IceDogs Acquire Frolov, Reid in Trade with Flint

September 19, 2025 - St. Catharines, ONT - The Niagara IceDogs have completed a trade with the Flint Firebirds, acquiring defenceman Artem Frolov, forward Hayden Reid, and a 2026 Draft Pick in exchange for Charlie Hotles and three draft picks. Both players are familiar names to the organization. Both Frolov and Reid were originally selected by Niagara in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection, with Frolov taken in the second round (28th overall) and Reid in the third round (50th overall). Frolov broke into the league... Full Story

Biskup's Historic Win - Leading the River Lions While Breaking Barriers in Canadian Men's Pro Sports

September 18, 2025 - Michelle Biskup paced nervously along the sidelines of Winnipeg's Canada Life Centre. As Niagara's Khalil Ahmad stepped to the free-throw line with the 2025 CEBL championship in his fingertips, Biskup couldn't help but battle flashbacks from one year earlier, when Ahmad missed a shot to win it all. Some things were different: the locale, for one. The River Lions' path to the Final (one much more fraught this time around), for two. And, of course, Biskup's title, now president of the franch... Full Story

Niagara IceDogs Join St. Catharines Terry Fox Run, Helping Raise $112K for Cancer Research

September 15, 2025 - St Catharines, ONT - The spirit of determination and hope was on full display earlier this week, as hundreds of community members gathered at the Port Dalhousie Waterfront for the annual Terry Fox Run, raising $112,000 for cancer research. Participants of all ages took part in the non-competitive event, running, walking, biking - even pushing strollers - along the scenic lakeside route of the annual Terry Fox Run. Smiles were abundant as friends, families, and teammates came together for a ca... Full Story

IceDogs Fall to Steelheads 4-3 in Preseason Finale

September 13, 2025 - The Niagara IceDogs concluded their preseason schedule with a 4-3 loss against the Brampton Steelheads at the CAA Centre, finishing the preseason with a 2-0-0 record. The IceDogs started the game off strong, showcasing their offensive depth and physicality, outshooting the Steelheads 15-11. It was Welland, Ontario native, Callum Cheynowski, who opened the scoring two minutes into the first period from Ivan Galiyanov and Reyth Smith, giving the IceDogs their first lead of the game. Train... Full Story

• IceDogs Fall to Steelheads 4-3 in Preseason Finale - Niagara IceDogs (OHL) September 13
• Bulldogs Bite Back to Defeat IceDogs 7-2 in Preseason Matchup - Niagara IceDogs (OHL) September 5
• IceDogs Defeat Bulldogs in Preseason Matchup - Niagara IceDogs (OHL) September 4
• IceDogs Acquire Defenceman Liam Spencer from London Knights - Niagara IceDogs (OHL) September 4
• IceDogs Come Back to Defeat the Firebirds in Preseason Tilt - Niagara IceDogs (OHL) August 30
• IceDogs Acquire Canucks Prospect Riley Patterson from Colts - Niagara IceDogs (OHL) August 27
• Niagara IceDogs 2025 Training Camp Schedule Announced - Niagara IceDogs (OHL) August 26
• River Lions Capture Second Straight Championship in Thrilling Win over Surge - Niagara River Lions (CEBL) August 25
• Ahmad Shines Late as River Lions Knock off Shooting Stars to Reach CEBL Finals - Niagara River Lions (CEBL) August 22
• IceDogs Acquire Picks in Exchange for Jack Brauti - Niagara IceDogs (OHL) August 13
• IceDogs Acquire Playing Rights to Alex Hage from Petes - Niagara IceDogs (OHL) August 7
• River Lions Come Back Late to Shock Honey Badgers - Niagara River Lions (CEBL) July 27
• How Khalil Ahmad Carried a Cool Confidence from California to Canada - Niagara River Lions (CEBL) July 24
• IceDogs Officially Sign 3 Imports, 1 American Free Agent - Niagara IceDogs (OHL) July 24
• River Lions Expand Lead Atop East with Victory over Shooting Stars - Niagara River Lions (CEBL) July 20
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Niagara River Lions celebrate their 2025 CEBL Championship victory

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September 21	OHL	Sudbury at Niagara	2:00 p.m.
September 19	OHL	Niagara 1 at Brampton 4	Final
August 24	CEBL	Niagara 79 at Calgary 73 (Championship; Winnipeg)	Final
August 22	CEBL	Scarborough 91 at Niagara 93 (Playoff; Winnipeg)	Final
August 10	CEBL	Niagara 76 at Calgary 94	Final
August 8	CEBL	Niagara 81 at Edmonton 92	Final
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• Brantford Bulldogs have bite in OHL’s eastern conference - OHL Niagara Falls Review (September 15)
• IceDogs edged by Brampton in preview of OHL season opener - OHL Niagara Falls Review (September 14)
• Brantford Bulldogs make triumphant return to civic centre - OHL Brantford Expositor (September 6)
• IceDogs come back after being outshot 19-3 in first period - OHL Niagara Falls Review (September 2)
• IceDogs come back after being outshot 19-3 in first period - OHL Niagara Falls Review (September 1)
• IceDogs come back after being outshot 19-3 in first period - OHL Niagara Falls Review (August 31)
• Niagara opens four-game preseason at home against Flint - OHL Niagara Falls Review (August 28)
• Niagara joins Edmonton as only CEBL back-to-back winners - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (August 26)
• Niagara IceDogs open preseason at home Saturday versus Flint - OHL Niagara Falls Review (August 26)
• Niagara IceDogs open preseason at home Saturday versus Flint - OHL Niagara Falls Review (August 25)
• River Lions kings of the CEBL - CEBL Winnipeg Free Press (August 25)
• River Lions go 2-0 in playoffs to silence critics - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (August 25)
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