The Matchup

Fresh off a bye week, the UBC Thunderbirds men's hockey team (4-6-0) is looking to pick up right where it left off riding a three-game win streak into Regina to face the Cougars (1-9-0) Friday, November 18th and Saturday, November 19th at the Co-operators Centre.

After a tough start to the season, the Thunderbirds have won four of their last six games and have the longest active win streak in the Canada West. Currently one point back of sixth place Lethbridge and two behind Manitoba, the T-Birds can move back into a playoff spot with a successful weekend against the last place Cougars.

Puck drop is 5:00 p.m. PT for both games.
 

Last Action

UBC earned back-to-back double overtime victories over the visiting Lethbridge Pronghorns November 4th and 5th. Luke Lockhart scored in the final minute of 3-on-3 overtime on the Friday for a 4-3 UBC win while Anthony Bardaro's seventh of the season was the game winner in Saturday's 3-2 decision.



Regina was swept by the host Mount Royal Cougars last weekend falling 7-0 and 6-2 respectively. Regina won their first game of the season in Lethbridge back on October 14^th but have lost nine straight since. 

 

By the Numbers

7 – After some early season struggles the T-Birds have allowed just seven goals against during their three-game win streak.

2 – The T-Birds have scored just two power play goals through the first ten games of the season. The Cougars provide more power play opportunities than any other in the Canada West so UBC may have a good opportunity to improve on special teams.
 

Players to Watch

Anthony Bardaro (#10, F) – With a pair of goals including the overtime winner in UBC's last game, Bardaro has a six-game point streak with seven goals and four assists in that span. His 11 points leads all T-Birds in scoring.




Austin Vetterl (#17, F) – Vetterl also has a six-game point streak with three goals and six assists. The second-year forward is tied with defenceman Jerrett Smith for the team lead in assists and his nine points is good for second in team scoring.
 

Sweet Goal Alert

Dirty, dirty dangle! @bards21 @UBCMHKY #GoBirdsGo pic.twitter.com/rfh7bo040v

— Len Catling (@LenCatling) November 17, 2016