GAME RECAP | IceDogs tame Bulldogs with 3-2 OT win!
The IceDogs were back in action Thursday night as the Hamilton Bulldogs visited the Meridian Centre to close out their season series, and the K-9 Cup. After having already clinched a win in the K-9 Cup with a 5-3 win over the Bulldogs, the ‘Dogs were honoured with a trophy, and a $ donation to Pets Alive Niagara, a dog rescue/fostering organization in the Region. Tonight also marked the 100th regular season game in Drew Hunter’s OHL career.
Coming into tonight’s game, the Bulldogs have won 1 of their last 3 games, while the ‘Dogs are on a 4-game win streak.
Despite starting the first period at a fast, even pace, the Bulldogs got on the board first to take the 1-0 lead. That lead didn’t last long when the IceDogs were given a 4 minute powerplay. Ben Jones scored 15 seconds into the first powerplay to tie the game up at 1! Jonesy’s 26th of the season was assisted by Oilers recent signee, Kirill Maksimov and Liam Ham. Minutes later, while still on the powerplay, Oliver Castleman scored to take the 2-1 lead. Drew Hunter and Philip Tomasino were credited with the assists on Oli’s 10th of the season. The 1st period ended with a 2-1 score in favour of the Good Dogs.
The 2-1 score held after the middle frame, but it was not without solid play in net from Stephen Dhillon. Nearing the end point of the 2nd period, Ben Jones nearly scored his 2nd of the game, but he couldn’t beat the Bulldogs’ goaltender, Fulcher. Midway through the third period, the Bulldogs scored to tie the game at 2.
This game needed more than 60 minutes, after the third period ended in a 2-2 tie. Midway through the overtime period, Captain Corneil netted a pass from Oliver Castleman from behind the net to end the game with an IceDogs win! The IceDogs came out of their season series against the Bulldogs with 5 wins and an overtime loss.
The ‘Dogs are back in action tomorrow night in Erie to take on the Otters.
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Limited tickets are still available for our final home game, Saturday March 17th, at 3:30pm, against the Mississauga Steelheads. The ‘Dogs will be rocking green St. Patrick’s Day jerseys, which will be auctioned off post-game, with all proceeds being donated in support of Crohn’s & Colitis Canada. Saturday’s game will be broadcast live on Sportnet’s CHL Saturday Showdown! Saturday’s game is also our Fan Appreciation game, and we will be honouring our 3 graduating overage players prior to the game. This isn’t going to be one you’ll want to miss!
Tickets can be purchased online HERE, or in person at the following locations:
IceDogs Meridian Centre Offices 905-687-3641
Meridian Centre Box Office
Pen Centre Customer Service
Seaway Mall Customer Service
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Shots on goal:
Niagara: 28
Hamilton : 43
Big Marco’s Pizza Three Stars of the Game:
1st star: Johnny Corneil
2nd star: Stevie Dhillon
3rd star: Ben Jones
