The Dryden Ice Dogs made it 5 losses at home to start the season falling 4-2 to the Thunder Bay Bearcats Friday night. Chad Liley notched both of the Dogs goals. Dryden now has a week off before meeting the Bearcats in Thunder Bay Friday and Saturday. The Bearcats now head north to play two against the Sioux Lookout Flyers Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.

