Fresh off back-to-back 2OT winners against nationally-ranked Mount Royal, the Manitoba will look for another statement series against the No. 2 ranked UBC Thunderbirds (16-2-2). Game times are 7 and 2 pm on Friday and Saturday, respectively.

The Herd enter play just out point out of a playoff spot, while the T-Birds are looking to maintain their hold on first place. 

This weekend's games conclude a four-game season series, which UBC currently leads 2-0 after opening-week victories of 6-1 and 6-2 at home. The T-Birds scored four power play goals in the two-game set, and are operating at a rate of 18.6 percent (second in Canada West) entering play. 

A balanced attack, 22 different Manitoba players have recorded a goal this season, led by Kate Gregoire's seven. Twelve different Bisons got on the score sheet against MRU last weekend, once again showcasing the chemistry and versatility amongst the roster. 

Defender Hanna Bailey -- who scored the first goal of the season in game one against UBC -- has five points in her last three games, including three versus the Cougars. Close friend Aimee Patrick has added six points in her last three, and is operating at a point per game, with ten in ten. 

The T-Birds counter with the conference's leading goal-scorer (13), in rookie Cassidy Rhodes, who had a hat trick in the season opener. Forward Chanreet Bassi and defender Hannah Koroll are also in the top ten in scoring, with 18 and 17 points, respectively. 

If the game goes to overtime, Manitoba has been battled-tested. They've won each of the last six times an extra session has been required, dating back to the 2019-20 season.