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Vegas Golden Knights Lord Stanley’s cup is on its way to Manitoba this summer. With the Vegas Golden Knights defeating the Florida Panthers 9–3…
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Bison athletics wraps up a memorable year
As Bison sports wrap up this year, there have been both ups and downs. Overall, however, the herd experienced more ups. In this article, we…
Bisons season ends in heartbreaker
This past Saturday, the University of Manitoba Bisons women’s soccer team hosted a playoff game at IG Field for the first time against the University…
Bisons soccer attempts late playoff push
In a last-ditch effort to make the Canada West playoffs, the Bisons women’s soccer team won both of its final games of the season, beating the University of Winnipeg Wesmen 1-0 and 3-1. Unfortunately, the team’s hopes also relied on a University of Regina Cougars loss against the University of Saskatchewan Huskies on Sunday, and although the herd secured its last two wins of the season, a Cougars victory laid to rest any playoff plans.
Grading the 2019 performances for the University of Manitoba Bisons
Some teams won big while others turned around rough starts to 2019, but all had performances of note.
Strong finish to the Canada West soccer season for the Manitoba Bisons
Manitoba came away from the weekend with a pair of wins, locking down third in the division in the process.
Manitoba Bisons snag weekend sweep on indoor pitch
With thunderclouds rumbling outside, the U of M Bisons women’s soccer team headed inside to the Winnipeg Soccer Federation South Complex for a pair of games against a pair of basement-dwelling Pacific Coast opponents this weekend.
Stefanie Young credits friend and coach for drawing her to Bisons
Often when U Sports programs try to recruit players they offer them scholarships, playing time or even rely on the name recognition and pedigree of a particular team to draw in talent. For U of M Bisons women’s soccer rookie Stefanie Young, what got the ball rolling was a friend.
Bisons drop games to Cascades and Spartans in women’s soccer
After a split series to open the season, the U of M Bisons women’s soccer team headed to British Columbia looking to pick up some valuable points in the standings. Instead, after a pair of losses, the herd came home empty handed.
Manitoba Bisons should use speed to drive offence in Canada West soccer
Manitoba finished 12th for saves in Canada West with 53, showing that strong defensive play also had a big impact. But although the old adage says “defence wins championships,” the objective of the game is still to outscore your opponent. Thankfully for the herd, it has just the pieces required to take the club to the next level.