Niagara IceDogs eliminate the 67’s from OHL playoffs
Posted Apr 28, 2012 06:49:26 AM.
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ST. CATHARINES – The Niagara IceDogs took down the Ottawa 67’s 3-2 in Game 5 to win the Eastern Conference final. Niagara edged Ottawa in a tight game in front of a full house at the Jack Gatecliff Arena.
Niagara looked like they were going to run away with the game in the third period, leading 3-1. But the 67’s fought back to make a game of it.
Jake Cardwell scored on the powerplay at 10:14 of the third to pull the 67’s within one goal. Mike Cazzola and Tyler Toffoli assisting on the play.
At the end of the third, the 67’s earned a powerplay. Ottawa pulled their goalie to make it a 6 on 4 advantage, but could not find the back of the net.
Niagara will face the London Knights in the OHL final.
