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AUS WHKY Quarterfinals: SMU fights back versus Moncton, while UPEI prevails at home

Halifax, N.S. – The Saint Mary’s Huskies came into game one of their AUS quarterfinal as the second-highest-scoring team in the conference. But it took an early scare and a long, long fight afterward to finally grab a lead. The Moncton Aigles Bleues — coming out of the gate raring for reckless-abandon playoff hockey — controlled most of the first period. The switch flipped at … Continue reading AUS WHKY Quarterfinals: SMU fights back versus Moncton, while UPEI prevails at home

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AUS WHKY Quarterfinals Preview: Who moves on to UNB or StFX?

Halifax, N.S. – Playoff season is upon us — the first “normal” postseason since 2020. The AUS women’s hockey playoffs begin tonight in Halifax and Charlottetown. In the Nova Scotian capital, the Saint Mary’s Huskies welcome the Moncton Aigles Bleues to the Dauphinee Centre. Meanwhile, the Dalhousie Tigers cross the Confederation Bridge to visit the UPEI Panthers in Charlottetown. The quarterfinal victors take on either … Continue reading AUS WHKY Quarterfinals Preview: Who moves on to UNB or StFX?

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Scoring battles, goaltending performances, and the fight for the final playoff spot in AUS WHKY

Halifax, N.S. – It’s going to be a furious dash to the finish line in the second half of the AUS women’s hockey season.  Just look at the playoff race. The Moncton Aigles Bleues and St. Thomas Tommies sit separated by just a point with 10 games to go in the 28-game schedule. Four teams, ranked two through five, are within six points of one … Continue reading Scoring battles, goaltending performances, and the fight for the final playoff spot in AUS WHKY

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A look at the AUS women’s hockey teams ahead of the 2022-23 season

HALIFAX, NS – The first season back in AUS women’s hockey was made interesting by unexpected schedule changes, emerging contenders and some stellar individual performances. Because of the chaos with COVID-19 over the holiday break, a truncated schedule led to the AUS awarding everyone a playoff berth in the form of single-knockout quarterfinal matchups. That led to triumph and disappointment for some, with more of … Continue reading A look at the AUS women’s hockey teams ahead of the 2022-23 season

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Stellar goaltending leads Concordia, Saskatchewan to semifinals after Day 2

OTTAWA, ON – After a set of dramatic quarterfinal games on Day 1 of the 2022 U SPORTS WHKY National Championship, Day 2 proved to be a lot less dramatic. The Saskatchewan Huskies shutout the Brock Badgers 4-0 before the Concordia Stingers followed that up with a 7-0 thumping of the host UPEI Panthers. Saskatchewan 4 | Brock 0 Things started even in the matchup … Continue reading Stellar goaltending leads Concordia, Saskatchewan to semifinals after Day 2

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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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