Oliver Paipoonge, ON –
The Dryden ice Dogs made their first trip to Oliver Paipoonge on Friday night looking to stay on top of the SIJHL standings.
The 1st period saw Dryden jump out to a 2-0 lead courtesy of goals by Mason McGinnis and Khalen Menger shots on goal favoured the Ice Dogs 14-9.
The second period saw the Walleye cut the lead to 2-1 on an Eron Mitchell goal set up on a slick pass by Mason Glousher. The Walleye held the edge in shots in the stanza at 11-10.
The third period saw the Walleye push for the equalizer and had a few great opportunities but Dryden goaltender Saahil Takhar stood tall in the Ice Dogs net. Dryden got an insurance goal by Ryder Marks at 14:35 to give them a 3-1 lead. Griffin McGraw iced it with an empty net goal. Walleye goaltender Sam Moen had a strong game turning aside 38 shots.
Finals shots favoured the ice Dogs 41-23
The Walleye will host the Fort Frances Lakers Saturday night at the pond at 7pm Dryden will travel to Fort Frances to play the Lakers Sunday at 315pm
