TORONTO, ON – Whether you’re a Montréal native who attended McGill decades years ago or a British Columbian who plays for the men’s hockey team in 2024, once you’re a Redbird, you’re a Redbird for life. On Friday night, as McGill fought out a 3-2 win in the fourth quarterfinal of the U SPORTS Men’s Hockey National Championship, that couldn’t have been clearer. With the … Continue reading Redbirds oust UBC in tight U CUP quarterfinal contest
TORONTO, ON – It didn’t take much convincing for Felix Lafrance to join the UQTR Patriotes after his QMJHL career ended. With his older brother, Simon Lafrance, winning U SPORTS and OUA titles the year before, linking up was the premier option for post-junior hockey. Now, in his sophomore season and coming off his second OUA Queen’s Cup with UQTR, Felix follows in his brother’s … Continue reading “It’s emotional”: Lafrance brothers looking to end UQTR partnership with U SPORTS title
TORONTO, ON – When asked if brothers Simon and Félix Lafrance were fun in the locker room, UQTR Patriotes Marc Etienne-Hubert, head coach, was adamant: “Not really.” However, on the ice is a different case. That dynamic duo produced almost all the highlights in the Patriotes 5-1 rout of the MONCTON Aigles Bleus, a rare all-Francophone matchup that meant more than just a berth in … Continue reading UQTR Patriotes blow past Moncton in battle of Francophone U SPORTS teams
TORONTO, ON—The 2024 U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship in Toronto is catching the hockey world’s eye more than in recent times, and several NHL and AHL scouts have been watching the eight teams competing over four days. However, unlike past tournaments, which featured primarily amateur scouts for one or two days and required a more dedicated effort from the Montreal Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets organizations, … Continue reading U CUP prices driving scouts and students away
TORONTO, ON – Carson Gallagher knew that the fans were tired — his body was aching too, as the TMU Bold approached their 10th period of hockey in the last two games, entering the second overtime period against the Calgary Dinos at the U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship quarterfinals. The NCAA D III transfer picked up a loose puck in the slot and fired it … Continue reading Emotional double-OT win sets tone for TMU run at 2024 U CUP, clash with UNB
TORONTO, ON – Perched in media row, breaking down video in the final hour before puck drop of the U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship, UNB Reds head coach Gardiner MacDougall was dialed in—his whole group was. The veteran coach has instilled that mentality within his program since taking over in 2000. Every season, the Bedeque, PEI native, has brought that intensity and meticulous attention. A … Continue reading A tough Brock test a welcome first round for dialled UNB Reds at U CUP
Toronto, ON – According to UNB Reds head coach Gardiner MacDougall, his team has had a “target on their backs since game one” of the 2023-24 U Sports men’s hockey season. After a remarkable undefeated campaign, the Reds entered the National Championship with the target still there, untouched. UNB, predictably the No. 1 seed, were challenged by the Brock Badgers in the opening game of … Continue reading UNB Reds punch ticket to U SPORTS semis with win over Brock Badgers
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
TORONTO, ON – Brimming with St. Patrick’s Day green and abuzz with UPEI Panthers supporters, few noticed the Calgary Dinos stepping off the ice at the 2023 U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championships in Charlottetown. After entering the tournament with one of the best-ever regular season campaigns for a U SPORTS men’s hockey team, the Dinos fell to the eighth seed and host Panthers 4-2. A … Continue reading After Green Gables heartbreak, Dinos eye 2024 U CUP in Toronto
TORONTO, ON – With less than 24 hours to go until the start of the 2024 U SPORTS men’s hockey championship at Toronto Metropolitan University, 49 Sports has polled 10 journalists from across Canada on their predictions for the tournament, taking place at the former Maple Leaf Gardens. Every journalist but one has selected the UNB Reds to defend their title and win the 10th … Continue reading 10 Canadian journalists pick 2024 U CUP bracket
