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Finding consistency, UBC seeking historic performance at 2024 U CUP

TORONTO, ON – When the UBC Thunderbirds take to the ice at the 2024 U SPORTS men’s hockey championships, they do so with the weight of years of disappointment now lifted from their shoulders.  After 53 years without a conference title, the Thunderbirds captured the Canada West men’s hockey championship, beating the Calgary Dinos in a best-of-three series while hosting the final for the first … Continue reading Finding consistency, UBC seeking historic performance at 2024 U CUP

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Breaking down each 2024 U CUP quarterfinal matchup

TORONTO, ON – With conference playoffs completed, the top eight teams in U SPORTS men’s hockey make their way to Toronto to battle for the 2024 University Cup Championship from March 14-17.  While the UQTR Patriotes, UNB Reds, and UBC Thunderbirds can briefly celebrate their respective conference titles, they, along with five others, look ahead to a run at the former Maple Leaf Gardens with … Continue reading Breaking down each 2024 U CUP quarterfinal matchup

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TMU’s breakthrough clashes UQTR’s legacy in 2024 OUA Queen’s Cup

TORONTO, ON – Flashbacks ran through TMU Bold men’s hockey head coach Johnny Duco’s mind throughout the OUA playoffs leading up to the 112th Queen’s Cup on home ice against the UQTR Patriotes.  For years, it’s been a similar script for TMU. Endless heartbreak, with talented, often finding regular season success but never being able to get over the hump and qualify for the final. … Continue reading TMU’s breakthrough clashes UQTR’s legacy in 2024 OUA Queen’s Cup

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Gee-Gees sweep Ravens with physical Colonel By Classic win

Ottawa, ON – The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees scored less than one minute in to take an early lead and didn’t look back en route to a 3-1 victory against their cross-town rival, the CarletonUniversity Ravens in a very physical and aggressive Colonel By Classic match. “We love winning in front of our fans, especially with all the students coming to support, so itmeans a … Continue reading Gee-Gees sweep Ravens with physical Colonel By Classic win

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Kai Edmonds stops 22 as the TMU Bold shut out Toronto

Toronto, ON – A Friday night matchup at Varsity Arena between the cross-town rivals, the Toronto Varsity Blues and the TMU Bold. Second place in the OUA East on the line. Who wouldn’t want it any other way? Two bitter rivals squared off the way they have dozens of times before but this time it was TMU taking the 4-0 win and the pivotal points. With … Continue reading Kai Edmonds stops 22 as the TMU Bold shut out Toronto

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Nipissing a contender? What we learned in OUA men’s hockey this week

TORONTO, ON – With less than a month remaining until the OUA Queen’s Cup Playoffs get underway, not only are playoff races becoming important, but also how programs are rounding into form as they approach the most critical point of their season.  While a solid start to a campaign can help ease the pressure come the end, few teams would want to go into the … Continue reading Nipissing a contender? What we learned in OUA men’s hockey this week

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Hockey, Women's Hockey

Carleton swept out of October with shutout loss to McGill

Ottawa, ON – Meet the new Ravens, same as the old Ravens?  That’s been the unfortunate question through the first four games of the final season in RSEQ for Carleton Ravens’s women’s hockey program. Armed with the first true full recruiting class under head coach Stacey Colarossi, the Ravens entered the 2023-2024 campaign looking to both end their time in RSEQ on a high, and … Continue reading Carleton swept out of October with shutout loss to McGill

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Baxter, Griffin push TMU to 1st OUA win over Ontario Tech

TORONTO, ON – Lauren Griffin was once again fantastic as they normally are for the Bold as they beat the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks 4-0 for their first win of the season. Griffin turned away 24 shots as they kept the team in the game at various points. “We needed to lay it all out there, and we did. Obviously, 24 saves for sure, but that’s … Continue reading Baxter, Griffin push TMU to 1st OUA win over Ontario Tech

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Varsity Blues highlight OUA East team breakdowns

TORONTO, ON – Highlighted by the defending OUA McCaw Cup Champions, the 2023-24 women’s hockey season in the OUA East is likely to see some of the most competitive games in the country.  Whether the always contending Toronto Varsity Blues and Nipissing Lakers or the potential for surprises, the new season brings allure and excitement in the hunt for an OUA banner and berths at … Continue reading Varsity Blues highlight OUA East team breakdowns

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Breaking down each U SPORTS AUS men’s hockey program

Halifax N.S. – We’re back, baby! The 2023-24 U SPORTS AUS men’s hockey season is upon us and if it’s anything like last year, we’re in for some good hockey. All the talk in the conference begins and ends with the UNB Reds, coming off yet another national championship and a much-desired first title since the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly the entire championship team is back … Continue reading Breaking down each U SPORTS AUS men’s hockey program

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