The win clinches a playoff spot for the X-Men, who picked up their fourth win of the season and second in a row. The X-Men Hockey squad opened their season on a winning note, skating to a 6-2 road win over the UPEI Panthers. In pre-season Basketball, the X-Men opened their play at the REDS Invitational in Fredericton with a 77-71 loss to Carleton. Meanwhile at the Helen Campbell Tournament, also in Fredericton, the X-Women opened with a close 59-58 loss to Ottawa. NATIONAL SPORTSKevin Gausman says he’s “fired up” to face the visiting New York Yankees tonight.