IceDogs Edged 2-1 by Majors
March 17, 2011 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Niagara IceDogs News Release
The Niagara IceDogs suffered a tough 2-1 loss to the Mississauga Majors in front of a sold-out crowd at the Gatorade Garden City Complex Thursday evening.
Dalton McGrath played a solid game in net for the 'Dogs, stopping 39 shots and keeping his team in the game.
Darren Archibald continued is hot-streak by opening the scoring at the 8:08 mark of the first on the power play to notch his 40th goal of the season and fourth in the last two games.
IceDogs back-up goaltender Dalton McGrath, who got the start in net to give Mark Visentin a night off, came up with some monumental saves throughout the first period to help maintain the IceDogs' 1-0 lead. Shots were 14-11 in favour of Niagara after 20 minutes of play.
The 'Dogs had a bit more trouble in the second as they spent much of the period in the defensive zone, but Dalton McGrath stood on his toes and stopped another 22 shots, keeping his team in the game and allowing them to hold on to their 1-0 lead going into the second intermission.
Shots were 33-17 in favour of Mississauga after 40 minutes.
Mississauga finally tied the game up on a power play at the 10:53 mark of the third, and after the goal, IceDogs assistant captain Darren Archibald was called for unsportsmanlike as he was disputing a missed call with the officials.
The conversation didn't go his way, and the Majors found themselves with another power play opportunity.
Devante Smith-Pelly took full advantage and scored his 36th goal of the season at the 12 minute mark to give the Majors their first lead of the game, 2-1.
Although the 'Dogs had a final crack at a power play, the Majors were able to hold on to the 2-1 lead to pick up the win.
The IceDogs will play their final game of the regular season at home this Saturday, Mar. 19th at 7 p.m. as they host the Kingston Frontenacs.
Tickets for this game are still available and can be purchased at any IceDogs ticketing location, including the box office located at the Gatorade Garden City Complex which opens two hours prior to puck drop.
For more information, please contact the IceDogs office from Monday-Friday at 905-687-DOG1.
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