WINNIPEG — Bison women’s hockey, ranked number two in the country, continues to keep their eyes on the future with the recruitment of Winnipeg native Camryn Gillis for the 2019-20 season. Gillis, 17, is a 5’8” defenceman currently playing with the Midget AAA Winnipeg Avros, where she’s been since 2016. In 2017-18, she had eight…
Kevin Negus and Nicole Konieczny are Boston Pizza Bison Sports Athletes of the Week
WINNIPEG — Putting up strong numbers in wins for Manitoba, Kevin Negus from men’s volleyball and Nicole Konieczny from women’s basketball have been named the Boston Pizza Bison Sports Athletes of the Week for the week ending October 29, 2018. There was the usual home opener energy for Bison men’s volleyball this past weekend, but…
UBC topples Manitoba, 38-34 in OT
Riding the shoulder of their backup quarterback, the Manitoba Bisons came out strong in Week 8 against no. 10 ranked UBC. The story shifted in the second half, though, as the Thunderbirds showed their aggression and got the win, 38-34 in overtime at Investors Group Field. The win secures the second seed for UBC (5-3),…
Bisons Face Timberwolves in Play Off Game on Oct. 26
WINNIPEG – The playoffs have arrived for Bison women’s soccer, as they travel to UBC for the Canada West play in single elimination game on Friday, Oct. 26. Manitoba, who comes in 6-5-3 and the no. 3 seed in the Prairie division, will play the UNBC Timberwolves, who are 3-8-3 and the no. 6 seed…
Erica Rieder and Brendan Warren are Boston Pizza Athletes of the Week
Following their weekend performances, Erica Rieder from women’s hockey and Brendan Warren from men’s volleyball have been named the Boston Pizza Bison Sports Athletes of the Week for the week ending October 22, 2018. After a pair of losses to Alberta the week before, it was a weekend to right the ship for women’s hockey,…
Bisons and Cougars Battle to 0-0 Stalemate in Regular Season Finale
There were some outstanding opportunities late, but the Manitoba Bisons were unable to find a winning goal on Saturday, as they tied the visiting Regina Cougars 0-0 at the West Turf Field (U of M campus). The tie gives Manitoba a single point in their last regular season game, which moves them to 6-5-3 and…
Huskies Ride Early Momentum to 3-0 Win Over Bisons
With a game-winner scored just three minutes in, the Saskatchewan Huskies built on an early lead to beat the Manitoba Bisons at the West Turf Field (U of M campus), 3-0 on Friday night. The win secures a playoff spot for the Huskies, as they improve to 3-6-4 on the season. Manitoba falls to 6-5-2,…
MacAuley’s 36-Save Night Helps Regina Topple Manitoba 3-1
WINNIPEG — A 36-save performance from Dawson MacAuley helped the Regina Cougars to a 3-1 win over the Manitoba Bisons on Friday night at Wayne Fleming Arena. On top of a stellar performance from both net minders, the game also featured a frenzied pace and tons of team speed on both sides. “We discussed this…
Bisons and Huskies Battle in Late-Season Showdown
WINNIPEG – With three teams at 3-3 in Canada West with two weeks to go, it’s time to break out the calculators for playoff positioning and deciding who’s going where. Right in the thick of things are two rivals, the Bisons and Huskies, who meet in Week 7 at Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon. The game…
Jamel Lyles and Shaylyn Dyck are Boston Pizza Athletes of the Week
Following their weekend performances, Jamel Lyles from football and Shaylyn Dyck from women’s soccer have been named the Boston Pizza Bison Sports Athletes of the Week for the week ending October 15, 2018. While it wasn’t the outcome Bison football was looking for on the road in Calgary, third-year running back Jamel Lyles had an…