SASKATOON, SK – The Saskatchewan Huskies were back home at Merlis Belsher Place to host the Alberta Pandas after being on the road the previous two weekends. With two first-period goals, the Huskies secured a 2-0 win over the Pandas.
The Huskies went with Camryn Drever in net, who is yet to record a loss this season and holds the top position in the Canada West Goalie standings. The Pandas would go with Halle Oswald, it being her 7th start of the season and a record of 5-2.
The first goal came early in the first, with a short tip ahead from Sophie Lalor to Kate Ball, who was able to sneak through the Panda's defence and find the top-shelf, recording her third goal of the season. The goal would later become the game-winner.
The Huskies struck again in the final two minutes of the first. Defenseman, Kendra Zuchotzki, found the Panda's backdoor with a quick one-timer off a beautiful pass from Paris Oleksyn, extending the Huskies' lead to two. The goal was Zuchotzki's second of the season.
Shots favoured the Pandas 35-20. Despite the Panda's final push in the third, the comeback remained out of reach for the Pandas.
Camryn Drever came to play, recording 35 saves and a shutout on the night, earning herself the first star of the game. The other two stars were given to Kendra Zuchotzki and Kate Ball.
Saskatchewan's win put both teams at a 7-2 record, the Huskies improving from a 6-2 record and the Pandas falling from 6-1.
NEXT UP
The two teams will hit the ice for game two of the series at Merlis Belsher Place on Saturday evening at 5:00 PM. For fans unable to attend, the game will be live on CanadaWest.TV. Huskie fans can also listen at HuskieFan.ca.
An Evening with Kate Beirness
On Tuesday, November 7, the University of Saskatchewan and Huskie Athletics are hosting an evening with Kate Beirness. This momentous event is in support of Huskie women's athletic scholarships towards the development of future leaders. Tickets are $125 and include appetizers, cocktails, and the program with Kate. Get your tickets now at HuskieTickets.com