IceDogs news
Published on January 27, 2004 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Niagara IceDogs News Release
IceDogs at Toronto â Jan 22nd .... The IceDogs played their sixth of eight
games against St. Mike's Thursday night, skating to a 1-1 tie. It was a
goaltender's battle from the outset. Both IceDogs goaltender David Shantz and
Majors goalie Justin Peters returned from the Top Prospects game in fine fashion.
The first goal did not come until midway through the second period when Daryl
Knowles scored his first of the season to give the IceDogs a 1-0 lead. The Majors
would then tie the game midway through the third period. That was all the offense
the game would see as both goaltenders shut the door late in the game and in
overtime.
IceDogs vs Owen Sound â Jan 23rd.... The IceDogs returned to the win column
Friday night beating the Owen Sound Attack 2-1. Although heavily out shot the
IceDogs got a second period goal from Blair Jarrett (16) and a third period goal
from Dan Rudisuela (17) to win for the first time in four games. Doug Groenestege
was the difference in goal Friday night, stopping 50 of 51 shots to earn first star
honors and win his 10th game of the season.
IceDogs vs Brampton â Jan 24th.... The Mississauga IceDogs (26-11-7-2)
delivered on their guarantee Saturday night beating the Brampton Battalion for the
sixth straight time this season. With a crowd of 3,500 fans including the Toronto
Argonauts the IceDogs deliverd a 3-2 win. Blair Jarrett (15) and Dan Rudisuela (18)
scored first period goals and Chris Curran (3) netted the game winner early in the
third as the IceDogs won their second straight game. David Shantz was again solid in
net making 26 saves for his 15th win of the season.
OHL All-Star Game â Jan 27th... The Ontario Hockey League announced the 2004
OHL All-Star Class to be played in Peterborough on January 27th. The Mississauga
IceDogs lead all Eastern Conference teams with four representatives competing at
this year's game. Forwards Brad Efthimiou and Patrick O'Sullivan, Defenseman Kyle
Quincey and Goaltender David Shantz will all suite up for the Eastern Conference.
The game will be aired on Rogers Sportsnet starting at 7:30pm.
WALMART GRAND OPENING â Jan 31st... The Mississauga IceDogs will be in
attendance this Saturday morning at the Grand Opening of Walmart on the corner of
Erin Mills and Burnhamthorpe. In conjunction with CJEZ FM, the IceDogs will be
signing autographs from 10:00am to 12:00pm. The IceDogs will also be giving out
tickets to an upcoming game to the first 200 fans.
Upcoming Schedule .... The IceDogs will travel to Brampton Thursday night to
complete a home and home series against the Battalion. Currently the IceDogs lead
the season series 6-0. The âDogs will return home Friday night to host the Windsor
Spitfires. The game will mark the second and final meeting between the two teams
after Windsor won the series opener 6-3 on January 17th. Mississauga will then wrap
up the weekend with a trip to Ottawa, to play the 67's for the fourth time this
season. The âDogs lead the season series 2-1.
Ontario Hockey League Stories from January 27, 2004
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