Top Erie Otters 7–1, Extend Erie Skid

The Erie Otters dropped their 11th straight game Saturday night, falling 7–1 to the Niagara IceDogs at Erie Insurance Arena.

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Niagara opened the scoring early before Erie answered on a goal from Evan Headrick to tie the game 1–1 in the first period. The IceDogs responded with a late goal in the opening frame and then pulled away with two more tallies in the second to take a 4–1 lead.

Niagara added three goals in the third period to seal the 7–1 victory. Riley Patterson led the IceDogs with two goals in the win.

Despite the loss, Erie outshot Niagara 33–27.

The Otters will head back on the road next, beginning a two-game trip Tuesday against the Windsor Spitfires.