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Herrfort leading Waterloo Warriors in return of OUA women’s hockey

TORONTO, ON – With the first week of OUA WOMEN’S hockey in 2024 in the rearview mirror, some teams could continue their strong form coming off the first half, while others had hiccups. For some, though, flipping the calendar allowed them a fresh start and a new look in the quick sprint towards the OUA McCaw Cup Playoffs.  Here are two things we learned from … Continue reading Herrfort leading Waterloo Warriors in return of OUA women’s hockey

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Artem Duda teases as TMU Bold knock off Brock Badgers in clash of OUA West titans

TORONTO, ON – Artem Duda was always going to be the main event at the Mattamy Athletic Centre on Thursday night. Since news broke that the TMU Bold had recruited Duda, one of the Arizona Coyotes’ top defensive prospects, the anticipation has been rising to see just what’s up his sleeve. This was destined to be a huge moment for the Bold and U SPORTS … Continue reading Artem Duda teases as TMU Bold knock off Brock Badgers in clash of OUA West titans

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3 OUA hockey questions: Does Duda make TMU a favourite?

TORONTO, ON – With the OUA hockey season underway for the second half, the sprint to the 2024 University Cup and U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Championship is on.  While several teams will ride strong starts to the playoffs with lesser second halves, others will surely pick up the pace and play themselves into postseason contention, hoping to lead to the Queen’s Cup, McCaw Cup and … Continue reading 3 OUA hockey questions: Does Duda make TMU a favourite?

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TMU secures Artyom Duda, Arizona NHL prospect: report

TORONTO, ON – The TMU Bold are gaining a big boost in their hopes of lifting the University Cup on home ice. Sources tell 49 Sports that Russian defenceman and Arizona Coyotes prospect Artyom Duda will join the Bold for the second half of the OUA season and the U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship.  Duda, a second-round pick of the Coyotes in 2022, joins TMU … Continue reading TMU secures Artyom Duda, Arizona NHL prospect: report

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FISU champions headline U SPORTS All-Stars vs Hockey Canada

TORONTO, ON – U SPORTS announced the roster for the 2023 U SPORTS All-Star men’s hockey team on Tuesday, a squad which will face Hockey Canada’s World Junior Championship Selection Camp.  22 players will suit up for the select team, led by Queen’s Gaels head coach Brett Gibson and assistant coaches from Calgary, McGill and RMC in head coaches Mark Howell, Dave Urquhart and Richard … Continue reading FISU champions headline U SPORTS All-Stars vs Hockey Canada

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Projecting the U SPORTS All-Stars for Canada’s World Junior Camp

TORONTO, ON – It’s become an annual tradition for U SPORTS men’s hockey players and Team Canada World Junior hopefuls at this point — a two-game matchup to test the best of Canadian university hockey and Canada’s best U20 players.  While the skill level of top NHL prospects and U SPORTS players often leaves a massive gap, the size and age discrepancy between the two … Continue reading Projecting the U SPORTS All-Stars for Canada’s World Junior Camp

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Fedel’s hot streak leading Gryphons in OUA women’s hockey

TORONTO, ON – There’s a new top team in the OUA West Division this week, thanks in no small part to the new top goalie in the OUA, Martina Fedel.  With a 20-6-1 record across two OUA seasons heading into 2023-2024, Fedel was already a strong goalie, but across the first month and change of the new season, she has taken things to another level. … Continue reading Fedel’s hot streak leading Gryphons in OUA women’s hockey

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Nipissing Lakers extend TMU Bold losing streak to four games with shootout win

TORONTO,ON – Friday night was a great sign for the TMU Bold in their rebuild. The Nipissing Lakers are one of the best teams in the league and amid a three game losing skid, they kept it as competitive as possible in a shootout loss. For the first five minutes of the game in the opening period, the Lakers controlled the pace of play and … Continue reading Nipissing Lakers extend TMU Bold losing streak to four games with shootout win

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Western hockey players to boycott games, practices should Moxley return

TORONTO, ON – The Western Mustangs Women’s Hockey Team might be off the ice this U SPORTS hockey season. After TSN reported allegations of misconduct against head coach Candice Moxley in September, the school announced that they would reinstate the head coach on Monday after an investigation.  On Friday, Western Women’s Hockey Player circulated a letter to the media, which had previously been sent to … Continue reading Western hockey players to boycott games, practices should Moxley return

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3-2-1: Rookies dominating in takeaways from opening month of U SPORTS hockey

TORONTO, ON – The first month of the U SPORTS men’s hockey season is in the books, with three teams standing undefeated and another three still searching for their first win.  While the weekly “3-2-1” column takes a look at what is happening each week in Canadian university hockey, this week can’t just focus on the student-athletes currently in the league.  Over the weekend, American … Continue reading 3-2-1: Rookies dominating in takeaways from opening month of U SPORTS hockey

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