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Instant classic AUS final game could only end one way: with Dawson Theede scoring the winner

Halifax, N.S. – On a physical Saint Mary’s Huskies team, Dawson Theede leads the charge.  Yes, he has drawn attention for the wrong reasons at times — such as for a couple of questionable hits on UNB Reds opponents during this AUS final.  But even so, that hasn’t changed the fact he’s been playing the best hockey of his life in this series.  That’s saying … Continue reading Instant classic AUS final game could only end one way: with Dawson Theede scoring the winner

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Woodland delivers peak performance to force game three in AUS final

With an opportunity to clinch the AUS title at home, the StFX X-Women couldn’t get anything going on Tuesday night against the UNB Reds.  The difference was a mid-second period goal from Alayna Wagstaff and a 34-save performance from AUS MVP Kendra Woodland, as UNB prevailed by a nailbiting 1-0 score in game two of the AUS women’s hockey final. With the win, the Reds … Continue reading Woodland delivers peak performance to force game three in AUS final

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Hockey, Women's Hockey

Trussler Hat Trick powers Varsity Blues to OUA McCaw Cup Final

TORONTO, ON – The atmosphere at Varsity Arena was nuts. A section of Varsity Blues fans serenading the goalie’s name. A section of Gryphons fans chanting “Go Gryphs Go” to try and encourage the team.  “It’s awesome. The crowd really pumps us up. It’s something we always look forward to at home,” said Toronto Varsity Blues captain Taylor Trussler. The one name fans should be … Continue reading Trussler Hat Trick powers Varsity Blues to OUA McCaw Cup Final

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Whether it was playoff experience or a thunderous start, UNB shows why they’re the team to beat in AUS final

Fredericton, N.B. – Kade Landry knew what to expect in his UNB Reds’ game one of the AUS final against the Saint Mary’s Huskies: a team a lot like them.  “They’re a great hockey team. They got four good lines, six good D and a good goalie,” the second-year blueliner said. “We expected a lot from them.” Sounds a lot like the Reds’ formula for … Continue reading Whether it was playoff experience or a thunderous start, UNB shows why they’re the team to beat in AUS final

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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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AUS MHKY FINAL PREVIEW: Depth and goaltending define UNB and SMU’s paths to AUS final

Fredericton, N.B. – It’s the best of the best in the conference final between the UNB Reds and the Saint Mary’s Huskies. The Reds have been unstoppable over nearly the past five seasons in the conference. Winning every title since the 2017-18 season, coach Gardiner MacDougall’s troops are again the team to beat. They’ve lost just six games this season and are coming off a … Continue reading AUS MHKY FINAL PREVIEW: Depth and goaltending define UNB and SMU’s paths to AUS final

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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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StFX find formula for beating Kendra Woodland and take Game One over UNB

Fredericton, N.B. – Maggy Burbidge knows how important it is to solve Kendra Woodland in her team’s AUS final against the UNB Reds. The nation’s leading scorer — the scorer of eight points and 15 points in five playoff games for the StFX X-Women — was not shy about detailing X’s successful formula in their 2-1 victory in game one in Fredericton. Specifically, getting “pucks … Continue reading StFX find formula for beating Kendra Woodland and take Game One over UNB

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AUS WHKY FINAL PREVIEW: StFX’s scoring and UNB’s defence clash in star-studded final

Fredericton, N.B. – It’s a clash of the extremes in the 2022-23 AUS women’s hockey final. On one side is the StFX X-Women. They’re the highest-scoring team in U SPORTS — the only one to crack 100 goals this season. In a conference filled with some of the nation’s best offensive talent, X utterly dominated this category.  They’re led by U SPORTS leading scorer Maggy … Continue reading AUS WHKY FINAL PREVIEW: StFX’s scoring and UNB’s defence clash in star-studded final

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