Saskatchewan's Steve DaSilva scored a hat trick, including the game-winning goal with a minute and a half remaining in the third period, to power the Huskies to a 4-3 win over the Regina Cougars on Saturday night in non-conference action at the Huskie Classic.

First-year defenceman Ryan Bender scored two goals, and has now scored at least one goal in each of the Cougars' last three games. Neil Kodman scored Regina's third goal.

Brant Hilton was stopped 27 of 31 Saskatchewan shots and was tagged with the loss. Russel Monette made 26 saves for Saskatchewan.

The Cougars will finish up their non-conference schedule with a game against Lethbridge on Friday in Maple Creek, Sask.