Author: Michael Liu

Michael is a third-year kinesiology student at the University of British Columbia. He covers a wide variety of UBC varsity athletics and is currently a student athletic trainer of the UBC football team. He also writes about Pacific FC and the Abbotsford Canucks. You can find him on twitter @Mike_Liu14.
UBC THUNDERBIRDS
Hockey, Women's Hockey

UBC Thunderbirds defend Canada West banner with win over MRU Cougars

VANCOUVER, BC – It didn’t always look like a sure thing, but the UBC Thunderbirds climbed the summit. The UBC Thunderbirds eked out a 1-0 win against the MRU Cougars on Sunday to take home back-to-back Canada West banners. It’s the 5th in program history, in what’s looking to be a golden generation for the women in blue and gold. Off the backs of a … Continue reading UBC Thunderbirds defend Canada West banner with win over MRU Cougars

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UBC THUNDERBIRDS
Hockey, Women's Hockey

UBC Thunderbirds thump Cougars 5-1 to tie Canada West Final

VANCOUVER, BC – If Friday was about taking advantage of opportunities, then Saturday was about burying your opponent with overwhelming chances for the UBC Thunderbirds The Thunderbirds did not go quietly into the night, storming to a 5-1 win over the Mount Royal Cougars to even the Canada West championships at one game apiece. It was a clinical display from the hosts on the brink … Continue reading UBC Thunderbirds thump Cougars 5-1 to tie Canada West Final

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Men's Soccer

Previewing the squads in the Canada West Final Four

Vancouver, BC – And then there were four. The Canada West men’s soccer crown is up for grabs as the Final Four rolls into Thunderbird Stadium this weekend. After a season that’s finally seen some normalcy, the best four teams in the conference are ready to take to the pitch to lay claim to a spot at nationals. Here’s our preview of the weekend’s action … Continue reading Previewing the squads in the Canada West Final Four

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CPL, Men's Soccer

Previewing the OUA West Men’s Soccer Landscape

VANCOUVER, BC – A relatively quiet offseason in OUA men’s soccer has brought about a pretty significant change. The central division from last season has been dissolved, with the teams amalgamated with the East and West along with some other realignment. This season, the West will be wilder than ever, with more teams jockeying for playoff spots to fight for a place at the national … Continue reading Previewing the OUA West Men’s Soccer Landscape

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Rugby, Smaller Sports

UBC Men’s Rugby Complete Undefeated BC Premiership Season

Vancouver, BC – The first BC Rugby Premier Division season since the pandemic saw the UBC Thunderbirds claim yet another accolade in an impressive season. Toppling the Castaway Wanderers RFC in the finals 48-34, it comes as the program continues to gain momentum. On the backdrop of a sunny but breezy afternoon, the teams took to the South Surrey Athletic Park pitch, where the finals for … Continue reading UBC Men’s Rugby Complete Undefeated BC Premiership Season

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Hockey, Men's Hockey

The UBC Thunderbirds ready to slay giants at the 2022 University Cup

Vancouver, BC – It’s been a long time coming.  The UBC Thunderbirds have qualified for their second consecutive U CUP, but it’ll mark the first time in 44 years that they will play a game in the David Johnston University Cup after the 2020 edition was cancelled. They’re back in Nova Scotia, too, with plenty of unfinished business on their minds. It was a historic year … Continue reading The UBC Thunderbirds ready to slay giants at the 2022 University Cup

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