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Volleyball

“Be an Every Dayer”: Bisons leave it all out to capture bronze

Hamilton, ON- On the wall of the Manitoba Bisons women’s volleyball team’s locker room is their team philosophy. Fourth-year setter Katreena Bentley and her teammates see it every day they’re in there. They talk about it a lot. They’ve done so since the start of the season. Their philosophy consists of six testaments. Ones they live by every day. “A state secret,” Bentley calls it. … Continue reading “Be an Every Dayer”: Bisons leave it all out to capture bronze

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Volleyball

Canada West Teams Power through to Women’s Volleyball Semis

Hamilton, ON- When Alberta Pandas middle Allie Moore thought what prepared her team for their nationals quarter-final win over the Montreal Carabins, she thought about her conference. “I think Canada West has the best teams in the country,” Moore said. Her Pandas team has played against the Manitoba Bisons and UBC Thunderbirds multipe times this season. They’ve played in long four or five set matches. … Continue reading Canada West Teams Power through to Women’s Volleyball Semis

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Volleyball

Is the West the Best at U SPORTS Women’s Volleyball Nationals?

Hamilton, ON- As the top U SPORTS women’s volleyball teams descend upon Hamilton for the national championships, we will find out whether the trend of Canada West dominance will continue. The conference that has produced 13 of the past 15 national champions – the only exceptions being Toronto in 2016 and Toronto Metropolitan University in 2018. The conference that usually sends at least three teams … Continue reading Is the West the Best at U SPORTS Women’s Volleyball Nationals?

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FISU, Hockey, Men's Hockey

Ukraine feels love and earns win in final game of Hockey Can’t Stop Tour

Winnipeg, MB – From the moment the doors of the Canada Life Centre opened, it was clear that Monday night was not going to be ordinary hockey. As spectators started to dot the seating bowl, draping the dark seats of the home of the Winnipeg Jets with the bright blue and yellow colours of the Ukrainian flag, the energy was palpable. As the clock neared … Continue reading Ukraine feels love and earns win in final game of Hockey Can’t Stop Tour

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Women's Basketball

2022 U Sports Women’s Basketball Exhibition Tournament Guide: Preseason Basketball is Back

Hamilton, ON- With fall upon us, it’s a reminder that exhibition tournaments and games are tipping off for U Sports women’s basketball teams. There are usually games between nonconference opponents, NCAA opponents (although none this year so far) and CCAA opponents.  One of the most exciting parts of the preseason are exhibition tournaments, where teams often play two or three games in a short time period … Continue reading 2022 U Sports Women’s Basketball Exhibition Tournament Guide: Preseason Basketball is Back

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Hockey

U Sports Hockey: The playoff race in Canada West is heating up

It’s been another year of exciting hockey in the Canada West conference of U Sports, but as the season nears its end, the playoff picture begins to form. While some of the standings may look similar to past years, there is still a heated battle closer to the bottom for the final post-season slots. Of the eight teams in Canada West, six qualify for the … Continue reading U Sports Hockey: The playoff race in Canada West is heating up

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