Author: Thomas Hewitt

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Wright overcomes past demons, bags a brace to power York United to a huge victory

Over York United’s last two seasons, Brian Wright has frequently been a scapegoat, perhaps for good reason. Since signing for his hometown club, Wright’s scoring touch displayed in Ottawa has run dry. However, on Friday night another batch of dangerous chances came his way. Despite a couple of shots going astray, Wright bagged a brace, powering York to a massive 3-0 victory over Canadian Premier … Continue reading Wright overcomes past demons, bags a brace to power York United to a huge victory

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With young core taking over, UQTR hoping to use U SPORTS loss for future glory

Only a few metres away from the ice, where the UNB Reds celebrated with family and friends as they raised a second straight U SPORTS U CUP, UQTR Patriotes superstar fifth-year Simon Lafrance began to cry.  Moments removed from a heartbreaking 4-0 loss to the Reds in the U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship, Lafrance reflected on his journey at UQTR. He’s seen it all at … Continue reading With young core taking over, UQTR hoping to use U SPORTS loss for future glory

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Hockey, Men's Hockey

McGill Redbirds stun TMU to take U CUP bronze medal

Toronto, ON – Six years since their last U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship, the McGill Redbirds are soaring on the national stage again.  Whereas in the 2018 edition, the Montréal school couldn’t leap over the first hurdle, in 2024 they reached the final day of action – and are bidding adieu to a memorable weekend at the Maple Leaf Gardens with a bronze medal around … Continue reading McGill Redbirds stun TMU to take U CUP bronze medal

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UNB REDS
Hockey, Men's Hockey, Uncategorized

UNB Reds return to U CUP final with dominant win over TMU

TORONTO, ON – In a single-elimination game of hockey, the little things can matter most. For the TMU Bold, no one could have said anything more accurate on their 7-0 loss to the UNB Reds in the first semifinal at the 2024 U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship. Austen Keating, Kade Landry, Camaryn Baber, Sean McGurn,  Colton Kammerer and Jason Willms scored for UNB, while goaltender … Continue reading UNB Reds return to U CUP final with dominant win over TMU

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Redbirds oust UBC in tight U CUP quarterfinal contest

TORONTO, ON – Whether you’re a Montréal native who attended McGill decades years ago or a British Columbian who plays for the men’s hockey team in 2024, once you’re a Redbird, you’re a Redbird for life.  On Friday night, as McGill fought out a 3-2 win in the fourth quarterfinal of the U SPORTS Men’s Hockey National Championship, that couldn’t have been clearer. With the … Continue reading Redbirds oust UBC in tight U CUP quarterfinal contest

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Hockey, Men's Hockey

UQTR Patriotes blow past Moncton in battle of Francophone U SPORTS teams

TORONTO, ON – When asked if brothers Simon and Félix Lafrance were fun in the locker room, UQTR Patriotes Marc Etienne-Hubert, head coach, was adamant: “Not really.” However, on the ice is a different case. That dynamic duo produced almost all the highlights in the Patriotes 5-1 rout of the MONCTON Aigles Bleus, a rare all-Francophone matchup that meant more than just a berth in … Continue reading UQTR Patriotes blow past Moncton in battle of Francophone U SPORTS teams

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Hockey, Men's Hockey

UNB Reds punch ticket to U SPORTS semis with win over Brock Badgers

Toronto, ON – According to UNB Reds head coach Gardiner MacDougall, his team has had a “target on their backs since game one” of the 2023-24 U Sports men’s hockey season. After a remarkable undefeated campaign, the Reds entered the National Championship with the target still there, untouched. UNB, predictably the No. 1 seed, were challenged by the Brock Badgers in the opening game of … Continue reading UNB Reds punch ticket to U SPORTS semis with win over Brock Badgers

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Hockey, Women's Hockey

Waterloo Warriors win first McCaw Cup in program history

Toronto, ON – An experienced squad decorated with talented seniors. The motivation to win a second straight McCaw Cup Championship. A home barn packed with people wanting to see them do just that. The stars had truly aligned for the Toronto Varsity Blues to capture another OUA women’s hockey title on Saturday night, but it wasn’t to be as they lost 2-1 in overtime to … Continue reading Waterloo Warriors win first McCaw Cup in program history

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Hockey, Women's Hockey

Teams to watch in the OUA McCaw Cup Playoffs

TORONTO, ON – With a scintillating regular season of OUA women’s hockey in the rear-view mirror, it’s finally time to drop the puck on the McCaw Cup Playoffs. Of course, the regular season’s parity likely won’t carry over into the tournament stage. In this sport, juggernauts have established themselves, while outsiders are far from favourable. Still, it’s playoffs, and anyone can win. With eight teams … Continue reading Teams to watch in the OUA McCaw Cup Playoffs

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Hockey, Women's Hockey

Nipissing holding onto narrow lead and other OUA Women’s Hockey takeaways

TORONTO, ON – OUA women’s hockey features a lot of different races. There’s the obvious chase for playoff positions, which has a few competitors. The points title is still very much in play, as some players have cooled down while others hit their stride. Just about every team and player has some skin in the game. Nothing is winding down, only heating up. There’s still … Continue reading Nipissing holding onto narrow lead and other OUA Women’s Hockey takeaways

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