Tagged: hockey
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...
Why Johnny Hockey meant so much to Calgary
Zafir Nagji, Sports Editor | On August 30, 2024, Calgary Flames fans were rocked with news that shook them to their core. Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed by a drunk driver...
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...
The top storylines heading into the 2023 NHL Playoffs
Matthew DeMille, Staff Writer In the hockey world, the end of March signifies one thing: playoff season is right around the corner. You heard that right! Time to put away the razors, prep the...
The biggest winners and losers of the NHL trade deadline
Matthew DeMille, Staff Writer In what seemed like a blink of an eye, the National Hockey League’s (NHL) trade deadline has sped on by. While the deadline itself landed on March. 3, many clubs...
NHL playoff preview: Which teams are set for postseason success?
Josh Werle, Sports Editor With around 20 games remaining in the National Hockey League season, the playoff picture has begun to take shape. With some divisions being stronger than others, there is still plenty...
Connor Bedard’s WHL visit causes Saddledome sellout
Matthew DeMille, Staff Writer Waves of nervous excitement rolled through a sold-out crowd at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Feb. 1. A quick glance at the Saddledome’s schedule would show no activity for the Calgary...
Canada wins gold in 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship
Matthew DeMille, Staff writer “Unforgettable.” That’s the word that will be uttered over and over when the hockey world looks back and reminisces about the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship. While it’s a word...
