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Men's Basketball

U Sports MBB Final 8 Bracketology Version 2.0: Canada West Rules

Hamilton, ON- The picture has shifted since my first edition of bracketology. With the Canada West and AUS playoffs wrapped up and the OUA playoffs underway, there is notable movement in the potential seeding for nationals in Edmonton in early April.   One of the biggest storylines is the strength of the Canada West conference, which has the chance to land four teams at nationals. The … Continue reading U Sports MBB Final 8 Bracketology Version 2.0: Canada West Rules

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Smaller Sports, Volleyball

McMaster men’s volleyball reclaim crown with 11th Forsyth Cup title

HAMILTON, ON – The Burridge Gym was packed – as it had been for McMaster’s two previous playoff games. Like the previous two games, the visiting Toronto Varsity Blues provided a stiff test.  After the Queen’s Gaels captured the past two Forsyth Cups (OUA titles), there was bound to be a new winner between the Marauders and the Varsity Blues. McMaster head coach Dave Preston’s … Continue reading McMaster men’s volleyball reclaim crown with 11th Forsyth Cup title

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Men's Basketball

U Sports MBB Final 8 Bracketology: A Two-Horse Race?

HAMILTON, ON – With playoff time just around the corner for most conferences (and already underway in the Canada West), the race to the U Sports men’s basketball nationals continues to heat up. Having looked at the potential women’s field previously, here’s how the men’s bracket is shaping up so far. This version of bracketology is following the great ones done by Neate Sager and … Continue reading U Sports MBB Final 8 Bracketology: A Two-Horse Race?

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Hockey, Men's Basketball, Men's Hockey, Smaller Sports, Women's Basketball, Women's Hockey

U SPORTS: Not too Golden, Alberta Suspends Trio of Programs for 2020-21

Vancouver,BC- University sports in Canada was dealt another blow on Wednesday, as the University of Alberta confirmed that none of their two-term sports teams will play in 2021. This affects the hockey, basketball and volleyball programs, who had not had their seasons cancelled entirely.  The university cited financial reasons for the shutdown, specifically the cuts to the Alberta government university grant. Although the government grant … Continue reading U SPORTS: Not too Golden, Alberta Suspends Trio of Programs for 2020-21

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Hockey

U Sports WHKY: U Cup Team Profiles, The Pandas Look to Reign Supreme

Charlottetown, PEI- The Alberta Pandas will be heading to the 2020 U Sports National Championship in Charlottetown, PEI as tournament favourites on Sunday. All eyes will be on the star-studded Alberta Pandas at this year’s tournament as they are in prime position to add a record ninth U Sports Women’s Hockey Championship to their trophy cabinet and are looking for vengeance after a disappointing fourth … Continue reading U Sports WHKY: U Cup Team Profiles, The Pandas Look to Reign Supreme

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Hockey

U Sports Hockey: Brendan Burke on verge of making U Sports history

“It’s an honour, I get to represent my school and U Sports in a situation I never could have expected.” those were the words of Team Canada Spengler Cup and Alberta Golden Bear’s goaltender Brendan Burke mere hours after he was named to his nations roster. He was named to the Canadian Spengler Cup team last week, becoming the first U Sports player to make … Continue reading U Sports Hockey: Brendan Burke on verge of making U Sports history

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