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The UCalgary Dinos fell 3-1 to the Saskatchewan Huskies Oct. 25, 2019 at Father David Bauer Arena.
David Moll

Rested Dinos ready for another rivalry

| By: Julia Smith; Dinos Communications
CALGARY – It has been two weeks since the University of Calgary Dinos swept the Alberta Pandas – now rested – the team prepares to take on another rival, the Mount Royal Cougars.

The action begins on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Father David Bauer Arena, followed by the rematch on Friday Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. from Flames Community Arenas.

GETTING OFFENCE BACK
During their two-game sweep of the Alberta Pandas two weeks ago, the Dinos scored a season-high seven goals. It was a much-needed outpouring of offence for Calgary who had previously tallied just three goals in four games. Sara Craven leads the team with eight points (3g, 5a) in 10 games.

'DOME PREVIEW
This weekend's matchup offers a preview of the Dinos and Cougars' highly anticipated meeting at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday, Jan. 30. The Dinos and Cougars women's teams will be playing in the primetime slot, scheduled for a 7 p.m. puck drop. Calgary won three of the four regular-season games against the Cougars in 2018-19.

FIRST AS A DINO
A pair of Dinos scored their first career university goals versus Alberta. First-year forward Rebecca Clarke found the back of the net in both games with Alberta, including an empty net in the second meeting. The wait was a little longer for Brooke Dennett, who scored her first goal in her 38th game with the Dinos. Last season Dennett picked up two assists in 28 contests.

SCOUTING REPORT
Mount Royalvs Mount Royal Cougars
Game Info Thursday Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. and Friday Nov. 15 at 7 p.m.
2019-2020 Record 6-4-0-0, 2nd in Canada West
Leading Scorer(s) Anna Purschke (4g, 3a)

NOTES
  • Prior to the bye-week, the Cougars split two games with the Lethbridge Pronghorns
  • Anna Purschke is the only Mount Royal player ranked in the top-20 of conference scoring
  • Rookie puck stopper Kaitlyn Ross is undefeated in four games with two shutouts
  • Mount Royal is the stingiest team in Canada West with only 11 goals allowed
  • The last seven meetings between the Dinos and Cougars in conference play have all been one-goal games

UP NEXT
The Dinos take on the Lethbridge Pronghorns in a home-and-home set next weekend, beginning on Nov. 22 at home.
 
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