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Windsor seeks U CUP berth as OUA Queen’s Cup semifinals begin

TORONTO, ON – The OUA Queen’s Cup Playoffs never fail to disappoint, and they’re finally reaching fever pitch.  Just weeks ago, 19 OUA men’s hockey programs were jockeying for playoff spots, striving for success in 2022-23. Just four remain, with UQTR, Concordia, Lakehead and Windsor still fighting for OUA glory.  The teams that advance past the semifinal round will compete for the 111th Queen’s Cup … Continue reading Windsor seeks U CUP berth as OUA Queen’s Cup semifinals begin

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What we’ve learned in the OUA Queen’s Cup Playoffs

Toronto, ON – The OUA Queen’s Cup men’s hockey playoffs have reached their midway mark, and so far, they’ve been one of the more intriguing postseasons in recent years. While no teams outside the top four seeds remain in the hunt for the OUA Championship and the three available U SPORTS National Championship berths, there have been a few standout takeaways at the midway mark. Ahead of the … Continue reading What we’ve learned in the OUA Queen’s Cup Playoffs

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UQTR start U SPORTS defence as OUA East semifinals get underway

TORONTO, ON – The second round of the 2023 OUA Queen’s Cup Playoffs has arrived. After winning the OUA and U SPORTS Championships last season, the UQTR Patriotes are back in the postseason and ready to chase a championship once again, while the Concordia Stingers also join the fold in search of their first-ever Queen’s Cup title. Those two top seeds, which earned first-round byes, … Continue reading UQTR start U SPORTS defence as OUA East semifinals get underway

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Lakehead’s breakout takes on playoffs in OUA West second round

TORONTO, ON – The first round of the OUA men’s hockey Queen’s Cup Playoffs is in the rearview, and It would be hard to create two series closer than those that showcased the OUA West.  After winning OUA bronze last season and qualifying for the University Cup, the TMU Bold fell to the Toronto Varsity Blues. At the same time, the Brock Badgers just pushed … Continue reading Lakehead’s breakout takes on playoffs in OUA West second round

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Toronto eliminates TMU in thrilling series finale

TORONTO, ON – Nothing gets better than a game 3. Do or die. It brings the best out of both teams. Leave it all out there on the ice. Every chance you get just becomes that more important.  It was a back-and-forth affair inside the Mattamy Athletic Centre. Game 3 featured three different lead changes. It ended up being the Varsity Blues that got the … Continue reading Toronto eliminates TMU in thrilling series finale

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Kai Edmonds records shutout as TMU forces Game 3

Toronto, ON- With their backs against the wall Kai Edmonds delivered in an elimination game, recording a shutout as the Bold took down the Varsity Blues 1-0 on Saturday night. In elimination games the first goal is always the most important one. The Bold had multiple opportunities to do so on the power play but the penalty kill of the Varsity Blues stole the show … Continue reading Kai Edmonds records shutout as TMU forces Game 3

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“A beautiful blend of everything”: UBC enters the U SPORTS playoffs with youthful confidence

TORONTO, ON – There weren’t many old faces as the UBC Thunderbirds took the ice for their first U SPORTS hockey practice of 2022-23.  The group had just one fifth-year player, with program legends gone and graduated, ushering in a new era of Thunderbirds hockey and another tide of consistency that the program has enjoyed since 2016 after cycling through three coaches in as many … Continue reading “A beautiful blend of everything”: UBC enters the U SPORTS playoffs with youthful confidence

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The Jett Has Landed: Toronto Wins Game One over TMU

Toronto, ON – “Are you going to Thursday’s hockey game?” That question was among the chatter leading up to the heavily anticipated OUA MHKY matchup between the TMU Bold and the Toronto Varsity Blues. Despite a dominant performance offensively from TMU it was Toronto’s Jett Alexander who made 41 saves to secure the 4-1 win and the 1-0 series lead over the Bold. The TMU … Continue reading The Jett Has Landed: Toronto Wins Game One over TMU

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Sharp goaltending takes over OUA Playoffs heading into weekend

TORONTO, ON – Just like that, the first games of the OUA Queen’s Cup men’s hockey playoffs are in the books, with four teams on the brink of elimination and the rest a game away from advancing.  Over Wednesday and Thursday nights, the opening round of the playoffs took centre stage in the conference, re-igniting rivalries in the first best-of-three series since the COVID-19 pandemic … Continue reading Sharp goaltending takes over OUA Playoffs heading into weekend

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