The Niagara IceDogs are a hockey franchise marked by controversy.

Over nearly two decades, the team has been plagued by ownership scandals, broken promises, league investigations, suspensions, fines, and repeated questions about its internal culture.

Since their arrival in St Catherines, there has been a pattern of on-ice and off-ice failure that has held the team back from greatness.

Can an organization with this history truly rebuild? Let's dive in.