“Best decision of my life”: UNB returns to U SPORTS hockey summit

The UNB Reds clinched their fourth U CUP title in the last six seasons, defeating the Alberta Golden Bears 3-0 in the national final. Continue reading “Best decision of my life”: UNB returns to U SPORTS hockey summit

“That’s why I signed here”: Reds capture 5th straight AUS title

FREDERICTON, NB. – In the UNB Reds’ long, prestigious history of AUS dominance, they have never won the conference in five straight seasons. Until now. After dropping game two in double overtime, the Reds took full control at home in game three of the AUS men’s hockey final, outlasting the Saint Mary’s Huskies 4-1 to keep the banner in Fredericton. Even during extended stretches of … Continue reading “That’s why I signed here”: Reds capture 5th straight AUS title

Cyr scores golden goal in double OT as Reds repeat as AUS champions

In the final game of her AUS career at her home rink, Frederike Cyr has secured another banner for the Aitken Centre’s rafters. With a shorthanded goal 2:53 into the second overtime, Cyr has won the UNB Reds their second consecutive AUS women’s hockey championship. They beat the StFX X-Women — the same team they defeated in the final last year — 3-2 to clinch … Continue reading Cyr scores golden goal in double OT as Reds repeat as AUS champions

Instant classic AUS final game could only end one way: with Dawson Theede scoring the winner

Halifax, N.S. – On a physical Saint Mary’s Huskies team, Dawson Theede leads the charge.  Yes, he has drawn attention for the wrong reasons at times — such as for a couple of questionable hits on UNB Reds opponents during this AUS final.  But even so, that hasn’t changed the fact he’s been playing the best hockey of his life in this series.  That’s saying … Continue reading Instant classic AUS final game could only end one way: with Dawson Theede scoring the winner

Woodland delivers peak performance to force game three in AUS final

With an opportunity to clinch the AUS title at home, the StFX X-Women couldn’t get anything going on Tuesday night against the UNB Reds.  The difference was a mid-second period goal from Alayna Wagstaff and a 34-save performance from AUS MVP Kendra Woodland, as UNB prevailed by a nailbiting 1-0 score in game two of the AUS women’s hockey final. With the win, the Reds … Continue reading Woodland delivers peak performance to force game three in AUS final

Whether it was playoff experience or a thunderous start, UNB shows why they’re the team to beat in AUS final

Fredericton, N.B. – Kade Landry knew what to expect in his UNB Reds’ game one of the AUS final against the Saint Mary’s Huskies: a team a lot like them.  “They’re a great hockey team. They got four good lines, six good D and a good goalie,” the second-year blueliner said. “We expected a lot from them.” Sounds a lot like the Reds’ formula for … Continue reading Whether it was playoff experience or a thunderous start, UNB shows why they’re the team to beat in AUS final