Bisons track and field team stands out
It has been a memorable February so far for the Bisons track and field team. Starting the month with the Jim Daly Bisons Classic 1.0 at the James Daly Fieldhouse, many Bisons performed very well in this event.
Sports
Huskies prey on Bisons
The University of Manitoba Bisons men’s and women’s basketball teams hosted the University of Saskatchewan Huskies in a two-game series this past weekend. Unfortunately for the herd, the Huskies were dominant, winning both games and spoiling the Bisons’ final home stand of the Canada West regular season.
Bisons men’s hockey eliminated from playoff contention
The University of Manitoba Bisons men’s hockey team has lost its chance at a Canada West playoff spot after two losses to the University of Regina Cougars last weekend, with the team going 0-4 on Friday and 3-6 on Saturday.
Diversity and inclusion in sport a priority for EDI head
The U of M co-sponsored two presentations held Jan. 28 THAT INCLUDED NOTABLE BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND PEOPLE OF COLOUR (BIPOC) GUEST SPEAKERS WHO BROKE DOWN THE CHALLENGES YOUNG CANADIANS FACE IN SPORT, THEIR OWN PERSONAL EXPERIENCES WITH OPPRESSIVE SYSTEMS AND THE DIFFERENT TACTICS THEY EMPLOY TO MAKE SPORT A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL CANADIANS.
Bisons blank Trinity Western in back-to-back games
The University of Manitoba Bisons women’s hockey team jumped into second place overall in the Canada West standings after a big weekend for the herd.
Bisons represented well in Golden Bear Open
The University of Manitoba Bisons travelled to Alberta this past weekend as the track and field team participated in the Golden Bear Open, with both the men’s and women’s teams making the trip out west. The female roster finished fifth in the weekend rankings while the men’s team impressed and tied for second, a competitive showing by both teams.
Bisons win Duckworth Challenge
The 2021-22 Duckworth Challenge came to a close last week as the University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg’s volleyball teams faced off in the final two games of the competition. The Bisons men’s team won its game, while the women’s team lost. With the series scored 3-2 for the U of M, the Bisons secured its first Duckworth Challenge title since 2017.
Men’s hockey dominant over Griffins
The University of Manitoba Bisons men’s hockey team played a two-game series against the MacEwan University Griffins this weekend. The herd was dominant over the weekend, winning Friday’s game 4-2 and Saturday’s 5-2.
Bisons drop back-to-back against Wesmen
The women’s Bisons basketball team took the court this past weekend as they faced off in back-to-back games against the University of Winnipeg Wesmen. The series started with a game on Friday that resulted in the Wesmen closing the Bisons lead in the Duckworth Challenge. The score currently sits at 2-1 for the U of M.
Nic Demski leads Blue Bombers to Grey Cup
ON DEC. 12, THE WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS CAPTURED ITS SECOND CONSECUTIVE GREY CUP CHAMPIONSHIP, DEFEATING THE HAMILTON TIGER-CATS 33-25 IN OVERTIME. Former Bison football player Nic Demski scored a crucial touchdown in the fourth quarter, helping the Blue Bomber slotback win his first ever Grey Cup’s Most Valuable Canadian award. The Winnipeg native sat down to discuss his recent achievements as well as his journey to the Grey Cup.