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U SPORTS players among 90 selections in inaugural PWHL Draft

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

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Over 30 former U SPORTS players eligible for PWHL Draft on Sept. 18

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

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Western Mustangs women’s hockey program under investigation: report

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

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DOCUMENTARY: U SPORTS guides Canada to double gold at Lake Placid 2023 FISU Games

LAKE PLACID, NY – With two teams filled to the brim with U SPORTS all-stars, the best of Canadian university hockey returned to the international stage representing their nation at the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games. After failing to win gold in both tournaments since the Trentino 2013 Winter University Games, Canada’s mission was clear near home soil, as they played their way … Continue reading DOCUMENTARY: U SPORTS guides Canada to double gold at Lake Placid 2023 FISU Games

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Late game heroics power Toronto past Nipissing in OUA McCaw Cup

TORONTO, ON –  Céline Frappier knows what it means when big moments come calling, and she answered the call in the OUA McCaw Cup Final.  After training for much of the game, the Toronto Varsity Blues senior stationed herself just above the crease with 26.3 seconds remaining in regulation and, while falling, fired a snap shot off a pass from Kaitlyn McKnight.  She scored. Toronto … Continue reading Late game heroics power Toronto past Nipissing in OUA McCaw Cup

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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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