By Noah Miller
Cancer is a disease that always seems to strike somewhere else, at least until it hits close to home. The revelation that 20-year-old Dinos women’s hockey forward Sinead Tracey was diagnosed with Stage II Hodgkin’s Lymphoma last spring has shocked teammates and caused the wider Dinos community to rally around her. “Some of her closer… Continue reading Dinos make cuts to support teammate’s battle against cancer
By Noah Miller
The U of C women’s field hockey team returned earlier this month from competition in Argentina where they posted a winning record and showed off the strength they’ve developed from their struggle to keep the team alive. It all began when they got word from athletic director Kevin Boyles that due to general university funding… Continue reading Field hockey team back from strong finish in Argentina
By Noah Miller
After a pair of wins at home to open their season this weekend, the Dinos men’s soccer team gained confidence for the tough games that lie ahead. “We have a pretty good team on paper,” said head coach Brian McDonnell. “It’s nice to give them a little bit of confidence at the beginning of the… Continue reading Men’s soccer team starts strong with pair of home wins
By Noah Miller
After investigating two complaints originating from the University of Calgary football team’s season opener against the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, the Canada West Complaints Committee has issued a suspension to the Dinos head football coach. Following the Sept. 4 game, Saskatchewan filed a complaint against Dinos head coach Blake Nill who vocalized his dissatisfaction with… Continue reading Canada West rules on game complaints
By Noah Miller
According to a Canadian Press article, the University of Calgary Dinos are expected to announce the addition of gold-medal olympian Hayley Wickenheiser to the women’s hockey team line up. Dinos sports information director Ben Matchett sent a press release Wednesday evening stating the women’s hockey team was to make a major recruiting announcement the following… Continue reading Women’s hockey to announce roster addition
By Noah Miller
After a crushing defeat at the hands of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies last Saturday, more bad news surrounding the Dinos football team polluted the air waves on Monday. In a press release, Dinos sports information director Ben Matchett indicated that the “University of Calgary Dinos will be without All-Canadians Erik Glavic and Anthony Parker… Continue reading Injuries plague football team
By Noah Miller
Earlier this summer Canada West voted to allow a new member into the fold and extend full membership status to two of its probationary members. Canada West granted the UBC Okanagan Heat the right to join and participate in Canada West as a three-year probationary member starting in the 2011-12 season. Dinos fans can expect… Continue reading Canada West expands membership
By Noah Miller
After allowing the University of Saskatchewan Huskies a touchdown on the game’s first possession, the University of Calgary Dinos struggled to mount any offence or defence that could halt the Huskies’ eventual 34-13 victory in the driving rain at McMahon Stadium Saturday night. A 69-yard touchdown run by Huskies receiver Jeff Hassler opened the scoring… Continue reading Huskies dominate Dinos in season opener
By Noah Miller
Following more positive steroid tests from Canadian Interuniversity Sport football players, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport held a press conference alongside CIS and the Canadian Football League this past Tuesday to announce new anti-doping measures that will be put in place for university football athletes effective immediately. In addition to the unprecedented testing… Continue reading Out of season testing reveals more doping violations
By Noah Miller
After no tournament last season, the University of Calgary’s Battle of the Border returns to the Jack Simpson gym earlier than ever. The tournament, which pits U of C and neighbouring universities against comparable teams from across the border, runs August 11-15, a full month before regular fall classes begin. This year, the tournament brings… Continue reading Dinos prepare to hold the border