The Dryden GM Ice Dogs have moved from fifth to third in the SIJHL standings.
Justin Pitari banked one of the skate of a Fort Frances defenceman and into the net 4:56 into the third period and the Ice Dogs hanged on to defeat the Lakers 2-1 Friday night.
Nolan Marshall tied the game with a second period goal.
Dryden GM outshot Fort Frances 37-32, with Jacob Anthony picking up the victory.
The Ice Dogs now have 17-points, one ahead of Thief River Falls and two behind second place Red Lake.
The Miners fell to the first place Thunder Bay North Stars 5-2 at the Cochenour Arena.
Ryan Patterson and Mike Iatridis found the back of the net for Red Lake.
Samuel Gendron filled in for the suspended Zach Willms and made 30-saves.
The rematch is tonight (Saturday) at 7:30.
(Photo Credit: Patrick Boucha and Clint Bruyere)
