CALGARY - #Izak Lawrence# continued his scoring ways, potting both Dinos goals in a 2-0 triumph over the Lethbridge Pronghorns Sunday afternoon.

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The two-goal effort gives the second year forward the weekend hat-trick after scoring the lone goal against the Horns in Lethbridge on Saturday afternoon, bringing his season total to six, which is good for second in Canada West.

With seven saves on the day, Calgary goaltender #J.P. Crescenzi# held the opposition without a goal for the fourth straight game. The fifth year senior sports a terrific 0.75 GAA on the year, but insists that he has little to do with the shut-out streak.

“To be honest, I don't take much credit for the way we've been playing defensively the past couple of weeks,” said Crescenzi. “Our strength has been team defence for a long time, and this year is no different, despite a stronger focus from the coaches on goal-scoring.”

“Our back four is one of the best units in the conference,” continued the goalkeeper. “They know each other really well and are always on the same page, which makes it very easy for me.”

Netminder Colin Pattison made six saves in the loss for Lethbridge, who drops to 1-6-1 on the year, while the Dinos improve to 5-1-2 and take sole possession of second place behind the 7-1 Alberta Golden Bears.

Lawrence opened the scoring for the Dinos early in the first half, pounding a Christian Lorenzoni pass into Pattison. The fourth year goaltender deflected it, but could not control the path of the ball, watching helplessly from the turf as the shot cruised over the line.

The beneficiary of strong play-making from rookie forward Brett Howard, the second leading point-getter in Canada West would strike again just prior to halftime. Streaking down the right hand side of the pitch, Howard sent a low cross towards the 'Horns net after beating his defender, which Lawrence buried to make it 2-0.

The Dinos would get numerous superb chances throughout the match, but poor connection kept the score at a manageable 2-0 deficit for the Pronghorns. Both Howard and midfielder Brian Delaney in particular misfired on terrific opportunities, while forward Jeremy Jenkyns also missed on a late chance, sailing it high over the net.

Lethbridge was led by their seniors, Captain Steven Brown and midfielder Andrew Malcolm. Brown did well keeping the Dinos forwards honest over the afternoon, while Malcolm easily led the team in shots with four.

Both teams will take advantage of the bye-week over Thanksgiving weekend before going back on the road, where they will face the UBC Thunderbirds and the Trinity Western Spartans out in Vancouver.

-UC-