Box Score
Saskatoon - Opening the 2017 season on the road and despite some good second half pressure, the Lethbridge Pronghorns dropped a 1-0 decision to the Saskatchewan Huskies.

Third-year midfielder Marcello Gonzalez cracked the scoreless affair in the 59^th minute, giving the Huskies a lead they wouldn't give up.

On the day, the Huskies held a 10-7 shot advantage but both teams hit the net four times but the Pronghorns could not beat Huskie keeper Patrick Pranger. The Pronghorns had four corners to the Huskies one.
 
Saskatchewan maintained control of the ball throughout the first half and had a big chance in the 12^th minute when the Huskies crossed-up Lethbridge keeper Matthew Vandervoort. But Huskie striker Tyler Redl hit the post.
 
Shortly following halftime in the 55^th minute, the Pronghorns got their chance to get on the board. Kyle Angerilli was awarded a penalty kick after being taken down on a clear opportunity inside the box. Huskie keeper Patrick Pranger was able to make the save.
 
Four minutes later, Kwame Opoku sent the beautiful cross-pass to Gonzalez, who fired the ball up and over Vandervoort.
 
The Pronghorns put pressure on the Huskie defence for the remainder of the match, but despite the pressure couldn't find the equalizer.
 
Pranger finished the match making four saves in the shutout victory, while Vandervoort stopped three at the other end of the pitch. Saskatchewan outshot the 'Horns 10-7.
 
The teams will battle again Sunday at 2 p.m. on Field 7 in PotashCorp Park.