Barrie Colts dominate Niagara IceDogs 9-6; take commanding series lead

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A five-goal first period set the tone in game four and the Barrie Colts walked away with with a 9-6 win and a 3-1 commanding series lead over the Niagara IceDogs at Meridian Centre in St. Catharines on Thursday night.

Emil Hemming, Cole Beaudoin, and Ben Wilmott each scored twice in the win while Nicholas Desiderio, Mason Zebeski, and Brad Gardiner added to their goal totals as well.

The Colts outshot the IceDogs 30-27 with Ben Hrebik making 21 saves.

The Colts will have a chance to close out the series on Saturday night at Sadlon Arena.

Puck drop is at 7:30 p.m.

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