Recap: Sea Dogs lose 5-2

FINAL: Saint John 2, Bathurst 5

BATHURST - The first game back from the Christmas break proved to be a struggle once again for the Saint John Sea Dogs.

The Sea Dogs' three-game winning streak came to a close with a 5-2 loss to the Acadie-Bathurst Titan on Saturday at the KC Irving Regional Centre. It was the first game in two weeks for both clubs.

As previously noted, the Sea Dogs have long history of struggling in their first post-Christmas game. The team is now 4-11 all-time.

The Titan scored three times in the second period on Saturday to propel them to their first win in six tries against Saint John this season. Saint John had a 19 shot third period but could only beat Titan goaltender Tristan Berube, who made 39 saves in the victory, once in the frame.

Remy Anglehart, the Titan's leading scoring with Shawn Element traded, scored twice while singles came from Mathieu Desgagnes, Cole Huckins and Anderson MacDonald.

Saint John goals came from Ben Badalamenti and the newly acquired Jeffrey Durocher. Zachary Bouthillier made 27 saves in the loss.

The Sea Dogs website has a full game recap.

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SCRATCHES: The Sea Dogs were without forwards Maxim Cajkovic (world juniors), Nicholas Deakin-Poot (upper body), Alexis Belisle and Jeremie Jacob; and defenseman Olivier DesRoches.

NEXT GAME: The Sea Dogs host the Moncton Wildcats tomorrow at 3 p.m.