Huskie Happenings (Nov. 8-9, 2024)

SASKATOON, Sask. – The latest edition of Huskie Happening’s covers the period of November 8-9, 2024, and features six programs in regular season action and two continuing their respective postseasons.
 

JUMP TO: Cross Country | Football | Basketball | Men’s Hockey | Women’s Hockey | Volleyball
 

Huskie Cross Country
Saturday, November 9, 2024 – U SPORTS Cross Country Championships
12:00 PM (M) & 1:00 PM (W) | Mission Recreation Park (Kelowna, B.C.)

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Huskie Cross Country Looks to Cap Off Impressive Season with Strong Showing at 2024 U SPORTS Championships
This Saturday the cross-country season will end with the 2024 U SPORTS Championships which are set to take place in Kelowna, BC. The Dogs, who had a strong showing at the conference championship two weeks ago, are looking to finish the 2024 season strong on the national stage. The Huskie men, ranked in the top 10 of the national coaches poll for the first time since 2002, are aiming for a top 10 finish after claiming bronze in conference competition. 

Student-Athletes to Watch:
Alexander Webster – The 4th-year engineering student led the way for the Huskies at the Canada West Championships, finishing 12th to help Saskatchewan to it’s first podium finish since 2002.
Kaitlyn Harrison – Harrison will look to wrap up an impressive 2024 campaign in which she finished 1st at the Dakota Classic, 3rd at the Stewart Cup, and 4th at the conference championships. 

Stay tuned for a full preview of the U SPORTS Cross Country Championships.
 

Huskie Football
Saturday, November 9, 2024 – Saskatchewan Huskies vs Regina Rams
87th BioSteel Hardy Cup – 1:00 PM, Griffiths Stadium in Nutrien Park

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The Hardy Cup Returns to Saskatoon for an All-Saskatchewan Championship Matchup
Following a one-year hiatus the Saskatchewan Huskie football team is back in the Hardy Cup. This Saturday, November 9 the Dogs will host the Regina Rams in an all-Saskatchewan Canada West championship. The 87th BioSteel Hardy Cup will mark just the second time the provincial rivals have met in the final game of the conference season, with the only other previous meeting taking place during the 2002 season. That game saw the Huskies advance to the U SPORTS Mitchell Bowl with a 44-28 victory. The game will also serve as the third meeting this year between the two programs, with the Rams taking the first game 33-28 at Mosaic Stadium before the Dogs avenged their early-season loss with a 22-20 home victory in Week 7. The Huskies are also looking to continue their winning ways, with the team having now come out on top in five consecutive games going back to late September. Adding to the dramatics of this title matchup, is the fact that both teams advanced to the game as underdogs after last-minute wins over favoured opponents. The 2024 Canada West season has been one of the most unpredictable campaigns in recent memory, and the 87th BioSteel Hardy Cup is sure to continue that trend. 

Student-Athletes to Watch:
Ryker Frank – After a record-setting season the engineering student put on a 192-yard, two touchdown performance in the Huskies 38-33 semifinal win.
Rhett Vavra – After easing back into the offence due to injury, Vavra was in full-form last week, hauling in 13 receptions for 187 yards an a major. 

Huskie Basketball
Friday, November 8, 2024 – Saskatchewan Huskies (W) vs Manitoba Bisons – 6:00 PM, Physical Activity Complex
Friday, November 8, 2024 – Saskatchewan Huskies (M) vs Manitoba Bisons – 8:00 PM, Physical Activity Complex
Saturday, November 9, 2024 – Saskatchewan Huskies (W) vs Manitoba Bisons – 5:00 PM, Physical Activity Complex
Saturday, November 9, 2024 – Saskatchewan Huskies (M) vs Manitoba Bisons – 7:00 PM, Physical Activity Complex

HuskieTickets.com | CanadaWest.tv | CW Standings (W) | CW Standings (M)

Men’s and Women’s Basketball Return to The PAC for 2024-25 Home-Openers
After a tough opening weekend for the Dogs against top programs on both the men’s and women’s side, the Huskies are set to make their home debut this weekend against the Manitoba Bisons. The Bisons men’s and women’s teams played just one game in the conference’s opening weekend, with both teams defeating the Brandon Bobcats to open the campaign at 1-0.

Friday night’s Huskie women’s basketball game will also see a new banner added to the Physical Activity Complex, as Huskie Athletics celebrates the team’s 2023-24 Canada West Championship. 

Student-Athletes to Watch:
Gage Grassick – In the Dogs season-opening weekend the all-Canadian talent totaled 36 points, 17 rebounds, and 14 assists.
Owen Murphy Wiebe – Last weekend in Calgary, the rookie impressed with 22 points, 5 threes, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists.

Men’s Hockey
Friday, November 8, 2024 – Saskatchewan Huskies vs Trinity Western Spartans – 7:00 PM, Merlis Belsher Place
Saturday, November 9, 2024 – Saskatchewan Huskies vs Trinity Western Spartans – 5:00 PM, Merlis Belsher Place

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Men’s Hockey Looks to Turn Successful Weekend into Winning Streak at Home
Following a strong weekend in Winnipeg that saw the Huskies take down the Bisons on back-to-back nights, the Dogs are set to return to Merlis Belsher Place this weekend. The Huskies will be looking to take advantage of a struggling Trinity Western Spartans team that has picked up just two wins in eight games so far this season. 

Student-Athletes to Watch:
Vince Loschiavo – The Canada West BioSteel Athlete of the Week, Loschiavo recorded four points (2 G, 2 A) against the Manitoba Bisons last weekend.
Dawson Holt – A 4th-year medicine student, Holt continued his impressive start to the season last week with a goal and assist to remain in the top 3 in conference scoring.

Women’s Hockey
Friday, November 8, 2024 – Saskatchewan Huskies vs Trinity Western Spartans – 9:00 PM, Langley Events Centre (Langley, B.C.)
Saturday, November 9, 2024 – Saskatchewan Huskies vs Trinity Western Spartans – 9:00 PM, Langley Events Cemtre (Langley, B.C.)

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Women’s Hockey Heads to BC for Matchup of 4th-Place Teams
This weekend the Huskie women’s hockey team is set to make their lone trip to British Columbia this season to take on the Trinity Western Spartans. Still in search for their first win this year, the Dogs have their best opportunity to do so this weekend against the Spartans who sit in 4th-place in the conference’s West Division.

Student-Athletes to Watch:
Colby Wilson – Despite a difficult start to the season Wilson has been a steady forced between the pipes, routinely keeping the Huskies in games early in the season.
Kendra Zuchotzki – The team leader in points through five weekends, Zuchotzki recorded a goal and an assist last weekend to bring her season total to five.

Volleyball
Friday, November 8, 2024 – Saskatchewan Huskies (W) @ Brandon Bobcats – 6:00 PM, Healthy Living Centre (Brandon, MB)
Friday, November 8, 2024 – Saskatchewan Huskies (M) @ Brandon Bobcats – 8:00 PM, Healthy Living Centre (Brandon, MB)
Saturday, November 9, 2024 – Saskatchewan Huskies (W) @ Brandon Bobcats – 5:00 PM, Healthy Living Centre (Brandon, MB)
Saturday, November 9, 2024 – Saskatchewan Huskies (M) @ Brandon Bobcats – 7:00 PM, Healthy Living Centre (Brandon, MB)

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Huskie Volleyball Heads to Manitoba for Weekend Series Against Brandon
The Huskie volleyball teams are headed on the road for the first time this season as they head to Brandon for a weekend series against the Bobcats. For the Huskie men, they’ll be looking to continue their hot 2-0 start to the season in a matchup of U SPORTS Top 10 teams (Huskies No. 8, Bobcats No. 9). Meanwhile the USask women are looking to rebound after a pair of hard-fought matches in which the Huskies came up just short against the MRU Cougars.

Student-Athletes to Watch:
Taryn Hannah – The Huskie Athletics SaskLotteries Athlete of the Week, Hannah recorded 40.5 points, 36 kills, and hitting percentages of .222 and .378 in two matches against the MRU Cougars.
Emmett Graham – Another Huskie represnted in the Canada West BioSteel Athletes of the Week, Graham totaled 32.5 points, 27 kills, and highly efficient attack percentages of .769 and .406 in two wins over the MRU Cougars.