Cougars volleyball teams prepare to defy “rebuilding” expectations
New women’s coach and men’s players look to make impact in 2024/25
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Cougars hockey teams returning with vengeance
Zafir Nagji, Sports Editor | Hockey is more than just a sport in Canada; it’s a religion. And even though the Flames only have one Stanley Cup to their name, Calgarians eat, sleep, and breathe...
Second-year guard Nelson embraces impact role on MRU men’s basketball roster
By Zafir Nagji, Staff Writer The Canada West basketball season is officially underway and the MRU Cougars men’s basketball team have firmly established themselves as a powerhouse roster that is not to be taken...
MRU men’s soccer team seizes golden opportunity in Canada West final
By Matthew DeMille, Sports Editor & Zafir Nagji, Staff Writer For the past two seasons, MRU’s men’s soccer program has been on the precipice of collegiate history. But until this season, the team couldn’t...
Cougars basketball set for success in 2023-24 season
By Zafir Nagji, Staff Writer In 2022, the Mount Royal Cougars men’s and women’s basketball programs had impressive regular seasons followed by heartbreaking losses in their play-in games. This year though, the Cougars are...
MRU’s volleyball teams ready to hit the court in new and exciting season
By Matthew DeMille, Sports Editor Mount Royal University’s (MRU) volleyball teams opened a new chapter in their programs’ history last weekend when they began their regular seasons on the road in B.C. Facing off...
High expectations set for MRU’s hockey programs ahead of 2023-24 regular season
By Matthew DeMille, Sports Editor Their claws are unsheathed. And, their teeth are bared. Beware Canada West opponents, Mount Royal University’s (MRU) hockey programs are licking their chops as they get ready for a...
Mid-Season report cards for all MRU Cougars teams
By George Potter, Staff Writer The Mount Royal University (MRU) Cougars have achieved some great things so far in the recent season. From winning bronze in men’s soccer to the women’s hockey and volleyball teams...
How do the Cougars stack up? Ranking the best nicknames in the Canada West
By Zach Worden, Sports Editor With university sports in Canada on hold until (hopefully) the fall of 2021, athletics programs across the country have had to find a way to get by until their...
Cougars Dholi Thokbuom and Quinn Pelland among top Canadian women’s volleyball players in 2020
By George Potter, Staff Writer Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020-21 U SPORTS and Canada West volleyball seasons have been cancelled. The cancellations have caused hardships for athletes, coaches and schools alike. However, for...
