EDMONTON, Sask. - Malcolm Rektor netted his first career goal in green and white to give the Huskies a 1-0 victory over the MacEwan Griffins, solidifying the season-sweep. 

The match between divisional rivals was tightly contested, with both teams exchanging offensive opportunities through the game. The Huskies would finish the match with a 16-12 advantage in shots, with eight finding the target providing the visiting team with more scoring opportunities. The Griffins however, received more corner opportunities but were unable to beat goalkeeper Jaron Slopinski who only had to make two saves on the day. 

With the win the Huskies improve to 3-7-0 and jump the Griffins who fall to 2-6-1 and into last place in the Prairie Division. It was a crucial win for the Dogs who still have the playoffs in their sights, and now sit six points back of the final postseason position with four matches remaining. 

Saskatchewan was able to take the early lead in the 30th minute when a shot from striker Robert Woodroffe-Brown deflected to an open Malcolm Rektor. THe rookie made no mistake on the opportunity, netting his first career goal in green and white. 

Despite the loss, MacEwan goalkeeper Oleksandr Popravka was excellent in net for the home team, makign seven saves. At the other end, Slopinski earns the eighth clean sheet of his Huskie career and continues to climb the program record books.

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The Huskies will remain in Edmonton for the weekend and face off with the Alberta Golden Bears Sunday afternoon at Foote Field. Kick off is set for 2:15 PM and fans unable to attend can catch all the action live online at CanadaWest.TV.