The University of Alberta Golden Bears hockey team is accustomed to being favourites and winning in hostile environments. Two weeks ago, the Golden Bears won the Canada West championship in an extremely hostile setting against the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. 1-ranked Golden Bears are in search of their second consecutive national title and fourth in the past six years. 1 at the tournament, you get the better dressing room but that’s about it,” said Golden Bears head coach Ian Herbers. “The home crowd will on their side and they will be well-rested and excited to do well at the tournament,” Herbers said.

Source: National Post March 13, 2019 09:00 UTC