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Dinos men's hockey vs. Alberta; Nov. 8, 2019
David Moll

Dinos looking to rebound in Crowchild Classic

| By: Lance Doucet; Dinos Communications
CALGARY – Coming off a tough weekend set against the Alberta Golden Bears, the University of Calgary Dinos look to get back in the win column as they face the Mount Royal Cougars.

The home-and-home set begins on Thursday at the Flames Community Arenas with a 7:15 p.m. puck drop, followed by a 7 p.m. start on Friday at the Father David Bauer Arena.

BATTLE OF ALBERTA WOES
The Dinos were dealt their first winless weekend in their last two games against the No. 1-ranked Golden Bears. Calgary held the lead twice on Friday night before Alberta scored three third-period goals in a 4-3 win. On Saturday night at the Clare Drake Arena, the Golden Bears controlled from start to finish in a 6-1 decision. The Dinos will have a shot at revenge Jan. 24-25 the next time the rivals meet.

THE CROWCHILD CLASSIC
Last season was a successful one for the Dinos men's hockey team in the Crowchild Classic. Calgary won all four regular-season contests between the two inner-city foes, including the matchup at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Jan. 29, 2019. This year's meeting at the 'Dome is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 at 4 p.m.

SCORING LEADERS
Dinos forward Matt Alfaro continues to lead the conference in scoring. In 10 games, the reigning WHL Graduate of the Month has scored eight goals and added nine assists for 17 points. He is trailed by three Mount Royal skaters, Keegan Iverson (4g, 10a), Ryley Lindgren (6g, 7a), and Connor Blake (3g, 10a). The top seven scorers in Canada West are from either Calgary or Mount Royal.

SCOUTING REPORT
Mount Royalvs. MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS
Game Info Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7:15 p.m and Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m.
2019 Record 7-2-0-1, 2nd in CW
2019 Leading Scorer Keegan Iverson (4g, 10a)

NOTES
  • The Cougars took three out of a possible four points last weekend against the Lethbridge Pronghorns
  • Mount Royal leads the conference with 48 goals scored
  • 17 of their 48 goals this season have been scored on their top-ranked power play
  • Riley Morris and Wyatt Hoflin have shared time between the pipes for Mount Royal
  • New York Rangers draft pick Keegan Iverson has made a shift transition to CW after redshirting in 2018-19

UP NEXT 
The Dinos play a third straight home-and-home set next weekend when they face the Lethbridge Pronghorns, Nov. 22-23.
 
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