The rivalry has been well-documented.
A nine-kilometre stretch of road separates the universities of Calgary and Mount Royal, their athletic programs consistently vying for title of top dog in the city.
But often times, life brings these combatants together in a special way, and nowhere is that more evident than in the respective Dinos and Cougars hockey dressing rooms.
The women's and men's teams clash on Thursday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome in the fifth annual Crowchild Classic (5 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.) and the men's game, in particular, has a lot riding on it.
But proof positive that these squads have a close-knit bond was during the holiday break.