The IceDogs twice got within a goal but ended up dropping a 7-4 decision to visiting Brantford.
Ethan Czata scored twice, numbers 7 and 8, one late in the first and one early in the second to stake the home side to a 2-0 lead. Four unanswered made it 4-2 after two.
Kevin He's 3rd, before the 5 minute mark in the final period made it a one goal affair. After the visitors again extended their advantage, Ryerson Edgar scored his 4th of the season, making it 5-4. Two more from the Bulldogs closed out the night at the Meridian Centre.
Outshot 35-31, Krys Barch's troops will prepare for a Sunday afternoon visit from the Sudbury Wolves. New Country 89.1 will have the call beginning with the pre-game at 1:45.