Toronto, On – And then there were four. After four series that brought about drama, surprises, and a game that felt like it would never end, the OUA McCaw Cup playoffs are down to their final quartet. 49 Sports reflects on the last few days and see what we learned. Which Waterloo team will show up next In the span of three games, the Waterloo Warriors … Continue reading 3 things we’ve learned from the OUA McCaw Cup playoffs so far
HALIFAX, NS – Much like the first two games of this AUS semifinal, Maggy Burbidge of the StFX X-Women was the best player on the ice. She scored a hat trick — her second of the series — as part of her seven so far in the semifinal against the SMU Huskies. But there was a close second choice for the best player out there … Continue reading Huskies stave off StFX in Game 3 as UNB returns to AUS final
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI – The UPEI Panthers had one goal going to UNB for Games 1 and 2 of the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) semi-finals. Come away with at least one win. “It was a big goal these past two days to come home ice from Fredericton with a win and we’re very happy to have accomplished that,” said Panthers sophomore goaltender Sarah Forsythe. After a … Continue reading UPEI Panthers and UNB Reds leave all to play for after two games
Sports are split seconds. From split second decisions, to quick moments, it’s simply nothing else. With 19 seconds remaining in the game, a faceoff was to the right of TMU Bold goalie Lauren Griffin. Just four seconds later, the puck was in the back of their net. Varsity Arena played host to a nail biter in Game 1 of the Subway Series as Toronto won … Continue reading Grawbarger’s late goal powers Varsity Blues to Game 1 victory over Bold
Breaking down each of the opening round playoff series in the 2023 McCaw Cup Playoffs. Continue reading The OUA McCaw Cup Playoffs are too close to call
TORONTO, ON – The OUA women’s hockey league looks to be expanding by two teams. On Tuesday, sources informed 49 Sports that the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees and Carleton Ravens women’s hockey programs will join the Ontario University Athletics Conference for the 2024-25 season. The two schools from Canada’s capital city would leave the RSEQ, the Quebec conference, following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, … Continue reading Carleton, Ottawa to join OUA women’s hockey: report
Into the second last weekend of OUA Women’s Hockey as many as seven different teams still have their potential playoff position undecided Continue reading Playoff races coming down to the wire in OUA Women’s Hockey
Toronto, ON – They were coming in as the underdog. All the pressure’s was on Toronto. That was the message to TMU Bold by coach Lisa Haley in advance of their Saturday night matchup against the Toronto Varsity Blues and for good reason. The number one ranked team in the country, the Toronto Varsity Blues were winners of 15 straight heading into Saturday and owned … Continue reading Toronto pushes win streak to 16 games with win over TMU
The TMU Bold took a key 3-1 victory over the Ontario Ridgebacks to earn points in the OUA East playoff race Continue reading TMU Bold avoid season sweep with key victory over Ontario Tech
TORONTO, ON – The final weekend of January is in the books in OUA women’s hockey, and the contenders are truly becoming clear as playoff season approaches. With the full cohort back from representing Team Canada at the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games, the best players are shining as teams look to gain form in the season’s final weeks. As the McCawCup Playoffs … Continue reading Toronto Varsity Blues keep winning, headline OUA women’s hockey takeaways
