The six best CIS men’s hockey teams are set to face off in the 2014 PotashCorp University Cup, which kicks off Thursday. Here are some of the top players to watch this weekend.

Heading into the final weekend of the regular season, first place is up for grabs in three of the four conferences. In the OUA East, Carleton, McGill and UQTR are all in play for the top seed.

A balanced offensive attack, and a suddenly-slumping Dinos team, propels the Golden Bears into top spot of our CIS hockey rankings for the first time this season.

Currently riding a nine-game win streak while outscoring opponents 88-18, UQTR looks determined to return to the University Cup … and shake up our rankings.

The Acadia Axemen still hold an edge over the University of New Brunswick, both in the AUS standings and our weekly rankings. But the Varsity Reds could be ready to change that.