University of Saskatchewan Huskies forward Chantz Petruic (11) and University of Saskatchewan Huskies defenceman Landon Kosior (3) celebrate their goal against the Regina Cougars at Merlis Belsher Place. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Friday, October 4, 2024. (Michelle Berg / Saskatoon StarPhoenix).Photo by Michelle Berg/sas

Canada West hockey season-opener: Huskies down Cougars in provincial rivalry game

Four early goals in the first period — including a pair from the so-called fourth line — gave the Dogs the jump-start they needed to get going.

by · Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Huskies 7, Cougars 1

Nothing like a quick offensive burst to start the season.

The University of Saskatchewan Huskies opened the Canada West regular season at home with a 7-1 victory over the provincial rival University of Regina Cougars before 1,692 fans at Merlis Belsher Place.

Four early goals in the first period — including a pair from the so-called fourth line — gave the Dogs the jump-start they needed to get going.