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Niagara #IceDogs second-year, two-way forward Ethan Czata has been selected 56th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2025 #NHLDraft. The fifth pick in the 2023 #OHL Priority Selection skyrocketed in his sophomore season with 21 goals & 55 points in 68 games. #DogCountry

We like Ethan Czata in #IceDogs red but he sure does look good in Lightning blue! 📸 Steven Ellis #DogCountry #NHLDraft #GoBolts

The Buffalo #Sabres have selected Owen Sound Attack defenceman David Bedkowski in the third round of the 2025 #NHLDraft. The 6'5, right-shot bruiser had 7 points in 35 games with the Attack, after being acquired from Oshawa last #OHL season. #AlwaysAttack #Sabrehood

First look at newest #Sabres third round pick defenceman David Bedkowski in his Buffalo colours. Good thing he’s sitting down as a 6’5 guy from the #OHL’s Owen Sound Attack. 📸 Steven Ellis #NHLDraft #AlwaysAttack #Sabrehood

“It feels great - I had a really good interview with them. I really wanted to go to (the state of) Florida, could have shed a tear.” Niagara #IceDogs F Ethan Czata on being selected in the second round of the 2025 #NHLDraft by the Tampa Bay Lightning. #GoBolts 🎥: #OHL video

“Surreal, seeing myself in the blue and gold I don’t think I’ve ever seen it look better. It’s always been a belief of mine but still doesn’t feel real.” Owen Sound Attack D David Bedkowski after being drafted in the third round of the 2025 #NHLDraft by the Buffalo #Sabres.

Looks like #IceDogs all-time great and two-time Stanley Cup Champion Alex Pietrangelo is looking at a long recovery after 15 full-time NHL seasons and 1087 games (+149 playoffs). #VegasBorn H/T: David Pagnotta Pietrangelo spent two seasons in Niagara during his #OHL career.

‼ With the 26th pick in the first round of the 2025 #CHL Import Draft, the Niagara #IceDogs have selected Czechian (German-dual) defenceman Ben Reisnecker. The 6'3, right-shot, played with HC Sparta U-17 & U-20 last season. 26 points combined. #DogCountry #CHLImportDraft #OHL

‼️The three rounds of the 2025 CHL Import Draft has been completed. A total of 50 players were selected to Ontario Hockey League teams today. Here is the recap of the day! 📋 #CHLImportDraft #OHL

#Sabres GM Kevyn Adams made it clear at yesterday’s scrum that Buffalo would match any offer made to RFA defenceman Bowen Byram. Trade rumours regarding the 24-year-old, left-shot, Stanley Cup winner have been swirling for months. H/T: Bill Hoppe #Sabrehood #NHLFreeAgency

✍️ The Seattle Kraken have signed forward Jake O’Brien to his #NHL Entry-Level Contract. The Brantford Bulldogs star was selected 8th overall in last week’s #NHLDraft after a 32-goal and 98-point #OHL season. Check out The Dawgcast for more! #BFD #SeaKraken #nhldraft2025

📣 We’re looking to add some eager & motivated individuals to our Network’s team for the upcoming 2025-26 hockey season, from September to May. Please inquire with examples of work you’ve previously done, so we have an idea of your skillset. 📧 [email protected]

‼️#IceDogs graduating goaltender Owen Flores has signed a 1-year pro contract with the Rockford IceDogs, the #AHL Affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks. The Illinois native spent the past four seasons in the #OHL, playing in 132 games with Niagara. Best of luck, Flo! #DogCountry

✍️Defenceman Sebastian Dell’Elce has signed his #OHL Contract with the Niagara #IceDogs. The 6’1, 185 lbs left-shot was acquired from the Soo Greyhounds as a 2023 6th round selection. Played with St. Andrew’s College last season & is committed to Quinnipiac in NCAA for 2026-27.

✍️The Buffalo #Sabres have announced the signing of 2025 first round pick (9th overall) D Radim Mrtka. The 6’6, 207 pound, right-shot Czechia native had 35 points in 43 games with the #WHL’s Seattle Thunderbirds, having been selected in the 2024 #CHL Import Draft. #Sabrehood

‼️The wait is over, after much speculation as the Niagara #IceDogs have signed 2025 10th overall pick Ryerson Edgar to his #OHL Scholarship Agreement. Niagara’s prized selection in this past draft will add to the strong young core as a much needed right-shot forward. #DogCountry

‼️We’re excited to add some eager & talented individuals to our Network for the upcoming hockey season!🏒 We look forward to having Breanna, Christian & Luke along for the ride in 2025-26, while continuing to build & grow their skills with us for valuable experience. Welcome! 🤝

✍️ #IceDogs F Ethan Czata has signed his NHL Entry-Level Contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. ⚡️ Czata had a breakout second season after being the fifth overall pick in the 2023 #OHL Prioirity Selection. The two-way centreman was selected 56th overall in June. #DogCountry

🔁 #OHL ALUMNI TRADE! 🚨 Former #IceDogs 🇷🇺 forward Daniil Gushchin traded to the #NHL’s Colorado Avalanche in exchange for former Colts and Generals 🇸🇪 forward Oskar Olausson. The 22-year-old Olausson (2021 1st) and 23-year-old Gushchin (2020 3rd) both turned pro in 2022.

“It’s been a lot of work but good work. Strength, putting on a little size to battle with those older guys.” #IceDogs recently signed first round F Ryerson Edgar on using the experience at Hockey Canada U-17 Development Camp to get ready for hopeful success as an #OHL rookie.