Winnipeg Jets move into the fast Laine
The 2016 NHL entry draft has produced some of the greatest prospect classes in recent times. Fittingly, the selections made on June 23-24 lived up…
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The puck stops here?
Goaltending is perhaps the most elaborate position in the NHL with players, coaches, and the crowd hanging upon every save. As if it isn’t a hard enough task, the NHL is attempting to make the job more difficult.
Heritage Classic might be just what Edmonton and Winnipeg need
For two young franchises with extended periods of mediocrity in recent years, a series honouring some of the NHL’s greatest players and histories of all time could prove to be beneficial for the developing stars of the modern generation.
From the Olympics to overtime hero
From time to time, the CIS is blessed with the presence of international stars in women’s hockey. In 2011, Canadian heroine Hayley Wickenheiser kicked off her CIS career with Calgary, while Russia’s Iya Gavrilova also joined the Dinos three years ago. This season, Venla Hovi joined the University of Manitoba Bisons from Finland.
The best of Bisons hockey
elow are a few of the highlights from the 2015-16 campaign for each team.
Thunderbirds eliminate Bisons in women’s hockey
After two consecutive upsets in subsequent weeks, the University of Manitoba Bisons women’s hockey team saw their dream run come to an unfortunate end in the conference finals this past weekend, falling two games to one on the road against the UBC Thunderbirds.
‘C’-ing the future of the Jets captaincy
The Minnesota native’s dominant display on the ice and experience as a member of the Thrashers-Jets franchise warrants team captaincy. The choice appears a no-brainer. However, general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff may want to hold off on the decision.
Stamkos saga extends into the offseason
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos will have to wait until the summer to decide his future.
Bisons progress to Canada West conference finals in women’s hockey
For the second consecutive season, the University of Manitoba Bisons women’s hockey team advanced to the Canada West conference championship, this time upsetting the 10th-ranked Alberta Pandas in three games this past weekend.
Bison women’s hockey clinches series in fifth overtime
The University of Manitoba Bisons women’s hockey team came back from a game down to defeat the Saskatchewan Huskies 2-1 in their quarterfinal series, including a wild fifth-overtime win in the decisive third game.