Post by SjRinkSideRebel on Oct 7, 2024 8:23:12 GMT -4
Busy two weekends for the Dogs ( 2 home games and then 2 road games)
October 11th, 2024 - Home Game vs. Sherbrooke Phoenix
The Saint John Sea Dogs face a formidable opponent in the Sherbrooke Phoenix, who have come out of the gates strong this season with a 5-1 record. Sherbrooke’s offense has been powered by Charles-Antoine Beauregard (4 goals) and Hugo Primeau (2 goals, 4 assists), who will look to challenge Saint John’s defense. Sherbrooke has proven difficult to beat, having only allowed 14 goals in 6 games, and goaltender Jacob Brochu (.910 save percentage) has been steady in net.
For the Sea Dogs, Charles-Édward Gravel (2.21 GAA, .932 save percentage) will be crucial in keeping this high-scoring Phoenix team at bay. Offensively, Saint John will rely on Tyler Peddle (4 goals) and Nate Tivey (3G, 6A) to lead the charge. The Sea Dogs need to find a way to disrupt Sherbrooke's defense and capitalize on power-play opportunities to give themselves a fighting chance.
October 12th, 2024 - Home Game vs. Victoriaville Tigres
The Sea Dogs will have little rest before taking on the Victoriaville Tigres at TD Station. The Tigres, currently struggling with a 2-4 record, will be looking to turn things around. Their goaltender, Gabriel D’Aigle, has faced a lot of rubber with a .862 save percentage and will be key in keeping the game close. Forward Alexis Bourque (4 goals) and defenseman Maddox Labre (5 assists) will be the key players to watch as Victoriaville looks to find some consistency.
Saint John’s offense will need to fire on all cylinders. Eriks Mateiko, will need to step up alongside Peddle and Tivey. With the potential for a fast-paced, high-scoring game, Saint John must avoid turnovers and capitalize on D’Aigle’s struggles early in the season. Depending on if the Dogs will split the goaltending, Robinson has shown strong goaltending as well after the first period jitters.
October 17th, 2024 - Road Game @ Moncton Wildcats
The Sea Dogs hit the road to face off against the Moncton Wildcats at the Avenir Centre. Moncton has been one of the stronger teams in the league with a 4-1-1 record, led by Markus Vidicek (4 goals, 2 assists) and the playmaking of Gabe Smith. Moncton has also been defensively sound, allowing only 12 goals in 6 games, with goaltender Jacob Steinman (1.83 GAA, .935 save percentage) anchoring the back end.
Saint John’s defense will be put to the test as they attempt to slow down Moncton’s offensive depth. Gravel will likely start in goal, but the Sea Dogs will need more than just strong goaltending to come away with points. The defensive pairing of Nate Tivey and Matteo Mann must contain Moncton’s attack, while the offense looks to players like Peddle and Dylan Rozzi to find scoring opportunities.
October 18th, 2024 - Road Game vs. Acadie-Bathurst Titan
The Saint John Sea Dogs head to the K.C. Irving Centre to take on the Acadie-Bathurst Titan in their third meeting of the season. The last matchup on October 6th saw Bathurst edge Saint John with a tight 3-2 win, thanks to stellar goaltending from Mathis Langevin, who stopped 31 shots.
Fleming (2.99 GAA, .906 save percentage) remains a key player for Bathurst, while players like Alexandre Lallier ( 6 assists) and Colby Huggan (3 goals) will aim to lead the offense. On defense, François-James Buteau provides solid support for the Titan.
The Sea Dogs will be eager for payback and will look to improve on their power play as they aim to break Bathurst’s defense.
Overall Outlook
The Saint John Sea Dogs face a challenging stretch of games, starting with a tough matchup against the Sherbrooke Phoenix, one of the league's top teams. Sherbrooke's strong offense and solid goaltending will test Saint John's defense and ability to generate offense. Following that, the Sea Dogs host the Victoriaville Tigres, offering a key opportunity for Saint John to bounce back and capitalize on a weaker opponent.
After back-to-back home games, Saint John heads on the road to face the Moncton Wildcats and Acadie-Bathurst Titan. Moncton’s depth and balanced attack will require the Sea Dogs to be sharp defensively, while the game against Bathurst is a chance for Saint John to exact revenge after a narrow 3-2 loss earlier in the season.
These four games will test Saint John's consistency on both ends of the ice, with key players like Tyler Peddle, Nate Tivey, and Charles-Édward Gravel expected to lead the way. This stretch provides a mix of high-caliber opponents and winnable matchups, making it a crucial period for the Sea Dogs to build momentum and solidify their standing.
October 11th, 2024 - Home Game vs. Sherbrooke Phoenix
The Saint John Sea Dogs face a formidable opponent in the Sherbrooke Phoenix, who have come out of the gates strong this season with a 5-1 record. Sherbrooke’s offense has been powered by Charles-Antoine Beauregard (4 goals) and Hugo Primeau (2 goals, 4 assists), who will look to challenge Saint John’s defense. Sherbrooke has proven difficult to beat, having only allowed 14 goals in 6 games, and goaltender Jacob Brochu (.910 save percentage) has been steady in net.
For the Sea Dogs, Charles-Édward Gravel (2.21 GAA, .932 save percentage) will be crucial in keeping this high-scoring Phoenix team at bay. Offensively, Saint John will rely on Tyler Peddle (4 goals) and Nate Tivey (3G, 6A) to lead the charge. The Sea Dogs need to find a way to disrupt Sherbrooke's defense and capitalize on power-play opportunities to give themselves a fighting chance.
October 12th, 2024 - Home Game vs. Victoriaville Tigres
The Sea Dogs will have little rest before taking on the Victoriaville Tigres at TD Station. The Tigres, currently struggling with a 2-4 record, will be looking to turn things around. Their goaltender, Gabriel D’Aigle, has faced a lot of rubber with a .862 save percentage and will be key in keeping the game close. Forward Alexis Bourque (4 goals) and defenseman Maddox Labre (5 assists) will be the key players to watch as Victoriaville looks to find some consistency.
Saint John’s offense will need to fire on all cylinders. Eriks Mateiko, will need to step up alongside Peddle and Tivey. With the potential for a fast-paced, high-scoring game, Saint John must avoid turnovers and capitalize on D’Aigle’s struggles early in the season. Depending on if the Dogs will split the goaltending, Robinson has shown strong goaltending as well after the first period jitters.
October 17th, 2024 - Road Game @ Moncton Wildcats
The Sea Dogs hit the road to face off against the Moncton Wildcats at the Avenir Centre. Moncton has been one of the stronger teams in the league with a 4-1-1 record, led by Markus Vidicek (4 goals, 2 assists) and the playmaking of Gabe Smith. Moncton has also been defensively sound, allowing only 12 goals in 6 games, with goaltender Jacob Steinman (1.83 GAA, .935 save percentage) anchoring the back end.
Saint John’s defense will be put to the test as they attempt to slow down Moncton’s offensive depth. Gravel will likely start in goal, but the Sea Dogs will need more than just strong goaltending to come away with points. The defensive pairing of Nate Tivey and Matteo Mann must contain Moncton’s attack, while the offense looks to players like Peddle and Dylan Rozzi to find scoring opportunities.
October 18th, 2024 - Road Game vs. Acadie-Bathurst Titan
The Saint John Sea Dogs head to the K.C. Irving Centre to take on the Acadie-Bathurst Titan in their third meeting of the season. The last matchup on October 6th saw Bathurst edge Saint John with a tight 3-2 win, thanks to stellar goaltending from Mathis Langevin, who stopped 31 shots.
Fleming (2.99 GAA, .906 save percentage) remains a key player for Bathurst, while players like Alexandre Lallier ( 6 assists) and Colby Huggan (3 goals) will aim to lead the offense. On defense, François-James Buteau provides solid support for the Titan.
The Sea Dogs will be eager for payback and will look to improve on their power play as they aim to break Bathurst’s defense.
Overall Outlook
The Saint John Sea Dogs face a challenging stretch of games, starting with a tough matchup against the Sherbrooke Phoenix, one of the league's top teams. Sherbrooke's strong offense and solid goaltending will test Saint John's defense and ability to generate offense. Following that, the Sea Dogs host the Victoriaville Tigres, offering a key opportunity for Saint John to bounce back and capitalize on a weaker opponent.
After back-to-back home games, Saint John heads on the road to face the Moncton Wildcats and Acadie-Bathurst Titan. Moncton’s depth and balanced attack will require the Sea Dogs to be sharp defensively, while the game against Bathurst is a chance for Saint John to exact revenge after a narrow 3-2 loss earlier in the season.
These four games will test Saint John's consistency on both ends of the ice, with key players like Tyler Peddle, Nate Tivey, and Charles-Édward Gravel expected to lead the way. This stretch provides a mix of high-caliber opponents and winnable matchups, making it a crucial period for the Sea Dogs to build momentum and solidify their standing.
