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U SPORTS all-stars victorious over Canada’s eventual golden boys

By
Austin Frame
If you wanted to find out just how competitive U SPORTS men’s hockey really is, then you might want to start by asking the 2017 gold medal-winning Canadian world junior hockey team. 
Kendall McFaull of the Saskatchewan Huskies during the U SPORTS Showcase in December. Photo provided by Vivid Eye Photography.
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Former Bison hockey coach climbs in NHL all-time win standings

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Jason Pchajek
Former University of Manitoba Bison hockey player and head coach Barry Trotz is making history as an NHL bench boss.
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Men’s volleyball earns a surprising split against UBC, women get swept

By
Ryan Stelter
The Bison volleyball teams were in Vancouver for a series against the University of British Columbia. The men managed a split, but the women were swept.
Joe Oczerklewicz
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Women’s hockey split reigning national champions on the road 

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Ryan Stelter
The two top-ranked teams in the country clashed in Edmonton this weekend, with the Bisons coming out as victors on Friday, but falling in overtime on Saturday. 
Bisons and Pandas in action at the Wayne Fleming Arena
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Bisons beat Bears in statement sweep

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Jason Pchajek
The Bisons played hard to frustrate the Bears and walk away with a weekend sweep at home.
Bison forward #26 Quintin Lisoway keeping possession against a tough Golden Bear defence.
Chantal Zdan
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Bison basketball teams trample Pronghorns

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Ryan Stelter
If the University of Manitoba basketball teams’ New Year’s resolution was to not lose, they are off to a good start.
Bison Rashawn Browne (#4) forces past Pronghorn Cameron Fischer (#4) to the hoop during Manitoba's 91-69 win over the Pronghorns on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the Investors Group Athletic Centre.
Joe Oczerklewicz
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Bisons finish in fourth at Wesmen Classic

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Ryan Stelter
The 10th-ranked Bison men’s volleyball team worked off those extra Christmas calories this past weekend at the 51st annual Wesmen Classic.
Bison power Scott Vercaigne goes for a spike against a strong Wesmen defence during the 3rd place match at the 51st Classic tournament, on Saturday at the Dr. David F. Gymnasium.
Chantal Zdan