Box Score SASKATOON – The Huskies were finally back at home to take on the Manitoba Bisons after over a month of road games. Heading into the weekend series Saskatchewan is 8-4-1 and ranked 10^th in U SPORTS while Manitoba is 6-8-0 on the year.
 
The Huskies were looking to get back into the win column after dropping both games last weekend to the number four ranked team in the nation, the Mount Royal Cougars.
 
The first period opened with both teams battling it out with neither team being able to generate much sustained pressure. Manitoba had the first good chance when Jonny Hooker was wide-open at the side, but Roddy Ross just got a piece of it to send it high over the net. The Dogs had the first power play opportunity after Linden McCorrister took a hooking penalty just over 11 minutes in. Saskatchewan made quick work of the power play as Cael Zimmerman finished off a beautiful set up from Justin Ball and Jared Dmytriw 21 seconds into the man advantage. Shots were 15-6 in favour of the Huskies in the first.
 
The second period saw the Bisons jump right back into the game as Devon Skoleski scored 37 seconds into the frame to tie it up. Both teams were given opportunities on the power play in the period as the Huskies took five penalties while the Bisons took three, but neither team was able to capitalize. Shots were 24-12 in favour of the Huskies after two.
 
Dmytriw took a tripping penalty 34 seconds into the third period and the Bisons wasted no time with Hooker scoring 14 seconds later to take the lead 2-1. Liam Schioler took a hooking penalty 7:26 into the frame.

The Huskies, needing a goal, saw ookie Carter Stebbings tip home Justin Ball's shot on the power play to tie it up for the Dogs. Both teams were searching but with the game tied 2-2 after the third, Saskatchewan and Manitoba were off to overtime. Shots were 28-17 in Saskatchewan's favour after three periods.
 
With both Saskatchewan and Manitoba struggling to create opportunities in the extra frame the game looked destined for additional overtime. Parker Malchuk played hero for the Bisons scoring with 11 seconds left in the first overtime to win it for Manitoba.
 
In net for the Huskies tonight was Roddy Ross who stopped 15 of 18 for the Dogs. In for the Bisons net was Ross Hawryluk who stopped 29 of 31 on the night.  
 
The Huskies outshot the Bisons 31 to 18 on the evening. 
 
Both teams are back in action tomorrow night for the second night of the weekend series. Puck drop for Saturday's contest will be at 7:00 PM at Merlis Belsher Place. Tickets can be purchased at HuskieTickets.com.