January 21st, 2005 – With the NHL Owners and the Players still in a deadlock, some Bulldogs players have decided to stay on and continue to play in the Federal C- DIVISION and not worry about the happenings in the NHL. Here’s is a weekly recap on Bulldogs new and notes……

Monday- January 10th, 2005 -- Did anyone hear that?  That, my friends, was the sound of hell freezing over. I never thought that I'd see the day the Bulldogs would win a season opener. The Chicago Bulldogs won a classic in their Winter Season debut Monday evening, 4-2 against the Piranhas.  The game was a close contest with each team exchanging goals to the very last minute of regulation.

An early goal from James Senne (first ever as a Bulldog on Ice) really jumped started the Bulldogs in the first period, “if James could score, we all could” Frank Lionello yelled from the bench. This put immediate pressure on the defense, the Bulldogs have never really lead in the beginning of a game, and they normally come from behind.  

In the second the Piranhas would score for the first time on an easy break away shot that would go past goalie Alex Martinez. Surprisingly Martinez was playing good and giving up only a few rebounds. Again the pressure was mounting, but Joy F.V. who had plenty of chances early on would not be denied and would finally score off a pass from Defenseman Jason Darfler. Unfortunately the lead was short lived as the Piranhas would score once more to end the second.

With the game tied at 2-2, both teams would start to play more physical. Player/ Coach would once again make a play in the slot and score on a nasty slapper past the Piranhas goalie. With less than 5 minutes to play the Piranhas would score on a Power Play goal, on what was a dumb play by Martinez as he tried to play the puck behind the net.

In the end the Bulldogs would call a time out, rally and new comer Arnie Becker would score the game winner.  

Tuesday- January 11th, 2005 – Bulldogs officially release Dan Ayotte………..