“I’ve always been a fighter”: Team and perseverance power Filiatrault’s ski cross bronze

Calgary and Evolve athlete Elizabeth Filiatrault hits the podium at the FISU Games at Gore Mountain Continue reading “I’ve always been a fighter”: Team and perseverance power Filiatrault’s ski cross bronze

Previewing the squads in the Canada West Final Four

Vancouver, BC – And then there were four. The Canada West men’s soccer crown is up for grabs as the Final Four rolls into Thunderbird Stadium this weekend. After a season that’s finally seen some normalcy, the best four teams in the conference are ready to take to the pitch to lay claim to a spot at nationals. Here’s our preview of the weekend’s action … Continue reading Previewing the squads in the Canada West Final Four

Breaking down the teams in Canada West Women’s Hockey

TORONTO, ONT – 2021-2022 saw the UBC Thunderbirds take down the Saskatchewan Huskies for their fourth Canada West title. Heading into 2022-2023 though, the conference looks to be as wide open as it ever has been as multiple teams enter the year with shots to take home the gold. 49 breaks down the nine teams vying for a title heading to the new season. Alberta Pandas … Continue reading Breaking down the teams in Canada West Women’s Hockey

U SPORTS MHKY: The Stampede of Recruiting

Vancouver, BC- 182 days. The number of days until Jan.1, that’s the earliest point U SPORTS hockey could resume, but the extended offseason hasn’t left teams shy in recruiting.   A few days ago, 49 Sports took a look at all the recruits in the bottom half of Canada West conference, and today we bring you Part 2 of 3, taking a look at the two … Continue reading U SPORTS MHKY: The Stampede of Recruiting

U Sports WHKY: Dinos sweep Pronghorns to secure first round bye

It also marks the first time since 2016 that the Dinos have clinched the playoffs Calgary, Alta- It was a weekend to remember for the University of Calgary Dinos women’s hockey team who swept the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns to earn a much deserved bye week. The Dinos outscored the Pronghorns 7-2 while Goaltender Kelsey Roberts made 33 saves during the sweep. Team leader in … Continue reading U Sports WHKY: Dinos sweep Pronghorns to secure first round bye