The Calgary Flames are heating up as playoff season approaches
By Josh Werle, Staff Writer The Calgary Flames have been red-hot as of late and are firing on all cylinders as the NHL begins to inch closer to the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Flames...
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The 2022 World Junior Championship: What Happened?
By Josh Werle, Staff Writer The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championships are the ultimate proving ground for young male hockey players. For players who are 20-years-old or younger, this is the...
Crowchild Classic cancelled for second straight year
By Josh Werles, Staff Writer Since its inception in 2012, the Crowchild Classic showdown at the Scotiabank Saddledome has been one of the most anticipated events of the year for students enrolled at either...
How the Omicron variant is impacting major sports leagues
By Jed Mabazza, Staff Writer The onset of the Omicron COVID-19 variant has ravaged the world of sports over the past month. This has forced leagues to quickly modify their health and safety protocols....
Mid-Season report cards for all MRU Cougars teams
By George Potter, Staff Writer The Mount Royal University (MRU) Cougars have achieved some great things so far in the recent season. From winning bronze in men’s soccer to the women’s hockey and volleyball teams...
What’s behind the Calgary Flames’ blazing hot start
By Josh Werle, Staff Writer This year’s Calgary Flames squad has gotten off to an incredibly hot start (pun fully intended). They’re currently sitting near the top of the NHL’s Pacific division standings, and...
MRU Rugby Club comes out on top against Saskatchewan
By George Potter, Staff Writer After taking a hard-fought 38-26 loss against the University of Calgary (U of C), the Mount Royal University (MRU) Men’s Rugby Club suited up for their game against the...
Predicting where the Calgary Flames will finish in the new-look Pacific division
By Josh Werle, Staff Writer After what feels like an eternity, the hockey world is finally returning to some form of normalcy. The fans are back in the stands, and the players are set...
Coach’s Corner: Coaching the Cougars Since we were a College
By Josh Werle, Contributor Scott Rivett has been with the women’s hockey team at Mount Royal University (MRU) for more than a decade, witnessing both the transition of MRU from being a college to...
Peering into our Crystal Ball: Four NHL Predictions
By George Potter, Staff Writer The NHL offseason is finally coming to a close and opening night for the 2021-22 season is right around the corner. Is there a better time to make some...
