By Crystal Wong
A little less than half of this year’s Dinos men’s hockey roster will be rookies. However, they all have a strong hockey background. Many have played in the Western Hockey League–arguably the most well-rounded league when it comes to major junior hockey. Also, with 18 returnees from 2004-2005, the Dinos have the potential to do… Continue reading When a puck comes along, you must whip it
There comes a time in many men’s lives when they must make an important career decision–Hitman or student? Though the choice may never arise for some, those who face it toss and turn through sleepless nights pondering the question.Two young snipers have recently stumbled upon this crossroad and have chosen the student route–the University of… Continue reading Hockey Dinos apprehend Hitmen
By Carly Benson
With another year through, the Dinos men’s hockey team bids farewell to its graduating players. This team loses eight of its veteran players. Bracken Kearns, a left-winger who just finished his fourth season with the Dinos was also the team’s captain. Looking back, his most memorable moment was after try-outs, four years ago. “I was… Continue reading Hockeysaurs puck off
Talent With Scott Talbot and Donald Choukalos tending the net, the Dinos usually had little to worry about in their zone. Talbot even received the coveted University of Calgary Male Rookie of the Year Award. Forward Wade Davis was also recently awarded with the fourth and final Husky WHL Graduate of the Month Award. Effort… Continue reading Report Card: Men’s Hockey
By Sean Nyilassy and Lee Bogle
Talent Ummm… ahh… Shauna Raugust was pretty good with the most points on the team. Beth Nerland had seven goals, which is pretty neat. But with no team members in the top 15 for points in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference, there is little more to say. Effort What the team lacked in aptitude, they… Continue reading Report Card: Women’s Hockey
By Lee Bogle and Sean Nyilassy
Last issue, we had the misfortune of bidding adieu to four of the Dinos women’s hockey jocks. Now it’s time to continue the adieuing with the remaining departees. Arranged by decreasing number of letters in their names are: Kelsey Szymanek, Shauna Raugust, Andrea Scheuer, Tiana Velestuk, Linsy Stewart, Kealy McGraw and Steph Wahl. Raugust quickly… Continue reading Four years forge good memories
By Lee Bogle and Sean Nyilassy
Four years, three different coaches, two different leagues and one degree. These are a few of the adventures of the Dinos women’s hockey players that spent their four years of eligibility here. These ladies built a program from near scratch and have paid homage to the hockey gods in doing so. Next year will bring… Continue reading Lady hockeysaurs flee by the dozen
By Lee Bogle and Sean Nyilassy
Some varsity athletes go through five years of Dinos glory with only stories to tell. Basketball veteran Cory Bekkering has these, but she boasts a few additional badges of pride. For her determination when faced with adversity and dedication to the game, she was named the 2005 Tracy MacLeod Award recipient for Canadian Interuniversity Sport.… Continue reading Basketballer nationally acclaimed for perseverance
By Carly Benson
The Dinos men’s hockey season came to a close Mar. 11-12 with consecutive losses to the University of Manitoba Bisons. Finishing fourth in the Canada West division, the Dinos did not qualify for nationals and turn their attention to next season, along with a farewell to fifth-year veterans who will be graduating this year. Although… Continue reading Bisons still on ice, not Dinos’ barbeque
With the playoffs as far from reach as a cure for cancer, the Dinos women’s hockey team had only pride on the line. They played their final two games Feb. 17-18 and didn’t go quietly into the night. Thursday night’s game was against the second best team the ACAC had to offer. The Red Deer… Continue reading Sweet end to a bitter season