Category: Sports

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Olympic Oval hosts speedsters

Samsung ISU World Cup Short Track kicks off   Becca Paterson Contributor   When short track speedskating made it’s Olympic debut as a demonstration sport, it was at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics 25...

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Railroading a road warrior

USADA misses the bigger picture of Lance Armstrong   Todd Colin Vaughan Sports Editor   Even the greatest can fall from grace.   In the particular case of Lance Armstrong, who was metaphorically snagged...

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Flames fantasy flawed

A suffering fan’s hockey-mare   Derrick Newman Hockey Analyst   Well, the 2012-13 NHL season is upon us. Finally!   Just one day before the NHL’s apparent deadline for a full 82-game season, the...

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Cougars Connection: B-baller b-side champs

Todd Colin Vaughan Sports Editor   The Cougar mens’ basketball team began their 2012-13 season by hosting the inaugural Calgary Cup Tournament Oct. 11-13, on the Kenyon Court at Mount Royal University.   The...

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Todd’s Nods: Flipping Floppers

Todd Colin Vaughan Sports Editor   The NBA made a slight change to the rulebook this year.   Starting this season, players will now be fined by the league when it has been deemed...

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Switzerland? Russia? The moon?

NHL talent seemingly going everywhere during lockout   Derrick Newman Hockey Analyst   With the NHL lockout in full swing and no end in sight, many NHL players have opted to play hockey overseas...

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No penalty harsh enough for Sandusky

Reputation of sports tarnished by evil actions   Todd Colin Vaughan Sports Editor   Jerry Sandusky will die in a prison cell. Is that enough?   Unfortunately, due to the nature of his heinous...

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Reflector’s roundball roundup

Our panel does the work for you   Todd Colin Vaughan Kyle Kennedy Tristan Kingcott Panelists   It’s basketball season.   Now before you puck-lovers out there start complaining about T.V. timeouts and the...

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A tale of two small-market cities

NHL Oilers and NBA Sonics fans lose the new arena game   Todd Colin Vaughan Sports Editor   Daryl Katz, recluse owner of the Edmonton Oilers, made some interesting choices in the past few...