AUS: Much intrigue into playoff structure, while StFX hockey teams looking scary

HALIFAX, NS – Week one of the AUS’ 2022 return is in the books. But before we know it, we’ll be through with the season as we have very short seasons and playoffs on the way.  For instance, women’s hockey playoffs will have less than three weeks to hold playoffs before nationals kick off at UPEI on March 24. The regular season there ends March … Continue reading AUS: Much intrigue into playoff structure, while StFX hockey teams looking scary

BREAKING: AUS back Feb. 18, schedules coming shortly

HALIFAX, NS – The AUS is fully back in action next week, with all 11 universities returning to play by Feb. 18. Sources said Thursday morning the conference will release its revised schedules for the remainder of the 2021-22 season today. The schedule is expected to include information on the remainder of regular season play in each sport, as well as details on playoffs. Play … Continue reading BREAKING: AUS back Feb. 18, schedules coming shortly

AUS season pause extended to mid-February, conference commits to making that happen

HALIFAX, NS – The AUS announced Friday its pause on the season would be extended, with a target of returning sometime in mid-February. The season was originally scheduled to resume on Jan. 19. In a news release, the conference said current public health restrictions mean a return to play must come later rather than sooner. Additionally, the AUS committed to returning sometime this season, willing … Continue reading AUS season pause extended to mid-February, conference commits to making that happen

Omicron’s potential impact on the AUS season and midseason MVPs

HALIFAX, NS – The AUS season has become a bit more turbulent than we had hoped for in light of the omicron variant’s spread through the region and in Canada. At the season’s midway point, athletes, fans and the like are having the time of their lives with the action that’s unfolded in the fall. Most leagues have been uncharacteristically close in results and the … Continue reading Omicron’s potential impact on the AUS season and midseason MVPs

Grading AUS women’s hockey teams midway through 2021-22

HALIFAX, NS – A pack is starting to emerge at the top of the AUS women’s hockey standings and as you will notice, they earn the best grades in 49 Sports’ midseason rankings.  14 games into each teams’ 24-game schedule, we’ve seen parity for most teams within competition between close teams in the standings. We’ve seen a major upset or two but otherwise, playoff frontrunners … Continue reading Grading AUS women’s hockey teams midway through 2021-22