Strome top 5 pick in OHL would develop more if he had a top 6 instead of being on the checking line personally but thats my opinion

 

[ImaBullsfan]

I think Matt Strome top 5 pick in OHL would develop more if he had a top 6 instead of being on the checking line personally but thats my opinion

Welcome to the Burnett Show! Good luck to all you Hamilton fans on trying to figure out George.
Side Note: Really big fan of Brody Morris, kid really comes to play, hits, fights when needed, mobility is the only thing that holds him back.

 

[JSavoire]

Welcome to the Burnett Show! Good luck to all you Hamilton fans on trying to figure out George.
Side Note: Really big fan of Brody Morris, kid really comes to play, hits, fights when needed, mobility is the only thing that holds him back.

Well...and decision-making at times but otherwise I like Brody. I think he can be a Bignell replacement, not flashy but tough to play against and backs up his teammates.

 

[Canadian Game]

I agree about Morris too. Thought he had a good strong finish to the end of the season when he was given more ice time near the end last year. Really hoping he gets more ice time (full-time?) this year and can help fill Bignell's shoes.

 

[jdan1997]

Was anyone able to catch the morning scrimmage? How did the returning guys look? I didn't hear anything great about anyone yet but I suppose it's pretty early. Any potential surprises that could make the roster?

 

[HamiltonOHL]

For those people who cant attend the scrimmages download the app periscope and give matt holmes aka @dogsradio a follow and u can watch the scrimmages online... you will only be able to watch it from one of the end zones but you can still watch it... just thought i would pass it on for those who cant get down to the arena

 

[HamiltonOHL]

tied 1-1 in the evening scrimmage goals by Kristopher Lalonde and Brandon Saigeon

 

[Canadian Game]

Live feed: https://www.periscope.tv/w/aLdxxzEy...2QcNuCd-py1tlsA0O0duHlerbAhBNfJTfvI_N-jfd7jU=

The view from the time keeper's box was much better in the first scrimmage.

 

[HamiltonOHL]

I missed who scored White's 2nd goal but goal #3 for Team White was Steve harper from Cramarossa and lemcke as White leads 3-1 in 1st period

 

[HamiltonOHL]

3-1 for white after 1st period...

Team White goals:
???? (didnt catch who scored 1st goal)
Michael Cramarossa assisted by Harper
Steven Harper assisted by Cramarossa and lemck


Team red Goals:
Mackenzie Entwistle assisted by Brandon Saigeon

 

[Ringing Iron]

Team Red Scoring:
Willets from Hanley
Entwistle unassisted
Saigeon from Ming and Mizzi
Scanlin from Hanley
Girduckis from Saigeon

Team White Scoring:
Nurse (PPG) from Saban and Vanroboys
Luff unassisted
Fox from Bricknell
McJannet from Colella and Saban
Nurse from Vanroboys


Mendonca (Red) was the lone goal scorer in the 5 man shootout

Best players:
Forwards - Bricknell, Nurse, Entwistle (doesn't look like a rookie), Saigeon, Mizzi, Crocker (small but extremely effective in possession). Veterans Fox, Colella, Luff and Laishram had their moments too.

Defensemen - Hanley (best Dman out there), Candella, Webb (looked solid in his first camp), Girduckis (so damn impressive today...close call for best dman today), Morris and Lemcke were very good too.

Cole Ceci didn't allow a goal but these scrimmages aren't a good indication for goaltenders.

I can post more indepth analysis later. If you want to know how a specific player did, I don't mind giving my thoughts either.

 

[HamiltonOHL]

thanks dean

 

[HamiltonOHL]

Im starting to like Brandon Saigeon more and more how did matt strome do

 

[HamiltonOHL]

Team red leads 5-3 in second period..

Goal 3 - not sure who scored

Red Goal 4 - Strome from jackson and 1 other player didnt hear the pay announcer
Red Goal 5 - Mizzi from Mendonca and Kachyna

Red leads 5-3 after 2

 

[hockeyfan3930]

Strome and Entwhistle will not look like rookies come second half of the season. Entwhistle should have been a first rounder imo, and Strome has the advantage of getting to train with his older siblings, Bulldogs fans have a lot to look forward too in the coming years

 

[Canadian Game]

3rd scrimmage live: https://www.periscope.tv/w/aLhLWzEy...3yKORvj7hpie86aksTJ9fAem3LkdD8d0AUmyiSuUQsQ0=

 

[Canadian Game]

First round of cuts expected sometime this afternoon. Shouldn't really be any surprises yet.

 

[ImaBullsfan]

First round of cuts expected sometime this afternoon. Shouldn't really be any surprises yet.

Can anyone tell us who was cut today?

 

[JJJMac]

Talked to a friend with kid on the team. He said all 99s that had not been signed previously were let go today. Also said he thought a 98 was let go. Looks like only unsigned players left in camp are:
Di Iorio
Girduckis
Crocker
McJannet
Mizzi
Ceci

 

[Ringing Iron]

Talked to a friend with kid on the team. He said all 99s that had not been signed previously were let go today. Also said he thought a 98 was let go. Looks like only unsigned players left in camp are:
Di Iorio
Girduckis
Crocker
McJannet
Mizzi
Ceci

All worthy if true. Each one of these players were impressive

 

[jdan1997]

http://www.hamiltonbulldogs.com/article/bulldogs-reduce-roster

Here is the complete list of cuts from today