The stands were half full. Most of the fans at the quarter-final game were clapping and it was easy to spot families and friends of the players. Some hugged each other with bright smiles on their faces, while others sat there in disbelief turning their heads to the scoreboard to see if the numbers were… Continue reading Lady Dinos’ season ends in Winnipeg
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Dinos sports briefs: on the road again
By Jon Roe
On the road again. Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway. We’re the best of friends. Insisting that the world keep turning our way. -Willie Nelson, “On the road again” It’s a weekend of road trips for the Dinos, as the Jack Simpson Gym, the Olympic Oval and the Father David Bauer… Continue reading Dinos sports briefs: on the road again
Lady v-ballers win big when it counts
The University of Calgary women’s volleyball team moved one step closer to the Canadian Interuniversity Sports championships with the defeat of the University of Regina Cougars at the Jack Simpson on Feb. 13-15, and a bronze medal win at the Canada West Final Four in Edmonton from Feb. 20-22. They defeated the Cougars 2-0 in… Continue reading Lady v-ballers win big when it counts
Dinos Report Card: women’s hockey
Talent: The Dinos excelled all season long at the defence, stickwork and forechecking aspects of their game, creating one of the most frustrating teams in the league to play against, as opposing players were often thrown off their game. Overall team speed and the ability to score goals were two major traits that were lacking… Continue reading Dinos Report Card: women’s hockey
Dinos Report Card: women’s basketball
Talent: The lady Dinosaurs team led the country in scoring this season, averaging 83.2 points per game. Offensively, the team destroyed their competition with three shooters-Ashley Hill, Whitney Haswell and Courtney Coyle-making the top 10 in scoring. That said, both Hill and Coyle were hot and cold players, great when they were on their game,… Continue reading Dinos Report Card: women’s basketball
Track Dinos finish second and fourth at CIS
Men’s side Spearheaded by the brilliant performance of male track athlete of the year and CIS championship MVP Sam Effah, the University of Calgary Dinos men’s track and field team busted their asses to come within three points of winning the CIS championships in Montreal Mar. 6-8. On McGill University’s 200 metre banked-track from the… Continue reading Track Dinos finish second and fourth at CIS
Dinos go to finals after split weekend
The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference women’s hockey finals between the University of Calgary Dinos and Grant MacEwan College Griffins are under way, with the series already showing signs of going the distance in grandiose fashion. The series didn’t start as hoped for the Dinos, losing the first game 3-0 at Centennial Arena Feb. 29, but… Continue reading Dinos go to finals after split weekend
Dinos wrestlers host CIS finals
By Will Goehner
The University of Calgary hosted the CIS wrestling championship Feb. 28 to Mar. 1. Many Dino athletes competed at the meet, and, although there were a few upsets, the Dinos had an impressive showing. The men did not have enough wrestlers to compete in each weight class and, as a result, finished fifth with 35… Continue reading Dinos wrestlers host CIS finals
OT battles push ladysaurs to ACAC final
Move over Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers, there are two new rival hockey titans with clashes more deserving of the title Battle Of Alberta: the University of Calgary Dinos and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Trojans. This past weekend, the two adversaries partook in three games of hockey that will go down as one… Continue reading OT battles push ladysaurs to ACAC final
Lady basketsaurs split weekend to squeek through to the post-season
The University of Calgary basketball ladysaurs concluded their regular season schedule with a double-header versus the University of Saskatchewan Huskies Feb. 8-9. The Huskies, despite an inferior record, put up a fight versus the sixth-ranked Dinos, winning one of the two games at Jack Simpson. On Fri. night, the ladysaurs, clinging to a two-point lead,… Continue reading Lady basketsaurs split weekend to squeek through to the post-season