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

Open field at 2024 U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Nationals

Saskatoon, SK – We’re down to just eight teams in U SPORTS women’s hockey, so this is where things get interesting.  With the Mount Royal Cougars bowing out in the Canada West semifinal, last year’s national champions will not defend their title meaning the Golden Path trophy is officially back up for grabs.  Last year’s stunning win by the #8 seed Cougars pretty much proved … Continue reading Open field at 2024 U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Nationals

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?

Montréal advance to Uteck Bowl with tight Dunsmore Cup win over Laval

Montreal, Quebec – Montréal Carabins head coach Marco Iadeluca has a simple motto.  “In football, you either win or you learn.” For the Montréal Carabins, in 2022, they were left to learn a tough reminder of how the smallest moments can be the difference between winning and losing a title.  After tying the 2022 Dunsmore Cup against the Laval Rouge et Or at 24-24 with … Continue reading Montréal advance to Uteck Bowl with tight Dunsmore Cup win over Laval

“We try to fight on every point”: Toronto and Montreal Win to Set Up Consolation Finals 

Hamilton, ON- When it comes the consolation semi-finals of the U SPORTS men’s volleyball nationals, it’s an opportunity for teams to redeem themselves from their quarterfinals loss. It’s an opportunity to earn the chance to play one more game.  The Toronto Varsity Blues and the Montreal Carabins did just that on Mar. 18 to set up the consolation finals.  Varsity Blues Earn Redemption from Last Year’s … Continue reading “We try to fight on every point”: Toronto and Montreal Win to Set Up Consolation Finals 

“The Top of the Top”: How higher-ranked teams advanced in Men’s Volleyball Quarterfinals

Hamilton, ON- As quarterfinal action started and concluded at the U SPORTS men’s volleyball nationals, it would be a day for the higher-ranked seeds.  The three conference champions – the Alberta Golden Bears, McMaster Marauders, Sherbrooke Vert et Or – and the Canada West runner up Trinity Western Spartans all advanced to the semi-finals. Some games were tighter than others but none went five sets.  A … Continue reading “The Top of the Top”: How higher-ranked teams advanced in Men’s Volleyball Quarterfinals

Around U Sports Football: East-West Bowl Story, Pro Opportunities, a Historic Championship and 2022 lookahead. 

Hamilton,ON- The sun was shining last Saturday in Hamilton as the U Sports East-West Bowl made its triumphant return after a two year hiatus. Team West – made up of players from Canada West schools and half of the OUA – edged out team East (AUS, RSEQ and other half of the OUA) 11-8.  McMaster quarterback Andreas Dueck found Waterloo receiver James Basalyga for the go-ahead … Continue reading Around U Sports Football: East-West Bowl Story, Pro Opportunities, a Historic Championship and 2022 lookahead. 

U Sports Men’s Soccer: A look at the Western flavour on display at National Championships

After they both reached the finals of the Canada West Men’s Soccer this past weekend, it meant that UBC and University of Calgary earned a spot at next week’s National Championships, which will be held in Montreal. After surviving a pair of tense semi-final matches, as Calgary staved off Mount Royal, while UBC cruised past Saskatchawan, they now find themselves at the end of the … Continue reading U Sports Men’s Soccer: A look at the Western flavour on display at National Championships