CALGARY – The University of Calgary Dinos women's hockey team (6-8-0-0) returns to home ice for the first time since November as they host the UBC Thunderbirds (9-3-0-0). 

The first of the two contests will be on Friday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m., with the rematch taking place on Saturday, Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. at Father David Bauer Arena. The series was originally scheduled for last weekend but was rescheduled due to COVID-19 related protocol and travel restrictions.

OPENING WEEKEND SUCCESS
The Dinos had a fantastic return to the ice, starting the second half of the season on a high note. Several players made it onto the scoreboard multiple times to secure a weekend sweep over the Trinity Western Spartans in Langley. Team captain Rachel Paul led the way with two goals and two assists.

TOP SNIPERS
Forwards Elizabeth Lang and Alli Borrow have been leading the Calgary offence this year, with both ranking in the top 10 in Canada West scoring. Borrow is in her first year with the Dinos, after transferring from the University of Lethbridge, and is one pace to have her most successful season, already tallying 12 points on the year – just two shy of her previous career-high.

TIGHT BATTLE
Calgary is currently in a three-way tie for 6th place and the last playoff position with the MacEwan Griffins and Regina Cougars. With only six games remaining in this shortened season, every point is vital to maintain position for the Dinos.

SCOUTING REPORT
vs UBC Thunderbirds
Game Info Friday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m., & Saturday, Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. – Father David Bauer Arena
2021-22 Record 9-3-0-0 (3rd in CW)
2021-22 Leading Scorer Rylind MacKinnon (7g, 8a)

NOTES:

• Five of the top 10 scorers in the CW this season are from UBC.
• Rookies have been a huge story for the T-Birds with Rylind MacKinnon being the leading scorer, and their goalie – Elise Hugens –  being the leading netminder in the conference.
• UBC and Mount Royal are both currently ranked in the top three in Canada West and have both played two fewer games than the rest of the conference.
• UBC and Calgary have not met in conference play since January of 2020 when the Dinos won both games.

UP NEXT
Following this weekend's games, the Dinos will face off against the Mount Royal Cougars in a home-and-home set on Friday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Father David Bauer Arena, with the rematch set for Saturday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Flames Community Arenas.