Bulldogs score late, finally solve Skinner in win over Broncos at Memorial Cup
REGINA — Marian Studenic woke up Monday morning with a sore throat and fever and wasn’t sure whether he was going to be able to play later that night.
But the Hamilton forward overcame illness to score the winner later in the day as the Bulldogs edged Swift Current 2-1 to win their first game at the Memorial Cup despite a standout performance from Broncos goaltender Stuart Skinner.
“This morning I felt so bad,” Studenic said. “I was like ‘Oh my God, maybe I don’t play today.’”
Studenic received a back-door pass from Benjamin Gleason with just over two minutes remaining. The puck almost skipped over his stick but he was able to settle it down and fire it into the back of the net.