REGINA – The University of Alberta Pandas out-shot the University of Regina Cougars 6-3 but couldn't find a goal, settling for a 0-0 draw on Saturday at U of R Turf Field that eliminates Alberta from post-season contention.
Alberta carried the better of the chances, putting four of its six shots on target. Andie Shimoda had three of those looks, including two in the first half that were turned away by Regina goalkeeper Peyton Magnuson, and Erin Hope added a pair of shots, one saved and one sailing high. Kaitlyn Roque forced one more save with a late shot in the 88th minute, but Magnuson finished with four saves to preserve the shutout.
The Pandas also held a 6-5 edge in corner kicks, with Hope taking all six of them, but could not turn any of them into a goal. At the other end, Regina failed to put a single shot on target. Alberta goalkeeper Tessa Borrelli was not forced to make a save in the shutout.
The result leaves Alberta at 2-7-2 on the season, while Regina sits at 1-9-1.
The Pandas will travel to face the Saskatchewan Huskies on Sunday, Oct. 18, at noon. The game can be seen live on Canada West TV powered by BioSteel. Alberta then returns home to host the Mount Royal University Cougars on Saturday, Oct. 24, and the Calgary Dinos on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Regina will travel to face the Manitoba Bisons on Friday, Oct. 23.