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“It hasn’t sunk in”: UNB caps off perfect season with record-breaking U CUP
TORONTO, ON – A fan quickly made her way to the overarching perch above the ice at the Mattamy Athletic Centre moments after the UNB Reds secured the 2024 U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship. Waving a New Brunswick flag, she quickly caught the attention of Kade Landry. He snapped up the flag, wrapped it around his back, and returned to celebrate with his teammates as … Continue reading “It hasn’t sunk in”: UNB caps off perfect season with record-breaking U CUP
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What you need to know for Lake Placid 2023 and the FISU Games
What is FISU, how about Team Canada, what’s up with Team Russia, and more. Continue reading What you need to know for Lake Placid 2023 and the FISU Games
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Thank You: Two Years of 49 Sports
Whether you have stuck with us through the last year without U SPORTS or this is your first time on the site, all we can say is thank you Continue reading Thank You: Two Years of 49 Sports
Wright overcomes past demons, bags a brace to power York United to a huge victory
Over York United’s last two seasons, Brian Wright has frequently been a scapegoat, perhaps for good reason. Since signing for his hometown club, Wright’s scoring touch displayed in Ottawa has run dry. However, on Friday night another batch of dangerous chances came his way. Despite a couple of shots going astray, Wright bagged a brace, powering York to a massive 3-0 victory over Canadian Premier … Continue reading Wright overcomes past demons, bags a brace to power York United to a huge victory
“As One”: McMaster’s Last Dance
Hamilton, ON- Ellie Hatashita couldn’t hold back the tears. She cried when her last ever university volleyball game came to an end. The McMaster Marauders fifth-year middle had just ended her career with a win. In front of friends and family at home in the Burridge Gym. Her Marauders women’s volleyball team had just made program history – with a best-ever fifth place finish. As … Continue reading “As One”: McMaster’s Last Dance
Firsts and Lasts for Olivia Bell and Megan Bruhm
Hamilton, ON- Olivia Bell felt the emotions of the moment as she walked off the Burridge Gym court. The fifth-year senior had just finished her university volleyball career at nationals in Hamilton. She did so with her Saint Mary’s Huskies team she’s been with since 2018. With her best friend Megan Bruhm by her side – who she’s been with for years before that. The … Continue reading Firsts and Lasts for Olivia Bell and Megan Bruhm
“Be an Every Dayer”: Bisons leave it all out to capture bronze
Hamilton, ON- On the wall of the Manitoba Bisons women’s volleyball team’s locker room is their team philosophy. Fourth-year setter Katreena Bentley and her teammates see it every day they’re in there. They talk about it a lot. They’ve done so since the start of the season. Their philosophy consists of six testaments. Ones they live by every day. “A state secret,” Bentley calls it. … Continue reading “Be an Every Dayer”: Bisons leave it all out to capture bronze
Thunderbirds’ National Title a Year in the Making
Hamilton, ON- Akash Grewal stepped up to the service line with all eyes on her in the Burridge Gym. With the national championship on the line. The third-year outside hitter is one of the best servers in the country. Her UBC Thunderbirds were tied at 23 with the Alberta Pandas in the fourth set of the finals of the U SPORTS women’s volleyball championship. She … Continue reading Thunderbirds’ National Title a Year in the Making
With young core taking over, UQTR hoping to use U SPORTS loss for future glory
Only a few metres away from the ice, where the UNB Reds celebrated with family and friends as they raised a second straight U SPORTS U CUP, UQTR Patriotes superstar fifth-year Simon Lafrance began to cry. Moments removed from a heartbreaking 4-0 loss to the Reds in the U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship, Lafrance reflected on his journey at UQTR. He’s seen it all at … Continue reading With young core taking over, UQTR hoping to use U SPORTS loss for future glory
UNB Reds complete perfect season with 10th U SPORTS title
TORONTO, ON – Exchanging a few laughs and looking relaxed, the UNB Reds men’s hockey team didn’t appear to have any nerves while stretching ahead of the 2023 U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship. However, it was all business when they took the ice for warmups. That’s the magic of what this UNB hockey program has developed under head coach Gardiner MacDougall, with the ability to … Continue reading UNB Reds complete perfect season with 10th U SPORTS title
McGill Redbirds stun TMU to take U CUP bronze medal
Toronto, ON – Six years since their last U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship, the McGill Redbirds are soaring on the national stage again. Whereas in the 2018 edition, the Montréal school couldn’t leap over the first hurdle, in 2024 they reached the final day of action – and are bidding adieu to a memorable weekend at the Maple Leaf Gardens with a bronze medal around … Continue reading McGill Redbirds stun TMU to take U CUP bronze medal
Abby Guezen and the Pandas fight their way to championship finals
Hamilton, ON- After all the highs and lows of their victory over the Manitoba Bisons, Abby Guezen still felt lots of adrenaline. How could she not after what just happened? Guezen and her Alberta Pandas had just edged out the Manitoba Bisons in a five-set thriller in the national semi-final on Mar. 16. A game of trading points, fine margins and relentless defence. A game … Continue reading Abby Guezen and the Pandas fight their way to championship finals