The Niagara IceDogs did everything but come up with two points versus the Erie Otters Wednesday.

The IceDogs turned in a solid overall effort but dropped a 2-1 decision in a shootout to extend their losing streak to five games. Three of those losses have been by either a shootout or in overtime.

IceDogs head coach Ben Boudreau had no issues with the effort.

“There wasn’t a single area of the game that the coaches couldn’t be pleased,” he said. “Our guys should keep their heads up. They played so hard; we almost had 50 shots on net. We executed our special teams extremely well.” 

Erie goaltender Noah Erliden turned back 46 shots, including several point blank opportunities in overtime.

“You have to give credit when sometimes credit is due,” Boudreau said. “He was phenomenal. I think we had six chances to end it in overtime on breakaways and slot chances and two-on-ones and we didn’t do it.”

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