2025-26 Manitoba Bisons/USports

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Preview: February 20-22, 2026: CWUAA QUARTER-FINALS

Live Links:
➤ Video: CanadaWest TV
➤ Hockey Tech Game Centre: Friday ∞ Saturday ∞ Sunday

Other Links:
➤ USports: Men’s Hockey Page ∞ Top 10
➤ CW: Home Page ∞ Season Schedule
➤ CW Hockey Tech: Daily Schedule
➤ CW Hockey Tech: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links

ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS (11-13-4, 14-17-4, OHT35 #25)
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES (19-7-2, 25-9-4, OHT35 #7)

Links:
➤ UofA (Saturday late): Bears close out regular season with 5-3 win at MacEwan (with boxscore)
➤ UofA: Team Website
➤ UofS: Team Website
➤ Huskie Fan: Bears-Huskies…another playoff series in a classic rivalry

In the CW criss-cross playoff format, the Banjo-Mutts, as the 2nd place team from the East Division, host the Evil Monkeys, the 3rd place team from the West Division. The winner of this series will then face UBC in the semi-final round.

Going into the season, there were high hopes in Saskatown. Although they had a respectable season, they never quite seemed to hit their stride. The Monkeys were hard to gauge, after being racked by NCAA defections. However, a sub-.500 season is hard to fathom. They only made the playoffs because of the CW’s split divisional format.

These teams played just once, on January 23-24, with Sask sweeping by scores of 7-4 and 6-2.

Sask is led by three of the top nine scorers in the CW, forwards Chantz Petruic (26 GP, 18 G, 18 A, 36 Pts), Dawson Holt (28 GP, 14 G, 22 A, 36 Pts), and Connor Roulette (28 GP, 15 G, 20 A, 35 Pts). Defenceman Landon Kosior was 17th (28 GP, 4 G, 25 A, 29 Pts). Forward Carter Stebbings also had a good season (27 GP, 13 G, 10 A, 23 Pts).

The conference had 7 players tied for 20th with 26 points, and three of those were Monkeys: Adam Hall (27 GP, 15 G, 11 A, 26 Pts), Justin Hall (22 GP, 9 G, 17 A, 26 Pts), and defenceman Dawson Davidson (27 GP, 2 G, 4 A, 26 Pts).

Goaltending is a question mark for both teams.

For Alberta, 4th year Ethan Kruger was their #1 goalie all season. I infer he was hurt on February 6th when he left a game against UBC and never did return. His career stats took a bit of a downturn this year, which reflects the team in front of him. This year’s numbers were around league average (7-6-3, 3.20 GAA, .891 S%). They now have to make do with two rookies, Drew Sim and Ethan Barwick.

For Saskatchewan, second semester addition Nolan Meier was handed the #1 position. His numbers were pretty good (6-2-0, 2.98 GAA, .889 S%) but not quite as good as Jordan Kooy (7-3-2, 2.86 GAA, .902 S%) and Bryan Thompson (6-2-0, 2.35 GAA, .916 S%).

All-in-all, the Mutts have to be considered a prohibitive favourite to win this series.

CALGARY DINOSAURS (19-8-1, 25-9-2, OHT35 #5)
MACEWAN GRIFFINS (12-11-5, 15-15-5, OHT35 #21)

Links:
➤ UofC: Team Website
➤ MacU: Team Website
➤ MacU: Three Stars: Simard, Rolph, Breitenbach earn honours
➤ MacU: Battle-tested Griffins at the top of their game as they face stingy, speedy, hard-working Dinos in first round

This series is odd in that MacEwan (as the 2nd place team in the West Division with 29 points) gets to host the series, even though Calgary (as the 3rd place team in the East Division with 39 points) was vastly superior. The winner of this series will face MRU in the semi-final round.

The Family Guys deserve credit for making the playoffs two years in a row now, but they really caught a break here. In the regular season, Calgary won both ends of the home-and-home 5-3 and 4-1 on the World Series weekend.

At one point, the Dinos were having a Yabba Dabba Doo time, leading the CW and flirting with a #1 ranking nation-wide. However, in pre-season most observers had their doubts about this team, only to see them exceed those expectations from the pre-season to the Christmas break.

The Dinos are heavily reliant on Adam Kydd, 2nd in CW scoring (28 GP, 8 G, 33 A, 41 Pts). Fellow forwards Hayden Pakkala (28 GP, 15 G, 11 A, 26 Pts), Jake Poole (26 GP, 11 G, 13 A, 24 Pts), and Gavin Schmidt (28 GP, 8 G, 13 A, 21 Pts) also had good seasons, and defenceman Sean Strange (28 GP, 4 G, 19 A, 23 Pts) was 6th amongst blueliners in the CW.

Meanwhile, MacEwan has fewer players of renown. Kadyn Chabot (27 GP, 18 G, 17 A, 35 Pts) was frequently given awards and recognition all season. Other major contributors were Sam Simard (28 GP, 12 G, 16 A, 28 Pts), Ethan Sundar (27 GP, 10 G, 15 A, 25 Pts), and Vincent Scott (22 GP, 8 G, 14 A, 22 Pts).

The Bedrock Boys have more reliable goaltending. The duo of Carl Tetachuk and Carl Stankowski could be the CW’s best duo, and have been for four years. (Stankowski is in his 5th season.)

For The Family Guys, Eric Ward was the #1, then Zac Onyskiw assumed that role, but down the stretch former #3 Carson Ironside started the last three games. I don’t know if there are injury issues, and don’t know what to expect.


COMPLETE SCHEDULE

Fri Feb 20 Alberta at Saskatchewan 7:00 CST
Fri Feb 20 Calgary at MacEwan 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Feb 21 Alberta at Saskatchewan 7:00 CST
Sat Feb 21 Calgary at MacEwan 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sun Feb 22 Alberta at Saskatchewan 6:00 CST *if necessary
Sun Feb 22 Calgary at MacEwan 7:00 MST/8:00 CST *if necessary


OUT EAST

Fri Feb 20 Ontario Tech at Ottawa 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Feb 20 Brock at Lakehead 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Feb 20 McGill at Queen’s 7:30 EST/6:30 CST

Sat Feb 21 Ontario Tech at Ottawa 3:00 EST/2:00 CST *if necessary
Sat Feb 21 Brock at Lakehead 7:00 EST/6:00 CST *if necessary
Sat Feb 21 Laurier at Guelph 7:30 EST/6:30 CST

Sun Feb 22 Queen’s at McGill 3:00 EST/2:00 CST *if necessary
Sun Feb 22 Guelph at Laurier 6:30 EST/7:30 CST *if necessary

Fri Feb 20 Saint Mary’s at UPEI 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Feb 20 Acadia at St. FX 7:00 AST/5:00 CST

Sun Feb 22 UPEI at Saint Mary’s 7:00 AST/5:00 CST *if necessary
Sun Feb 22 St. FX at Acadia 7:00 AST/5:00 CST *if necessary

Links:
➤ OUA: Daily Schedule
➤ AUS: Playoff Schedule & Results


OUT WEST

Fri Feb 20 Briercrest College at N.A.I.T. 6:00 MST/7:00 CST
Fri Feb 20 Red Deer Poly at S.A.I.T. 6:45 MST/7:45 CST
Fri Feb 20 Concordia-Edmonton at Portage College 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Feb 21 Briercrest College at N.A.I.T. 2:00 MST/3:00 CST
Sat Feb 21 Portage College at Concordia-Edmonton 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Feb 21 S.A.I.T. at Red Deer Poly 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
(End of ACAC regular season.)

Fri Feb 20 Logan Lake at Victoria 7:30 PST/9:30 CST
Sat Feb 21 Logan Lake at Vancouver Island 7:15 PST/9:15 CST
Sat Feb 21 Simon Fraser at Okanagan 5:30 PST/7:30 CST

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: YouTube Channel

 

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February 20, 2026: WEST STARTS, FIRST ELIMINATIONS HAPPEN OUT EAST

ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 0
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 5
(Saskatchewan leads series 1-0)

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ UofA: Team Website
➤ UofS: Huskies Blank Golden Bears 5–0 to Take Game 1 of Canada West Quarterfinal Series (with boxscore)
➤ Huskie Fan: Huskies strike first against Bears (with live audio link)

Quick Summary
Alta: none
Sask: C. Roulette (02:01 1st) , J. Penner (02:15 2nd) , C. Petruic (09:29 2nd) , L. Keeler (08:59 3rd) , C. Petruic (19:13 3rd)
Goal: Kruger L (16 shots, 13 saves), Sim (11 shots, 9 saves), Maier (30 shots, 30 saves)

The Banjo-Mutts started fast, however the Evil Monkeys rallied and the play was actually very even. The score was misleading. Ethan Kruger made his return to the Monkey Enclosure but did not last. Perhaps returning from injury a little too soon?

Through two periods, the Monkeys were 0-for-4 on the PP, and trailed the game 3-0. Even one goal on those opportunities would have made for an interesting 3rd period.

Remember, if you don’t have CWTV, you can listen to an audio link at the Huskie Fan link.

CALGARY DINOSAURS 6
MACEWAN GRIFFINS 4
(Calgary leads series 1-0)

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ UofC: Special teams fuel Dinos' series-opening win (with boxscore)
➤ MacU: Team Website

Quick Summary
Calg: B. Lee (11:27 1st) , H. Pakkala (16:59 1st) , B. Lee (19:12 1st) , M. Stewart (15:59 2nd) , H. Pakkala (19:18 2nd) , J. Poole (18:54 3rd)
MacU: M. Gauld (08:49 1st) , E. Sundar (07:40 2nd) , S. Simard (10:44 2nd) , D. Jean Jr. (02:21 3rd)
Goal: Calg: Stankowski (33 shots, 29 saves), MacU: Ironside (19 shots, 14 saves)

The Family Guys seemed to be playing catch-up all night in this one. They scored first, but then trailed 3-1. They evened the game by mid-way through the 2nd, then entered the 3rd down 5-3. Bedrock U was really on their back foot all period, being outshot 15-5. However, all Mac could do was come within one before an empty-netter sealed the deal. Of note, the Dinos were 3-for-3 on the PP.

Mac’s leading scorer, Kadyn Chabot, got a 10 minute misconduct after the empty-netter. I suspect for the use of one or more of George Carlin’s seven words.


NEXT UP

Sat Feb 21 Alberta at Saskatchewan 7:00 CST
Sat Feb 21 Calgary at MacEwan 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sun Feb 22 Alberta at Saskatchewan 6:00 CST *if necessary
Sun Feb 22 Calgary at MacEwan 7:00 MST/8:00 CST *if necessary


OUT EAST

Link:
➤ OUA: Hockey Tech Playoff Schedule/Results/Links

BROCK BADGERS 2
LAKEHEAD THUNDERWOLVES 3
(in double overtime)
(Series tied 1-1)

Link:
➤ OUA Hockey Tech: Summary

Brock has pulled up their socks at the end of the season. Lakehead was flirting with 1st in the OUA West for most of the season, now they are in tough.

MCGILL REDBIRDS 1
QUEEN’S GOLDEN GAELS 2
(in overtime)
(Queen’s wins series 2-0)

Link:
➤ OUA Hockey Tech: Summary

This is a surprise result. Queen’s did not make the playoffs until the last day of the season when they won a head-to-head encounter with Nipissing. I believe that as the #6 seed, they will play #1 UQTR in the OUA East semi-finals. The shot clock was 43-19 in favour of Queen’s, which is unusual in a big upset like this.

ONTARIO TECH RIDGEBACKS 0
OTTAWA GEEGEES 4
(Ottawa wins series 2-0)

Link:
➤ OUA Hockey Tech: Summary

The defending champs are off to the OUA East semi-finals, where I believe they will face Concordia (Montreal).


Next Up
Sat Feb 21 Brock at Lakehead 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Feb 21 Laurier at Guelph 7:30 EST/6:30 CST
Sun Feb 22 Guelph at Laurier 6:30 EST/7:30 CST *if necessary

Link:
➤ AUS: Playoff Schedule/Results/Links

ACADIA AXEMEN 4
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER X-MEN 1
(Series tied 1-1)

Link:
➤ AUS: Boxscore with Game Report

Since the Cajuns were challenging for 1st place all year, it makes sense that they were not swept in this one. They return home for game 3.

SAINT MARY’S HUSKIES 2
U.P.E.I. PANTHERS 3
(UPEI wins series 2-0)

Link:
➤ AUS: Boxscore with Game Report

The SMUskies get bounced in two straight, but their season is not over. They host the Nationals, so they have a couple weeks of R&R. They outshot the Spuds 42-28, 16-5 in the 3rd period. I believe that if St. FX wins their series, they play UNB and UPEI would play Moncton in the next round. However, if Acadia wins, they play Moncton and UPEI would face UNB.

Next Up
Sun Feb 22 St. FX at Acadia 7:00 AST/5:00 CST


OUT WEST

Fri Feb 20 Briercrest College 3 N.A.I.T. 1
Fri Feb 20 Red Deer Poly 4 S.A.I.T. 2
Fri Feb 20 Concordia-Edmonton 4 Portage College 3 (ot)
Sat Feb 21 Briercrest College at N.A.I.T. 2:00 MST/3:00 CST
Sat Feb 21 Portage College at Concordia-Edmonton 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Feb 21 S.A.I.T. at Red Deer Poly 7:00 MST/8:00 CST

NOTE: By CUE beating Portage in overtime, both sides moved ahead of Augustana, who have a bye, and assured playoff berths for themselves.

Fri Feb 20 Logan Lake 2 Victoria 5
Sat Feb 21 Simon Fraser at Okanagan 5:30 PST/7:30 CST
Sat Feb 21 Logan Lake at Vancouver Island 7:15 PST/9:15 CST

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results : YouTube

 

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February 21, 2026: A NIGHT OF WESTERN SWEEPS

ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 2
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 3
(in overtime)
(Saskatchewan wins series 2-0)

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ UofA: Team Website
➤ UofA (Friday late): Huskies best Bears 5-0 in playoff opener (with boxscore)
➤ UofS: Team Website
➤ Huskie Fan: Keaton Sorenson scores overtime winner (with live audio link)

Quick Summary
Alta: A. Yakimchuk (19:47 2nd) , J. Hall (19:08 3rd)
Sask: C. Roulette (01:17 1st) , J. Pillar (15:25 2nd) , K. Sorensen (10:15 1st OT)
Goal: Sim (26 shots, 23 saves), Maier (30 shots, 28 saves)

The Banjo-Mutts gained a measure of revenge over their perennial nemesis from next door with an entertaining overtime win. The Evil Monkeys deserve credit for not going down without a fight. Sask built a 2-0 lead and held the majority of the play. However, the Monkeys scored in the last minute of the 2nd period to give them some hope.

The 3rd period marked a turn-around. The Monkeys controlled most of the play, outshooting the Mutts 8-4. However, they never scored until they pulled the goaltender in the final minute of play.

However, the Mutts regained control in the overtime. They had a goal called back because the net was knocked off. There was a pile of players, looking like a football line of scrimmage play, or a rugby ruck. This just delayed the inevitable, I suppose. Keaton Sorenson netted the winner after a big scramble around the Monkey net.

In a line-up note, the Monkeys started Drew Sim in goal, and Ethan Kruger did not dress. Their backup was 2nd year Ethan Lawczynski, who has never seen action in a CW regular season game.

CALGARY DINOSAURS 4
MACEWAN GRIFFINS 1
(Calgary wins series 2-0)

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ UofC: Team Website
➤ MacU (Friday late): Griffins outscore Dinos 5-on-5, but lethal Calgary power play the difference in Game 1 defeat (with boxscore & video)
➤ MacU: Team Website

Quick Summary
Calg: P. Bocharov (03:16 3rd) , A. Kydd (05:41 3rd) , J. Poole (17:51 3rd) , L. Hauer (19:27 3rd)
MacU: C. Cabana (13:24 2nd)
Goal: Calg: Tetachuk (25 shots, 24 saves), MacU: Ironside (24 shots, 22 saves)

The Family Guys led 1-0 going into the 3rd period, and a pair of empty-netters embellished the Dinos’ scoreline. This was my back-up viewing for most of the night, but it was a typcially defensive playoff game.

Bedrock U now returns to Calgary where they will face MRU next weekend in the semi-finals. MRU’s home rink is the Flames Community Arenas, which is a very low-capacity facility. I wonder if they will be able to line up one of Calgary’s arena options, such as the Winsport Arena often used for curling events. It seats about 3,000.


NEXT UP

Fri Feb 27 Saskatchewan at UBC TBA
Fri Feb 27 Calgary at Mount Royal TBA


OUT EAST

Link:
➤ OUA: Hockey Tech Playoff Schedule/Results/Links

BROCK BADGERS 4
LAKEHEAD THUNDERWOLVES 2
(Brock wins series 2-1)

Link:
➤ OUA Hockey Tech: Summary

This has to rank as a disappointment for Lakehead. I always root for them, as a former GPAC team and frequent visitor to Manitoba. Brock has come on late this season.

LAURIER GOLDEN HAWKS 6
GUELPH GRYPHONS 3
(Series tied 1-1)

Link:
➤ OUA Hockey Tech: Summary

Laurier staved off elimination here. This is the only undecided divisional quarter-final series out of four in the OUA.


Next Up
Sun Feb 22 Guelph at Laurier 6:30 EST/7:30 CST

Link:
➤ AUS: Playoff Schedule/Results/Links

No games on Saturday.


Next Up
Sun Feb 22 St. FX at Acadia 7:00 AST/5:00 CST


OUT WEST

Sat Feb 21 Briercrest College 2 N.A.I.T. 8
Sat Feb 21 Portage College 5 Concordia-Edmonton 2
Sat Feb 21 S.A.I.T. 5 Red Deer Poly 2

NOTE: This ends the ACAC regular season. Portage College, Briercrest College, Concordia (Edmonton), and Augustana all finish at 9-15, with OTLs sorting the standings. Those four teams and NAIT were all 5-9 at one point this season. Playoff schedules are TBA.

Sat Feb 21 Logan Lake 1 Vancouver Island 10
Sat Feb 21 Simon Fraser 2 Okanagan 4
Fri Feb 27 Simon Fraser at Victoria 7:30 PST/9:30 CST
Fri Feb 27 Okanagan at Logan Lake 7:00 PST/9:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 Simon Fraser at Vancouver Island 7:15 PST/9:15 CST
Sat Feb 28 Logan Lake at Okanagan 5:30 PST/7:30 CST
(End of BCIHL regular season.)

Non-Conference Games
Fri Feb 27 Simon Fraser (NCAA2) at Stonehill College 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 Simon Fraser (NCAA2) at Stonehill College 7:00 EST/6:00 CST

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results : YouTube

 

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February 22, 2026: SUNDAY MORNING LINKS

The various game reports from around the CW were posted too late for me, so here they are now.
The semi-final schedule is also out now.

Links:
➤ UofA: Bears' season ends with OT loss to Saskatchewan (with boxscore)
➤ UofS: Sorensen the Overtime Hero as Huskies Sweep Bears, Advance to Canada West Semifinal (with boxscore) : RP CanadaWest.org

Links:
➤ UofC: Dinos sweep away Griffins, move on to face Mount Royal (with boxscore)
➤ MacU: Heartbreak for Griffins as their season ends following tight Game 2 loss to Calgary (with boxscore & video) : RP CanadaWest.org

NEXT UP

Fri Feb 27 Calgary at Mount Royal 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Feb 27 Saskatchewan at UBC 7:00 PST/9:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 Calgary at Mount Royal 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 Saskatchewan at UBC 7:00 PST/9:00 CST
Sun Mar 1 Calgary at Mount Royal 7:00 MST/8:00 CST *if necessary
Sun Mar 1 Saskatchewan at UBC 7:00 PST/9:00 CST *if necessary


OUT WEST

The ACAC wrapped up their regular season on Saturday. I update the standings for both the ACAC and the BCIHL, the latter of which wraps up next weekend.

The ACAC quarter-final schedule has also been released.

NEXT UP

Fri Feb 27 Briercrest College at Portage College 2:00 MST/3:00 CST
Fri Feb 27 Concordia-Edmonton at NAIT 6:00 MST/7:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 Briercrest College at Portage College 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 NAIT at Concordia-Edmonton 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sun Mar 1 Briercrest College at Portage College 1:00 MST/2:00 CST *if necessary
Sun Mar 1 Concordia-Edmonton at NAIT 6:30 MST/7:30 CST *if necessary

 

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February 22, 2026: WE ARE DOWN TO THE SWEET SIXTEEN

We are down to the final four in each conference. The top two seeds in each conference had byes. The rest had a play-in round, and the underdogs had a 5-3 edge. (Technically, Calgary counts as underdog because they were on the road against MacEwan.) Still the “Year-of-the-Dog” so far.

Links:
➤ OUA: Hockey Tech Playoff Schedule/Results/Links

GUELPH GRYPHONS 4
LAURIER GOLDEN HAWKS 0
(Guelph wins series 2-1)

Link:
➤ OUA Hockey Tech: Summary

Laurier stumbled after challenging for a top two position in the 1st semester. They did rally with a pair of wins on the final weekend, including an OTW over Guelph.

Next Up:
TBA Guelph at Windsor
TBA Brock at Toronto Metropolitan
TBA Ottawa at UQTR
TBA Queen’s at Concordia

Link:
➤ AUS Presto: Playoff Schedule/Results/Links

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER X-MEN 1
ACADIA AXEMEN 2
(Acadia wins series 2-1)

Link:
➤ AUS Presto: Boxscore with Game Report

The Ragin’ Cajuns rallied after starting with a loss. The SMUskies are hosting the nationals, so the next round is for berths in the U-Cup with no alternative route.

Next Up:
TBA UPEI at New Brunswick
TBA Acadia at Moncton

 

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February 25, 2026: OUA STARTS DIVISION SEMI-FINALS

OUT EAST

Link:
➤ OUA: Hockey Tech Playoff Schedule/Results/Links

BROCK BADGERS 2
TORONTO METROPOLITAN BOLD 6
(TMU leads series 1-0)

Link:
➤ OUA Hockey Tech: Summary

This was decisive, after Brock surprised Lakehead in the opening round.

GUELPH GRYPHONS 2
WINDSOR LANCERS 5
(Windsor leads series 1-0)

Link:
➤ OUA Hockey Tech: Summary

The powerplays were clicking here. Guelph was 2-for-8, Windsor was 3-for-9. The OUA West favourites have it together, so it seems.

OTTAWA GEEGEES 1
U.Q.T.R. PATRIOTES 4
(UQTR leads series 1-0)

Link:
➤ OUA Hockey Tech: Summary

The Patriotes drew more than 1,000 fans for this one. Outside of Thunder Bay, that’s pretty good for a Wednesday night in the OUA.

QUEEN’S GOLDEN GAELS 3
CONCORDIA STINGERS 2
(Concordia leads series 1-0)

Link:
➤ OUA Hockey Tech: Summary

The Queens have been a late season surprise. They beat Nipissing on the last day of the season in a game for a playoff berth, and followed with an upset win over McGill. This was the only close game, and only upset, of the evening.

Next Up
Thu Feb 26 Windsor at Guelph 7:30 EST/6:30 CST
Fri Feb 27 U.Q.T.R. at Ottawa 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Feb 27 Concordia at Queen’s 7:30 EST/6:30 CST
Sat Feb 28 Toronto Metropolitan at Brock 4:00 EST/3:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 Guelph at Windsor 7:30 EST/6:300 CST *if necessary
Sun Mar 01 Queen’s at Concordia 2:00 EST/1:00 CST *if necessary
Sun Mar 01 Brock at Toronto Metropolitan 6:15 EST/5:15 CST *if necessary
Sun Mar 01 Ottawa at U.Q.T.R. 7:00 EST/6:00 CST *if necessary

Link:
➤ AUS: Playoff Schedule/Results/Links

Next Up
Fri Feb 27 U.P.E.I. at New Brunswick 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Feb 27 Acadia at Moncton 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 U.P.E.I. at New Brunswick 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 Acadia at Moncton 7:00 AST/5:00 CST

 

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Preview: February 26, 2026: SEMI-FINALS WEEKEND, AND MORE BISON NEWS

Links:
➤ GoBisons: Jonny Hooker called up by AHL's San Diego Gulls
➤ Elite Prospects: Jonny Hooker Player Page

After playing three games for the Tulsa Oilers of the ECHL, Bison Captain Jonny Hooker has been promoted to the San Diego Gulls of the AHL. He was previously also a captain for the Prince George Cougars of the WHL.

Live Links:
➤ Video: CanadaWest TV
➤ Hockey Tech Game Centre: Friday ∞ Saturday ∞ Sunday

Other Links:
➤ USports: Men’s Hockey Page
➤ CW: Home Page ∞ Season Schedule
➤ CW: MHKY: Semifinal Preview
➤ CW Hockey Tech: Daily Schedule
➤ CW Hockey Tech: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links

SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES (19-7-2, 2-0-0, 27-9-4, OHT35 #7)
U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS (23-2-3, 27-3-4, OHT35 #1)

Links:
➤ UofS: Nolan Maier Named Canada West Player of gthe Week (Feb. 24, 2026) ∞ RP @ CW: CW BioSteel Players of the Week: Feb. 24
➤ Huskie Fan: Huskies and T-Birds meet in CW semi (with live audio link)
➤ UBC: Playoff redux as T-Birds host Huskies with berth in CW Final and redemption on the line
➤ CBC: YouTube Channel : Streaming Schedule

This could be the feature series of the weekend, nation-wide. The T-irds were eliminated by the Banjo-Mutts last year, in a series played in Saskatown. This year, the T-irds have home ice advantage due to finishing in first place in the conference. Will that make a difference? UBC was the best team in this year’s CW. However, Sask was expected to be. The teams faced each othjer on November 28-29. Sask won the first game, 3-2 in a shoot-out. UBC won the rematch 7-4.

For those without CWTV, the Friday game is to be streamed free of charge on CBC’s YouTube Channel (and presumably on Gem as well) and all three games can be heard at HuskieFan.ca.

CALGARY DINOSAURS (19-8-1, 2-0-0, 27-9-2, OHT35 #5)
MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS (20-6-2, 24-8-2, OHT35 #4)

Links:
➤ UofC: Team Website
➤ MRU: MHKY Semifinal Preview: Playoff edition of Crowchild Classic inbound as Cougars set to host Dinos
➤ Elite Prospects: Riley Sawchuk Player Page

The Bluegars had a so-so start, splitting their first six series of the season. However, they closed strong to get first place in the East Division. This included a sweep of UBC.

The Bedrock Boys surprised with their hot start before falling back a bit. They are IMO fully capable of winning this series. The Bluegars won the season series 4-2, including the feature game at the Saddledome - The Crowchild Classic.

I saw an Instagram post (now disappeared) stating that MRU grad Riley Sawchuk is the leading scorer with Lada Togliatti of the KHL. In 61 games he has 21 goals and 21 assists.


COMPLETE SCHEDULE

Fri Feb 27 Calgary at Mount Royal 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Feb 27 Saskatchewan at UBC 7:00 PST/9:00 CST * CBC
Sat Feb 28 Calgary at Mount Royal 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 Saskatchewan at UBC 7:00 PST/9:00 CST
Sun Mar 1 Calgary at Mount Royal 7:00 MST/8:00 CST *if necessary
Sun Mar 1 Saskatchewan at UBC 7:00 PST/9:00 CST *if necessary


OUT EAST

Link:
➤ OUA: Hockey Tech Playoff Schedule/Results/Links

WINDSOR LANCERS 3
GUELPH GRYPHONS 2
(in overtime)
(Windsor wins series 2-0)

Link:
➤ OUA Hockey Tech: Summary

Guelph tied it up with a last minute goal to force overtime. However, the Lancers slayed their Mythical Mutants of an opponent to become the first team into the OUA final four.

Next Up:
Fri Feb 27 U.Q.T.R. at Ottawa 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Feb 27 Concordia at Queen’s 7:30 EST/6:30 CST
Sat Feb 28 Toronto Metropolitan at Brock 4:00 EST/3:00 CST
Sun Mar 01 Queen’s at Concordia 2:00 EST/1:00 CST *if necessary
Sun Mar 01 Brock at Toronto Metropolitan 6:15 EST/5:15 CST *if necessary
Sun Mar 01 Ottawa at U.Q.T.R. 7:00 EST/6:00 CST *if necessary

Link:
➤ AUS: Playoff Schedule/Results/Links

Semi-Final Schedule
Fri Feb 27 U.P.E.I. at New Brunswick 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Feb 27 Acadia at Moncton 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 U.P.E.I. at New Brunswick 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 Acadia at Moncton 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Tue Mar 03 New Brunswick at U.P.E.I. 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Tue Mar 03 Moncton at Acadia 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Wed Mar 04 New Brunswick at U.P.E.I. 7:00 AST/5:00 CST *if necessary
Wed Mar 04 Moncton at Acadia 7:00 AST/5:00 CST *if necessary
Fri Mar 06 U.P.E.I. at New Brunswick 7:00 AST/5:00 CST *if necessary
Fri Mar 06 Acadia at Moncton 7:00 AST/5:00 CST *if necessary

OUT WEST

Link:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results

Quarter-Final Schedule
Fri Feb 27 Briercrest College at Portage College 2:00 MST/3:00 CST
Fri Feb 27 Concordia-Edmonton at NAIT 6:00 MST/7:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 Briercrest College at Portage College 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 NAIT at Concordia-Edmonton 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sun Mar 1 Briercrest College at Portage College 1:00 MST/2:00 CST *if necessary
Sun Mar 1 Concordia-Edmonton at NAIT 6:30 MST/7:30 CST *if necessary

Fri Feb 27 Simon Fraser at Victoria 7:30 PST/9:30 CST
Fri Feb 27 Okanagan at Logan Lake 7:00 PST/9:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 Simon Fraser at Vancouver Island 7:15 PST/9:15 CST
Sat Feb 28 Logan Lake at Okanagan 5:30 PST/7:30 CST
* end of regular season

Non-Conference Games
Fri Feb 27 Simon Fraser (NCAA2) at Stonehill College 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 Simon Fraser (NCAA2) at Stonehill College 7:00 EST/6:00 CST

Links:
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: YouTube Channel

 

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February 27, 2026: MRU & SASK ON TRACK FOR FINALS, OUA GETS TWO MORE SWEEPS

CALGARY DINOSAURS 2
MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 6
(MRU leads series 1-0)

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ UofC: Kydd, Stankowski, Pakkala all earn postseason honours
➤ UofC: Dinos stumble in Game 1 of CW semifinal (with boxscore)
➤ MRU: HKY: 7 Cougars named to Canada West All Star and All Rookie teams
➤ MRU: MHKY Semifinal Preview: Playoff edition of Crowchild Classic inbound as Cougars set to host Dinos
➤ MRU: MHKY: Cougars dominate Dinos to take game one of semifinal (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
Calg: J. Poole (15:15 1st) , S. Strange (18:52 2nd)
MRU: T. Komzak (05:29 1st) , M. Ladyman (16:39 1st) , B. Stevenson (01:17 2nd) , T. Patton (09:12 2nd) , V. Watterodt (17:24 3rd) , J. Tarzwell (19:21 3rd)
Goal: Calg: Tetachuk (27 shots, 23 saves), MRU: Farkas (24 shots, 22 saves)

The Bluegars came out strong from the opening faceoff and looked like they could run the Dinos out of the rink. In the 1st period the shots were 13-5 but the score was just 2-1 for MRU. The Bluegars built up a 4-1 lead in the 2nd period, but Bedrock U would not give up. The scoreline is a bit misleading because MRU had two empty-net goals at the end of the 3rd.

Also, this game was a sell-out, albeit at the tiny Flames Community Arena which only holds 500 people.

SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 3
U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS 2
(Sask leads series 1-0)

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ UofS: Huskies Hold Off T-Bird Rally to Take Game One of Canada West Semifinal (with boxscore)
➤ Huskie Fan: Huskies and T-Birds meet in CW semi
➤ UBC: Huskies hold off furious T-Bird rally to take game one of CW semifinal (with boxscore and video)
➤ CW: HKY: CW unveils Hockey All-Star and All-Rookie Teams RP @ UBC RP @ Sask

Quick Summary
Sask: C. Roulette (12:54 2nd) , C. Roulette (02:15 3rd) , E. Regnier (07:54 3rd)
UBC: C. Douglas (09:49 3rd) , S. Atkinson (16:37 3rd)
Goal: Sask: Maier (33 shots, 31 saves), UBC: Mirwald (22 shots, 19 saves)

This was a really good game. It started at the same time as the Jets v Ducks game, so it was my second game. The Banjo-Mutts built a 3-0 lead but two goals in the last half of the 3rd period made for a tense ending. I expect that every game in this series will be tight, and no result would surprise me.

NEXT UP

Sat Feb 28 Calgary at Mount Royal 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 Saskatchewan at UBC 7:00 PST/9:00 CST
Sun Mar 1 Calgary at Mount Royal 7:00 MST/8:00 CST *if necessary
Sun Mar 1 Saskatchewan at UBC 7:00 PST/9:00 CST *if necessary

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OUT EAST

Link:
➤ OUA: Hockey Tech Playoff Schedule/Results/Links

U.Q.T.R. PATRIOTES 5
OTTAWA GEEGEES 1
(UQTR wins series 2-0)

Link:
➤ OUA Hockey Tech: Summary

Last year, the Gee Gees were a surprise national champ as host team. This was no surprise to me. UQTR is the perennial powerhouse in the OUA.

CONCORDIA STINGERS 1
QUEEN’S GOLDEN GAELS 2
(Queen’s wins series 2-0)

Link:
➤ OUA Hockey Tech: Summary

With series wins over McGill and now Concordia, Queen’s can go for the Quebec Triple Crown in the OUA East final against UQTR. That seemed highly unlikely a couple of weeks ago. This means that all three OUA series in which two games have been played were sweeps.

Next Up:
Sat Feb 28 Toronto Metropolitan at Brock 4:00 EST/3:00 CST
Sun Mar 01 Brock at Toronto Metropolitan 6:15 EST/5:15 CST *if necessary

Link:
➤ AUS: Playoff Schedule/Results/Links

U.P.E.I. PANTHERS 1
NEW BRUNSWICK REDS 4
(UNB leads series 1-0)

Link:
➤ AUS: Boxscore with Game Report

Looks like a bit of a yawner, by the stats at least. The Squirrels are coasting now. I can now make my annual rant against the AUS playing a best-of-five semi-final round. Five games in 8 days is absolutely ridiculous for student athletes.

ACADIA AXEMEN 1
MONCTON AIGLES BLEUS 3

Link:
➤ AUS: Boxscore with Game Report

The Cajuns outshot the Eggs 27-19, so a potential reversal in game 2 is a possibility.

Next Up:
Sat Feb 28 U.P.E.I. at New Brunswick 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 Acadia at Moncton 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Tue Mar 03 New Brunswick at U.P.E.I. 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Tue Mar 03 Moncton at Acadia 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Wed Mar 04 New Brunswick at U.P.E.I. 7:00 AST/5:00 CST *if necessary
Wed Mar 04 Moncton at Acadia 7:00 AST/5:00 CST *if necessary
Fri Mar 06 U.P.E.I. at New Brunswick 7:00 AST/5:00 CST *if necessary
Fri Mar 06 Acadia at Moncton 7:00 AST/5:00 CST *if necessary


OUT WEST

Link:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results

CONCORDIA-EDMONTON THUNDER 2
N.A.I.T. OOKS 3
(in overtime)
(NAIT leads series 1-0)

Link:
➤ ACAC: Boxscore

This is the ACAC’s version of the Battle of Edmontown. NAIT was in the big pile of five teams (after Red Deer Poly and SAIT) until they had a late-season surge to be comfortable in 3rd place. The goaltenders must have been sharp. The shots were 38-35 favouring the Ooks.

BRIERCREST CLIPPERS 9
PORTAGE VOYAGEURS 1
(Briercrest leads series 1-0)

Link:
➤ ACAC: Boxscore

This series should be a toss-up, so the margin shocks me. The Voyageurs held a 17-6 lead on the shot clock after one period, yet trailed 1-0. Then it was all Briercrest. They scored five goals in the 2nd period and the route was on. These teams were at one time the doormats of the ACAC. Briercrest turned around their program a few years ago, and this is Portage’s first playoff series in a long time. It would be nice if it were to go three games.

Fri Feb 27 Simon Fraser 1 Victoria 4
Fri Feb 27 Okanagan 4 Logan Lake 3
Sat Feb 28 Simon Fraser at Vancouver Island 7:15 PST
Sat Feb 28 Logan Lake at Okanagan 5:30 PST
(end of regular season)

Non-Conference Games
Fri Feb 27 Simon Fraser (NCAA2) 3 Stonehill College 9
Sat Feb 28 Simon Fraser (NCAA2) at Stonehill College 7:00 EST/6:00 CST

Links:
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results : YouTube

BCIHL NEWS

Simon Fraser is in the news on two fronts. The good news ... they are hosting the BCIHL championship tournament starting March 5th. The bad news ... their touring independent NCAA2 team is folding due to the request by the school to enter the CW, and the decision of school admins to ditch the team. Here’s a quote from the announcement by the Burnaby Mountain Hockey Alumni Society, which sponsored the independent team project:

As a club, 100% of the SFU Hockey operating budget is funded independent of institutional funding. ...

When SFU announced it would depart the NCAA and pursue USports membership in November, we submitted a proposal that men's and women's hockey be included in SFU's Canada West application, having already proven the Non-Conference team's ability to compete against USports opponents. Unfortunately the university did not accept our proposal, and following this decision our student-athletes and coaching staff have begun to pursue opportunities at other NCAA and USports programs.

So it seems that this group was willing to fund a run for inclusion in the NCAA, but not to fund a run for USports. It is hard to tell exactly what the admins at SFU are trying to do, having first left USports for the NCAA, then folding their football program, and then apparently abandoning a team in progress.

The BCIHL will once again be using a tournament format for their championship. It is 5-team modified page system similar to that used in the Brier and other curling events. The 3rd, 4th, and 5th place teams have to walk through unbeaten, whereas the 1st and 2nd place teams have two lives to reach the sudden-death final.

Links:
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results : YouTube
➤ SFU: SFU Hockey Update on the Non-Conference Team
➤ BCIHL: 18th BCIHL Championship Kicks off in New Westminster on March 5th

 

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February 28, 2026: BANJO-MUTTS ADVANCE TO FINAL, COWTOWN GOES DOWN TO THE WIRE

MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 1
CALGARY DINOSAURS 2
(Series tied 1-1)

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ UofC: Dinos respond with Game 2 victory over Cougars (with boxscore)
➤ MRU: MHKY: Dinos shutdown Cougars to extend series to game three (with boxscore & video)

Quick Summary
Calg: G. Schmidt (11:00 1st) , R. Gannon (16:34 2nd)
MRU: J. Lies (09:00 2nd)
Goal: Calg: Stankowski (29 shots, 28 saves), MRU: Farkas (18 shots, 16 saves)

This was an extremely defensive game throughout, and especially by the Dinos once they had the lead. They had only 5 shots on goal in each of the last two periods. Bluegar all-star Connor Bouchard was cut and bleeding in the 2nd period. He did return but had to wear a replacement jersey due to blood stains. This game was also a sell-out. Too bad they were unable or unwilling to book the Winsport Arena.

U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS 1
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 4
(Sask wins series 2-0)

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ UofS: Huskies Sweep T-Birds to Advance to Second Straight CW Final (with boxscore)
➤ Huskie Fan: Men’s Hockey Page
➤ UBC: Team Website

Quick Summary
Sask: R. Pelletier (02:42 2nd) , D. Holt (09:22 2nd) , L. Kosior (11:01 3rd) , E. Regnier (19:16 3rd)
UBC: N. Sullivan (01:56 1st)
Goal: Sask: Maier (27 shots, 26 saves), UBC: Mirwald (19 shots, 16 saves)

This, too, was a very defensive game. The T-irds came out strong, outshooting the Mutts 12-4 and takinmg a 1-0 lead after one period. But the Mutts gradually took control, so much so that UBC had just 6 shots in a 3rd period where they were trailing and their season was on the line. Sask had two powerplay goals, and an empty-netter.

This means that next weekend, the Mutts will either host Calgary, or visit MRU, in the conference final.

NEXT UP

Sun Mar 01 Calgary at Mount Royal 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Mar 06 Saskatchewan v Calgary/M.R.U. winner, times TBA


OUT EAST

Link:
➤ OUA: Hockey Tech Playoff Schedule/Results/Links

TORONTO METROPOLITAN BOLD 2
BROCK BADGERS 3
(Series tied 1-1)

Link:
➤ OUA Hockey Tech: Summary

Like Queen’s, Brock is a team on the late season ascent. Game three goes Sunday night, and Windsor hosts the winner.

Next Up:
Sun Mar 01 Brock at Toronto Metropolitan 6:15 EST/5:15 CST
TBD Queen’s at U.Q.T.R.
TBD Brock/T.M.U. winner at Windsor

Link:
➤ AUS: Playoff Schedule/Results/Links

U.P.E.I. PANTHERS 2
NEW BRUNSWICK REDS 7
(UNB leads series 2-0)

Link:
➤ AUS: Boxscore with Game Report

Too bad this series isn’t over!

ACADIA AXEMEN 2
MONCTON AIGLES BLEUS 5

Link:
➤ AUS: Boxscore with Game Report

The Cajuns outshot the Eggs 26-12 through two periods, then ran out of gas in the 3rd. They needed some goals, but managed just 5 shots in the entire period.


Next Up:
Tue Mar 03 New Brunswick at U.P.E.I. 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Tue Mar 03 Moncton at Acadia 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Wed Mar 04 New Brunswick at U.P.E.I. 7:00 AST/5:00 CST *if necessary
Wed Mar 04 Moncton at Acadia 7:00 AST/5:00 CST *if necessary
Fri Mar 06 U.P.E.I. at New Brunswick 7:00 AST/5:00 CST *if necessary
Fri Mar 06 Acadia at Moncton 7:00 AST/5:00 CST *if necessary


OUT WEST

Link:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results

N.A.I.T. OOKS 5
CONCORDIA-EDMONTON THUNDER 3
(NAIT wins series 2-0)

Link:
➤ ACAC: Boxscore

The Ooks are used to dominating the ACAC, so their rally into a 3rd place finish and a quarter-final win seems “normal” to outside observers. They will now fac ethe SAIT Trojans in the semi-finals.

PORTAGE VOYAGEURS 2
BRIERCREST CLIPPERS 1
(Series tied 1-1)

Link:
➤ ACAC: Boxscore

This is what I expected. A dead even game, with shots 31-31. What a difference a day makes.

Next Up:
Sun Mar 01 Briercrest College at Portage College 1:00 MST/2:00 CST
Fri Mar 06 Briercrest/Portage winner at Red Deer Poly TBA
Fri Mar 06 N.A.I.T. at S.A.I.T. TBA

Sat Feb 28 Simon Fraser 0 Vancouver Island 10
Sat Feb 28 Logan Lake 4 Okanagan 3
(end of regular season)

Non-Conference Games
Sat Feb 28 Simon Fraser (NCAA2) 2 Stonehill College 5
Thu Mar 05 Simon Fraser (NCAA2) at Michigan

Conference Playoffs
Thu Mar 05 Game 1 - Simon Fraser v Okanagan 12:15 PST/2:15 CST
Fri Mar 06 Game 2 - Vancouver Island v Victoria 11:30am PST/1:30 CS T
Fri Mar 06 Game 3 - Winner of Game 1 v Logan Lake 3:00 PST/5:00 CST
Sat Mar 07 Game 4 - Loser of Game 2 vs Winner of Game 3 3:00 PST/5:00 CST
Sun Mar 08 Game 5 - Winner of Game 2 vs Winner of Game 4 3:00 PST/5:00 CST

Links:
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results : YouTube

 

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March 1, 2026: BLUEGARS ADVANCE

CALGARY DINOSAURS 1
MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 2
(MRU wins series 2-1)

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ UofC: Team Website
➤ MRU: Team Website

Quick Summary
Calg: P. Bocharov (13:10 1st)
MRU: J. Lies (08:15 2nd) , J. Wiens (05:24 3rd)
Goal: Calg: Tetachuk (38 shots, 36 saves), MRU: Farkas (19 shots, 18 saves)

This was a real nip-and-tuck battle, but the Bluegars controlled the play throughout. The Dinos took the lead with the only goal of the 1st period. That one was contrary to the flow of play. The Bluegars did control the 2nd and 3rd periods by wide margins (shots of 12-4 and 11-6 respectively), but their only two goals were on the powerplay (2-for-6 on the night). While the Dinos were capable of an upset in this series, it was pretty clear that the Bluegars were a level above.

Now Mount Royal will host their first ever CW Championship Series against Saskatchewan. Of note, in the regular season the Bluegars swept UBC, Calgary, and Saskatchewan the last time they played each of them.


SUNDAY MORNING LINKS

While the UofS website uploaded a game story on Saturday night, Huskie Fan and UBC both waited until the wee hours of Sunday morning. So here are the links now.

Links:
➤ Huskie Fan: Huskies silence T-birds to punch Canada West final ticket
➤ UBC: Huskies sweep T-Birds in semifinal, ending historic season (with boxscore & video)


NEXT UP

Fri Mar 06 Saskatchewan at Mount Royal TBA


WOMEN’S SPECIAL REPORT

MANITOBA BISONS 6
MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 1
(Manitoba wins series 2-1)

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ GoBisons.ca: Women's hockey book trip to nationals with 6-1 win over Mount Royal in CanWest semis (with boxscore)
➤ MRU: WHKY: Cougars fall to Bisons in game three, eliminated from playoffs : RP @CW: Bisons charge into CW Final with 6-1 win over MRU (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
Man: J. Bird (05:22 1st) , K. Huibers (13:18 1st) , S. Heidinger (17:12 2nd) , N. Collins (18:10 3rd) , J. Haner (18:36 3rd) , D. Goertzen (19:48 3rd)
MRU: S. Fomradas (14:38 3rd)
Goal: Man: Shippam (18 shots, 17 saves), MRU: Anderson (26 shots, 21 saves)

This is a surprise victory for the Bison Broads! They started the season 1-7-4 and nobody was thinking playoffs. They squeaked in, and last weekend travelled to Edmontown where they beat the Fat Pandas. This weekend, it was off to Cowtown to beat the Bluegars. They opened with a 2-1 loss, followed by a 3-1 win. This one was closer than the scoreboard would suggest. With a 3-1 lead, they registered a late empty-netter to make it 4-1 then added a couple more for good measure. The defence was the story here, as they allowed just 52 shots in 3 games.

MRU has been nationally ranked all year, and only UBC finished ahead of them. Can the Bison Broads waltz into British California and win another series on the road? Either way, they have secured a berth in the nationals.

Also, in volleyball news, both Manitoba squads were off to British California and both series went to a 3rd and deciding match. The women’s team (defending national champs) lost to Thompson Rivers, and are eliminated. The men’s team beat UBC-Okanagan, thus qualifying for the CW Final Four Tournament next weekend. Of note UBCO won on Friday and led 2 sets to none on Saturday. The Bisons came storming back to win 3-straight sets and force today’s decider, which they won 3-1. BTW, Winnipeg lost to Alberta in two straight. UBC and Holy Trinity also qualified for the Final Four.


OUT EAST

Link:
➤ OUA: Hockey Tech Playoff Schedule/Results/Links

BROCK BADGERS 1
TORONTO METROPOLITAN BOLD 2
(TMU wins series 2-1)

Link:
➤ OUA Hockey Tech: Summary

Brock’s surprising run turned into a pumpkin on Sunday. They outshot The Bald 32-20, but were trailing for most of it. They were down 2-0 12 minutes into the 3rd before they finally scored. So, in the end, the OUA West final will be between the top two teams from the regular season, with TMU at Windsor likely on Wednesday. In any event, three of the four survivors will qualify for the U-Cup.

Next Up:
TBD Queen’s at U.Q.T.R.
TBD Toronto Metropolitan at Windsor


OUT WEST

Link:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results

BRIERCREST CLIPPERS 3
PORTAGE VOYAGEURS 7
(Portage wins series 2-1)

Link:
➤ ACAC: Boxscore

With all the marbles on the line in this game three, they said “screw defence” and shots were 49-47 in favour of Portage. Briercrest led 2-1 after the 1st, and Portage led 4-3 after the 2nd. Portage has got to be everybody’s favourite underdog. They have not played in the playoffs since 2014 (a 3-game loss to Augustana) and in 2020 went 0-26-2. They have never had a winning record since the program started in 2008-09. Lac La Biche must be a happy town! I looked up the facilities. Their hockey arena holds 1,000 fans. It sounds great for a small place which covers college and community uses.

The Lac La Biche, Bold Center is home to the Portage College Voyageur Hockey, Curling, Soccer & Futsal Teams. The Bold Center is a 250,000 Sq foot Recreation Facility built by the County. The facility includes a twin ice arena, curling rink, two indoor field houses, running track, fitness & wellness center plus much more. The Bold Center's outdoor facilites include a natural grass soccer pitch, a 400 m track with an artificial turf football & soccer pitch infield, three baseball diamonds and outdoor tennis and basketball courts.

Next Up:
Fri Mar 06 Portage College at Red Deer Poly TBA
Fri Mar 06 N.A.I.T. at S.A.I.T. TBA

 

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March 4, 2026: NEWS UPDATE, AUS FINAL SET

There is a pre-preview because the OUA division final begins tonight, and the AUS finished their semi-final round on a Tuesday. The regular preview is tomorrow for the CW, ACAC, and BCIHL.

Captain Jonny Hooker turned pro with the Tulsa Oilers (ECHL) and was briefly loaned to the San Diego Gulls of the AHL. He’s back in Tulsa and scored his first two professional goals in a 2-0 win.

Link:
➤ Instagram: Video


OUT EAST

Link:
➤ OUA: Hockey Tech Playoff Schedule/Results/Links

Wed Mar 04 U.Q.T.R. at Queen's 7:30 EST/6:30 CST
Thu Mar 05 Windsor at Toronto Metropolitan 6:15 EST/5:15 CST
Sat Mar 07 Queen's at U.Q.T.R. 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Mar 07 Toronto Metropolitan at Windsor 7:30 EST/6:30 CST
Sun Mar 08 Toronto Metropolitan at Windsor 4:00 EDT/3:00 CDT *if necessary
Sun Mar 08 Queen's at U.Q.T.R. 7:00 EDT/6:00 CDT *if necessary

Link:
➤ AUS: Playoff Schedule/Results/Links

NEW BRUNSWICK REDS 2
U.P.E.I. PANTHERS 1
(in overtime)
(UNB wins series 3-0)

Link:
➤ AUS: Boxscore with Game Report

While this was a sweep, at least UPEI went down with a fight. The stats look to be pretty even.

MONCTON AIGLES BLEUS 3
ACADIA AXEMEN 1
(Moncton wins series 3-0)

Link:
➤ AUS: Boxscore with Game Report

The Rajin Cajuns kinda fell apart this year. They looked to be a good bet to be at the nationals, yet here they are with 3-straight losses.

Next up:

Sun Mar 08 Moncton at New Brunswick 4:00 ADT/2:00 CDT
Tue Mar 10 New Brunswick at Moncton 7:00 ADT/5:00 CDT
Thu Mar 12 Moncton at New Brunswick 7:00 ADT/5:00 CDT *if necessary