Box Score Game Summary

The University of Regina's men's hockey team recorded a 5-2 win over the Lethbridge Pronghorns in a Canada West game on Saturday night at the Sherwood Ice Sports Centre.

The Cougars led 1-0 after one period, then scored three goals in a span of 2:44 early in the second period to blow the game wide open.

The win improves Regina's record to 2-1-1. With five points, the Cougars are tied for second place in the conference with Manitoba, but Regina has played two less games. Lethbridge falls to 2-2-0 on the year.

Dustin Bru, Ryan Cruse, and Dillon Johnstone each had a goal and an assist for the Cougars, while Ryan Sawka and Dylan Chapman also scored for Regina. Neil Kodman had two assists.

Gaetano Donato and Ryan Pottruff replied for Lethbridge.

Adam Ward was credited with the win for Regina, stopping 17 of Lethbridge's 19 shots on the night. Scott Bowles started between the pipes for Lethbridge, but was pulled after Regina's fourth goal. Brandon Highton came in and allowed one goal on eight shots.

Lethbridge was 1-for-6 on the power play, while Regina was 2-for-8 with the man advantage.

NOTES: After the first four games of the season, Chapman leads all Canada West defencemen with three goals, three assists, and six points.