The Port Hope Predators wrapped up their exhibition schedule with a 4-3 loss to the Durham Fury, on Thursday.

The Preds provided plenty of offence in the losing effort. Ian DeLong tallied a hat trick and added an assist to grab first star of the game, while Greg Amato contributed two assists. Goaltenders Spencer Finney and Mike Hengen split the game, each making 11 saves. Though there were no points on the line, the game was hotly contested with both teams spending time in the penalty box. Durham earned 37 penalty minutes while Port Hope rang up 29.

With the OPJHL introducing a shootout format this year, the exhibition game ended with a trial run. Jesse Stoughton scored for the Preds.

The team now turns its attention to final practices and preparations in anticipation of the season opener Sept. 7 in Lindsay against the Muskies. The Predators first home game is Sept. 8, at 7 p.m., versus Peterborough.