Men's Hockey

bronze medal finish
Huskies down Toronto Metropolitan in third place game in Ottawa
What a difference a day makes. Hours after suffering a semi-final set back at the 2025 University Cup in Ottawa, the Huskie men's hockey team rallied with a 4-1 win over Toronto Metropolitan in the bronze medal game at The Arena at TD Place. After not getting out of the arena until after 9:00 PM on Saturday night, foll...
Mar 23, 2025
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Huskies fall to Concordia
Stingers blank U of S in University Cup semi final.
The Concordia Stingers shut out the U of S Huskies 3-0 in Saturday night's second semi final at the University Cup in Ottawa. Stinger goaltender Nikolas Hurtubise made 19 saves for the shutout while Julien Anctil scored twice, once at the 5:10 mark of the third period and once in to the empty net. The Stingers will fac...
Mar 23, 2025
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Post Game Reaction
Huskies overcome a pair of one goal deficits to defeat Queens
One of the best power plays in U SPORTS men's hockey was effective again on Friday night at the University Cup in Ottawa. The U of S Huskie power play, which ran at over 30% during the Canada West season, was 2-for-4 in a 4-2 win over the Queen's Golden Gaels in the last quarter-final of the tournament. The Gaels jumpe...
Mar 22, 2025
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A wild start to the 2025 University Cup
Huskies make final preparations for Queen's
On Thursday, the Huskies had a morning skate in Ottawa, then rested up for Friday's University Cup contest against the Queen's Golden Gaels. It was a loud, energetic session as the team prepares to play its first game since March 9th when they defeated the Mount Royal Cougars in game three of the Canada West championsh...
Mar 21, 2025
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Proud of his roots
Roddy Ross named U SPORTS 2nd Team All-Canadian
Not only was he representing the university he plays for, but Roddy Ross was also showing pride in his heritage on Wednesday. The 4th-year Huskie goaltender wore a brilliant bead, University of Saskatchewan Huskie, medallion to Wednesday's U SPORTS men's hockey championship awards in Ottawa. Roddy's cousin, Brianna Ros...
Mar 19, 2025
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Huskies arrive in Ottawa
Saskatchewan faces Queen's on Friday at the University Cup
On the heels of a nine-hour travel day on Tuesday, from Saskatoon to Ottawa, the Huskie men's hockey team is in the nation's capital preparing for the 2025 University Cup. The players took an unexpected two-hour delay in Calgary in stride. "It's always good to spend it with your buddies", said 4th-year defens...
Mar 19, 2025
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Off to Ottawa
"Every team there is going to be a challenge." That was Brandin Cote's response to the question about the other schools that will compete at the 2025 University Cup in Ottawa from March 20th to 23rd. The Huskie head coach and his staff are preparing for the competition yet making sure the players are focused ...
Mar 13, 2025
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Ice Level Reaction
Huskies take home 2025 Canada West men's hockey banner with shutout win over Mount Royal
The six-year drought is over. The Huskie men's hockey team claimed the 2025 Canada West men's hockey title with a 3-0 shut out win over the Mount Royal Cougars in the third and deciding game of the championship series in front of over 3,000 fans at Merlis Belsher Place. Huskie goaltender Roddy Ross, who was sensational...
Mar 10, 2025
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MRU pulls out OT thriller
Game two, in front of a record crowd, goes to extra-time
The Mount Royal Cougars were both patient and resilient in game two of the Canada West men's hockey final on Saturday night at Merlis Belsher Place. The Cougars overcame a 1-0 first period deficit, and killed off a late five-minute U of S power play, to post a 2-1 overtime win over the Huskies in the second game in the...
Mar 09, 2025
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Roddy Ross makes 38 saves in series opener
No need to panic
Some heavy lifting was required on Friday night. The Huskie men's hockey team dug out, from 3-0 down, to double up the Mount Royal Cougars 6-3 in the first game of the Canada West championship at Merlis Belsher Place. Kyle Walker took advantage of an early turnover to lift MRU to a 1-0 lead 11 seconds into the game. Th...
Mar 08, 2025
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Cougars and Huskies set to meet in front of sold out crowds at Merlis Belsher Place
For the first time since 2020, the Huskie men's hockey team looks to put a lock on a Canada West championship as they host the Mount Royal Cougars in a best-of-three league final starting Friday. While the Huskies finished at the top of Canada West standings with 46 points, the Cougars finished in first place in the we...
Mar 07, 2025
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Behind the scenes
A look at what goes into "Game Night" at Merlis Belsher Place
For most fans of Huskie Hockey, Game Day at Merlis Belsher Place may start as they park their vehicle and enter the building twenty or thirty minutes before scheduled puck drop. Seeing the receptionist in the lower lobby, purchasing tickets, passing through security, having their ticket scanned, picking up a printed ga...
Mar 04, 2025
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Huskies secure University Cup Berth
Saskatchewan hosts Canada West Championship
For the first time in five years, the Huskie men's hockey team will play for a Canada West title. The Huskies defeated the UBC Thunderbirds 4-2 in the third and deciding game of the conference semifinals, in front of over 2,600 fans, at Merlis Belsher Place on Sunday night. The win also gives the Huskies a berth to the...
Mar 03, 2025
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LOSCHIAVO SCORES IN THE FINAL MINUTE
Huskies force deciding game
The best power play in the Canada West regular season came to life again on Saturday night as the Huskies pulled out a 3-2 win over the UBC Thunderbirds in the second game of the best of three conference semi final series. Saskatchewan's power-play, which operated at over 31% in the regular season, was responsible for ...
Mar 02, 2025
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UBC TAKES SERIES LEAD
T-Birds pull out OT win in semi final opener
"We just weren't sharp." That was Huskie coach, Brandin Cote's, assessment of his team following a 5-4 overtime loss to the UBC Thunderbirds in the first game of a best-of-three Canada West quarterfinal series at Merlis Belsher Place on Friday night. The home side gave up a two-goal lead, allowed a shorthande...
Mar 01, 2025
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Listen: Coach's Show-Playoff Edition-Brandin Cote
Huskies face T-Birds in semi-final series at Merlis Belsher Place
The UBC Thunderbirds will visit the U of S Huskie men's hockey team in the second round of the 2025 Canada West playoffs, beginning February 28th. Saskatchewan earned a first-round bye after finishing atop the conference's overall standings, while UBC defeated the MacEwan Griffins, 2-1, in a best-of-three quarter-final...
Feb 27, 2025
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Petruic scores 20th of the season
Huskies close out season with win over Bisons to finish first overall
The Canada West men's hockey regular season is in the books and the Huskies will enjoy home ice advantage throughout the 2025 Canada West playoffs. Saskatchewan put a lock on top spot in the conference's overall standings with a 4-2 win over the Manitoba Bisons on Saturday night at Merlis Belsher Place. U of S resilien...
Feb 16, 2025
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U of S earns first round bye
Huskies secure division title with one goal win over the Bisons
University of Saskatchewan Huskie men's hockey fans have waited six years for this. The team secured a first-place finish in the Canada West east division standings with a 2-1 win over the Manitoba Bisons on Friday night at Merlis Belsher Place. "It feels good", said Huskie head coach Brandin Cote. It's Saska...
Feb 15, 2025
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Two chances to secure a number-one finish
There is lots at stake for the Huskie men's hockey team on the February 14th-15th weekend. Saskatchewan trails Alberta by a single point for top spot in the Canada West east division. The Golden Bears have finished their season, while Saskatchewan has two games remaining against the Manitoba Bisons at Merlis Belsher Pl...
Feb 14, 2025
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COMEBACK VICTORY
Resilient effort lifts Huskies to shootout win over UBC
The Huskie men's hockey team is one win away from securing a first place finish thanks to a come-from-behind 3-2 shootout victory over the UBC Thunderbirds on Saturday.Chantz Petruic scored twice on the same major power play to erase a 2-0 deficit and Vince Loschiavo netted his second shootout winner of the season to g...
Feb 09, 2025
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Missed Opportunity
Huskie win streak snapped in Vancouver
The Huskies men's hockey team suffered its first loss since late November, dropping a 3-0 decision to the UBC Thunderbirds on Friday night in Vancouver.It was an uncharacteristically ragged and mistake-prone game for the Dogs, who saw their 11-game win streak snapped by a well-rested Thunderbirds team that was coming o...
Feb 08, 2025
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The fight to stay in first
Staying on top. That's the goal for the Huskie men's hockey team this weekend in Vancouver. With two games in hand on the rival Golden Bears, both Saskatchewan and Alberta sit with 40 points apiece on top of the east division standings. (The Huskies have four games remaining, the Bears have two.) The Thunderbirds are c...
Feb 06, 2025
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streak hits 11
Bertholet plays hero as Huskies sweep Griffins
The Saskatchewan Huskies men's hockey team extended its winning streak to 11 games in thrilling fashion on Saturday as Chase Bertholet scored in overtime to lift the Dogs to a 5-4 win over the MacEwan Griffins in Edmonton.The victory ensures that the Huskies maintain a share of first place in the East Division standing...
Feb 02, 2025
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ten in a row
Huskies' finishing strength the difference in win over MacEwan
The third period has been the Huskies men's hockey team's best period all season and that was the case once again on Friday as the Dogs scored twice in the final frame to defeat the MacEwan Griffins 3-1 in Edmonton.Ty Prefontaine netted the eventual game winner 6:39 into the third and Ethan Regnier added the insurance ...
Feb 01, 2025
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