Tagged: hockey
High expectations set for MRU’s hockey programs ahead of 2023-24 regular season
By Matthew DeMille, Sports Editor Their claws are unsheathed. And, their teeth are bared. Beware Canada West opponents, Mount Royal University’s (MRU) hockey programs are licking their chops as they get ready for a...
The top storylines heading into the 2023 NHL Playoffs
Matthew DeMille, Staff Writer In the hockey world, the end of March signifies one thing: playoff season is right around the corner. You heard that right! Time to put away the razors, prep the...
The biggest winners and losers of the NHL trade deadline
Matthew DeMille, Staff Writer In what seemed like a blink of an eye, the National Hockey League’s (NHL) trade deadline has sped on by. While the deadline itself landed on March. 3, many clubs...
NHL playoff preview: Which teams are set for postseason success?
Josh Werle, Sports Editor With around 20 games remaining in the National Hockey League season, the playoff picture has begun to take shape. With some divisions being stronger than others, there is still plenty...
Connor Bedard’s WHL visit causes Saddledome sellout
Matthew DeMille, Staff Writer Waves of nervous excitement rolled through a sold-out crowd at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Feb. 1. A quick glance at the Saddledome’s schedule would show no activity for the Calgary...
Canada wins gold in 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship
Matthew DeMille, Staff writer “Unforgettable.” That’s the word that will be uttered over and over when the hockey world looks back and reminisces about the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship. While it’s a word...
4 big surprises in the first quarter of the NHL season
Matthew DeMille, Staff Writer One quarter of the 2022-23 NHL season is officially in the books as almost every club in the league has completed at least 20 games. With 25 per cent of...
Cougars hockey standout Nolan Yaremko celebrated for U SPORTS Player of the Year award
Josh Werle, Sports Editor The Senator Joseph A. Sullivan Trophy — awarded each year to the U SPORTS ice hockey player of the year — has made its way to Mount Royal University (MRU)....
Everything you need to know about Calgary’s newest sports franchise, the Wranglers
Matrthew Demille, Contributor The city of Calgary’s sports family expanded over the summer season, as they welcomed their third major hockey team and sixth major sports team within their city limits. The team, dubbed...