Grading the 2019 performances for the University of Manitoba Bisons
Some teams won big while others turned around rough starts to 2019, but all had performances of note.
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Manitoba Bisons take three of four against Cascades
There was a resounding call of “Timber” over the weekend as the University of Manitoba Bisons basketball clubs cut down the visiting University of the Fraser Valley Cascades. The men’s club came away with the weekend sweep, while the women earned a split.
Winnipeg Ice defender Lambos fits perfectly in modern game
Taken second overall in the 2018 WHL bantam draft, expectations were high for the local blueliner, and early on he is having an exceptional season.
University of Lethbridge Pronghorns swept aside by resurgent U of M Bisons
Losers of eight of its last nine games, the U of M Bisons women’s hockey team did its best John Wick impression over the weekend, telling the rest of Canada West, “Yeah, I’m thinking I’m back.”
U of M Bisons should preach patience to solve scoring issues
Yet, with 17 goals through 15 games, the club is on pace for 29 on the season. This would put the Bisons last among teams in the conference last season.
Winnipeg continues strong weekend with wins over Bisons
With the Duckworth Challenge settled, the U of M Bisons and University of Winnipeg Wesmen still had conference obligations to fulfill over the weekend.
Manitoba loses Duckworth to Winnipeg despite early lead
Despite entering the week’s action up 1-0 thanks to a win by women’s soccer on Oct. 10, the U of M Bisons let the U of W Wesmen come back to win the challenge for the third straight year.
Manitoba Bisons ride strong goaltending to split with Alberta Golden Bears
The Bisons were led by goaltender Tyler Brown in a game-one loss, and a three-goal second period propelled the herd to a victory over the Golden Bears in game two.
Losing streak over as Manitoba Bisons split Saskatchewan Huskies
Such was the case on the weekend, as after its fifth straight goalless loss Friday, the U of M Bisons women’s hockey team found the back of the net Saturday to halt the losing skid at six.
Manitoba Bisons take three of four on the road in hockey and volleyball
The U of M Bisons men’s hockey team and women’s volleyball team crossed the provincial border to face the University of Regina Cougars and came back with some wins in the standings.