The University of Calgary Dinos got a true taste of what to expect during the playoffs this past weekend. In a battle of the second-seeded and third-seeded teams, the Dino’s seemed overmatched and were thoroughly outplayed on Sat., with the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds taking the match 25-22, 25-13, 25-22. The Calgary women seemed… Continue reading Dinos tested by Wesman
Month: February 2008
Sportspinions: Is Phaneuf worth it?
Life is full of surprises. This seems to be pretty obvious and yet, things we often regard as “surprises” can usually be seen coming from a mile away. Having sex without protection? Surprise! You’re pregnant. Smoking and tanning everyday until you are as orange as Hulk Hogan and sound like a busted muffler? Surprise! You… Continue reading Sportspinions: Is Phaneuf worth it?
Dinos left scrambling for playoff spot
The men’s volleysaurs headed out east to the University of Winnipeg to take on the Wesmen, a team in contention for the top spot of the Canada West Conference rankings this past weekend. Though the Dinos were not victorious in either of the back-to-back matches on Fri. and Sat., their fight to the bitter end… Continue reading Dinos left scrambling for playoff spot
Captain Caitlin leads team to wins
Being the captain of a hockey team is a big responsibility. Solid performances night in and night out, heightened determination and effort in important moments of the game, an unwavering sense of respected leadership and being an ambassador for the sport are all necessary obligations for a successful captain. For some, these characteristics have to… Continue reading Captain Caitlin leads team to wins
NCAA moves towards allowing Canadian membership
By Jon Roe
A decision by the American National Collegiate Athletic Association Jan. 14 may change the face of Canadian university sports. The NCAA approved a ten-year pilot program at its 2008 membership convention, opening the door for Canadian Interuniversity Sport schools to seek membership in division two, the second highest competitive division in the NCAA. Three CIS… Continue reading NCAA moves towards allowing Canadian membership
Hockeysaurs take loss against SAIT
Going into action against the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Trojans this past weekend, the University of Calgary Dinos women’s hockey team knew they needed to play two inspired games of hockey, as four points would help distance themselves from the rest of the pack towards one of the top two spots in the Alberta… Continue reading Hockeysaurs take loss against SAIT
Dinos win all over the weekend
The University of Calgary lady basketsaurs continued their hot streak with yet another sweep, this time over the Manitoba Bisons and Winnipeg Wesmen Feb. 1-2. It wasn’t pretty however, as the Dinos squeaked past Manitoba on Fri. by the score of 87-76, despite a very poor shooting night from the floor. Star sophomore guard Ashley… Continue reading Dinos win all over the weekend
Basketballers play hard at home
The University of Calgary Dinos men’s basketball team finished the 2007-08 season with a perfect home record after beating the University of Manitoba Bisons and the University of Winnipeg Wesmen at the Jack Simpson Gymnasium this past weekend. The Dinos also finished in first place in the central division of Canada West, giving them a… Continue reading Basketballers play hard at home