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U SPORTS shifts gender split, entry grades for scholarships in 2024-25

TORONTO, ON – U SPORTS announced changes to its scholarship structure on Thursday afternoon, a change which could heavily impact several sports across U SPORTS sanctioning. The national organization sheds the requirement for first-year student-athletes to achieve a grade of 80 percent or higher in their final year of high school or CEGEP to be eligible for an Athletic Financial Award (AFA). Additionally, student-athletes will … Continue reading U SPORTS shifts gender split, entry grades for scholarships in 2024-25

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Hockey, Men's Hockey

Predicting the 2023-24 U SPORTS men’s hockey season

TORONTO, ON – The 2023-24 U SPORTS men’s hockey season is upon us from the AUS to Canada West, with every team vying for a spot at the 2024 University Cup in Toronto.  Hosted at the TMU Bold’s home rink at the former Maple Leaf Gardens, the 2024 edition of the tournament marks the first time the U CUP will be awarded in Toronto since … Continue reading Predicting the 2023-24 U SPORTS men’s hockey season

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Hockey, Men's Hockey, Uncategorized

Dinos remain favourites in preview of Canada West men’s hockey teams

TORONTO, ON – Coming off a historic year of Canada West hockey, the westernmost conference of U SPORTS men’s hockey returns for the 2023-24 season on Thursday night, marking the second conference to return to play.  The OUA hit the ice to open its season on Sept. 24, as the Nipissing Lakers defeated the Guelph Gryphons 2-1. Meanwhile, the AUS holds off for another week … Continue reading Dinos remain favourites in preview of Canada West men’s hockey teams

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Breaking down the U CUP hosts and every team in the OUA West

TORONTO, ON – The OUA men’s hockey season starts slightly earlier in 2023-24, yet it comes with some added weight. While the OUA often has three teams competing at the U SPORTS University Cup, the Toronto Metropolitan University Bold are hosting the 2024 edition of the tournament and get an automatic berth as host. With that, only two OUA teams can play their way into … Continue reading Breaking down the U CUP hosts and every team in the OUA West

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Smaller Sports

Regina Cougars fire coach amid inappropriate conduct allegations with female student-athletes

TORONTO, ON – The University of Regina Cougars fired now former track and field and cross country coach Wade Huber after previously suspending him due to inappropriate behaviour and conduct around the program’s female athletes.   The public knowledge of the dismissal comes a year after his initial suspension in Sept. 2022. However, a university spokesperson told media that his employment was terminated in Oct. 2022, … Continue reading Regina Cougars fire coach amid inappropriate conduct allegations with female student-athletes

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Hockey, Women's Hockey

U SPORTS players among 90 selections in inaugural PWHL Draft

TORONTO, ON – Four U SPORTS players heard their names called at the inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Draft, as the league’s six teams selected 90 women’s hockey players. Participating in a nearly five-hour snake-style draft, the hockey clubs from Minnesota, Montreal, Toronto, New York, Boston and Ottawa formed their teams for the league’s opening season, set to drop the puck in January for … Continue reading U SPORTS players among 90 selections in inaugural PWHL Draft

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Over 30 former U SPORTS players eligible for PWHL Draft on Sept. 18

TORONTO, ON – On Wednesday, the Professional Women’s Hockey League announced the list of players that have declared for its inaugural draft on Sept. 18, with the list featuring an abundance of U SPORTS players.  268 players declared for the PWHL Draft and will be eligible to be selected by the six teams in a 15-round draft, with the Minnesota franchise holding the top pick. … Continue reading Over 30 former U SPORTS players eligible for PWHL Draft on Sept. 18

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Hockey, Women's Hockey

Western Mustangs women’s hockey program under investigation: report

TORONTO, ON – On Tuesday, TSN’s Rick Westhead reported that Western University had hired a private investigator to look into allegations of misconduct surrounding the Western Mustangs women’s hockey program.  Per TSN, several players made allegations against those running the program, including head coach Candice Moxley, currently on leave, and strength and conditioning coach Jeff Watson, who works with most of Western’s athletics programs.  Allegations … Continue reading Western Mustangs women’s hockey program under investigation: report

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