Lethbridge – Coming off a tough home weekend last time out, the Lethbridge Pronghorn women's hockey team (1-1-2 CW) looks to rebound in a home-and-home series with the Calgary Dinos (1-2-1 CW).
The weekend set begins Friday night in Calgary at Father David Bauer with the second game going in Lethbridge Saturday night at Nicholas Sheran Arena. Puck drop for both nights is set for 7:00pm.
Last weekend, the 'Horns only earned a single point in their series with the CIS fifth ranked Regina Cougars, losing Friday night 5-1 and then 2-1 in a shootout Saturday.
The 'Horns will need to shore up their defensive game if they are going to be successful this season. Through four games, the 'Horns have allowed a league leading 14 goals against.
At the other end of the ice, the 'Horns have scored nine goals in four games and former Canada West rookie of the year Sadie Lensta looks to have returned to her freshman form, leading the 'Horns with two goals and an assist.
For the Dinos, they have a distinctly different look this season; gone are head coach Danielle Goyette and Hailey Wickenheiser, both centralized with the Canadian National team in preparation for the Sochi Winter Olympics.
In their last action, the Dinos earned a weekend split with the UBC Thunderbirds, losing 4-0 before rebounding for their first win of the season, 4-3 in a shootout.
The Dinos have only scored six goals in four games, while allowing 13 goals against. Heather Bezins and Janelle Parent lead the team with a goal and an assist each, while 2012-13 Canada West second team all-star Amanda Tapp has seen the bulk of the work in the Dino crease thus far.
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