Following a ceremonial puck drop from Ron MacLean at The Co-operators Centre on Friday night, Mount Royal University cruised to a 6-1 win over the University of Regina men's hockey team.

Andrew Fyten had two goals for the visiting team while Jamal Watson and Brad Kennedy picked up two assists each. Connor Chartier, Keegan Iverson, Sean Richards and Hunter Zandee also found the net for MRU. Ty Barnstable replied for the Cougars.

Wyatt Hoflin stood his ground in net, making 12 saves in for the win for Mount Royal, which improves to 5-2-0. Dawson MacAuley stopped 24 shots for Regina as they fall to 1-6-0.

Chartier opened up the scoring for Mount Royal, scoring at the 7:43 mark of the first period. Chartier scored on a quick slapshot beating MacAuley blocker side. MacAuley had a tremendous first period as MRU outshot the Cougars 14-3.

Mount Royal found their groove in the second period as Iverson, Fyten and Richards all scored to extend their lead to 4-0.

With 1:31 left in the second period, Barnstable responded for Regina. The rookie scored his first U SPORTS career goal after digging the puck out of the crease, putting it on his backhand and flicking it over Hoflin's sprawling glove.

Barnstable's late goal wasn't able to spark Regina though, as Zandee and Fyten scored in the third people to secure Mount Royal a 6-1 victory.

Regina and Mount Royal will be back at The Co-operators Centre tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. for an afternoon rematch.