The IceDogs played a tight defensive, aggressive game to perfection, beating Sudbury 3-1. David Bell’s team scored a goal each period and Stephen Dhillon starred once again, blocking 44 shots.
Ben Jones got the scoring underway in the first at 7:12, as Johnny Corneil and Hayden Davis added assists. Danial Singer’s 4th of the year would prove to be the winner at 8:45 of the second. Singer beat Zack Bowman on a breakaway on a great stretch pass from Oliver Castleman, from inside the IceDogs zone.
After Sudbury narrowed the gap to 2-1, Aaron Haydon scored an empty net goal late to seal the victory. After surrendering 21 second period shots, the IceDogs outshot the Wolves 13-10 in the final period.
The IceDogs have captured 11 out of a possible 16 points against teams in their Central Division.
Niagara was playing the game with Akil Thomas and Will Lockhead, both suspended, and the injured John Schaefer.
Next action, in Hamilton Wednesday morning for the annual Bulldogs school day game.