Based on the number of weekly honours each team received Monday, the defending champion Saskatchewan Huskies might be considered favourites to win this Saturday’s Canada West Conference football final…even if the game is in Calgary against the Dinos!

Running back Adam Machart on offence and defensive back Nelson Lokombo on defence are the Huskies who were recognized while Calgary receiver/kick returner Jalen Philpot nabbed the special teams honour.

Machart ran for 232 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries as the Dogs downed Alberta 28-23 in one Saturday semi-final while Lokombo had an interception, a forced fumble and six tackles. Philpot had a 97-yard kickoff return touchdown as the Dinos out-scored Manitoba 47-46 in the other semi. He added a 59-yard kickoff return and chipped in three punt returns for 70 yards.

Saskatchewan visits Calgary for the second straight year in the Hardy Cup final. The Huskies won last year and are looking for back-to-back conference titles for the first time since they won three straight Canada West Championships between 2004-2006. Game time is 2 p.m. with the broadcast on CJWW beginning at 1 this Saturday. Following is the news release from the Canada West Conference…

FB: Hardy Cup combatants named Players of the Week

Saskatchewan, Calgary set for Hardy Cup rematch

EDMONTON – Three familiar faces powered their teams to a place in the Hardy Cup over the weekend, as the Saskatchewan Huskies and Calgary Dinos earned semifinal wins to setup a rematch of last year’s Canada West football championship game.Saskatchewan Adam Machart (offence), Nelson Lokombo (defence), and Calgary’s Jalen Philpot (special teams) are the conference’s FB Players of the Week after being named CW all-stars last Thursday.

Machart and Lokombo powered Saskatchewan to a 28-23 semifinal win over the Alberta Golden Bears, while Philpot provided a special teams spark in Calgary’s wild 47-46 win over the Manitoba Bisons.

Machart and Lokombo made an impact in their familiar running back and defensve back positions respectively, while Philpot – who was a unanimous all-star at the receiver position – provided a spark returning kicks for the first time this season.

The trio are set to take the field this Saturday in Calgary, as the 83rd Hardy Cup is set for 1 p.m. MST.

Saskatchewan is looking to secure back-to-back Hardy Cups for the first time since winning three in a row between 2004 and 2006, while Calgary is seeking their third Hardy Cup in the last four years.

You can watch the game by tuning into SaskTel, TELUS, BellMTS, and Canada West TV Presented by Co-op.

Fans following along on social media will also be treated to an enhanced Hardy Cup experience, with select drives set to be shared live on Canada West’s Twitter feed.

OFFENCE: RB – Adam Machart