In our 2025-26 Season Preview episode, Brandon Caputo and Christian Simmons recap the weekend road trip sweep in Michigan for the Niagara IceDogs as they defeated the Saginaw Spirit and Flint Firebirds on back-to-back nights, improving to 3-1 early on this 2025-26 OHL season. They also discuss the goalie dilemma with three capable guys coming off of a stellar weekend for overager Charlie Robertson, as well as getting their three NHL drafted and signed players back into the fold with Ethan Czata, Riley Patterson and Kevin He. They also touch on top NHL Draft Eligible star Ryan Roobroeck being the first forward named to the CHL-USA Prospects Challenge in November. Finishing up with head coach Krys Barch's overall thoughts after picking up all four points, heading back on the road again this week. 

Interview lineup
Intro: 0:00
Segment 1 - Standout performances in Saginaw and Flint: 01:22
Segment 2 - Goaltending situation, updated lineup: 35:02
Segment 3 - HC Krys Barch's weekend wrap-up thoughts: 52:51

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