Justin Pitari was the hero as the Dryden GM Ice Dogs picked up their fourth win in a row.
The 19-year-old forward scored his 13th goal 1:24 into overtime as the Ice Dogs stunned the visiting Red Lake Miners 3-2 last night.
Dryden GM never led in the game thanks in part to goals from Ethan Stuckless and Morgan Venne.
However, Josh Weber kept pace with the Miners attack with a pair of power-play markers.
Dryden GM outshot Red Lake 40-34, with Eric Anthony picking up the victory and Zach Willms suffering the loss.
The Ice Dogs are now one point behind third place Thief River Falls in the SIJHL standings.
The Miners earned a point and are now four back of first place Thunder Bay.
1. Thunder Bay North Stars 21 games, 14 wins, 5 losses, 2 overtime loss, 30 points
2. Red Lake Miners 21 games, 12 wins, 7 losses, 1 overtime loss, 1 shootout loss, 26 points
3. Thief River Falls Norskies 21 games, 11 wins, 8 losses, 2 overtime losses, 24 points
4. Dryden GM Ice Dogs 21 games, 11 wins, 9 losses, 1 overtime loss, 23 points
5. Fort Frances Lakers 21 games, 10 wins, 10 losses, 1 overtime loss, 21 points
6. Wisconsin Lumberjacks 2 games, 5 wins, 14 losses, 2 overtime losses, 12 points
(Picture Credit: Kerri-Ann Kanceruk)
