CALGARY – A dominant weekend for the University of Calgary Dinos men's hockey team against the Regina Cougars sets the stage for what should be a heated last weekend of regular season hockey in a matchup against the Alberta Golden Bears. 

The regular season finale will kick off on Friday, Feb. 8 starting at 7 p.m. at Father David Bauer Arena. The series will continue in Edmonton at Clare Drake Arena on Saturday with puck drop also set for 7 p.m.

POINT STREAK
Calgary has been on a recent hot streak, and at the right time as the playoffs are just around the corner. The Dinos have now picked up points in nine consecutive games, a streak that originated on Jan. 4. The only thing holding them back from a nine-game win streak was a double overtime loss at the hands of the UBC Thunderbirds. Over that stretched the Dinos have outscored opponents 32-10 and are riding a four-game win streak coming into the weekend

FIRST LINE
The line of Riley Sheen, Coda Gordon, and Matt Alfaro put on a show for the home crowd last weekend against the Regina Cougars. During the first game, the trio combined for nine points, including a four-point night for Sheen, extending his point streak to six games. The line wasn't done there though as they continued to impress in the second game by producing two goals as a line, totalling a 13-point series. 

SENIOR CELEBRATION
On Friday night the Dinos will recognize a pair of fifth-year players who will close out their university hockey careers this season. Defenceman Dylan Busenius and forward Cain Franson are the last remaining players from their recruiting class in 2014 and have been major contributors to the Dinos since joining the program. Busenius and Franson have compete in the U SPORTS All-Star Series for the past two seasons and could be in consideration for conference awards this year.

SCOUTING REPORT
vs. ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS
Game Info Friday, Feb 8 at 7 p.m. (Father David Bauer Arena) and Saturday, Feb 9 at 7 p.m. (Clare Drake Arena)
2018-19 Record 23-3-1, 2nd in Canada West
Leading Scorer Luke Philp (20g, 23a)
Expected Starting Goaltender Zack Sawchenko, 15-2-1-0, 1.49 GAA, 0.924 SV%

NOTES

• Luke Philp is not only leading Canada West in scoring but also sits third in all of U SPORTS.
• Goaltender Zack Sawchenko leads U SPORTS in goals against average.
• Alberta is the most efficient team in Canada West on the power play and second in penalty killing. 
• The Golden Bears have the top scorer in Canada West in both forwards and defencemen with Luke Philp and Jason Fram.
• The Golden Bears completed the sweep of Lethbridge last weekend, outscoring the Pronghorns 15-5.

UP NEXT
The Dinos will open up their playoff run with a three-game series at Father David Bauer Arena starting on Feb. 15, while The Golden Bears, sitting in second place, will receive a bye through the opening round.