Huskies Head to UBC After Rollercoaster Win
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies men's hockey team is heading to Vancouver this weekend for a pair of games against the UBC Thunderbirds, fresh off a thrilling 6-5 overtime victory against the Calgary Dinos. The win, however, came after a rough start to the weekend, with the Huskies dropping a 4-3 decision in a shootout to the Dinos on Friday.
A Rollercoaster Weekend
Friday's game saw the Huskies take a 2-0 lead, but the Dinos clawed back to tie the game before eventually taking a 3-2 lead. The Huskies managed to tie the game again in the third period, but couldn't find the game-winning goal. The game went to overtime, and then a shootout, where the Dinos emerged victorious.
Saturday's game, however, was a different story. The Huskies found themselves down 3-1 early in the second period, but stormed back to tie the game in the third period. With the game tied at 5-5 in overtime, [Insert Name of Player who scored the game-winning goal] scored the game-winning goal with just over a minute left in overtime, securing a thrilling victory for the Huskies.
Looking Ahead to UBC
The Huskies will now face a tough test against the UBC Thunderbirds, who are currently sitting in first place in the Canada West conference. The Thunderbirds are a well-rounded team with a strong offense and a solid defense.
"We know it's going to be a tough weekend," said [Insert name of Huskies coach], the Huskies head coach. "UBC is a very good team, and they're playing at home. We need to be ready to play our best hockey if we want to get a win."
Keys to Success
The Huskies will need to be focused and disciplined against the Thunderbirds. They will also need to find a way to generate offense, as the Thunderbirds have a strong defensive unit.
"We need to play a smart game," said [Insert name of a Huskies player], a key player for the Huskies. "We need to limit our mistakes and capitalize on our scoring opportunities."
The Huskies will be looking to build on their momentum from Saturday's win, as they head into a crucial stretch of the season. The games against UBC will be an important test for the Huskies, as they look to make a push for the playoffs.
Be sure to check back next week for a full recap of the Huskies' games against the UBC Thunderbirds!
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