Losses against Concordia and UQTR spelled the end of playoff contention for the Mustangs this season, but they look to finish off their campaign on a positive note against Lakehead this week.
 
On Friday, Concordia built a quick 3-0 lead in the first period and Western was never able to recover, eventually succumbing to the Stingers 7-4. Andrew Goldberg scored twice for the purple and white.
 
The next day, the Mustangs jumped out to an early 2-0 lead of their own, only to allow four consecutive goals over the second and third period. A goal by Rob Polesello brought the team back within one, but that was as close as they would get in the 5-3 loss.
 
Goaltender Greg Dodds faced a busy workload this season, but has continued to impress. He stopped 70 shots over the two games to keep the Mustangs within striking distance. Heading into the final week of the regular season Dodds has made the second most saves in the OUA this season.
 
Western at Lakehead – Friday, February 10 and Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m. – Watch live on OUA.tv
 
The Lakehead Thunderwolves have already clinched the final playoff spot in the OUA West, but will look to move up in the standings this week with a pair of wins on home ice.  
 
You can expect a shootout when facing off against the Thunderwolves. Their save percentage ranks last in the OUA at .887, but they sit 11th in goals with 76 on the season.
 
The Mustang offence has emerged in the last three games to the tune of 11 goals. In particular, Polesello has begun to run away with the Mustangs scoring title for the season with 20 points, including 10 goals and 10 assists.
 
Captain Matt Marantz has also come on strong after a slow start to the season. He now places third on the team with 15 points.
 
Lakehead will counter with forwards Kelin Ainsworth and Carson Dubchak, who have recorded 26 and 25 points in that many games, respectively.
 
With the season coming to an end, the Mustangs will look for a strong performance to play spoiler and keep the Thunderwolves from moving up in the standings.