November 10 - The Lethbridge Pronghorns, mired in a six game losing streak, rebounded from a Friday night loss to the Manitoba Bisons with a 5-2 victory in Canada West men’s hockey action Saturday night.

Similar to the previous night, the Bisons hit the scoreboard first, as Calin Wild (Winnipeg, MB, 2nd year) picked up a juicy rebound and slid it past Horns starter Scott Bowles (Penticton, BC, 1st year).

Bowles held the fort for the Horns early, turning away numerous Bison opportunities, until the Horns could respond. Fresh out the penalty box, Andrew Courtney (Belleville, ON, 2nd year) picked up his first of the season, breaking down the wing and ripping a shot five hole on a surprised Bison starter, Justin Harris (Petersfield, MB, 2nd). Harris was making his first start of the season.

Freshman Derek LeBlanc (Brandon, MB) gave the Horns their first lead of the weekend while shorthanded. As time was winding down in the period, LeBlanc scored a highlight reel goal, out waiting Harris as he skated past the net, then reached back and tucked the puck home.

In a penalty filled second period, the Horns were the only team to capitalize. On a two man advantage, college transfer Tyler Stella (Blairmore, AB, 4th year) was the recipient of a back door pass for a tap in through Harris’ legs. The Horns went 1-9 on the power play for the period, while the Bisons only had two opportunities.

On another two man advantage, to start the third period, Devin Featherstone (Calgary, AB, 1st year) extended the Horns lead to 4-1 with a one timer from the point that found the top corner past a screened Harris.

Former Lethbridge Hurricane, Mark Olafson (Winnipeg, MB, 1st year) responded for the Bisons cutting the Lethbridge lead to two with a ping pong shot that hit a couple of legs and found the back of the net behind Bowles.

Steve Zmudczynski (Thorold, ON, 2nd year) sealed the victory for the Horns, stealing the puck at his own blueline and on the breakaway beat Harris five holes.

The Horns power play continues to be a point of contention, last year the Horns power play was tops in the conference and tonight they went 2 for 13. The Bisons finished the night 0 for 8.

Freshman Scott Bowles continues to be a bright spot for the Horns, stopping 37 of 39 Bison shots, while Harris made 30 saves in the loss.

Manitoba returns home to host Calgary on November 16 and 17. Game time is 7:00 pm at the Max Bell Centre. The teams met in the pre-season with Calgary coming out ahead by a 8-3 score.