The IceDogs began the pre-season with a 3-0 loss to Barrie in a game played in the Thorold Community Arena. The game marked the first OHL action for this year's top picks, Philp Tomasino, Ian Martin and Billy Constantinou and the first game for new Head Coach Billy Burke.
The visiting Colts would ge the early just less than three minutes in and put the game away with two goals in 35 seconds in the middle period, before the five minute mark.
Earlier, the Dogs announced the signings of Andrew Bruder and Daniel Nardi, who also saw their first OHL action in the matchup.
Next pre-season action happens in Barrie Thursday September 14th. CKTB will be there with the call, beginning with the pre-game at 7pm.