Hockey Huskies pounded by Regina

Cougars 8, Huskies 1

It was a reversal of fortune for the University of Saskatchewan men’s hockey team in Regina, where the Huskies followed a 6-2 win Friday with an 8-1 loss.

The Dogs were caught napping as Ryan Cruse scored for the Cougars just 31 seconds into the game. Regina went up 2-zip after capitalizing on a two-man advantage, then scored another power-play goal to make it 3-1.

A short-handed goal by Regina’s Kyle Ross at 1:08 of the second period broke the Dogs’ back. Cane Pearpoint and Blair Stengler scored 42 seconds apart to put the game out of hand as Regina went up 6-1.

U of S starting goalie Russ Monette got the hook after giving up the first five goals on 13 shots. The Cougars pounced on replacement Jeff Harvey, beating him just 42 seconds later. Harvey stopped seven of 10 shots he faced.
Ross had a hat trick and two assists for Regina, which also got singles from Dustin Bru and Dylan Chapman.

Saskatchewan outshot Regina couldn’t solve Brant Hilton in net.

Steve Gillen had the lone goal for the Dogs, who were 1-for-9 on the power play. The Cats were good on two of seven chances.

The Huskies (3-1) hit the road for their next four games in the Canada West conference, in Manitoba and Lethbridge. They play host to the defending national champion Alberta Golden Bears at home Oct. 24-25.

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