Beating the Buzzer in Saskatchewan
Manitoba rolled into Saskatchewan, and despite being on their heels for most of the game, were able to take contest 2-1 in double overtime.
Sports
If the Cubs can end their drought, when will the Bombers?
With the Bombers crashing out of the 2016 playoffs after not even making it for the past five seasons, Winnipeg football fans look over to Chicago perhaps a little green with envy.
Jordin Tootoo gets a second chance
In his book, Tootoo opened up about more than just his life as the first Inuk player to pull on an NHL jersey. He let the public see the vulnerability hidden behind the tough enforcer
Bison men’s basketball team get swept by UBC Thunderbirds
This weekend, the University of Manitoba men’s basketball team played a two-game series against the UBC Thunderbirds in Vancouver. The Bisons lost 96-89 on Friday, and fell just short on Saturday by a score of 75-72.
Men’s volleyball upset Alberta, women falter
This weekend, the Bison volleyball teams were tasked with playing the University of Alberta. Both the men and women’s volleyball team are ranked number one in the country.
On the hot Stove
A new feature for the sports section, the Manitoban sits down with Bison men’s hockey forward Brett Stovin and talks about various topics relating to their season.
Bisons drop two to fifth ranked Golden Bears in men’s hockey
This weekend the Bison men’s hockey team was in Edmonton to take on the Alberta Golden Bears in a two-game series. The Bisons lost 6-3 on Friday night, and were bested 5-2 on Saturday.
Bison women’s hockey team gets swept by Pandas
This weekend, the sixth-ranked University of Manitoba women’s hockey team took on the Alberta Pandas in a two-game series at home. They lost 4-3 in a shootout on Friday night, and were shutout 1-0 on Saturday afternoon.
Free agent frenzy
It’s the end of an era for the Blue Jays. José Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion declined their qualifying offers and elected to go to free agency. It
Three Bison football players given Canada West awards
Geoff Gray has been named the Canada West Outstanding Down Lineman of the Year, making him a finalist for the J.P. Metras trophy which is given to the best down lineman in all of Canada.