VANCOUVER – The University of Calgary Dinos women's hockey team fell 3-1 to the UBC Thunderbirds in a tightly contested matchup on Saturday at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre.

Calgary's Elizabeth Lang gave the Dinos the 1-0 lead in the first period, taking a pass from Brooke Dennett and sniping top-shelf on UBC goalie Kate Stuart. However, Dinos penalty trouble gave the T-Birds an opportunity just under three minutes after the opening goal. Ireland Perrott took a feed from Fleming at the side of the net and slid the puck five-hole on Calgary goalie Gabriella Durante; the tying goal was Perrott's team-leading seventh goal of the season.

During a pivotal penalty kill, Fleming blocked a shot at the point and took off, using her speed to force a Dinos defender into tripping her as she attempted a short-handed breakaway. A penalty shot ensued and Fleming lit the lamp, finding space just over the glove of Durante. 

Another stand-out freshman Cassidy Rhodes iced the game for UBC, scoring an empty netter to secure the 3-1 victory.

The Thunderbirds have now won five straight, and hold an 8-1-1 record. The Dinos are now 3-6-1 on the season.

Calgary is back on home ice next weekend when they host the Manitoba Bisons, Nov. 11-12.

Next up for the T-Birds, a Thursday, Nov. 10 road battle up the highway against their cross-town rival, the Trinity Western Spartans.