CALGARY – The University of Calgary Dinos women's hockey team will look to bounce back after a tough opening weekend in Manitoba, as they host the University of Saskatchewan Huskies this weekend at the Father David Bauer Arena for their home opener.
The home opener will take place on Friday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m., followed by a rematch at 6 p.m. on Saturday.
OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN
For the first time in two years, the Dinos will be led a by team captain. Head coach
Danielle Goyette unveiled fourth-year defender
Paige Michalenko as the new captain, with
Chelsea Court,
Sara Craven, and
Delaney Frey serving as assistants.
Michalenko has missed just one game in her three seasons as a Dino, totalling one goal and 13 assists from the blue line.
"I feel very honoured to be a leader on this team," said Michalenko on being named captain. "We have had a lot girl's step up and as a collective, we are a strong unit."
CHAMPS CAME TO PLAY
Last weekend, the Dinos opened their season against the defending U SPORTS women's hockey champions in the Manitoba Bisons. The Dinos stumbled out of the gate, getting outscored 7-2 in back-to-back to losses, while being outshot 70-40.
BOOMERANG LANG
A bright spot in the losses was rookie forward
Elizabeth Lang. Lang scored in both games, while also leading the team in shots on goal with a total of eight. Her nose for the net has continued from her time in the CSSHL, where Lang tallied 28 points in 21 games from the Northern Alberta Xtreme. Goyette describes her as "one of the most skilled players" on the team, who has exceptional vision in the offensive zone.
SCOUTING REPORT
vs SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES
Game Info Friday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. – Father David Bauer Arena
Record 1-1-0-0, 2nd in Canada West
Leading Scorer(s) Leah Bohlken (2g, 0a)
Expected Starting Goaltender Jessica Vance, 1-1-0-0, 1.01 GAA, 0.966 SV%
NOTES
- The Huskies split their season-opening weekend against the University of Alberta Pandas at the brand-new Merlis Belsher Place in Saskatoon.
- Defender Leah Bohlken notched goals in both games, including the lone goal in their 1-0 victory on Oct. 5
- Jessica Vance recorded a shutout and stopped 56 of 58 shots that she faced.
- Similar to the Dinos, the Huskies have eight new players on the roster, including Nicole Fry, a Calgary native.
ON THE HORIZON
After this weekend, the Dinos will head out west to face off with the UBC Thunderbirds, Oct. 19-20, before returning for a home-and-home series with Lethbridge Oct. 26-27.
