Box Score HOW IT HAPPENED
The University of Regina Cougars men's hockey team came within minutes of completing a weekend sweep of the Manitoba Bisons, but a late comeback sent the game to overtime, where Manitoba secured a 4-3 victory at Tundra Oil & Gas Place in Virden, Man.

After a scoreless opening period, Carson Whyte opened the scoring at 11:33 of the second, finishing a backdoor opportunity with a sharp shot past the goaltender. Ben Roulette and Kade Runke picked up the assists to give Regina a 1-0 lead.

Manitoba responded at 13:18 when Eric Alarie found the back of the net, with Brandon Funk and Erik Pastro collecting the assists to even the score at one.

The Cougars came out strong in the third period. Jordan Borysiuk restored Regina's lead at 9:24, finding a gap between two Manitoba defenders and making his way through to beat the goaltender. Whyte and Runke earned assists on the goal.

Just 14 seconds later, Roulette capitalized on a Manitoba turnover, taking advantage of the opportunity and firing the puck between the goaltender's pads to put Regina ahead 3-1. Landen Gulutzan picked up the assist.

Manitoba began its comeback at 17:23 when Alarie scored his second of the night. Lucas Brennan then tied the game at 18:34. 

Alarie completed his hat trick at 4:22 of the extra frame, converting a pass from Dawson Pasternak to give Manitoba the 4-3 win.

OFFENSIVE HIGHLIGHTS
Whyte led Regina with a goal and an assist, while Borysiuk and Roulette also found the back of the net. Runke recorded two assists, with Gulutzan adding one.

The Cougars' two third-period goals came just 14 seconds apart, giving Regina a two-goal cushion before Manitoba's late rally.

Saturday's result was a sharp contrast to Friday's meeting, when Regina scored five times in the third period to earn a 6-1 victory. Across the two games, the Cougars scored nine goals, with Whyte contributing three goals and two assists.

BETWEEN THE PIPES
Dylan Ernst made 23 saves on 27 shots for Regina, playing the full game through overtime.

Matthew Kieper stopped 27 of 30 shots for Manitoba to earn the win.

POWER PLAY 
Neither team found the back of the net with the man advantage, as Regina and Manitoba both finished 0-for-3 on the power play.

NEXT UP
The Cougars return to action Friday, Nov. 13, when they visit the Trinity Western Spartans in Langley, B.C.