A tale of two sports in the sunbelt
The sun-drenched metropolis of Phoenix, Arizona is a sporting paradise, justifiably benefitting from its balmy climate with such activities as year-round golfing in courses nestled…
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Bison briefs
Hockey The men’s hockey team participated in an exhibition series last week, playing in honour of the late Jim Johnson, former president of Thunderwolves Hockey…
Women’s hockey team putting up impressive numbers
After a slow start and two consecutive losses to the University of Alberta, the Bisons women have been absolutely flying this season. Coming out of…
The NHL holiday list
In the spirit of the holidays the following is a list illuminating exactly the types of issues and concerns the teams of the NHL will…
Our own way to rock
Hello friends. I am here today to nominate a man of wealth and distinction for the position of chancellor of the University of Manitoba. I’ll…
Canadian content
As I sit, composing these words, cannons rock the air around me, echoing off the buildings about the Manitoba Legislature in epic remembrance. I have…
Jets grounded
The Jets are coming! The Jets are coming! Well, hold on there little Jimmy, not so fast. While there may indeed be a team moved…
Playing to win
Taking the team to new heights, head coach Mike Sirant’s return to the Bisons after a three year professional development leave is nothing short of…
Brodeur: soon to be greatest?
This month 37-year old New Jersey Devils’ goalie Martin Brodeur won his 102nd career shutout victory in a 2-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. The…
Herd the news about Bison hockey?
The 2009-10 regular season is shaping up to be an interesting affair for both the men’s and women’s Bison hockey teams. With the men’s team…