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TRU men’s volleyball player killed in major collision

TORONTO, ON –  A member of the Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack Men’s Volleyball team was killed in a Wednesday afternoon car crash on Nov. 29, university President and Vice-Chancellor Brett Fairbairn confirmed on Nov. 30. “It is hard to find words that express how we feel in these moments, in the face of such inexplicable tragedy,” Fairbairn said in his president’s message. “Our most sincere … Continue reading TRU men’s volleyball player killed in major collision

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Hockey, Men's Hockey

UQTR’s fresh roster and previewing each OUA East team

TORONTO, ON – For the second straight season a year ago, the OUA Queen’s Cup ran through Trois-Rivières as the UQTR Patriotes, although ultimately unable to defend their U SPORTS title, took down the Windsor Lancers to win their 12th Queen’s Cup.  Now, as puck drop on the OUA East hockey draws closer, each team in the division looks to believe that they have a … Continue reading UQTR’s fresh roster and previewing each OUA East team

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Smaller Sports

Calgary claim 21st men’s conference title at 2022 Canada West Championships

By: Ella Milloy LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – After falling to the UBC Thunderbirds by five points in 2019, the University of Calgary Dinos ended a decade-long title streak Sunday at the Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre. The Dinos’ 924.5 points earned them their first victory since the 2012-2013 season, beating UBC’s 860 points. It also marked Calgary’s 21st Canada West men’s title. The team is now … Continue reading Calgary claim 21st men’s conference title at 2022 Canada West Championships

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Former student-athletes launch networking platform for U SPORTS student-athletes

Vancouver, BC- When student-athletes reach the end of their U SPORTS careers, some will have professional opportunities, but for many, it is the end of their sporting careers.  After four or five years of university athletics, nearly every athlete will have dedicated their lives to sporting excellence and have built their identity around a ball, puck or racket.  Enter “The Playbook,” a new networking initiative … Continue reading Former student-athletes launch networking platform for U SPORTS student-athletes

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