CALGARY – After stumbling out of the gate last weekend against the UBC Thunderbirds, the University of Calgary Dinos women's hockey team will try to improve their playoff hopes in a home-and-home series against the dangerous Alberta Pandas this weekend, Jan. 12-13.

Last weekend was a tough one for the Dinos as they struggled to get shots on goal and were shutout in back-to-back games. Goaltender Kelsey Roberts surrendered only four goals during a busy two games between the pipes. She has started 16 of the 18 games played this season and will be relied on again against Albert. Roberts not only has a sparkling 1.53 GAA and a 955 SV%, she also tops Canada West with five shutouts. 

"Right now, she is our best player. If we did not have her we would not be in the position we are in right now," said Dinos bench boss Danielle Goyette. "It is because she gives us a chance to win every night. If she is not the best goalie in Canada West or U SPORTS right now, she is not that far off."

Sitting sixth with 20 points, the Dinos are 12 points behind fourth-placed Alberta.  The Pandas are one of the most dangerous offensive teams in Canada West and have 12 different goal scorers including Autumn MacDougall, who leads all of Canada West with 16 points (8G, 8A). 

DETAILS
Dates: Friday, Jan. 12 and Saturday, Jan. 13 
Start times: 7:00 p.m. MT Friday and 5:00 p.m. MT Saturday  
Venues: Friday - Father David Bauer Arena, Calgary; Saturday - Clare Drake Arena, Edmonton

HEADLINES

• Dinos currently hold the last playoff spot in Canada West with 20 points, two points ahead of Mount Royal.
• Alberta is led by Canada West leading scorer Autumn MacDougall (8G, 8A).

CALGARY DINOS (6-10-0-2)

• Last Week: UBC Thunderbirds – Friday 2-0 L; Saturday 3-0 L.
• Expected starter: Kelsey Roberts (5-9-2) Roberts has carried the mail for the Dinos this season, and has started the last ten games.
• 4-way tie in team scoring – Sage Desjardins, Delaney Frey, Laine Grace and Rachel Paul each have five points.

ALBERTA PANDAS (11-4-4-3)

• Last week: Manitoba Bisons – Friday 2-1 L; Saturday 3-2 OTW.
• Expected starter: Kirsten Chamberlin (5-2-1) Chamberlin has played less than fellow keeper Dayna Owen, but has posted a better GAA & SV% (1.61 & .920).
• Six skaters have scored 10 or more points, including two defenders, Cayle Dillon and Taylor Kezama.