An emotional atmosphere at Merlis Belsher Place on Sunday as the U Sask. Huskies women's hockey team graduated seven players on home ice in their final game of U Sports nationals.
WATCH: Skating onto the ice at Merlis Belsher Place for the final time Sunday, seven members of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies women's hockey team wrapped up their careers hosting U Sports nationals.Six years after moving from the Edmonton area to join the University of Saskatchewan Huskies women’s hockey program, Camryn Drever stood in her familiar blue paint Sunday wondering there the time went.
Among the Huskies’ all-time leaders in wins, save percentage and minutes played over her six seasons in Saskatoon, Drever said she wasn’t ready to leave the net that she’s called home for so many years.“After we shook hands with UBC there I kind of went and stood in the crease,” said Drever. “I just took it all in and was like, ‘This is the last moments of my career as a Huskie.’ I’m sure there’s lots to come, but just different emotions all over.
Brown was named the Huskies’ player of the game in her final appearance with the ‘Dogs’ and shared an emotional embrace with Drever at the end of the game. From enjoying a bronze medal win on the national stage in Prince Edward Island to starting her final game in green and white, it’s a decision to come to Saskatchewan which paid off in spades for Drever and her fellow graduates.
“We looked ahead at the beginning of the year and we knew nationals was here and thought there’s a chance,” said Chad. “We were just fortunate to be able to watch her here.” The Giraudier’s story is one of several family reunions in Saskatoon, with Saskatchewan players from across the country getting the opportunity to compete for a Canadian title in familiar territory.Regina’s Bailey McMaster was able to get into a pair of games with the University of New Brunswick Reds, following in the footsteps of her mother Brandy who competed at the same tournament over 20 years ago as a star with the University of Regina Cougars.
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