A good start to the postseason for the Dryden GM Ice Dogs.
The Ice Dogs scored three times in the first and didn’t look back en route to a 5-0 win over Fort Frances in the opener.
Cameron Ware led the way with a pair, while Tyler Earl, Derek Koivisto and Nakoda Thunderchief added singles.
Cole Johnston made 24 saves for the shutout.
Dryden GM fired 38 shots on the Lakers net.
Game 2 of the Best-of-5 series is Thursday.
Elsewhere Thunder Bay defeated Wisconsin 5-1.