CALGARY – The University of Calgary Dinos will return to the ice this weekend to faceoff against crosstown rival Mount Royal University Cougars.

Puck drop will be at 7 p.m. on Friday at Flames Community Arenas, with the second game scheduled for Saturday at 6 p.m. at Father David Bauer Arena.

EARLY HOMESTAND
The Dinos will be able to enjoy their home ice quite a bit over the next month. With the weekend series against Mount Royal both taking place in town, the Dinos don't have a scheduled road contest for nearly a month, with five straight games inside Father David Bauer Arena. Calgary only has three scheduled road games between now and late January.

MACEWAN MATCHUP POSTPONED
The Dinos weekend series against the MacEwan Griffins was postponed to a later date after several players on the Griffins were exposed to COVID-19.

OPENING WEEKEND
The Dinos came out strong for their opening game against the Manitoba Bisons, winning the opening game, 5-2. The rematch, however, went in favour of the Bisons, topping Calgary, 4-1. Dinos head coach Mark Howell mentioned after the game the importance of finding consistency in their play.

ROOKIES SHINE EARLY
Calgary's rookie performances were a highlight of their opening weekend, as five of the first-year players combined for a total of seven points in their first action with the Dinos. Three of those rookies, Connor Gutenberg, Riley Stotts, and Zach Wytinck are tied for the team lead with two points in as many contests.

SCOUTING REPORT
vs MOUNT ROYAL
Game Info Friday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m; Saturday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m.
2020-21 Record 3-1-0., 2nd in Canada West
Leading Scorer Nolan Yaremko (5g, 2a)

NOTES:

• The Cougars split their opening weekend against the Alberta Golden bears, followed by decisive wins against the Trinity Western Spartans, 9-0 and 4-0.
• Nolan Yaremko has been a huge asset to the Cougars, already tallying several multi-point games, including a four-point game against the Spartans last week.
• Mount Royal faced off against the Dinos four times in the 2019-20 season, bettering their rivals 3-1 in the season series.

 
UP NEXT
Calgary will have a break in action next week before returning to the home ice to face off against Alberta on Friday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m., followed by a matchup with the MacEwan Griffins on Saturday, Nov 13. at 6 p.m.

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