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Hockey

Triplet Power: Varsity Blues Hockey Player Joey Manchurek and His Brothers are Dominating TikTok

Vancouver, BC- With matching outfits, a smartphone and some hockey prowess, the Manchurek triplets have become TikTok famous. Joey Machurek, a hockey player with the University of Toronto Varsity Blues, was atop the OUA’s western conference in January, but as the season winded down, he and his brothers began to take TikTok by storm. Their fame is not the velvet robes and luxurious clothing of … Continue reading Triplet Power: Varsity Blues Hockey Player Joey Manchurek and His Brothers are Dominating TikTok

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Hockey

U SPORTS MHKY: Grima Departs North Bay Battalion, Joins Varsity Blues In The OUA

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on ThePuckAuthority.com on May 17th. Toronto, ON- After starting off rather quietly with just three recruitments to start the season, the University of Toronto Varsity Blues broke ground on Thursday with their fourth addition in defensemen Nick Grima. This was first reported by Victor Findlay of Sauga 960 who said that the school and the OA defensemen had agreed to terms with a … Continue reading U SPORTS MHKY: Grima Departs North Bay Battalion, Joins Varsity Blues In The OUA

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Hockey

U SPORTS WHKY: GTA Seniors on Toronto NWHL Expansion

Toronto,ON– The NWHL’s expansion to Toronto has had a ripple effect on women’s hockey in the city. Excitement is in the air, especially if you are a U SPORTS player. For the longest time, the end of your university career marked the end of your hockey career. Now, the opportunity to go pro is here and offers a brand new road for players that they … Continue reading U SPORTS WHKY: GTA Seniors on Toronto NWHL Expansion

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Hockey

U Sports WHKY: Toronto Varsity Blues beat Ryerson, set up McCaw Cup showdown with York

Toronto, ON- “We knew they were going to be a tough challenge, and from the first to last whistle of this series that’s exactly what they were.” Those were the words of Vicky Sunohara, the head coach of the Toronto Varsity Blues women’s hockey team after their overtime series win on Sunday night over the Ryerson Rams. The first period of Game 3 began as … Continue reading U Sports WHKY: Toronto Varsity Blues beat Ryerson, set up McCaw Cup showdown with York

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Hockey

U Sports WHKY: Another upset on the way? Ryerson topple Toronto in Game One of semi-final

Toronto, ON- The U Sports hockey playoffs have already had their fair share of upsets in 2020, but it may not be over just yet. On Wednesday night in Toronto, the Toronto Varsity Blues, the number one seed in women’s hockey, fell to the Ryerson Rams who finished in fifth. It was just game one, but it was still a statement by a ryerson team … Continue reading U Sports WHKY: Another upset on the way? Ryerson topple Toronto in Game One of semi-final

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Basketball

Basketball: Laurentian show their class in Toronto

A cross-division evening at the University of Toronto was what was on offer for fans of the Varsity Blues men and women’s basketball teams as they faced the Laurentian Voyageurs for the final time this season.  WOMEN The women played an exhilarating matchup, one which was reminiscent of a playoff game. The teams were neck in neck throughout, with neither side ever finding a chance … Continue reading Basketball: Laurentian show their class in Toronto

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Hockey

U Sports MHKY: OUA West teams take first strides towards nationals

The Queen’s cup playoffs began on Wednesday with three of the four OUA Western Conference matchups playing their first game of a best of three series. Justin Levine (@JustinLevineHBS) recaps all of the action. Toronto, ON- After a season full of talent and promise, the Queen’s Cup Playoffs started Wednesday in Thunder Bay as the Ryerson Rams started first round action with a visit to … Continue reading U Sports MHKY: OUA West teams take first strides towards nationals

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Hockey

U Sports WHKY: Varsity Blues clinch first and Toronto’s nationally ranked schools go 3 for 3

Toronto, ON- It was a busy couple of days for the nationally ranked U Sports women’s hockey schools in Toronto, as both the York Lions and Toronto Varsity Blues hosted important games, each with playoff implications. Toronto Varsity Blues The Varsity Blues, clinched the OUA top seed with a pair of wins this past weekend, both by a sizeable margin. They hosted the Nippsing Lakers, … Continue reading U Sports WHKY: Varsity Blues clinch first and Toronto’s nationally ranked schools go 3 for 3

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Basketball, Women's Basketball

OUA Women’s Basketball: Weekend Recap

Six games took place in OUA women’s basketball this weekend. Here are some highlights of each game and a recap of the scores: Ryerson Rams vs. U of T Varisty Blues: The Rams won their fourth game in a row against the Blues on Saturday. They had outstanding defense throughout the game who never gave the Blues a chance to lead. The final score was … Continue reading OUA Women’s Basketball: Weekend Recap

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