CALGARY – It's an all-Alberta playoff battle this weekend as the University of Calgary Dinos host the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns, with the rivals meeting in the postseason for the first time since 2003.

The first round gets underway Friday, Feb. 15 starting at 7 p.m. with Game 2 Saturday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. Game 3, if necessary, goes Sunday at 6 p.m. Father David Bauer Arena will play host to all three contests.

DINOS DOMINANCE
The regular season series between Lethbridge and Calgary has been very one sided in favour of the Dinos. Calgary swept the four games, outscoring the Pronghorns by an impressive 14-1 margin. Calgary are currently riding a three-game streak against Lethbridge in which they haven't allowed a goal. The shutout streak isn't the only impressive defensive stat as the Dinos are also sitting perfect on the penalty kill over the four games.

STREAKING INTO PLAYOFFS
Going into the 2018-19 Canada West playoffs, the Dinos will look to extend an impressive streak of eight straight years in which they have made it into the semifinal. Despite the success in the first round, the struggles in the second round have been consistent, not getting through to the finals since 2011-12, a fate that they will look to change in this year's run.

ROCK SOLID
The Dinos defensive unit has been spectacular throughout the season and is sure to be a big part of the 2018-19 playoff run. The penalty kill is currently sitting at 85.2 percent, good enough for fourth in Canada West. Goals have also been hard to come by for opponents due to the strong goaltending of Jordan Papirny and Matt Greenfield, who combined for a 2.37 goals-against average.

SCOUTING REPORT
vs. LETHBRIDGE PRONGHORNS
Series Info Friday, Feb 15 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb 16 at 6 p.m., and Sunday, Feb 17 at 6 p.m. (If necessary). All games at Father David Bauer Arena
2018-19 Record 9-17-2, 6th in Canada West
2018-19 Leading Scorer Justin Valentino (9g, 18a)
Expected Starting Goaltender: Garret Hughson, 8-13-1, 3.73 GAA, 0.909 SV%

NOTES

• The Horns' goaltending staff sits third in Canada West in save percentage (0.906) while facing the most shots in the league 
• Lethbridge finished the regular season with the second most PIM in Canada West (471)
• The Horns wrapped up the season with a split versus Mount Royal last weekend, sending MRU on the road to face UBC in the other quarter-final this weekend.

ON DECK 
The winner of the best of three game series will continue on to the Canada West semifinal. Should Calgary win, they will head to Edmonton for a clash with the Alberta Golden Bears. If the Pronghorns can pull off the upset, they will face the Saskatchewan Huskies in the second round. Lethbridge, as host, has a guaranteed berth at the University Cup March 14-17.