AUS: Moncton nabs game three of MHKY quarterfinal, while UNB strikes first in WHKY final

The Moncton Aigles Bleus wouldn’t be in the playoffs in a “normal” season.  They finished seventh, dead last, in the AUS men’s hockey standings in a COVID-crippled schedule. They won just once in their final nine regular-season games and were being counted out of a close conference playoff picture. But two weeks, three wins and a couple of Etienne Montpetit clinics later, Moncton is two … Continue reading AUS: Moncton nabs game three of MHKY quarterfinal, while UNB strikes first in WHKY final

AUS: WHKY final set as StFX, UNB sweep semis

On Saturday night, there were the teams that had either Maggy Burbidge or Paige Grenier. And then there were the teams that lost.  With two goals from each of their key forwards, the UNB Reds and StFX X-Women completed sweeps of their respective semifinal series, booking their tickets to the AUS final. The X-Women secured their place in the final with a 4-2 victory at … Continue reading AUS: WHKY final set as StFX, UNB sweep semis

AUS: Dal men’s hockey wins first postseason contest since 2004, while two games go to overtime in conference playoffs

Connor Welsh is in his fourth year with the Dalhousie Tigers. Shaun Miller is in his first. On Friday night, they had three things in common: they both play for Dal, they both scored, and they have both earned their first career AUS playoff wins, following the Tigers’ 4-3 advantage over the Moncton Aigles Bleus. The veteran-rookie combo wasn’t only present. They made the difference.  … Continue reading AUS: Dal men’s hockey wins first postseason contest since 2004, while two games go to overtime in conference playoffs

AUS MHKY: UNB, StFX heavily favoured as AUS men’s hockey playoffs get underway

AUS men’s hockey may be the most balanced, evenly-matched league in Atlantic Canada and arguably U SPORTS. Yet in playoffs, results for all but one team are anything but fair. That’s right, it’s time to break out the white towels and put away the shaving razors, it’s postseason time! The beard won’t have much time to grow very long though, as the conference has adopted … Continue reading AUS MHKY: UNB, StFX heavily favoured as AUS men’s hockey playoffs get underway

MHKY: Career games from unsung heroes help SMU deliver UNB upset

It’s safe to say the odds were stacked heavily against the Saint Mary’s Huskies after two periods on Feb. 26. They were down by a goal and outshot 36-14 by the best team in the country, the UNB Reds. The Huskies were keeping up on the scoreboard, but were no match for the Reds’ pace and pressure in the first 40 minutes. But what did … Continue reading MHKY: Career games from unsung heroes help SMU deliver UNB upset

U Sports MHKY: Team Profiles, What You Need to Know about the UNB Reds

Halifax, N.S – Death, Taxes, The UNB Reds in the U Sports National Championship. Three things that just feel like certainties at this point. Despite a scare from the Acadia Axemen in the AUS playoffs the Reds managed to snag their 3rd straight AUS championship and will head into Halifax looking to defend their 2019 National Title. Here is what you need to know to … Continue reading U Sports MHKY: Team Profiles, What You Need to Know about the UNB Reds

U Sports MHKY: The mid-season recruitments that could push your team to the next level

There are many things that differ university sports from their professional counterparts. One of the things which is most affected is the movement of the addition of players throughout a season. Although that does not mean that U Sports schools are unable to bolster their rosters after the beginning of the year. Teams are able to recruit players who choose to go to school rather … Continue reading U Sports MHKY: The mid-season recruitments that could push your team to the next level