The Fairbanks Ice Dogs, reigning Robertson Cup champs in the NAHL, lost their Cup opener today in Frisco, Texas, falling 3-1 to the St. Louis Bandits.

Tayler Munson scored just 35 seconds into the match for the Ice Dogs, who thereafter were held in check by St. Louis goaltendeer Spencer Viele (32 saves).

In other NAHL news, the Palmer-based Alaska Avalanche are history, now that the franchise has been acquired by Pennsylvania interests and will move to Johnstown. You get the details by clicking here.