WHL GRAD CROWLEY NAMED ATHLETE OF WEEK

WHL graduate player and defenceman for the University of Manitoba Bisons Dane Crwoley was named Canada West University Male Athlete of the Week.

#5 Dane Crowley, Manitoba (ice hockey)

Third-year defenceman Dane Crowley played an integral part as the Bison men’s hockey team continue to roll to begin the season as they hold a perfect 4-0-0 conference record after a sweep of the Alberta Golden Bears (2-1-1) during the Oct. 14-16 weekend, the first one by a conference team at Edmonton since 2007.

Crowley registered one goal and three assists and +3 plus/minus rating from the blue-line position. The third-year defenceman started the weekend with two assists and a +2 plus/minus rating and named Second Star in the 5-4 win on Friday, Oct. 14. The next night, Crowley notched the tying goal and assisting on the game-winner in a 2-1 (2OT) victory and also was named Third Star for his efforts.

Manitoba (4-0-0), ranked #3 in the new CIS national poll, holds its home opener against the Regina Cougars (0-4-0), Oct. 21-22 at the Max Bell Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 p.m. both nights.