I am saddened to report the passing of former Belleville Bull goaltender John Chartrand as a result of a car accident. He was just 24 years old.
Hamilton Bulldogs 2018 Offseason Thread
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bulldogsbaby
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I purchased the tickets online and not through the box office. Would I have to pay extra to receive the physical copies at the pickup party or is it all covered in the initial $612.00? Thanks for the help
I have always rather have the physical copies then printed out.. I find that if you buy tickets in person you dont pay the extra fees that you do through ticket master. If thats what ur asking. What happens at the pick up party is that you get ur actual tickets plus gift from the team and then u can sit and chat with the players and what not. I always get to chat with the imports as its always good to know more about their back ground and what not
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Hammer9001
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Kutkevicius getting traded didn't really surprise me. Petti and Bitten were simply playing far better and Roberts needs more reps
While I do like that we are loading up on picks, they all seem to be fairly distanced ones. It just seems to me we haven't made a lot of player trades for those picks.
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Training Camp
Anyone plan on going to this upcoming weeks training camp? I'm going to the Pre-Season game on Friday and I can't decide if I should also stop by the Camp. Anyone go to the camp last year? What's the annual Black and Gold game, is it any different from the scrimmages prior to?
Anyone plan on going to this upcoming weeks training camp? I'm going to the Pre-Season game on Friday and I can't decide if I should also stop by the Camp. Anyone go to the camp last year? What's the annual Black and Gold game, is it any different from the scrimmages prior to?
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Has anyone attended the scrimmages? Any thoughts of what you've seen so far? Social media has been quiet with the Bulldogs camp.
And another question--what's the goaltending situation going to be like? Fulcher can't be gifted a starting job after being absolute garbage for the Bulldogs last year forcing them to trade for Carty.. and Ceci is Jr. B material at best. And no idea on Donofrio..
In addition, they have Kyle Renaud(Jr. B and likely ticketed for Ancaster or Westport), Zachary Roy(no chance of making the team due to underage) and Tanner Sheppard(Dundas Blues Jr. C and also no chance of making the Bulldogs and more likely also Ancaster bound at best)..
Unless someone steps up, the Bulldogs will be scouring the trade route for a veteran goaltender--being a season they will likely peak as a team with such major departures coming after 2017-18, they need to upgrade the goaltending--this team has Memorial Cup aspirations, and so far it looks underwhelming.
In addition, they have Kyle Renaud(Jr. B and likely ticketed for Ancaster or Westport), Zachary Roy(no chance of making the team due to underage) and Tanner Sheppard(Dundas Blues Jr. C and also no chance of making the Bulldogs and more likely also Ancaster bound at best)..
Unless someone steps up, the Bulldogs will be scouring the trade route for a veteran goaltender--being a season they will likely peak as a team with such major departures coming after 2017-18, they need to upgrade the goaltending--this team has Memorial Cup aspirations, and so far it looks underwhelming.
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Fulcher did finish strong last year winning 3 of his last 4 starts so I think he deserves a chance. No matter who is in net they will have one of the strongest 1 to 6 D group in front of them that I have seen in many years from a Hamilton/Bellville team.
I think I'll wait until they actually play a game or two before I throw anybody under the bus.
I think I'll wait until they actually play a game or two before I throw anybody under the bus.
We'll see how they do vs. Guelph on Friday.. at the moment, Fulcher is pretty guaranteed to be the starter by default on Opening night unless the Bulldogs bring somebody in, because most of their other options in the system are lower level at best, or in Donofrio's case, questionable at the OHL level having been with the Philly Revolution in the EHL in the US... and as I mentioned, one is underage and won't be on the Bulldogs this year.
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you got that from a handful of starts? (one of which was a last second call-up due to the Hicks trade)
I know this is Bulldogs Thread but just thought i would mention former Bulldog got invited to Traverse City Tournament for Columbus
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When John Gruden wouldn't even trust Ceci and basically ran Fulcher out there frequently until Carty came in via trade--that doesn't exactly reflect well on Ceci's chances of lasting in the OHL.
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I wonder what happen yesterday as Xavier Henry one of the prospects from the draft i liked was a no show?
Anyone whos up for a ride down to Toronto on bus to train... Montreal Canadiens are taking part in the 3 team rookie tournament on September 8th to 10th at Rioch.. Habs roster will feature former Dog Niki Petti and current Dog Will Bitten
I was at the black and gold game. I thought the goaltending was quite good. Entwistle was a standout but could not finish. None of the forwards stood out although several had their moments. Henry played a lot it seemed--at least his number-with Jensen. Jensen has good size and was aggressive with a quick stick. He did get out of position and was a bit stiff legged but I was surprised they cut him so fast. Bitten kept trying to do too much himself and not succeeding. I thought Webb and Lemcke played well. Any body else there to see the game?
I am not counting Luff but I can only come up with 27 players in camp,not 28 as mentioned earlier. Is there still an unsigned payer in camp?
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Solid game by the Dogs tonight.
Candella looked really good, played with a lot of confidence and poise in his own end.
Strome looks like his skating has improved a bit.
McMichael looks like he will fit in well as a regular for the team.
Candella looked really good, played with a lot of confidence and poise in his own end.
Strome looks like his skating has improved a bit.
McMichael looks like he will fit in well as a regular for the team.
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Troy Izlakar posted the players on Twitter. Looks like 27 (plus Luff) like you came up with.
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