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
By Amanda & Krista VanSteelandt
Natural selection was on the march Sun., Sept. 25. The Dinos men’s soccer team took down the maladapted University of Lethbridge Pronghorns 3-0. The Dinos went for the jugular in the first five minutes and were on the board. Veteran Dino Carlos “Hot Karl” Cruz scored off a set play that started with a throw-in… Continue reading Dinos seeing threes and zeroes
Although the sun was shining as the players took to the pitch, a black cloud of darkness soon descended upon the lady Dinos and their previously undefeated season. This cloud took the shape of a Pronghorn, as the ladies from the University of Lethbridge proved to be the spoilers, taking the match 1-0 over the… Continue reading Soccersaurs bucked by Pronghorns
By Amanda and Krista VanSteelandt
Up two wins after their games Fri., Sept. 16 and Sun., Sept. 18; the Dinos men’s soccer team has proven their prowess over the other rookie-infested teams. Head Coach Andy Gibbs must be pleased. The men traveled to the University of Alberta’s Foote Field on Friday to beat the Golden Bears on their own turf.… Continue reading Soccersaurs starting strong
By Sean Nyilassy and Amanda VanSteelandt
The Dinos women’s soccer squad were on the road for a pair of games that went together like pickles and cinnamon sticks Fri., Sept. 16 and Sun., Sept. 18. They first visited the Pandas at the University of Alberta and traveled on to meet the Huskie women at the University of Saskatchewan. Our ladies got… Continue reading Undefeated but not unbeaten
When it comes to sweet starts, the Dinos women’s soccer team are off to one comparable with the Olsen twins. Now, the trick is to figure out how that success can keep going as long as it has for little baby Michelle from Full House. Perhaps a publicist could do the trick, maybe even make-up… Continue reading Soccersaurs spread their wings and soar
With 14 rookies and a roster of 26–plus some injured senior players–the Dinos men’s soccer team’s prospects don’t look so good. “It’s going to be a challenging year,” admitted Head Coach Andy Gibbs.The team appears to be blessed yearly by the fountain of youth, having battled with a rookie-laden roster last year as well. Because… Continue reading With more rookies than returnees, the coach does the hazing
The last five seasons have been successes for the Dinos women’s soccer team. But despite making their fair share of Canada West playoffs, the girls were unfortunate and haven’t made nationals since 1998–before any current players’ time. For departing Co-captains Megan Dourado and Joan Hall, there were still many good memories though. Neither team leader… Continue reading Lady leaders leave
As the last tears from the semester’s last midterm dry up, Dinos teams across campus have another reason to weep. As players graduate or run out of their five-year eligibilities, they are torn from the heart of teams they have spent years bonding with and getting to know. The men’s soccer squad is no exception… Continue reading Four soccersaurs with five fabulous years
Talent These ladies had no lack of talent. Fourth-year Social Sciences student Erin Ramsay was named to the first CIS All-Canadian team and super-senior Social Sciences student Megan Dourado was named to the second team. Both stars were also named to the Canada West First All-Star team. Jess Horning, Charlotte Sullivan and Steph Hoogveld landed… Continue reading Report Card: Women’s Soccer