What Ford’s CFL Rise could mean for U SPORTS quarterbacks
TORONTO, ON- Despite being dubbed the Canadian Football League, the league has long ignored signal callers coming from U SPORTS. Many U SPORTS alumni make an impact after they leave school, whether that be the NFL or CFL. Guards like Super Bowl champion and McGill alum Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, former CFL draft first overall pick linebacker Henoc Muamba formerly of St. FX, and former New Orleans … Continue reading What Ford’s CFL Rise could mean for U SPORTS quarterbacks
McMaster men’s soccer stay even keeled after rebounding against Brock
Hamilton, ON- You may remember that McMaster Marauders men’s soccer are defending OUA champions. You may remember how they finished the season on a winning tear but started their season with up and down results. The Marauders lost their two of their first four games in 2022. One year later, the team is going through a similar stretch of results after two wins and two losses. After losing to the … Continue reading McMaster men’s soccer stay even keeled after rebounding against Brock
Depth and finishing in focus as Marauders battle Badgers to stalemates
Hamilton, ON- After the McMaster Marauders women’s soccer team scored seven goals in two games against the Waterloo Warriors to open the season, it was a different story when they faced the Brock Badgers. Their home-and-home series ended with two draws – 1-1 at Brock on Sept. 8 and 0-0 at McMaster on Sept. 10. Yet, through it all, the Marauders remain undefeated this season with … Continue reading Depth and finishing in focus as Marauders battle Badgers to stalemates
U SPORTS veterans and rookies take on NHL Prospect Camps
More than 10 U SPORTS players will make their way to NHL Rookie camps in 2023. Continue reading U SPORTS veterans and rookies take on NHL Prospect Camps
Taylor Elgersma, the OUA football maestro vaulting Laurier into Yates Cup contention
TORONTO, ON – Taylor Elgersma loves football. Maybe a little bit too much. Michael Faulds, the Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks head coach, often finds himself worrying if his quarterback thinks about nothing else. “Sometimes, I have to meet with [Elgersma] just to tell him ‘it doesn’t all have to be football,’” Faulds said. He wasn’t completely joking. Elgersma’s schedule starts on Monday with a … Continue reading Taylor Elgersma, the OUA football maestro vaulting Laurier into Yates Cup contention
AUS football reflections from weeks two and three
HALIFAX, NS – AUS football is in full effect, now three weeks in there have been games down to the wire, and games that were decided in the first few minutes, and we are only getting further into the thick of university football. The kings survive a scare StFX football has not given anything for other Atlantic teams to grapple on to. Acadia gave the … Continue reading AUS football reflections from weeks two and three
Queen’s climb into the top four of 49’s OUA football power rankings
TORONTO, ON – Queen’s made their presence known in their second game of the OUA season with a convincing win over the University of Toronto. Elsewhere, Laurier quarterback Taylor Elgersma put on a masterclass performance. Three weeks into the season and the conference is starting to take place and teams are starting to separate. While U SPORTS posts a weekly ranking based off media voting and … Continue reading Queen’s climb into the top four of 49’s OUA football power rankings
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
Carleton, TMU rack up goals in Week 2 OUA men’s soccer takeaways
TORONTO, ON – Week two of OUA men’s soccer marked big returns and some more unexpected results. Most schools have played a few matches to this point, and the gap has started to widen from the top to the bottom of the pack. Regardless, there are instances where it doesn’t feel that large. For example, the Guelph Gryphons sit bottom of the OUA West, the … Continue reading Carleton, TMU rack up goals in Week 2 OUA men’s soccer takeaways
“We’re moving in the right direction”: Marauders romp Lions for electric first win
Hamilton, ON- When the McMaster Marauders played the York Lions last year, their victory was short lived. This time, it stood. The Marauders defeated the Lions at home in 2022 before forfeiting the game due to fielding an ineligible player. On Sept. 9, 2023, they went out to a quick lead and didn’t look back. McMaster moved the ball crisply. They got stops and turnovers on … Continue reading “We’re moving in the right direction”: Marauders romp Lions for electric first win