Castleman and Doherty Score in 4-2 Loss to Otters
Tonight, the Niagara IceDogs hosted the first “School Night” game against the Erie Otters. With only seven games remaining on the ‘Dogs schedule, they still remain in the playoff race.
A back and forth start to the game, led to a penalty ridden first frame. The IceDogs came within 1 second of killing 4 minutes worth of back to back penalties, but unfortunately the Otters tipped one in to get on the board. Giancarlo Chanton made a crucial defensive play seconds later, tying up an Otter forward in front of the net to negate a backdoor opportunity. The Otters scored twice more to extend their lead to 3-0. Oliver Castleman answered back on the IceDogs’ power play, scoring his career high 22nd goal on the season. Cameron Butler and Ivan Lodnia picked up assists on the IceDogs’ first goal of the game.
Oliver in his potting his 22nd on the season#IceDogs | @OliverCastleman pic.twitter.com/Hw5Vk8KGOm
— Niagara IceDogs (@OHLIceDogs) March 8, 2020
The game remained 3-1 as both teams exited the ice for the first intermission.
The second period saw the IceDogs receiving 8 minutes of power play time. The ‘Dogs’ best chance came off of Cameron Butler shooting from the top of the circle beating the Otter goaltender but unable to beat the crossbar.
5:48 into the third period, Jackson Doherty released a rocket of a wrister to get the ‘Dogs within one. Andrew Bruder assisted Doherty’s goal that closed the Otter’s lead to 3-2.
Doherty releases a wrister and we’re within one!
Bruder#IceDogs pic.twitter.com/HsTlsqnI2B
— Niagara IceDogs (@OHLIceDogs) March 8, 2020
Andrew MacLean was all business in the backend, stopping two breakaway opportunities. Overall, MacLean stopped 31 of 34 shots on net.
Thanks Claner #IceDogs pic.twitter.com/CLhfIjz0Nn
— Niagara IceDogs (@OHLIceDogs) March 8, 2020
Ultimately, the Otters scored an empty net goal and took the game with a score of 4-2.
The specialty jerseys designed by a student in the Niagara Region were auctioned off live post-game with the proceeds going to the Education Foundation of Niagara and the Niagara Foundation for Catholic Education
Injury Update
| Cam Peters | Lower Body | Month to month |
| Tucker Tynan | Lower Body | Indefinite |
The IceDogs are back in action tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. against the visiting Peterborough Petes at the Meridian Center. Tickets are starting as low as $15/person and can be purchased online HERE, or in person at the following locations:
Seaway Mall Customer Service
Big Marco’s Three Stars of the Game
- Andrew MacLean (31 Saves)
- Oliver Castleman (1G)
- Jackson Doherty (1G)
