It's been a rough start to the new year for the St. John's IceCaps.
Since the beginning of January, they've lost 11 out of 15 games. After a six-game road trip that earned them just four points, the IceCaps headed back to Newfoundland to play back-to-back games against the Utica Comets, only to add two more losses to the losing streak they brought home with them.
On Friday night, Zach Fucale allowed three goals on four shots in the opening 5:16 of the game. Even after sending in Eddie Pasquale in relief, and Bud Holloway and Jacob de la Rose potting a goal each, the IceCaps couldn't get a handle on the game and succumbed in a 5-2 loss.