First World Cup victory for Brendan Mackay in the FIS Freeski Halfpipe Competition

Canadian freestyle skier Brendan Mackay's first World Cup victory was a memorable one Thursday night as the 24-year-old did it on home turf.

Mackay scored 97.00 on his third run in the FIS Freeski Halfpipe competition.

With the wind chill making it feel like minus-30 C at the WinSport venue, Mackay edged out Alex Ferriera. The American posted a 94.80 on his final run to inch ahead of Simon D'Artois of Whistler, B.C. (94.40).