CALGARY, Alta. – Goaltender
Colby Wilson stopped all 20 shots she faced as the Saskatchewan Huskies blanked the University of Calgary Dinos women's hockey team 3-0 on Saturday night at Father David Bauer Arena.
After a 7-6 shootout win by Calgary on Friday, the rematch remained scoreless through two periods and deep into the third. Saskatchewan struck three times in the final five minutes to spoil Seniors Night, as the Dinos honoured eight graduating players prior to puck drop.
Despite the loss, Calgary remains second in the Canada West East Division at 16-6-4. Saskatchewan improved to 11-9-6 and remains tied with Manitoba at 28 points.
The opening 40 minutes featured strong goaltending at both ends. Dinos rookie Alyssa Barrette and Wilson were sharp throughout, turning aside quality chances in a tightly checked, scoreless contest.
The special teams also had a chance to shine, with eight power play chances totaled by the team squads. Both penalty-kill units were effective, keeping the game deadlocked and maintaining an even tempo.
This even-paced battle would soon come to a staggering halt in the final five minutes of the game, as Huskie players
Jessica Anderson,
Jayde Cadieux, and
Kahlen Wisener all recorded goals.
Calgary pushed late but was unable to solve Wilson, who recorded her shutout behind a composed defensive effort.
The Dinos close the regular season next weekend on the road against the Manitoba Bisons. Saskatchewan returns home to host the Mount Royal Cougars. Both series run Feb. 13-14.