Erie Otters Beat Niagara 5-2 as Michael Dec Scores Hat Trick

ERIE, Pa. – Michael Dec scored three goals to lead the Erie Otters to a 5-2 victory over the Niagara IceDogs on Saturday at Erie Insurance Arena.

Niagara took a 1-0 lead in the first period despite being outshot 23-6. Dec tied the game in the second period, then scored again to give Erie a 2-1 advantage.

Luka Arkko scored a power-play goal in the third period to extend the lead to 3-1, followed by Tyler Cooper’s first goal of the season. Niagara answered to make it 4-2 before Dec completed his hat trick with another power-play goal.

Erie outshot Niagara 51-36 in the game.

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The Otters begin a six-game road trip Sunday in Brampton. They are scheduled to return home November 12 to face the Kitchener Rangers in an 11 a.m. School Day Game.