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Hockey, Women's Hockey

Herrfort leading Waterloo Warriors in return of OUA women’s hockey

TORONTO, ON – With the first week of OUA WOMEN’S hockey in 2024 in the rearview mirror, some teams could continue their strong form coming off the first half, while others had hiccups. For some, though, flipping the calendar allowed them a fresh start and a new look in the quick sprint towards the OUA McCaw Cup Playoffs.  Here are two things we learned from … Continue reading Herrfort leading Waterloo Warriors in return of OUA women’s hockey

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What we learned this week in OUA men’s hockey

TORONTO, ON – With the first week of post-holidays OUA hockey in the books, we’ve gotten a glimpse of what things could look like in the stretch run to the OUA Queen’s Cup title, and the four berths at the U CUP. While TMU saw the debut of Arizona Coyotes prospect Artem Duda, and several other teams showed well in the return, these two things … Continue reading What we learned this week in OUA men’s hockey

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Hockey, Men's Hockey

Artem Duda teases as TMU Bold knock off Brock Badgers in clash of OUA West titans

TORONTO, ON – Artem Duda was always going to be the main event at the Mattamy Athletic Centre on Thursday night. Since news broke that the TMU Bold had recruited Duda, one of the Arizona Coyotes’ top defensive prospects, the anticipation has been rising to see just what’s up his sleeve. This was destined to be a huge moment for the Bold and U SPORTS … Continue reading Artem Duda teases as TMU Bold knock off Brock Badgers in clash of OUA West titans

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Hockey, Men's Hockey, Women's Hockey

3 OUA hockey questions: Does Duda make TMU a favourite?

TORONTO, ON – With the OUA hockey season underway for the second half, the sprint to the 2024 University Cup and U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Championship is on.  While several teams will ride strong starts to the playoffs with lesser second halves, others will surely pick up the pace and play themselves into postseason contention, hoping to lead to the Queen’s Cup, McCaw Cup and … Continue reading 3 OUA hockey questions: Does Duda make TMU a favourite?

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Hockey, Men's Hockey

TMU secures Artyom Duda, Arizona NHL prospect: report

TORONTO, ON – The TMU Bold are gaining a big boost in their hopes of lifting the University Cup on home ice. Sources tell 49 Sports that Russian defenceman and Arizona Coyotes prospect Artyom Duda will join the Bold for the second half of the OUA season and the U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship.  Duda, a second-round pick of the Coyotes in 2022, joins TMU … Continue reading TMU secures Artyom Duda, Arizona NHL prospect: report

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Men's Soccer

Projecting the 2024 CPL-U SPORTS Draft: Mock Draft

TORONTO, ON – Throughout the first half-decade of the Canadian Premier League, there is little doubt that using current and former U SPORTS players has been beneficial. From the likes of Eryk Kobza out of Calgary to Cavalry in the most recent season or the establishment of former U SPORTS stars using the CPL to jump to MLS and the Canadian Men’s National Team, the … Continue reading Projecting the 2024 CPL-U SPORTS Draft: Mock Draft

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Women's Basketball

Jordan Denkers takes on the physicality  

Hamilton, ON- Jordan Denkers always loved the physicality. Growing up playing basketball, she always loved playing defence, being aggressive and being competitive.  The third-year McMaster Marauders forward took a lot of pride in that. It was about effort rather than skill. After playing that way at Hamilton Transway and Westdale Secondary School, Denkers was now doing so at the university level.  “It’s just something that anyone’s … Continue reading Jordan Denkers takes on the physicality  

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“They’re going to make it”: Gee-Gees’ upward trajectory powered by confidence 

Hamilton, ON- Game after game, Rose-Anne Joly sees the improvement with her team. It may not always show on the scoreboard or stat sheet, but she saw it during their game against the McMaster Marauders on Dec. 2. The Ottawa Gee-Gees women’s basketball team came into this season as a new team – eight new players in total. Some came from high school while others were … Continue reading “They’re going to make it”: Gee-Gees’ upward trajectory powered by confidence 

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Ravens embrace their competitive spirit and fun

Hamilton, ON- Dani Sinclair can remember what it felt like. It was around this time last year during the Holiday break.  For her whole playing and coaching career, the Carleton Ravens women’s basketball head coach has always been competitive, always pushing herself to be better. She had talked to players her whole career about how they need to practice as hard – if not harder – … Continue reading Ravens embrace their competitive spirit and fun

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