VANCOUVER, BC – U SPORTS Canada West hockey showed what it had to offer last season. Even as the UBC Thunderbirds ran away with the CW banner, it was the Mount Royal Cougars that claimed the U SPORTS national title, an underdog run for the ages. The quality of women’s hockey out west was never exactly a secret, but now it’s on full display to the … Continue reading Previewing every team in U SPORTS Canada West women’s hockey
TORONTO, ON – The 2023-24 U SPORTS men’s hockey season is upon us from the AUS to Canada West, with every team vying for a spot at the 2024 University Cup in Toronto. Hosted at the TMU Bold’s home rink at the former Maple Leaf Gardens, the 2024 edition of the tournament marks the first time the U CUP will be awarded in Toronto since … Continue reading Predicting the 2023-24 U SPORTS men’s hockey season
TORONTO, ON – Coming off a historic year of Canada West hockey, the westernmost conference of U SPORTS men’s hockey returns for the 2023-24 season on Thursday night, marking the second conference to return to play. The OUA hit the ice to open its season on Sept. 24, as the Nipissing Lakers defeated the Guelph Gryphons 2-1. Meanwhile, the AUS holds off for another week … Continue reading Dinos remain favourites in preview of Canada West men’s hockey teams
TORONTO, ON – For the second straight season a year ago, the OUA Queen’s Cup ran through Trois-Rivières as the UQTR Patriotes, although ultimately unable to defend their U SPORTS title, took down the Windsor Lancers to win their 12th Queen’s Cup. Now, as puck drop on the OUA East hockey draws closer, each team in the division looks to believe that they have a … Continue reading UQTR’s fresh roster and previewing each OUA East team
TORONTO, ON – The OUA men’s hockey season starts slightly earlier in 2023-24, yet it comes with some added weight. While the OUA often has three teams competing at the U SPORTS University Cup, the Toronto Metropolitan University Bold are hosting the 2024 edition of the tournament and get an automatic berth as host. With that, only two OUA teams can play their way into … Continue reading Breaking down the U CUP hosts and every team in the OUA West
TORONTO, ON – Four U SPORTS players heard their names called at the inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Draft, as the league’s six teams selected 90 women’s hockey players. Participating in a nearly five-hour snake-style draft, the hockey clubs from Minnesota, Montreal, Toronto, New York, Boston and Ottawa formed their teams for the league’s opening season, set to drop the puck in January for … Continue reading U SPORTS players among 90 selections in inaugural PWHL Draft
More than 10 U SPORTS players will make their way to NHL Rookie camps in 2023. Continue reading U SPORTS veterans and rookies take on NHL Prospect Camps
TORONTO, ON – On Wednesday, the Professional Women’s Hockey League announced the list of players that have declared for its inaugural draft on Sept. 18, with the list featuring an abundance of U SPORTS players. 268 players declared for the PWHL Draft and will be eligible to be selected by the six teams in a 15-round draft, with the Minnesota franchise holding the top pick. … Continue reading Over 30 former U SPORTS players eligible for PWHL Draft on Sept. 18
TORONTO, ON – On Tuesday, TSN’s Rick Westhead reported that Western University had hired a private investigator to look into allegations of misconduct surrounding the Western Mustangs women’s hockey program. Per TSN, several players made allegations against those running the program, including head coach Candice Moxley, currently on leave, and strength and conditioning coach Jeff Watson, who works with most of Western’s athletics programs. Allegations … Continue reading Western Mustangs women’s hockey program under investigation: report
The Mount Royal Cougars women’s hockey team wins their program’s first ever national championship after defeating Concordia 4-3 in overtime. Read more to learn more and see what you may have missed. Continue reading Cougars top Stingers, claim first ever U SPORTS hockey gold
