The Regina Rams claimed the Hardy Cup after a hard fought battle against the Saskatchewan Huskies 19-14 on Saturday in the first all Saskatchewan U-Sports western conference final since 2002.
The Rams repeating their victory, stopping the Huskies short of bringing the cup back home.
For Rams coach Mark McConkey, the victory represents a major moment in the rivalry between the Rams and Huskies.
“The Huskies saw us as a little brother for the longest time, they won eight in a row prior to this year, even when I played they dominated us. We beat them a few times in 12′, but they’ve had the upper hand. After that win, the tides are turning. Rams are for real,” said McConkey.
The first half of the game started with strong Huskies momentum, the team generating strong and fast offensive plays. Two touchdowns were thrown to Daniel Wiebe.
“We were moving the …