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Hockey, Men's Hockey

A tough Brock test a welcome first round for dialled UNB Reds at U CUP

TORONTO, ON – Perched in media row, breaking down video in the final hour before puck drop of the U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship, UNB Reds head coach Gardiner MacDougall was dialed in—his whole group was. The veteran coach has instilled that mentality within his program since taking over in 2000. Every season, the Bedeque, PEI native, has brought that intensity and meticulous attention. A … Continue reading A tough Brock test a welcome first round for dialled UNB Reds at U CUP

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After Green Gables heartbreak, Dinos eye 2024 U CUP in Toronto

TORONTO, ON – Brimming with St. Patrick’s Day green and abuzz with UPEI Panthers supporters, few noticed the Calgary Dinos stepping off the ice at the 2023 U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championships in Charlottetown.  After entering the tournament with one of the best-ever regular season campaigns for a U SPORTS men’s hockey team, the Dinos fell to the eighth seed and host Panthers 4-2. A … Continue reading After Green Gables heartbreak, Dinos eye 2024 U CUP in Toronto

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10 Canadian journalists pick 2024 U CUP bracket

TORONTO, ON – With less than 24 hours to go until the start of the 2024 U SPORTS men’s hockey championship at Toronto Metropolitan University, 49 Sports has polled 10 journalists from across Canada on their predictions for the tournament, taking place at the former Maple Leaf Gardens. Every journalist but one has selected the UNB Reds to defend their title and win the 10th … Continue reading 10 Canadian journalists pick 2024 U CUP bracket

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Olympic and World Junior officials to referee U SPORTS hockey championships

TORONTO, ON – One of Canada’s best referees will return to the U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship this week at the former Maple Leaf Gardens, as Mark Pearce headlines a group of five referees appointed to the 2024 U CUP.  Regularly a CHL official, Pearce returns to the University Cup having refereed the gold medal game at the 2022 tournament, UQTR’s double-overtime win over the … Continue reading Olympic and World Junior officials to referee U SPORTS hockey championships

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Finding consistency, UBC seeking historic performance at 2024 U CUP

TORONTO, ON – When the UBC Thunderbirds take to the ice at the 2024 U SPORTS men’s hockey championships, they do so with the weight of years of disappointment now lifted from their shoulders.  After 53 years without a conference title, the Thunderbirds captured the Canada West men’s hockey championship, beating the Calgary Dinos in a best-of-three series while hosting the final for the first … Continue reading Finding consistency, UBC seeking historic performance at 2024 U CUP

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Women's Basketball

Team effort leads Ravens to U SPORTS title defence over Saskatchewan

The Carleton Ravens celebrated their 2024 U SPORTS Women’s Basketball title three times in a matter of seconds. In the moments after Logan Reider’s late, nearly buzzer-beating Saskatchewan Huskies shot ricocheted off the rim, the clock slightly malfunctioned, forcing Carleton to restart twice and kill less than two seconds.  That sliver of time and quick refocus didn’t throw off the Ravens, though, as they went … Continue reading Team effort leads Ravens to U SPORTS title defence over Saskatchewan

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Hockey

Breaking down each 2024 U CUP quarterfinal matchup

TORONTO, ON – With conference playoffs completed, the top eight teams in U SPORTS men’s hockey make their way to Toronto to battle for the 2024 University Cup Championship from March 14-17.  While the UQTR Patriotes, UNB Reds, and UBC Thunderbirds can briefly celebrate their respective conference titles, they, along with five others, look ahead to a run at the former Maple Leaf Gardens with … Continue reading Breaking down each 2024 U CUP quarterfinal matchup

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The same but different, UQTR capture 3rd straight Queen’s Cup with OT win over TMU

TORONTO, ON—The crowd rocked louder than ever for the TMU Bold through double overtime in the 112th OUA Queen’s Cup, but the UQTR Patriotes needed just one bounce to send a vacuuming hush over the fervorous cheers.  Seventy seconds into the second overtime period, rookie forward Maverick Gauthier rushed over the blueline and into the TMU zone, firing a shot off goaltender Kai Edmonds, only … Continue reading The same but different, UQTR capture 3rd straight Queen’s Cup with OT win over TMU

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U SPORTS
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TMU’s breakthrough clashes UQTR’s legacy in 2024 OUA Queen’s Cup

TORONTO, ON – Flashbacks ran through TMU Bold men’s hockey head coach Johnny Duco’s mind throughout the OUA playoffs leading up to the 112th Queen’s Cup on home ice against the UQTR Patriotes.  For years, it’s been a similar script for TMU. Endless heartbreak, with talented, often finding regular season success but never being able to get over the hump and qualify for the final. … Continue reading TMU’s breakthrough clashes UQTR’s legacy in 2024 OUA Queen’s Cup

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UQTR looks for third straight OUA Queen’s Cup berth in clash with McGill

TORONTO, ON – In many ways, the matchup is a clash of an up-and-coming team against a program back in a familiar spot. Yet, that’s anything but the case in the 2024 OUA East Final.  With the UQTR Patriotes and McGill Redbirds set to clash in the Queen’s Cup semifinal, they do so in different yet similar timelines of team development. While the Patriotes are … Continue reading UQTR looks for third straight OUA Queen’s Cup berth in clash with McGill

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