ST. CATHARINES, Ontario (Interstat) — Joey Banas scored twice, including the overtime winner, and Niagara beat Erie 4-3 Friday at Meridian Centre. Banas recorded four shots on goal and was named the game’s top star for the IceDogs. Reyth Smith had a goal and an assist, Callum Cheynowski added two assists, Ryerson Edgar scored, and Jared Langdon recorded an assist for Niagara. Michael Dec led Erie with a goal and an assist, while Kase Kamzik and Broden McArthur also scored. Colin Kennedy, Tyler Cooper and Mclean Agrette each contributed an assist for the Otters. Ulysses Lombardi registered two shots on goal in the loss. The overtime winner came 2:30 into the extra period. The announced attendance was 2,367. Niagara improved to 7-5, while Erie dropped to 5-7. The IceDogs won after the Otters forced overtime. Niagara’s next game is at Erie, completing a home-and-home set. The result pushed Niagara above .500 and left Erie below .500.