CALGARY – The University of Calgary Dinos women's hockey team is coming off a historic weekend which brought out a record setting 10,002 fans to the Saddledome on Thursday evening in the Crowchild Classic.

Despite dropping a double-overtime thriller the following night, the team will look to secure the second spot in the Canada West standings heading into the playoffs next weekend.

The action gets going Friday at Nicholas Sheran Arena with puck drop set for 7 p.m. The two teams will head back to Calgary on Saturday for the second game at 6 p.m. at Father David Bauer Arena.

CROWCHILD CLASSIC
The Crowchild Classic was yet again a success last weekend, showcasing the women's game in the later time slot for the first time. Not only did the game bring out a U SPORTS women's hockey record crowd, but the Dinos came away with a 4-1 victory. Kelsey Roberts was the game's first star, while Brooke Dennett netted a pair of goals.

LOOKING FOR THE BYE 
The Dinos currently sit in second place in the Canada West standings. With the Alberta Pandas sitting securely in top spot, the battle for the second first round bye is heating up. Calgary currently sits one point ahead of the Saskatchewan Huskies for second spot, making the final regular season weekend that much more important.

POSTSEASON HOCKEY IN CALGARY
Although a lot is yet to be decided in the placing for the Dinos, for the first time since the 2015-16 season, Calgary will see a women's hockey playoff game. The last time they were seen in the postseason resulted in a disappointing two-game sweep at the hands of the Regina Cougars. Their last playoff win came on Feb. 21, 2015 against the Huskies. 

SCOUTING REPORT
vs LETHBRIDGE PRONGHORNS
Game Info Friday Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. and Saturday Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
2019-20 Record 9-14-3, 7th in Canada West
Leading Scorer Kyra Greig (7g, 11a)

NOTES

• The Pronghorns split their series in Vancouver last weekend, picking up a double overtime win in the process
• The Dinos last faced off against Lethbridge in late November in which the two teams both came away with a win
• Lethbridge has allowed a conference-worst 69 goals against
• The Pronghorns have six seniors they will honour this weekend, while the Dinos have three
• Alicia Anderson has started 24 games and has faced 737 shots, the most in Canada West

UP NEXT
With the regular season winding down, Calgary will get prepared to enter the Canada West playoffs either next weekend or the following, depending on the final standings.