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Wright overcomes past demons, bags a brace to power York United to a huge victory

Over York United’s last two seasons, Brian Wright has frequently been a scapegoat, perhaps for good reason. Since signing for his hometown club, Wright’s scoring touch displayed in Ottawa has run dry. However, on Friday night another batch of dangerous chances came his way. Despite a couple of shots going astray, Wright bagged a brace, powering York to a massive 3-0 victory over Canadian Premier … Continue reading Wright overcomes past demons, bags a brace to power York United to a huge victory

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With young core taking over, UQTR hoping to use U SPORTS loss for future glory

Only a few metres away from the ice, where the UNB Reds celebrated with family and friends as they raised a second straight U SPORTS U CUP, UQTR Patriotes superstar fifth-year Simon Lafrance began to cry.  Moments removed from a heartbreaking 4-0 loss to the Reds in the U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship, Lafrance reflected on his journey at UQTR. He’s seen it all at … Continue reading With young core taking over, UQTR hoping to use U SPORTS loss for future glory

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UNB Reds return to U CUP final with dominant win over TMU

TORONTO, ON – In a single-elimination game of hockey, the little things can matter most. For the TMU Bold, no one could have said anything more accurate on their 7-0 loss to the UNB Reds in the first semifinal at the 2024 U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship. Austen Keating, Kade Landry, Camaryn Baber, Sean McGurn,  Colton Kammerer and Jason Willms scored for UNB, while goaltender … Continue reading UNB Reds return to U CUP final with dominant win over TMU

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Redbirds oust UBC in tight U CUP quarterfinal contest

TORONTO, ON – Whether you’re a Montréal native who attended McGill decades years ago or a British Columbian who plays for the men’s hockey team in 2024, once you’re a Redbird, you’re a Redbird for life.  On Friday night, as McGill fought out a 3-2 win in the fourth quarterfinal of the U SPORTS Men’s Hockey National Championship, that couldn’t have been clearer. With the … Continue reading Redbirds oust UBC in tight U CUP quarterfinal contest

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10 Canadian journalists pick 2024 U CUP bracket

TORONTO, ON – With less than 24 hours to go until the start of the 2024 U SPORTS men’s hockey championship at Toronto Metropolitan University, 49 Sports has polled 10 journalists from across Canada on their predictions for the tournament, taking place at the former Maple Leaf Gardens. Every journalist but one has selected the UNB Reds to defend their title and win the 10th … Continue reading 10 Canadian journalists pick 2024 U CUP bracket

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Olympic and World Junior officials to referee U SPORTS hockey championships

TORONTO, ON – One of Canada’s best referees will return to the U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship this week at the former Maple Leaf Gardens, as Mark Pearce headlines a group of five referees appointed to the 2024 U CUP.  Regularly a CHL official, Pearce returns to the University Cup having refereed the gold medal game at the 2022 tournament, UQTR’s double-overtime win over the … Continue reading Olympic and World Junior officials to referee U SPORTS hockey championships

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Carleton falls to Brock for worst OUA season since 2000

Ottawa, ON – After 22 seasons, the Carleton Ravens empire has fallen. The U SPORTS basketball dynasty, and reigning 4x consecutive U SPORTS Nationals champions fell 70-69 to the Brock Badgers in the opening round of the OUA Wilson Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, marking their worst official season since 1999-2000 and meaning they will almost certainly not play in the U SPORTS Men’s Final 8 … Continue reading Carleton falls to Brock for worst OUA season since 2000

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An unstoppable force and an underdog: Previewing the 2024 OUA East Playoffs

TORONTO, ON – The OUA’s best are ready to fight. The 2024 Queen’s Cup playoffs are finally here.  With the defending back-to-back champs, one of the hottest teams in the country, and the rest with reasons to be optimistic, the OUA East playoff matchups will be ones to watch from start to finish.  Thanks to their red-hot final few weeks, the McGill Redbirds clinched the … Continue reading An unstoppable force and an underdog: Previewing the 2024 OUA East Playoffs

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Contenders, sleepers, and series to watch: Previewing the 2024 OUA West Playoffs

TORONTO, ON – After 28 games of regular season action and a thrilling play-in game, it’s finally time to drop the puck on the 2024 OUA Queen’s Cup Playoffs.  Featuring the hosts of the 2024 U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship, the TMU Bold, it’s a special year for the OUA West, one where a winner looks like a complete wildcard in what was an extremely … Continue reading Contenders, sleepers, and series to watch: Previewing the 2024 OUA West Playoffs

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McGill Redbirds hire outside firm to audit football program

The McGill Redbirds are officially looking for some outside help. According to Richard Boutin of Le Journal de Québec, on Jan. 14 it was revealed that McGill has hired the Celsius Group to audit the Redbirds football program. RSEQ. Louis Pilon–President of JAMP Pharma in Boucherville, Que.–is financing the audit. He is also the father of two Redbirds players. The goal of the audit is … Continue reading McGill Redbirds hire outside firm to audit football program

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