Men’s team on the rebound
New recruits bring enthusiasm and energy, says coach by Bryce Forbes Sports Editor Men’s basketball coach Marc Dobell was disappointed to see some of his players move on after last year. He...
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Exhibition schedule shows Cougars what they are facing next year
by Bryce Forbes Sports Editor The Cougars now know exactly what they’re getting themselves into. With 11 months left until they start tackling the superior Canada West competition, Mount Royal University’s major sports...
Women’s b-ball team one down heading into season
Injuries and dropouts aren’t a disadvantage, says coach Bryce Forbes Sports Editor Heading into the season with only 11 players on their roster, the women’s basketball team might seem to be...
Young Cougars hungry
Hodl and crew need to step up for a title run by Bryce Forbes Sports Editor Karlee Hodl had a “welcome-to-college” moment she will likely never forget. In her first-ever college game,...
My blood runs green
Cheering for the Riders despite years of flops by Bryce Forbes Sports Editor I’m a member of a unique animal species, one that feasts on Eskimos, lions and horses. We‘re more of...
Veteran men’s squad ready to go
Bryce Forbes Sports Editor In his fifth and final year, men’s soccer captain Jamie MacDonald has his eyes set on something he’s yet to achieve so far — a national championship. He’s had...
Cougars move to Canada West
Historic process a long time coming, says team admin Bryce Forbes Sports Editor Since Mount Royal College started down the long, hard road to becoming a university, the athletics department also focused...
Men’s hockey ties series with SAIT
by Blaine Meller Sports Editor Despite repeated trips to the penalty box, the Cougars men’s hockey team captured the second game of their ACAC championship series with SAIT, winning the contest 4-2. The Cougars...
The forgotten champs of MRU
by Blaine Meller Sports Editor While many people point to the success of Mount Royal’s hockey, volleyball and basketball programs, can they say the same about the university’s history in swimming, wrestling and cross-country...
Sports hall of fame welcomes class of 2010
by Blaine Meller A Stanley Cup-winning goaltender and four gold medalwinning Olympian are among the new inductees into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. For the first time since 1987, Calgary – the new permanent...
