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Former Teammate Helps Stifle Greyhounds in Erie
Soo Greyhounds struggle to capitalize on scoring chances in 3-2 shootout loss to Erie Otters
Jan. 30, 2026 at 10:47pm
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The Soo Greyhounds were unable to capitalize on their scoring opportunities on Friday night, leading to a 3-2 shootout loss to the Erie Otters. The Greyhounds faced off against former teammate Noah Tegelaar, who was in goal for the Otters and made 34 saves. Despite taking an early lead, the Greyhounds couldn't find the back of the net consistently and ultimately fell in the shootout.
Why it matters
The loss is a missed opportunity for the Greyhounds to gain ground in the Ontario Hockey League's West Division standings, as they remain seven points back of the division-leading Windsor Spitfires. The team's inability to finish their chances highlights an area they'll need to improve as they push for a playoff spot.
The details
The Greyhounds opened the scoring in the first period, but the Otters tied it early in the second. Erie then took the lead midway through the second before the Greyhounds evened the score late in the third to force overtime. In the shootout, it was former Greyhound Noah Tegelaar who made the difference, stopping four of the Greyhounds' five shooters to secure the win for Erie.
- The Greyhounds opened the scoring at 17:25 of the first period.
- Erie tied the game 2:23 into the second period.
- Erie took a 2-1 lead at 14:47 of the second period.
- The Greyhounds tied the game 3:41 into the third period.
- The shootout winner came in the fifth round.
The players
Noah Tegelaar
A former Greyhounds player who made 34 saves in goal for the Erie Otters and stopped four of five shooters in the shootout to secure the win for his team.
John Dean
The head coach of the Soo Greyhounds, who acknowledged that his team had opportunities to win the game but was unable to capitalize on their chances.
Jeremy Martin
A Greyhounds forward who scored the game-tying goal late in the third period to force overtime.
Carter George
The Greyhounds goaltender who made 21 saves in the game.
McLean Agrette
The Erie Otters player who scored the winning goal in the shootout.
What they’re saying
“Coming into the game, I knew it was going to be a challenge, but I wanted to win so badly, and it felt good to get it.”
— Noah Tegelaar
“We had some really sharp-looking opportunities that (we don't) bear down on.”
— John Dean, Soo Greyhounds Head Coach
“When we play Flint, I always want to put my best foot forward and stick it to your old team.”
— Jeremy Martin, Soo Greyhounds Forward
What’s next
The Greyhounds will look to bounce back on Sunday when they take on the Brantford Bulldogs.
The takeaway
The Greyhounds' inability to capitalize on their scoring chances against a former teammate proved costly, as they missed an opportunity to gain ground in the division standings. The team will need to improve their finishing ability as they push for a playoff spot in the second half of the season.
