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Bison forward Venla Hovi with her bronze medal from the 2018 Winter Olympics. Supplied.

Sports March 6, 2018

Hovi is back in a big way for Manitoba

It has been a banner season for the University of Manitoba Bison women’s hockey team, a berth at nationals and a Canada West Championship, and for Venla Hovi, the year has meant even more.

Bison forward Alana Serhan scores a goal while Sheridan Oswald looks on during game two of the Canada West Final at the Wayne Fleming Arena in Winnipeg.

Sports March 3, 2018

Best of the West

The University of Manitoba Bison women’s hockey team’s offence was on full display Saturday, as the club charged to a 5-2 win to capture its first Canada West Championship since 2011.

Bisons Jordyn Zacharias and Venla Hovi celebrate Zacharias' series clinching goal against Alberta in game three of the Canada West semifinals on Feb. 25 at the Wayne Fleming Arena in Winnipeg.

Sports February 26, 2018

Bisons take out defending national champs Pandas in three games

The University of Manitoba women’s hockey team came back to beat the reigning national champions, the University of Alberta Pandas, in three games in the Canada West semifinals.

Bison forward Zach Franko is checked by Cougar defenceman Grant Baker during Canada West quarter final action at the Wayne Fleming Arena in Winnipeg.

Sports February 18, 2018

Heartbreak for the herd

The University of Manitoba Bison men’s hockey team was swept at home by the Mount Royal University Cougars in the Canada West quarter finals this weekend.

Bison forward Jordyn Zacharias with help from a teammate breaks away into Dino’s territory during Saturday’s game at Wayne Fleming Arena.

Sports February 14, 2018

Manitoba sweeps Calgary to secure top seed with back-to-back shutouts

The University of Manitoba Bison women’s hockey team was back at home this weekend for their regular season finale against the University of Calgary Dinos.

Sports February 6, 2018

Former Crusaders set sights on IGF

With a dismal season for the University of Manitoba Bison football team in the rear-view, the herd is looking to reload with some prospects with winning pedigrees.

Bisons Track & Field claim the 9th annual Bison Classic T&F meet trophy with a total of 303 points on Saturday at the James Daly Fieldhouse.

Sports February 6, 2018

Manitoba runs the table at Bison Classic

The home side had multiple podium finishes, outpacing the competition to win the event with 310.5 points. This is Manitoba’s fourth straight win at the Bison Classic.

Caitlin MacDonald during her time as a Bison. Provided.

Sports January 31, 2018

Caitlin MacDonald’s Bison career filled with international experience

Guests packed the Journey to Churchill Exhibit at the Assinboine Park Zoo to celebrate the University of Manitoba hockey programs during their annual scholarship fundraiser Jan. 24.

1st year forward Jordan Kulbida (18) of the Regina Cougars in action during the Women's Hockey home game on January 27 at Co-operators arena. Credit: Arthur Ward/Arthur Images

Sports January 30, 2018

Bisons climb into top spot after sweeping Cougars

The University of Manitoba Bison women’s hockey climbed atop the Canada West after sweeping the University of Regina Cougars on the road this weekend.

Former Bison defensive lineman David Onyemata with the New Orleans Saints. Photo by Michael C. Hebert

Sports January 24, 2018

Former Bisons in the NFL

There was a pair of University of Manitoba products playing in the NFL ranks this season.

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