CALGARY – Sitting in second in Canada West looking for a fifth straight win, the University of Calgary Dinos will take the ice against the Mount Royal University Cougars, in their first home-and-home split of the season. 

The opening game between the two sides will take place on Friday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Flames Community Arena, followed by the rematch on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Father David Bauer Arena.

SWEEP-NESS
To say the Dinos have been rolling would be an understatement. Since losing three of four to start the season, the Dinos have rattled off four straight wins, completing weekend sweeps of UBC and Lethbridge.

In those four victories, the Dinos outscored their opponents 20-5, including an 8-2 thrashing of the Thunderbirds back on Oct. 20.

The victories have been in part due to the communal scoring they've shown, having nine different goal scoring during the four-game span, including Mitch Cook, Chris Rauckman and Bradley Schoonbaert, who have 4 goals each.

Regan Nagy, fresh off scoring a goal in both wins against Lethbridge, including his first career USPORTS tally, was named the Canada West-WHL third star of the week.

RIVALRY RENEWED
Friday will mark the first time these teams renew pleasantries this season, which also marks the beginning of the annual crosstown smackdown, known as the Crowchild Classic.

Last season, the Dinos got the better of the Cougars, winning three of four games, including a 6-5 double overtime thriller at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

TALENTED 'TENDIES
The goaltending tandem of Jordan Papirny and Matthew Greenfield have been steady over the last four wins, stopping 81 of 86 pucks that came their way. 
Sitting fifth and seventh respectively for goals against average in Canada West, Papirny and Greenfield will likely alternate starts against the Cougars this weekend.
Last season, Papirny was solid against Mount Royal in his two starts, winning both games, allowing just 3 tallies on 53 shots against.

SCOUTING REPORT
vs. MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 
Game Info: Friday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. (Flames Community Arena) and Saturday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. (Father David Bauer Arena)
Record: 4-2-2, 3rd in Canada West
Leading Scorer(s): Colton Kroeker (4g, 5a) & David Stephens (2g, 7a)
Expected Starting Goaltender: Colin Cooper, 2-2-2, 2.30 GAA, 0.921 SV%

NOTES

• One of the Cougars' leading scorers, Colton Kroeker, is tied with the Dinos' Mitch Cook for the third best shooting percentage in Canada West (36.7% / 4 goals on 11 shots)
• Through eight games, the Cougars have 13 different goal scorers, including eight players with more than one goal
• In their last weekend series, the Cougars were victorious over the Manitoba Bisons, winning both games (Fri. Oct, 26 – 6-1; Sat. Oct 27 – 4-2)
• Over the last eight games between the two clubs, the Dinos have won five of eight
• This season, the Cougars have yet to win a road game (0-3)

ON THE HORIZON
Next weekend, Mount Royal will host the Saskatchewan Huskies, while the Dinos will travel to Regina to face the Cougars, Nov. 16-17.

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