Niagara IceDogs @ Barrie Colts - Saturday, 2017.11.11 - 7:30pm

[NiceDawg]

...the choice is simple

Niagara IceDogs:
6th in the East after 16 games with 18 points 7-5-3-1 0.563%
Skaters: Jones 9G 10A, Thomas 5G 13A, Maksimov 8G 7A
Goalie: Dhillon 14GP 3.01GAA 0.901%

Barrie Colts:
2nd in the East after 16 games with 22 points 10-4-1-1 0.688%
Skaters: Chiodo 7G 12A, Lipanov 6G 10A, Magwood 10G 5A
Goalie: Lazarev 12GP 2.00GAA 0.931%

This is a first meeting for these two teams and the match will likely set the tone for their next few meetings. Which Dogs will show up?

[dogged74]

Isn’t it funny that, all these years that this forum has been around, we’re still asking ‘Which IceDogs will show up?’

[Red]

Not quite like the all-talented team that only showed up sometimes. I am giving a nod to FF51, they are an average team this year and we should only expect a result half the times.

[NiceDawg]

Sudbury manages to steal a single point from Barrie in a 4-3 OT defeat on home ice. Hopefully a well-rested Niagara IceDogs can secure a win now that the ponies are softened up?

[Blacksox]

And I’ll repeat… “Those who are frustrated with the results of recent games - is a result of fan expectations being unrealistic for a team in the 2nd year (game 16) of their rebuild. The fact is - winning 50% of their games is realistic – finishing 4th or 5th is realistic!”

So, just enjoy the game – and let’s hope the Ice Dogs pick up their 8th win!

Go Dogs!

[Red]

6-1 Colts is realistic, Jones scoring Niagara's only goal.

[Blacksox]

Originally Posted by Red

6-1 Colts is realistic, Jones scoring Niagara's only goal.

Oh man, in that case – there is no point in watching the game tonight, unless we're interested to see if the Ben Jones’ goal is on the PP and assisted by Akil Thomas. That would move them into a tie for the OHL lead in PP goals and assists .

[retired/sectionJ]

It is our hope that the game is better than predicted here as there will be three of us who will have dinner at the Powerhouse restaurant at the rink followed by the game.
A win for us would make for a more pleasant drive home.
I am predicting an Ice Dogs win this evening

[NiceDawg]

4-2 Barrie, but at least you'll have a good meal!

[dogs777]

Originally Posted by Red

6-1 Colts is realistic, Jones scoring Niagara's only goal.

I disagree with this being realistic because Lazerev isn’t as good as he’s been and has to fall eventually 5-4 either way