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anyone have roster from today?
@izzies44 Troys handle is on Twitter I just seen he posted a roster
anyone have roster from today?
1. Zero chance the Bulldogs relocate back to Belleville when the B Sens fold up shop? I don't see an AHL team surviving in that market. Attendance was telling after inaugural season. $25-28 per tix too steep for Belleevillee.
2.Is the owner restricted to certain boundaries around the Hammer if he relocates? If so, where might he go?
thanks.
One would think that the team could move to a smaller facility but it doesn't seem to be the case. First, another facility has to meet OHL standards, which many community rinks would not meet since the OHL has certain requirements for glass, boards, seating, player training facilities, and even the scoreboards. Unfortunately Hamilton's city council is basically forcing the Bulldogs to play in FOC despite Michael Andlauer offering pay for a new arena. I'd imagine he'd rather invest money into his own facility rather than split costs on another city owned facility for upgrades, especially if council has been difficult to work with. Finding an owner who isn't asking for handouts and is willing to find the construction of their own facility is a rarity itself. The Bulldogs have a great owner but the city keeps putting up roadblocks.As a neutral fan of the situation in Hamilton but a big supporter of the league. I can't see the Bulldogs going anywhere anytime soon.
To the posting above about Cornwall, they may have the populous to support a OHL team again since the early 90's but have no viable facilities at the moment to for the Bulldogs to go to at the moment. They had success in the 90's, but being the furthest eastern point on the map remains the true issue even if they did relocate there I can't see it being a viable solution long-term.
The Bulldogs would be better shifting their organization to a smaller facility in the city surely there is a facility in the city of Hamilton that could hold 3,000-5,000 capacity that would sit better suited for the Bulldogs to operate out of than FOC??
As a neutral fan of the situation in Hamilton but a big supporter of the league. I can't see the Bulldogs going anywhere anytime soon.
To the posting above about Cornwall, they may have the populous to support a OHL team again since the early 90's but have no viable facilities at the moment to for the Bulldogs to go to at the moment. They had success in the 90's, but being the furthest eastern point on the map remains the true issue even if they did relocate there I can't see it being a viable solution long-term.
The Bulldogs would be better shifting their organization to a smaller facility in the city surely there is a facility in the city of Hamilton that could hold 3,000-5,000 capacity that would sit better suited for the Bulldogs to operate out of than FOC??
One would think that the team could move to a smaller facility but it doesn't seem to be the case. First, another facility has to meet OHL standards, which many community rinks would not meet since the OHL has certain requirements for glass, boards, seating, player training facilities, and even the scoreboards. Unfortunately Hamilton's city council is basically forcing the Bulldogs to play in FOC despite Michael Andlauer offering pay for a new arena. I'd imagine he'd rather invest money into his own facility rather than split costs on another city owned facility for upgrades, especially if council has been difficult to work with. Finding an owner who isn't asking for handouts and is willing to find the construction of their own facility is a rarity itself. The Bulldogs have a great owner but the city keeps putting up roadblocks.
Is Hamilton going to be more competitive this season (8th in the East last year). If so, how high do you think they will climb?
Ken Holland stated that Philip Broberg will be playing with the Hamilton Bulldogs or his SHL team. He said it depends one the amount of ice time his SHL team is willing to give.
Is Hamilton going to be more competitive this season (8th in the East last year). If so, how high do you think they will climb?
Nice writeup on OHL prospects about the Dogs pick in the import draft. Not sure how he could fit in since we have 2 imports on the club currently and there is the potential for Broberg to be here this season.
20. Hamilton Bulldogs - Jan Mysak - Left Wing
Mysak is considered to be one of the top prospects eligible for the 2020 NHL Draft, and a potential first round pick. The Czech native played primarily in the Czech men's league this year as a 16 year old and did exceptionally well. His production there compares favorably to guys like Pavel Zacha, Radek Bonk, and Michal Frolik. Mysak was also a standout at this year's U18's as an underager. I am sure Hamilton is hoping to use fellow country man Jan Jenik to help them recruit him.
OHL Prospects: 2019 CHL Import Draft Review