Windsor Lancers seek an upset in U SPORTS return
HALIFAX, NS – Nathan Torchia and co. look to cement U SPORTS history for Lancers It’s not the explosive offence, flashy special teams, or relentless hard-hitting play of the Windsor Lancers that makes them a dangerous team to beat coming into the 2023 U CUP in Charlottetown. It’s the monster in between the pipes, Nathan Torchia. The Baden, ON native and former Georgetown Raider was … Continue reading Windsor Lancers seek an upset in U SPORTS return
UQTR’s resilience shines through in era-ending U CUP
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI – Really, was there ever a doubt for the defending U CUP champions? For the UQTR Patriotes, it’s not been a season where they’ve made things easy on themselves. Yet, they continue to push on, just as they did in an 4-1 win over the SMU Huskies in the U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship quarterfinal on Thursday. From allowing the Concordia Stingers to … Continue reading UQTR’s resilience shines through in era-ending U CUP
UNB remain U SPORTS contenders despite 2022’s early exit
The UNB Reds come into this tournament deeper and more experienced than last year. Many of their stars — such as Brady Gilmour, Ross MacDougall and captain Jason Willms — sat in that McCain Arena dressing room after the loss. They’re the ones leading the charge this time around. Continue reading UNB remain U SPORTS contenders despite 2022’s early exit
U SPORTS Women’s Hockey gold is anyone’s game in Montreal
A look at reach team at the U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Championships in Montreal. Continue reading U SPORTS Women’s Hockey gold is anyone’s game in Montreal
SMU brings depth to U SPORTS Men’s Hockey championship
Off an inspiring AUS playoffs performance that brought them within a win of the championship, the Saint Mary’s Huskies will return to the U CUP for the first time since the cancelled 2020 tournament. Continue reading SMU brings depth to U SPORTS Men’s Hockey championship
Calgary’s patient game seeking a U SPORTS men’s hockey gold
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI – It’s been years since a team has been as dominant as the Calgary Dinos has taken on the U SPORTS men’s hockey championship. In 2023, the Dinos were near perfect, riding a 23-game win streak from the middle of the fall season to the end of the regular season. While the road was a little bumpier in the playoffs en route to … Continue reading Calgary’s patient game seeking a U SPORTS men’s hockey gold
UQTR Patriotes hope to silence OUA doubters again at U CUP
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI – The UQTR Patriotes are not anything but determined as they head into the 2023 U SPORTS men’s hockey championships. Defending their title from 2022, they enter the U CUP among the favourites while enjoying strong form coming off their second OUA Queen’s Cup in as many seasons and an energizing triple overtime win over the Windsor Lancers in the final. Despite a … Continue reading UQTR Patriotes hope to silence OUA doubters again at U CUP
Brassard’s return buoys Panthers ahead of U SPORTS
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI – The UPEI Panthers are three days away from hosting the U SPORTS U CUP for the first time in 53 years dating back to 1970—the first year the university opened—and will be getting one of their X-factors back just in time. On Jan. 28 the Panthers would not only lose the game the Acadia Axemen but also lose their top defencemen, Matt Brassard, … Continue reading Brassard’s return buoys Panthers ahead of U SPORTS
Young faces lead Alberta’s U SPORTS hopes after 2022 heartbreak
TORONTO, ON – There’s an aura of revenge and determination within the Alberta Golden Bears as they head into the 2023 U SPORTS men’s hockey championship. After letting the 2022 U CUP slip through their grasp in the final moments against the UQTR Patriotes in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, the group is again back at the nationals, looking to avenge their disappointment. However, this is a … Continue reading Young faces lead Alberta’s U SPORTS hopes after 2022 heartbreak
“We believe we can win that game”: Belief and experience lifts Ravens to National Title
Halifax, NS- When that championship moment finally came, so did the emotions. The Carleton Ravens men’s basketball team had just defeated the St. Fx X-Men 109-104 in double overtime in the title game of the U SPORTS men’s basketball Final 8. They had just won their four straight national title. Point guard Aiden Warnholtz – named tournament MVP – said he felt a ton of joy … Continue reading “We believe we can win that game”: Belief and experience lifts Ravens to National Title
