FLORENCE , S.C. – The Pee Dee IceCats' debut at the Florence Center had a little bit of everything Friday – including extra hockey.

Scoring chances and good goaltending? Absolutely.

Power play opportunities? Plenty.

Missed opportunities, miscues and a few ill-timed penalties? Those too, unfortunately for the hometown squad.

Pee Dee's Chance Adrian (14) prepares to score the first goal in IceCats' history Friday during their 3-2 shootout loss to Columbus at the Florence Center. JUSTIN DRIGGERS / MORNING NEWS

The net result was a 3-2 loss to Columbus (Ga.) via the shootout as the 4,193 fans announced in attendance will have to wait a while longer to savor that first victory.

That could come as early as today with the two teams set to square off again at 7:15 p.m.

Regardless, it w

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