Manitoba Junior Hockey faces unique challenges
On Jan. 14, the Winnipeg Jets played the Calgary Flames at Bell MTS Place.Not only was this game significant because it was the season opener…
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Former Bison Onyemata a key part of Saints success
When the New Orleans Saints were knocked out of the 2020 NFL playoffs by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it marked a possible end of an…
University director of athletics and recreation optimistic for 2021
The future of collegiate sports in Canada has never looked so uncertain. Helping to navigate the U of M through these unprecedented times is Gene…
Students’ health a priority during extended winter break
For many University of Manitoba students, the holiday season is traditionally filled with celebrations that revolve around social gatherings.Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic interfered with the…
Seven new recruits for the Bisons
Competition at the collegiate level is the clear next step for many high school athletes and, like every move forward, takes tremendous effort from athletes,…
Bisons golfer prepares for next season during pandemic
For student athletes, lockdown poses the unique challenge of juggling online school with finding creative ways to train for their sport. Trent Robertson is a…
Mental health a priority for Bison athletes
To say the 2020 fall semester has looked different for students at the University of Manitoba would be an understatement. For Bison athletes, the oddities…
Canadian athletes prepare for lockdown as Americans begin play
In October, Canada West announced the cancellation of the majority of its fall and winter sports seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and with the…
Bison preps for 2021-22 season playing junior hockey
The COVID-19 global pandemic has disrupted the sports landscape across the world. Amateur and professional leagues have either cancelled or delayed seasons to a later…
Former Bisons basketball star inks new pro contract
Former U of M Bison Keith Omoerah has recently agreed to a new contract with MBC Mykolaiv of the Ukrainian Super League. The third-year pro…