UBC THUNDERBIRDS

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

UBC THUNDERBIRDS

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

OUA U SPORTS

Top ranked teams search for OUA McCaw Cup berth in semifinals

Toronto, ON- Four teams remain in the quest for the 2023 OUA McCaw Cup, each taking a unique path to reach this point. The Nipissing Lakers are chasing redemption after finishing with the silver at both the OUA and U SPORTS level in 2022. The Toronto Varsity Blues are in search of a repeat after a 2020 McCaw Cup title and a nearly perfect season. The Waterloo … Continue reading Top ranked teams search for OUA McCaw Cup berth in semifinals

OUA HOCKEY

3 things we’ve learned from the OUA McCaw Cup playoffs so far

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

Huskies stave off StFX in Game 3 as UNB returns to AUS final

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

UPEI Panthers and UNB Reds leave all to play for after two games

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

Grawbarger’s late goal powers Varsity Blues to Game 1 victory over Bold

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

OUA CARLETON OTTAWA

Carleton, Ottawa to join OUA women’s hockey: report

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