Both the Dryden GM Ice Dogs and Red Lake Miners failed to move up in the SIJHL standings Friday.
The Thief River Falls Norskies capitalized on their opportunities and scored twice in the third period en route to a 5-2 win over visiting Dryden GM.
Nolan Marshall and Jesse Mistlebacher scored for the Ice Dogs, who outshot the Norskies 45-42.
Knute Loe suffered the loss.
Dryden GM is now nine points back of third place Thief River Falls for third place.
In Fort Frances, the Lakers scored three times in the final period in a 5-2 win over Red Lake.
Spencer Milne and Shaye Sommerfeld scored for the Miners.
Zach Willms made 41-saves in a losing effort.
Red Lake remains tied with Thunder Bay for top spot in the league standings.
