CALGARY – For the third week in a row, the Dinos men's hockey team will play in a marquee game in front of a packed house – but this time, it's a home game.

After defeating Lethbridge Pronghorns at the ENMAX Centre in front of more than 1,600 fans, the Dinos headed to Vancouver where they spoiled UBC's Winter Classic with an overtime victory before nearly 6,000. Now, they get set for the annual Crowchild Classic at the Scotiabank Saddledome next Tuesday night, where more than 10,000 tickets have already been sold.

The series gets kicked off on Friday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Flames Community Arenas, a preview of the annual Saddledome clash on Jan. 29 with a scheduled 6:45 p.m. puck drop.

Tickets for Tuesday's game are available but going fast HERE.

CROWCHILD CLASSIC
The second game of the series will mark the annual Crowchild Classic matchup at the Scotiabank Saddledome, where the Dinos have won three straight double-overtime thrillers. Last year, Cain Franson was the hero in a wild 6-5 finish. The Dinos and Cougars are currently battling to secure home ice advantage in the playoffs, with Calgary sitting in third place with 30 points, four ahead of the Cougars. MRU, meanwhile, is fending off a challenge from the UBC Thunderbirds (24 points). The top four teams will earn home ice advantage.

BETWEEN THE PIPES
The goaltending staff on both teams have been nothing short of spectacular during the season so far. For Mount Royal, rookie sensation Riley Morris is putting together a case for the top goaltender in the league posting a league leading 0.922 save percentage and sitting second in goals against. For Calgary it has been a team effort, recently coming off a record shutout streak and holding third in combined goals-against average.

PUTTING POINTS ON THE BOARD
The Dinos have been riding a recent hot streak, picking up points in their last five games. Over the streak, Calgary has outscored opponents 16-6 including a three-game span of consecutive shutouts. 

SCOUTING REPORT
vs. MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS
Game Info: Friday, Jan 25 at 7 p.m. (Flames Community Arenas) and Tuesday, Jan 29 at 6:45 p.m. (Scotiabank Saddledome)
Record: 11-7-4, 4th in Canada West
Leading Scorer: Ryley Lindgren (10g, 10a)
Expected Starting Goaltender: Riley Morris, 9-2-0-0, 2.08 GAA, .922 SV%


NOTES

• Goaltending staff has a .910 SV% (4th) and 2.51 GAA (4th) 
• Coming off a sweep at the hands of the Alberta Pandas in which they were held goalless over two games.
• Five Mount Royal players currently have over 15 points for the year.
• Calgary and Mount Royal sit sixth and seventh respectively in powerplay percentage. 

UP NEXT
The Dinos stay home to welcome the Regina Cougars to Father David Bauer Arena for a two-game set starting Feb. 1. Mount Royal will be heading east for a date with the league-leading Saskatchewan Huskies.

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