Category: Smaller Sports

Field Hockey, Smaller Sports

STEINER: How U SPORTS Field Hockey Could Work, Even if Other Sports Can’t

Vancouver, BC- Field hockey is one of the more intriguing competitions in U SPORTS. The conference setup has always been a point of contingency, however, its odd split of divisions could make it one of the best sports to happen in a school year impacted by COVID-19.  There are 10 teams that compete in U SPORTS, only three of which are in Canada West. The … Continue reading STEINER: How U SPORTS Field Hockey Could Work, Even if Other Sports Can’t

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Lacrosse, Smaller Sports

LACROSSE: How Canadian University Players Impacted the NLL This Season

Toronto,ON- Everyone knows about the NCAA and the constant impact that their players have on the National Lacrosse League, but little attention is given to the Canadian collegiate players who also make their mark on the world’s premier box lacrosse competition. Although the 2019-20 NLL season was cut short, there were still stellar performances by Canadian university players, and we’re here to highlight some of … Continue reading LACROSSE: How Canadian University Players Impacted the NLL This Season

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Smaller Sports, Wrestling

30 Years of Championships; How the Brock Badgers Continue their Wrestling Dynasty

St. Catharines, ON- It’s a mystery, to some, how the Brock University Badgers wrestling team manages to win championships year after year after year in the cyclical world of university sports. To those who’ve seen the Badgers up close though, it’s obvious. Culture, teamwork and hard work.  The Badgers wrestling program has a list of accomplishments so long that it might get boring to read. … Continue reading 30 Years of Championships; How the Brock Badgers Continue their Wrestling Dynasty

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Smaller Sports, Uncategorized, Volleyball

2020 U Sports Mens Volleyball Award Winners

U Sports held their annual All-Canada Awards banquet on Wednesday and along with the naming of the 2020 All-Canadian and All-Rookie Teams, some athletes picked up individual Awards Player of the Year: Trinity Western Spartans – Eric Loeppky Despite not appearing in every game this season, the 4th year Outside Hitter was a force to be reckoned with in Canada West. He finished 4th in … Continue reading 2020 U Sports Mens Volleyball Award Winners

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Smaller Sports, Volleyball

2020 U Sports Mens Volleyball National Championship Preview

Winnipeg – MB Yesterday we focused on the Women’s Volleyball National Championship, so we would be remiss if we don’t speak about the Men’s championship. The Men’s championship see a lot of the same foes returning to do battle once again. The Trinity Western Spartans will enter as the presumptive favourite, as defending champions three out of the last four years, as well as winning … Continue reading 2020 U Sports Mens Volleyball National Championship Preview

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Smaller Sports, Volleyball

Volleyball: Previewing the 2020 U Sports women’s championships

Calgary, AL- The U Sports Women’s Volleyball National Championships have the makings to be a tournament for the ages. After their stunning 5 set comeback over the Ryerson Rams on the Saville Community Sports Centre court in Edmonton last year the UBC Thunderbirds were knocked out in the Canada West Quarterfinals by the Mount Royal Cougars. Not to be outdone the Ryerson Rams, after winning … Continue reading Volleyball: Previewing the 2020 U Sports women’s championships

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Lacrosse, Smaller Sports

Lacrosse: Dominey the only CUFLA point as Rock fall to Roughnecks

Toronto, ON- There was a different feeling inside the Scotiabank Arena on Sunday afternoon. Kids packed the arena from head to toe, making every cheer just a little bit higher pitch. Other than the kids, the game held significant importance in many ways. However, the Rock suffered in the most important factor, the standings, as they fell in both the NLL table as well as … Continue reading Lacrosse: Dominey the only CUFLA point as Rock fall to Roughnecks

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Lacrosse, Smaller Sports

Lacrosse: Toronto’s CUFLA Players Help Rock the Warriors

Toronto,ON- Nobody expected a friendly affair between the Vancouver Warriors and Toronto Rock. The two cities hate each other, both teams are in a playoff race and they represent opposite ends of the lacrosse spectrum. The Rock, one of the most successful clubs, and the Warriors who have yet to win in Vancouver. From the beginning, it was as one would expect, although one thing … Continue reading Lacrosse: Toronto’s CUFLA Players Help Rock the Warriors

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Lacrosse, Smaller Sports

Lacrosse: CUFLA and the WLA connect Vancouver and Toronto

Toronto, ON- Its time for the showdown. The Cross-Canada battle, between two cities that have an underlying respect for each other, but not on Saturday, as Vancouver, the pride of the west takes on Toronto, the New York of the north. It’s two cities, two identities and two lifestyles, all of which go head to head on the floor between the Toronto Rock and Vancouver … Continue reading Lacrosse: CUFLA and the WLA connect Vancouver and Toronto

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