1. San Jose Sharks Due to the number of exceptional teams, the top seed in the Western Conference is one of the tougher spots to slot someone. The Sharks get the edge for a handful of reasons from the chemistry that comes from bringing back the same core that went to the Western Conference Finals… Continue reading NHL Preview: The West
Month: October 2005
NHL Preview: The East
1. Ottawa Senators There is no team in the National Hockey League with the top-to-bottom talent of the Senators. They boast a pair of Norris-caliber defensemen with Wade Redden and Zdeno Chara, a trio of forwards capable of finishing in the top 10 in league scoring with Daniel Alfredsson, Dany Heatley and Jason Spezza, and… Continue reading NHL Preview: The East
Swingers hit the hole
Ahhh, the cool wind in your hair feels better than the head massage that hair-dresser used to give you as he lathered the fruity-smelling salon-quality shampoo and watched you sigh in relaxation when you were younger. As you leisurely stroll on the carefully trimmed green grass, you forget about how comfortable the sink was to… Continue reading Swingers hit the hole
Hunt for gold October
While most Dinos teams have not yet begun their seasons, the University of Calgary women’s fastball team is as near finished as your freedom from midterms. They played their final regular season games Sat., Oct. 1 in Lethbridge. Now, Lethbridge, being slightly inferior to Calgary, built its fences nearer to the batter. Down there, this… Continue reading Hunt for gold October
Soccersaurs don’t get the goods
By Amamda and Kristin VanSteelandt
We all make mistakes. So do the Dinos. Theirs resulted in losses to the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds and Trinity Western University Spartans Oct. 1-2. Still, die-hard fans were out enduring the weather and lame attempts to announce the games. The first half against UBC on Saturday was full of chances and anger for… Continue reading Soccersaurs don’t get the goods
Rows of gold
By Carly McKay
Fall often brings to mind the start of football season, the two-month grind of the university soccer calendar and, of course, training camp at Father David Bauer Arena. Basketball practices are getting under way, and the Dino Cup buzz is in the air. While the athletic community’s focus gravitates toward these accredited varsity programs, there… Continue reading Rows of gold
A pre-season on thin ice
By Crystal Wong
Nowadays, it seems like you simply can’t watch NHL coverage and enjoy a beer without hearing some mumbo-jumbo about the salary cap, nonsense whining, rule changes and then some more whining. So, you turn your attention to the major junior leagues, hoping to watch some uncontroversial hockey. Then some guy decides to attack his 16-year-old… Continue reading A pre-season on thin ice
Running from Dinosaurs
Step aside Terry Fox, your 25 years in the spotlight are almost up. This year belongs to the men and ladies of the Dinos cross-country squad. They opened their season Sat., Oct. 1 with a meet at the University of Saskatchewan. Despite spots of rain (and being in Saskatchewan), our ladies pulled the rabbit from… Continue reading Running from Dinosaurs
The young and the winless
By Katie Hobday
If optimism and enthusiasm were the keys to winning field hockey games, the Dinos would be in the top seat in Canada West. Unfortunately, these statistics aren’t recorded, and the team has slipped into fourth place after a disappointing home tournament Sept. 30-Oct. 2. The Dinos lost 3-0 to the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds,… Continue reading The young and the winless
Aussie Rules Football here to stay
Australian rules football is no longer just a sport for Aussie blokes to play. Footy, as it’s popularly known by those who follow it, has been growing steadily in Canada over the last few years. The game is even providing some Canadian players the opportunity to represent their country internationally. One such player, Matt Kidd,… Continue reading Aussie Rules Football here to stay