THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.
THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.
By Canadian University Press January 22, 2012
“I almost died from depression, suicide, drugs and alcohol from the depression of violence. I’m living proof that living a violent lifestyle can kill you.”
When asked about the effects that fighting has in hockey, that is what former NHL enforcer Jim Thomson said. You might remember Thomson as the recent subject of the boisterous Don Cherry, who on Hockey Night in Canada called Thomson a “puke” and “ingrate” for advocating his desire to ban fighting from hockey.
The question is, should it be? As a fundamental component of both the junior and professional ranks, should players who have created a niche for themselves protecting their teammates, and one could argue, symbolically protecting the game, be allowed to bring their skill set to the university ranks? Are the rules in the CIS helping or hindering these players from joining the CIS, let alone allowing to them to excel in the CIS game?
By Sharai Siemens January 20, 2012
As a two-time national champion with her former team, Katie Miyazaki is confident that the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, too, are capable of a national title.
Miyazaki joined the Dogs last year after playing three seasons with the Simon Fraser University Clan.
The Clan left Canadian Interuniversity Sport in 2010 to join the NCAA ranks. Miyazaki chose to stay in the CIS and play with Saskatchewan. It is a decision that she does not look back on with regret.
By Max Cranston January 19, 2012
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies men’s hockey team won a pair of pivotal games Jan. 13 and 14 against the visiting Alberta Golden Bears.
The games were both played at Credit Union Centre with an estimated attendance of 1,800 fans each game — one of the highest Canada West conference totals this year. Both teams were locked at the top of the Canada West standings with duplicate 13-3 records.
By the end of the weekend, the Huskies walked away in sole possession of top spot in the Canada West.
By Canadian University Press January 13, 2012
T’was the night before Christmas, when all through the UBC football house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Then the Grinch broke in and because he’s a swine, he took away their wins and gave them a $1,250 fine.
Indeed, you are a mean one, Mr. Grinch.
Over the Christmas break, the Canada West University Athletic Association relished its role as the Grinch, forcing the UBC football team to forfeit their six regular season wins and their one playoff win, leaving them with an official record of 0-8. UBC was also fined $1,250 and placed on probation for the 2012 season.
By The Sheaf January 12, 2012
After an unsuccessful first half to the 2011-12 season, the Huskies men’s volleyball team is hoping their strong showing at the annual Enns Baxter Wealth Management Invitational tournament can turn their season around.
The EBWM invitational is an annual tournament hosted by Huskies men’s volleyball. Formerly known as the Brian Mallard tournament, the event has featured teams from Japan as well as the NCAA’s top division. This year’s tournament took place from Jan. 5 to 7 at the Physical Activity Complex and saw Saskatchewan take on the Calgary Dinos, McMaster Marauders and Laval Rouge et Or.
By Kevin Menz January 11, 2012
It wasn’t pretty but it worked. The Huskies women’s hockey team was forced to down the visiting Lethbridge Pronghorns 4-3 in overtime Jan. 7 after blowing a 3-0 lead in the third period.
Meanwhile, The Lethbridge Pronghorns continued to trouble the first-place Huskies men’s hockey team last weekend as the Dogs found themselves scrambling for what should have been a guaranteed win. Earlier this year, a game between the ’Horns and the Huskies was postponed after two periods due to ice resurfacing problems. Saskatchewan had led 3-0 in that game.
By The Sheaf January 8, 2012
Huskies football offensive lineman Ben Heenan will join two other CIS players Jan. 21 as they compete in the 87th East-West Shrine game in St. Petersburg, Fla.
The game, which raises funds for Shriners Hospital for Children, features 100 of the United States’ top college players and acts as a showcase for future NFL and CFL talent. Every year since 1985, two or three CIS players are also invited to the game.
By Canadian University Press January 5, 2012
The University of British Columbia Thunderbirds football team has forfeited its entire 2011 season after it was found that it was fielding an ineligible player.
The player, defensive lineman Connor Flynn, had already completed his eligibility at the beginning of the season, after having played five years of junior football with the Vancouver Trojans before being recruited to UBC in 2009. According to a Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) statement, UBC “self-disclosed” the violation and co-operated fully with the investigation. It went on to say that the violation was unintentional.