After news broke that the NCAA is reportedly removing restrictions on CHL players playing in the NCAA, we take a look at the possible ramifications for U SPORTS hockey.
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After earning the at-large berth in the Final 8, we preview the Gee-Gees chase for the elusive McGee trophy.
Natsuki Szczokin dropped 21 points and four assists as the team won a close battle in Waterloo on Feb. 24.
The team continues their undefeated streak with a phenomenal effort against Lakehead, and shows off why they are one of the top teams currently in U SPORTS.
U SPORTS drops grade requirements for scholarships and eligibility
Cassandra Provost finished her weekend with a total of five goals as the U of O improves to 3-0-0 on the season with the weekend sweep.
The Gee-Gees conclude a historic season for the program by securing a medal at Nationals in Quebec City.
This year, U Sports announced the campaign would be taking place online from Feb. 1 to 7. But even with the shift, various teams throughout Canada have stepped up to make the weeklong digital event the best it can be.
“As the number of cases rise during the second wave of COVID-19, and without an available vaccine, on-going sports restrictions are required to ensure student-athlete health and safety,” said Dr. Taryn Taylor, U Sports chief medical officer.
The Ontario University Athletics has announced that it has cancelled all OUA sanctioned programming for the rest of 2020 cancelling the seasons of a number of Gee-Gees varsity teams and competitive clubs in the process.
USports has decided that it will hold the women’s and men’s volleyball championships in Calgary and Winnipeg this weekend behind closed doors, with only essential personnel present due to the spread of COVID-19. There is still no word on if the men’s hockey championships, taking place in Halifax, will be impacted.
Day 1 of the women’s rugby 2019 USports National Championships consisted of four exciting quarterfinal matchups. The winners of these games will look to keep their momentum going as they head to the semi-finals, with hopes of earning the national championship title on Sunday.
