The Huskies men’s hockey team has fallen to 4-6 on the season after dropping both games of a weekend series to the University of Calgary Dinos. The Dogs lost 1-3 on Nov. 8 and were shut out 0-2 on Nov. 9. The team in now fifth in the Canada West division.

Facing the Dinos in their own backyard proved to be no easy task. The home team was undefeated heading into Friday’s game with an 8-0 record.

The Huskies were first on the board 2:51 into the first period. Matthew Spafford recorded the goal and was assisted by Sean Aschim. Less than three minutes later, the Dinos levelled the score after Giffen Nyren slotted a shot past Huskie goaltender Ryan Holfeld.

The Dinos scored another two goals before the first half was over. Kodie Curran steered the puck through the five-hole to give the home team it’s first lead. Only two minutes later, Danny Gayle buried a shot into the top shelf to see the Dinos ahead 3-1.

After a scoreless second period the Dinos bagged their ninth win of the season.

Holfeld recorded 21 saves for the night while at the other end of the ice Dino Kris Lazaruk saved 28.

The Dinos extended their undefeated record the next night in a 2-0 victory.

Despite holding one-man advantages late in the first period the Huskies would not be able to capitalize, ending the opening frame in a 0-0 stalemate.

The Dinos broke the deadlock in the second period when Giffen Nyren snuck the puck past Holfeld. The final goal of the night came off of Dino Max Ross’ stick with eight seconds left on the clock.

Dino goaltender Jacob DeSerres made 32 stops for his third shutout of the season while Holfeld recorded 27.

The Huskies host the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds on Nov. 15 and 16.