The Ice Dogs used a four-goal outburst in the third period Friday night to break open a tight game and post a 5-1 North American Hockey League victory against the Wenatchee Wild in front of 2,710 spectators in Wenatchee, Wash.

Fairbanks forward JT Osborn rang up five goals and an assist as the Ice Dogs picked up five of six points.

“It was one of the more exciting games I’ve ever been involved in,” Hauge said after the Ice Dogs pulled out a 6-5 overtime win to complete a two-game sweep of the Tornado.

FAIRBANKS—The Fairbanks Ice Dogs made the most of their opportunities Saturday night to claim a 5-3 North American Hockey League victory against the Texas Tornado.

FAIRBANKS — JT Osborn scored the game-tying goal with 17 seconds left on the clock, but the Fairbanks Ice Dogs couldn’t carry the momentum into overtime and the ensuing shootout Friday night in Wichita Falls, Texas.

BY BRIAN MCDONOUGH | NAHL.COMrnrnThe Ice Dogs are going to rely heavily on the veteran leadership of defenseman Sean O’Roarke this season.rnrnFor a team armed with a lot of talent but plagued by inconsistency for much of last season, the Fairbanks Ice Dogs are hoping this year’s team

FAIRBANKS — The Fairbanks Ice Dogs closed out the North American Hockey League Showcase with a 5-0 victory against the Chicago Hitmen on Saturday evening in Blaine, Minn.

Forwards JT Osborn and Joe Blake both rang up two goals and forward Zach Blaisdell added a goal and an assist in the Ice Dogs’ 8-2 triumph over the Wings. Joe Phillippi stopped 23 shots in goal.