2024-25 Manitoba Bisons/CW

[Hollywood3]

December 7, 2024: UNABLE TO HOLD A LEAD, BISONS END SEMESTER ON A DOWN NOTE

REGINA COUGARS 5
MANITOBA BISONS 3

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : Game Centre
➤ Game reports: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofM: Cougars battle back from two down to beat Bisons 5-3
➤ UofR: Team Website

Quick Summary
Reg: B. Heward (12:45 1st) , J. Brook (15:53 1st) , C. Whyte (09:05 2nd) , J. Borysiuk (12:17 2nd) , J. Doucet (18:53 3rd)
Man: M. King (07:17 1st) , J. Hooker (11:04 1st) , G. Lane (11:31 2nd)
Goal: Reg: Evanoff (21 shots, 18 saves), Man: Holt (22 shots, 18 saves)

I saw the game but was heading out on Saturday evening, hence a delayed recap.

MANITOBA BISONS
Goal:
31 Holt (30 Thornton)

Defence:
15 Bonni - 4 Malchuk
8 Toth - 25 Calder
5 Casey - 2 Whittle

Forwards:
9 Alarie - 22 Stotts - 11 Ostir
20 Zaplitny - 21 Pasternak - 17 Bruce
19 Arpin - 18 Hooker - 28 Behun
23 Lane- 29 King - 26 Boucher

Scratches:
G: 34 Hawryluk
D: 6 Fry - 24 Wareham
F: 10 Paulhus - 12 Trimble - 13 Sutter - 14 Zimmerman - 16 Joss

REGINA COUGARS
Goal:
39 Evanoff (35 Fellner)

Defence:
20 Holoien - 22 McNutt
7 Sass - 28 Heward
4 Reimer - 3 Third

Forwards:
18 Whyte - 23 Pearce - 8 J Brook
29 Doucet - 17 McMillen - 12 Houk
9 Shindle - 37 Belitsky - 27 Barlage
19 Bjorklund - 14 Culling - 21 Borysiuk

Scratches:
G: none
D: 5 Fishley - 44 Friedt-Mohr
F: 11 Runke - 15 Kesslering - 24 Wills - 32 Steele

For some reason, the Bisons replaced Kolby Thornton (and his 22 hour old shutout and .911 save percentage) with Braden Holt (and his .879 save percentage). In my opinion, they are relatively equal in calibre. So I would use the hot hand. Especially in a must-win game.

In any event, the Bisons had a 2-0 lead in the 1st period and this looked like a replay of Friday night’s win. Once the Bisons stopped skating, it became a chippy game where the teams swapped powerplays. Each side had two powerplay goals in the end. Captain Hooker scored his 10th of the season for the Bisons.

The Christmas break is now upon us. The Bisons play in the Excited States on Dec 28 & 29, and Jan 3 & 4. The next home series is against Holy Trinity on Jan 10 & 11. The Bisons must sweep both TWU and MacEwan in the new year.

OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD

ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 3
N.A.I.T. OOKS 4

Links:
➤ UofA: Team Website
➤ UofA: Schedule & Results
➤ NAIT: Schedule & Results

What a rebound by the Ooks! From a 10-2 loss, to a 4-3 win. Good for them!

NEXT UP

Sat Dec 28 Manitoba at Omaha 2:00 CST EX
Sun Dec 29 Manitoba at Minnesota State 3:00 CST EX
Fri Jan 3 MacEwan at Alberta 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 3 Mount Royal at Calgary 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 3 Manitoba at Bemidji State 7:07 CST EX
Fri Jan 3 Red Deer Poly at Saskatchewan 7:00 CST EX
Fri Jan 3 U.B.C. v BCIHL All-Stars (at Nanaimo) 7:15 PST/9:15 CST EX
Sat Jan 4 Alberta at MacEwan 5:00 MST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 4 Calgary at Mount Royal 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Jan 4 Manitoba at North Dakota 6:07 CST EX
Sat Jan 4 Red Deer Poly at Saskatchewan 5:00 CST EX
Sat Jan 4 Trinity Western v BCIHL All-Stars (at Nanaimo) 4:30 PST/6:30 CST EX

STANDINGS

OUT EAST

No games.

OUT WEST

No games.

 

[Hollywood3]

Preview: December 28-29, 2024: MANITOBA at MAVERICKS

MANITOBA BISONS (3-11-2, 6-18-2, OHT35 #26)
NEBRASKA-OMAHA MAVERICKS (4-4-0, 7-9-0, USCHO N/R)
MINNESOTA STATE MAVERICKS (9-1-2, 14-4-2, USCHO #11)

Sunday, December 29th at 2:00 CST at Baxter Arena, Omaha
Monday, December 30th at 3:00 CST at Mayo Clinic HSEC, Mankato

Live Links:
➤ Sunday: NCHC TV ∞ Radio ∞ Live Stats
➤ Monday: KTOE Radio

Other Links:
➤ GoBisons: Team Website
➤ UNO: Team Website
➤ MSU: Mavericks Ranked #11/12 in National Polls : Schedule & Results

The Christmas break is over for the Bisons, and they finish 2024 with games against two teams of Mavericks, one in Omaha and one in Minnesota State. They will then open 2025 with their last two non-conference games, against UND and Bemidji State. There could be more reportage on these games Friday and Saturday as people get back to work after holidays.

ELSEWHERE IN THE CW

No games.

OUT EAST

Sun Dec 29 Concordia at Clarkson 4:00 EST/3:00 CST NCAA EX
Mon Dec 30 Guelph at Niagara 2:00 EST/1:00 CST NCAA EX

No games.

Links:
➤ OUA: Schedule & Results
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results

OUT WEST

No games.

No games.

Non-Conference Games
Sat Dec 28 Simon Fraser (NCAA2) at Massachusetts 6:00 EST/5:00 CST EX
Sun Dec 29 Simon Fraser (NCAA2) at Massachusetts-Lowell 3:30 EST/2:30 CST EX

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results

 

[Hollywood3]

December 29, 2024: BISONS SHUT-OUT IN NEBRASKA

MANITOBA BISONS 0
NEBRASKA-OMAHA MAVERICKS 5

Links:
➤ UNO: Hockey scores five unanswered in exhibition win
➤ UofM: Team Website
➤ Sidearm Stats: Stats & Summary
➤ Video: YouTube Highlights
➤ Video: 1997 Complete Game
➤ MSU: PREVIEW: Mavericks Host Bisons in Exhibition Hockey

This game was 2-0 until a UNO penalty shot goal 13:55 into the 3rd period opened the floodgates. Kolby Thornton started in the Bison net, and stopped 24 of 25 1st period shots. Third-string goaltender Ross Hawryluk stopped 12 of the 16 shots he faced in the closing two periods. The final shots-on-goal were 40-20 in favour of UNO.

The game drew a crowd of 6,455 Nebraskans who could not give a crap about the NFL.

The radio team pointed out that UNO’s first game in program history was in 1997, which was a loss to the Bisons. I found a link to that game. The Bisons won 3-2 and over 8,400 fans were there.

OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD

Sat Dec 28 Simon Fraser (NCAA2) 3 Massachusetts 4 (NCAA) : Story
Sun Dec 29 Concordia (OUA) 5 Clarkson 1 (NCAA) : Story
Sun Dec 29 Simon Fraser (NCAA2) 2 Massachusetts-Lowell 9 (NCAA) : Story
Mon Dec 30 Manitoba at Minnesota State 3:00 CST EX
Mon Dec 30 Guelph at Niagara 2:00 EST/1:00 CST EX

 

[Hollywood3]

December 30, 2024: 2024 ENDS ON A DISAPPOINTING NOTE

MANITOBA BISONS 1
MINNESOTA STATE MAVERICKS 6

Links:
➤ MSU: Mavericks Top Bisons 6-1 in Exhibition
➤ MSU: Stats & Summary
➤ UofM: Team Website

This was the end of the calendar year, and the Bisons lost to the #11-ranked team in the NCAA. Josh Paulhus had the Bison goal.

I have to talk about goaltending. Braden Holt went the distance in the Bison net, stopping 28 of 34 shots (.824 S%). Hopefully, the coaching staff will look at the weekend stats, and the season stats, and give Kolby Thornton the starting job when conference play resumes. On the weekend, Thornton stopped 24 of 25 shots (.960 S%) in one period, and Hawryluk stopped 12 of 16 (.750 S%) in two periods. On the regular season, Thornton has a 3.27 GAA and .911 S% while Holt has a 4.82 GAA and .879 S%.

If the Bisons want to make a playoff push, they will need to go with the hot hand in the crease.

The radio announcers pointed out that the teams played a pair of overtime games in December of 1992. MSU won the first one (3-2) and the second ended tied (6-6).

OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD

Mon Dec 30 Guelph (OUA) 2 Niagara (NCAA) 5 : Story

NEXT UP

A mix of conference and non-conference play before classes start on the Monday.

CWUAA
Fri Jan 3 MacEwan at Alberta 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 3 Mount Royal at Calgary 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 3 Manitoba at Bemidji State (NCAA) 7:07 CST EX
Fri Jan 3 Red Deer Poly (ACAC) at Saskatchewan 7:00 CST EX
Fri Jan 3 Briercrest College (ACAC) at Regina 7:30 CST EX
Fri Jan 3 U.B.C. v BCIHL All-Stars (at Nanaimo) 7:15 PST/9:15 CST
Sat Jan 4 Alberta at MacEwan 5:00 MST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 4 Calgary at Mount Royal 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Jan 4 Manitoba at North Dakota (NCAA) 6:07 CST EX
Sat Jan 4 Briercrest College (ACAC) at Regina 3:00 CST EX
Sat Jan 4 Red Deer Poly (ACAC) at Saskatchewan 5:00 CST EX
Sat Jan 4 Trinity Western v BCIHL All-Stars (at Nanaimo) 4:30 PST/6:30 CST

OUA
Fri Jan 3 York at Lakehead 7:00 EST/6:00 CST EX
Sat Jan 4 York at Lakehead 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 4 Guelph at R.I.T. (NCAA) 5:00 EST/4:00 CST EX
Sat Jan 4 Concordia at Colgate (NCAA) 3:00 EST/2:00 CST EX
Sat Jan 4 China at Windsor 7:30 EST/6:30 CST EX
Sun Jan 5 R.M.C. at Toronto 2:00 EST/1:00 CST

ACAC
Fri Jan 3 S.A.I.T. at N.A.I.T. 7:00 MST/8:00 CST EX

 

[jetsmooseice]

The radio announcers pointed out that the teams played a pair of overtime games in December of 1992. MSU won the first one (3-2) and the second ended tied (6-6).

They also mentioned how sluggish the Bisons looked. I'm not sure who thought it was a good idea to play two games against tough D1 opponents on back to back days, but it's hard to believe they couldn't have squeezed a rest day in there.

 

[Hollywood3]

They also mentioned how sluggish the Bisons looked. I'm not sure who thought it was a good idea to play two games against tough D1 opponents on back to back days, but it's hard to believe they couldn't have squeezed a rest day in there.

They play only back-to-back all season.

 

[jetsmooseice]

They play only back-to-back all season.

That is true, but not with travel squeezed in there to make it more difficult. Not to mention the fact that the opponents are usually in the same boat, as opposed to this case where the Bisons went in taking on a fully rested team on the second half of the back to back.

 

[MiamiHockeyII]

They play only back-to-back all season.

Yes, but never with a 5-hour bus ride between those back-to-back games.

 

[Hollywood3]

Preview: January 3-4, 2025: MANITOBA at BEMIDJI STATE & NORTH DAKOTA

MANITOBA BISONS (3-11-2, 6-20-2, OHT35 #26)
BEMIDJI STATE BEAVERS (5-5-2, 8-9-3, n/r)
NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS (6-2-0, 11-7-1, USCHO #14)

Friday, January 3rd at 7:07 CST at Sanford Centre, Bemidji
Saturday, January 4th at 6:07 CST at The Ralph, Grand Forks

Live Links:
➤ Midco Sports: BSU Video Streaming
➤ BSU: Beaver Radio Network
➤ BSU: Sidearm Stats (Live)
➤ NCHC: UND Video Streaming
➤ I Heart Radio: The Fox 96.1
➤ Stat Broadcast: UND Live Stats

Manitoba Links:
➤ GoBisons: Team Website
➤ CW: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links
➤ LeagueStat: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links

Other Links:
➤ USCHO: Rankings
➤ BSU: Satosaari nets first CCHA award with Defenseman of the Month recognition
➤ BSU: Schedule & Results
➤ UND: Abram Wiebe, Sacha Boisvert collect monthly NCHC honors
➤ UND: Schedule & Results

Only the CW has all teams active on the coming weekend, with most classes across the country not resuming until Monday, January 6th. The schedule has a blend of conference and non-conference action. Manitoba is going to the Excited States to play NCAA teams, the Banjolanders are hosting ACAC teams, and the British Californians are playing All-Star Games. Only the Saudi Albertans are playing conference games, with all of them facing their cross-town rivals in home-and-home series. Now, that’s a blend!

The 1st semester was a disappointment for the Bisons. What they failed to recruit was a big blueline capable of clearing the slot, and they have suffered as a result.

This weekend they play their 5th and 6th games against NCAA teams, to go along with two games the AHL Moose, two against the OUA Thunderwolves, and four usual CW exhibitions. If anything, they should be prepared for the 2nd semester. There are only six regular season series remaining on the schedule, so it gets late early.

ELSEWHERE IN THE CW

LeagueStat’s Daily Schedule links have not recovered, so you need to go to the Monthly Schedule, then check on one game at a time after they start.

Live links:
➤ LeagueStat: Monthly Schedule
➤ Hockey Tech: Friday Live Links
➤ Hockey Tech: Saturday Live Links

MACEWAN GRIFFINS (7-7-2, 10-10-2, OHT35 #19)
ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS (13-3-0, 16-8-1, OHT35 #6)

Links:
➤ MacU: Inaugural MacEwan Griffins Alumni Hockey Games a resounding success
➤ MacU: Veteran journeyman goalie Epp brings experience playing for 13 teams in nine leagues over last decade
➤ UofA: Team Website
➤ Gateway Online: U Sports hockey power rankings: Not what you’d expect
➤ Gateway Online: U Sports hockey could create more NHL players

The Evil Monkeys keep teasing a return to their days as a top contender, but then slip on a banana peel. Like their cross-town, non-conference series against NAIT to send the 1st semester. They won 10-2, then lost 4-3. One would think they would sweep the Family Guys, but you never know with this Monkey line-up. The Gateway Online stories are worth a read. One story looks into the Monkeys, UNB, Concordia, and Queen’s, and the other has Greasers’ Coach Knoblauch making an annual pitch for USports players.

MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS (12-4-0, 14-5-1, OHT35 #5)
CALGARY DINOSAURS (10-5-1, 16-6-1, OHT35 #8)

Links:
➤ MRU: 2024-25 Cougars hockey mid-season recap
➤ UofC: Team Website

The Bluegars sit in 2nd place, 3 points ahead of the Dinos and one point behind the T-irds. The Dinos must win the series if they want that bye past the quarter-final round. One of these years the Bluegars are going to make the big jump into the conference finals, at least.

BRIERCREST COLLEGE CLIPPERS (9-2-1, 12-4-1, ACAC #2)
REGINA COUGARS (3-13-0, 4-17-1, OHT35 #35)

Links:
➤ BC: Team Website
➤ UofR (late link): Cougars take 5-3 road win over Manitoba to close out first half (with boxscore)

This non-conference, cross-conference match-up should be interesting. Used to be that Briercrest was destroyed in series like this, but this year they could be shooting for a split.

RED DEER POLY KINGS (7-5-1, 9-5-1, ACAC #3)
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES (12-4-0, 19-5-0, OHT35 #4)

Links:
➤ RDP: Team Website
➤ UofS: Team Website
➤ Huskie Fan: Men’s Hockey

Red Deer has slipped this year, but still rate as a decent opponent for a series like this one.

TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS (2-13-1, 4-17-1, OHT35 #28)
U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS (10-5-1, 14-5-1, OHT35 #7)
B.C.I.H.L. ALL-STARS

Links:
➤ TWU: Spartan Male Athlete of the Week I Connor Farren
➤ UBC (late link): Atkinson leads ‘Birds to eighth straight win to close out 2024 in style
➤ CW: UBC goaltender Cole Schwebius named WHL Grad of the Month for November
➤ BCIHL: BCIHL All-Stars to Face Off Against UBC Thunderbirds and TWU Spartans
➤ BCIHL: BCIHL Names Full All-Star Roster for Showcase Matchup Against UBC, TWU

I have some hope that this will evolve into an annual event for the weekend before conference play resumes. Holy Trinity and UBC are the only CW teams with 18 GPs, so the season ending is coming fast.

COMPLETE SCHEDULE

Fri Jan 3 MacEwan at Alberta 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 3 Mount Royal at Calgary 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 3 Manitoba at Bemidji State (NCAA) 7:07 CST EX
Fri Jan 3 Red Deer Poly (ACAC) at Saskatchewan 7:00 CST EX
Fri Jan 3 Briercrest College (ACAC) at Regina 7:30 CST EX
Fri Jan 3 U.B.C. v BCIHL All-Stars (at Nanaimo) 7:15 PST/9:15 CST
Sat Jan 4 Alberta at MacEwan 5:00 MST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 4 Calgary at Mount Royal 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Jan 4 Manitoba at North Dakota (NCAA) 6:07 CST EX
Sat Jan 4 Briercrest College (ACAC) at Regina 3:00 CST EX
Sat Jan 4 Red Deer Poly (ACAC) at Saskatchewan 5:00 CST EX
Sat Jan 4 Trinity Western v BCIHL All-Stars (at Nanaimo) 4:30 PST/6:30 CST

OUT EAST

Fri Jan 3 York at Lakehead 7:00 EST/6:00 CST EX
Sat Jan 4 York at Lakehead 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 4 Guelph at R.I.T. (NCAA) 5:00 EST/4:00 CST EX
Sat Jan 4 Concordia at Colgate (NCAA) 3:00 EST/2:00 CST EX
Sat Jan 4 China at Windsor (NCAA) 7:30 EST/6:30 CST EX
Sun Jan 5 R.M.C. at Toronto 2:00 EST/1:00 CST
Tue Jan 7 Ottawa at R.M.C. 7:00 EST/6:00 CST (continuation of game suspended on Nov 8th)

NOTE: No mis-print. York and Lakehead play an exhibition game on Friday, followed by a regular season game on Saturday.

Mon Jan 6 Acadia at Dalhousie 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Wed Jan 8 Moncton at U.P.E.I. 7:00 AST/5:00 CST

Links:
➤ OUA: LeagueStat Daily
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results

OUT WEST

Fri Jan 3 S.A.I.T. at N.A.I.T. 7:00 MST/8:00 CST EX
Non-conference play per CW schedule.

All-Star Games

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: YouTube Channel

 

[UNB Bruins Fan]

Big win for MacEwan over Da Bears tonight

 

[Hollywood3]

January 3, 2025: BISONS LOSE IN BEMIDJI

MANITOBA BISONS 0
BEMIDJI STATE BEAVERS 5

Links:
➤ Summaries: BSU Live Sidearm Stats : Boxscore
➤ BSU: Beaver Men’s Hockey Gameday – Exhibition – January 3, 2025 – vs Manitoba
➤ BSU: Beavers shutout Manitoba in exhibition matchup (with boxscore and video)
➤ YouTube: Bemidji State Men's Hockey Highlights vs Manitoba (Jan. 3, 2025)
➤ UofM: Team Website

The BSU Gameday link had the projected lines, which for the Bisons were:

Manitoba Forwards
Jonny Hooker – Riley Stotts – Dawson Pasternak
Josh Paulhus – Caden Zaplitny – Skyler Bruce
Grady Lane – Michael King – Codey Behun
Riley Zimmerman – Cameron Trimble – Andre Sutter
Extra Forward – Andrew Boucher

Manitoba Defence
Ben Bonni – Parker Malchuk
Evan Toth – Owen Wareham
Kian Calder – Lucas Fry
Extra Defence - Brandon Casey

Manitoba Goaltenders
Braden Holt
Ross Hawryluk

Therefore, the Bison scratches were Dexter Whittle, Eric Alarie, Hayden Ostir, Mitchell Joss, Jackson Arpin, Kolby Thornton

In goal, Braden Holt started and stopped 23 of 24 shots (.958 S%) in half a game. Ross Hawryluk played the 2nd half and stopped 19 of 23 shots (.826 S%). It’s good to see Holt generate Thornton-level stats.

Now it is on to The Ralph for a Saturday night game.

OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD

MACEWAN GRIFFINS 4
ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 3

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : Game Centre
➤ MacU: Team Website
➤ UofA: Team Website

Quick Summary
MacU: E. Sundar (01:28 1st) , M. Pasemko (09:28 2nd) , S. Comrie (12:26 2nd) , E. Sundar (11:28 3rd)
Alta: A. de la Gorgendiere (04:04 1st) , A. Thacker (11:46 2nd) , S. Tschigerl (14:41 3rd)
Goal: MacU: Ward (38 shots, 35 saves), Alta: Kruger (23 shots, 19 saves)

The New Year starts with a stunning upset. I was focussed upon listening to the Bison game on the radio and watching the Bedrock/Bluegar game on CWTV, until this game became too enticing to ignore. This result was bad news for the Bisons, now 10 points behind The Family Guys. The ending was an all-out bombardment by the Evil Monkeys. They outshot MacU 16-3 in the 3rd period and had loads of excellent chances.

MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 7
CALGARY DINOSAURS 4

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : Game Centre
➤ MRU: Team Website
➤ UofC: Team Website

Quick Summary
MRU: B. Stevenson (09:37 1st) , J. Tarzwell (13:41 1st) , R. Holmes (16:37 1st) , C. Bouchard (12:13 2nd) , J. Lies (09:52 3rd) , J. Wiens (15:58 3rd) , C. Hanus (17:16 3rd)
Calg: B. Lee (10:30 2nd) , D. Sydor (14:06 2nd) , J. Gricius (18:08 2nd) , D. Melin (01:40 3rd)
Goal: MRU: Farkas (34 shots, 30 saves), Calg: Tetachuk (35 shots, 29 saves)

The Bluegars built a 4-1 lead in this one, before the Bedrock Boys stormed back, The game was tied 4-4 mid-way through the 3rd period. The win vaults the Bluegars into 1st place, one point ahead of UBC and five ahead of Bedrock U.

BRIERCREST COLLEGE CLIPPERS 1
REGINA COUGARS 8

Links:
➤ Instagram: BU
➤ BC: Team Website
➤ UofR: Team Website

All I had on this were a set of IG pictures of the scores. Big win for the Banjo-Cats.

RED DEER POLY KINGS 0
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 8

Links:
➤ RDP: Team Website
➤ UofS: Schedule & Results

No stories or summaries for this exhibition game.

U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS 8
B.C.I.H.L. ALL-STARS 0

Links:
➤ UBC: > Team Website
➤ BCIHL: X/Twitter : YouTube

I do not see any reports on the game, and it is getting late.

NEXT UP

Sat Jan 4 Alberta at MacEwan 5:00 MST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 4 Calgary at Mount Royal 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Jan 4 Manitoba at North Dakota (NCAA) 6:07 CST EX
Sat Jan 4 Briercrest College (ACAC) at Regina 3:00 CST EX
Sat Jan 4 Red Deer Poly (ACAC) at Saskatchewan 5:00 CST EX
Sat Jan 4 Trinity Western v BCIHL All-Stars (at Nanaimo) 4:30 PST/6:30 CST

OUT EAST

Fri Jan 3 York 3 Lakehead 4 EX
Sat Jan 4 York at Lakehead 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 4 Guelph at R.I.T. (NCAA) 5:00 EST/4:00 CST EX
Sat Jan 4 Concordia at Colgate (NCAA) 3:00 EST/2:00 CST EX
Sat Jan 4 China at Windsor (NCAA) 7:30 EST/6:30 CST EX

no games

Links:
➤ USports: Presto Schedule & Results
➤ OUA: Schedule & Results
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results

OUT WEST

Fri Jan 3 S.A.I.T. 4 N.A.I.T. 3 EX
no conference games

no games

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results : YouTube

 

[Lakeheadfan95]

Lakehead over York 8-1

 

[Hollywood3]

January 4, 2025: YET ANOTHER 5-0 LOSS FOR THE HERD

MANITOBA BISONS 0
NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS 5

Links:
➤ Summaries: Boxscore : Stat Broadcast Summary
➤ UND: LeagueStat
➤ UofM: Schedule & Results

Quick Summary
1st 16:24 | UND – Mac Swanson from Jake Schmaltz and Abram Wiebe
2nd 06:08 | UND – Dalton Andrew from Swanson and Wiebe
3rd 03:28 | UND – Dane Montgomery from Louis Jamernik V
3rd 04:51 | UND – Carter Wilkie from Jayden Perron and Jake Livanavage
3rd 16:35 | UND – Cody Croal from Cade Littler and EJ Emery

Goal: Man: Holt: (19 shots, 17 saves), Thornton: (25 shots, 22 saves), UND: ? (8 shots, 8 saves), Septimphelter (8 shots, 8 saves)

The Bisons’ excursion to the Excited States ended with four losses, all by five goals. It appears that the Bison line-up was the same as on Friday night, except for the goaltenders. I listened to the radio stream. It seemed to be rather hum-drum until a mini-brouhaha early in the 3rd period, where two players each had roughing minors and one Fighting Hawk (or Roughing Hawk?) got an extra 10 minutes.

The Bisons now host Holy Trinity in a must-sweep series next weekend.

OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD

ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 5
MACEWAN GRIFFINS 2

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : Game Centre
➤ UofA (Friday late): Third period surge comes up short in Bears loss to MacEwan (with boxscore)
➤ MacU (Friday late): Sundar, Ward lead Griffins to first regulation Canada West win over rival Golden Bears (with boxscore and video)
➤ MacU: Griffins unable to sustain strong start, running out of gas late to fall to Golden Bears in rematch (with boxscore and video)

Quick Summary
Alta: B. Hyland (15:41 1st) , M. Lajoie (15:54 2nd) , M. Lajoie (05:06 3rd) , M. Lajoie (08:36 3rd) , S. Tschigerl (16:00 3rd)
MacU: V. Scott (10:54 1st) , S. Comrie (11:52 1st)
Goal: Alta: Palmer (25 shots, 23 saves), MacU: Epp (40 shots, 35 saves)

The Evil Monkeys salvaged a split, but it wasn’t easy. The Family Guys had a 2-0 lead in the 1st period. Marc Lajoie notched his 3rd, 4th, and 5th bananas of the season in a natural hat-trick situation to lead the Monkeys to victory. Thus unfolds the perplexing season for the Monkeys. Flashes of brilliance, interspersed with occasional flashes of mediocrity. They are a very difficult team to anticipate.

CALGARY DINOSAURS 4
MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 5
(in a shoot-out)

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : Game Centre
➤ UofC (Friday late): Win streak snapped in Crowchild barn burner (with boxscore)
➤ UofC: Dinos battle back but fall in shootout (with boxscore)
➤ MRU: MHKY: Cougars fend off Dinos comeback to win in a shooutout (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
Calg: N. King (05:27 2nd) , C. Gengenbach (15:18 2nd) , J. Joseph (01:26 3rd) , D. Sydor (04:05 3rd)
MRU: V. Watterodt (00:30 1st) , J. Tarzwell (09:39 1st) , C. Hanus (13:28 1st) , D. Milliken (00:28 3rd)
Goal: Calg: Tetachuk (15 shots, 12 saves), Martin (L) (23 shots, 22 saves), MRU: Farkas (37 shots, 33 saves)

The Bluegars built a 3-0 1st period, chasing Bedrock starter Carl Tetachuk from the crease. The Dinos mounted quite a comeback, in what was a free-flowing kind of game. It went all the way to a shoot-out, won 2-1 by the Bluegars. For the Dinos, the point was nice. But they’ll need to a hot finish to get at least 2nd place and host the quarter-final round.

BRIERCREST COLLEGE CLIPPERS 0
REGINA COUGARS 5

Links:
➤ BC: Team Website
➤ UofR: Team Website

My only source is a set of IG scoreboard photos from Briercrest. It is not surprising when an ACAC team loses to a CW team, but I thought Briercrest could give the Banjo-Cats a better fight.

RED DEER POLY KINGS 4
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 5

Links:
➤ RDP: Team Website
➤ UofS: Schedule/Results
➤ Huskie Fan: Huskies get ready for stretch drive

After the Friday night blow-out, RDP came up with a much better effort in the Saturday rematch.

TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS 7
B.C.I.H.L. ALL-STARS 2

Links:
➤ TWU: Team Website
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results : YouTube

I caught the ending of this game on YouTube on a delayed basis. The All-Stars had some skills, but clearly lacked the team concept, as one would expect. In any event, it would be nice if they kept this event going on an annual basis.

NEXT UP

Fri Jan 10 Saskatchewan at Regina 7:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Trinity Western at Manitoba 7:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Alberta at Calgary 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Mount Royal at U.B.C. 7:00 PST/9:00 CST

STANDINGS

OUT EAST

Sat Jan 4 York 1 Lakehead 8
Sat Jan 4 Guelph 3 R.I.T. (NCAA) 5 EX
Sat Jan 4 Concordia 4 Colgate (NCAA) 7 EX
Sat Jan 4 China 2 Windsor 4 EX: Game Story
Sun Jan 5 R.M.C. at Toronto 2:00 EST/1:00 CST
Tue Jan 7 Ottawa at R.M.C. 7:00 EST/6:00 CST continuation of game suspended on Nov 8th
Thu Jan 9 York at Western Ontario 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Thu Jan 9 Ontario Tech at Toronto 7:30 EST/6:30 CST
Thu Jan 9 Carleton at Ottawa 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Brock at Toronto Metropolitan 6:15 EST/5:15 CST
Fri Jan 10 Lakehead at Laurier 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Windsor at Concordia 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Queen's at Nipissing 7:00 EST/6:00 CST

Mon Jan 6 Acadia at Dalhousie 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Wed Jan 8 Moncton at U.P.E.I. 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Dalhousie at Saint Mary's 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 U.P.E.I. at New Brunswick 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 St. F.X. at Acadia 7:00 AST/5:00 CST

Links:
➤ USports: Presto Schedule & Results
➤ OUA: LeagueStat Daily
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results

OUT WEST

Fri Jan 10 Red Deer Poly at S.A.I.T. 6:00 MST/7:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Briercrest College at N.A.I.T. 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Concordia-Edmonton at Portage College 7:00 MST/8:00 CST

Fri Jan 10 Okanagan at Simon Fraser 7:00 PST/9:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Vancouver Island at Victoria 7:30 PST/9:30 CST
Fri Jan 10 Simon Fraser (NCAA2) at Alaska-Fairbanks (NCAA) EX

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results : YouTube

 

[MeHateHe]

I caught the ending of this game on YouTube on a delayed basis. The All-Stars had some skills, but clearly lacked the team concept, as one would expect. In any event, it would be nice if they kept this event going on an annual basis.

If only to give TWU a chance to win once or twice a season.

 

[Hollywood3]

Preview: January 10-11, 2025: TRINITY WESTERN at MANITOBA

TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS (2-15-1, 5-19-1, OHT35 #28)
MANITOBA BISONS (3-11-2, 6-22-2, OHT35 #25)

Friday, January 10th at 7:00 CST at Wayne Fleming Arena, Winnipeg
Saturday, January 11th at 2:00 CST at Wayne Fleming Arena, Winnipeg

Live Links:
➤ Video: CanadaWest TV
➤ Friday: Live Stats* ∞ Hockey Tech
➤ Saturday: Live Stats* ∞ Hockey Tech

Manitoba Links:
➤ GoBisons: A problem solver and proven scorer, men's hockey captain Jonny Hooker excelling in multiple ways
➤ The Manitoban: Bisons men’s hockey stumble in exhibition games
➤ CW: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links
➤ LeagueStat: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links

Other Links:
➤ TWU: this Week in Sparta
➤ USports: Men’s Hockey Page ∞ Top 10
➤ USports: Schedule/Links ∞ Standings
➤ CW: Home Page ∞ Season Schedule
➤ CW Hockey Tech: Daily Schedule
➤ CW: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links
➤ LeagueStat: Media Stats ∞ Daily Schedule
➤ LeagueStat: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links

Last series:
➤ Jan 26/24: UM 3 TWU 1: Game Centre : Game Story (with boxscore)
➤ Jan 27/24: UM 3 TWU 2: Game Centre : Game Story (with boxscore & video)

The Bisons really need a sweep on home ice to kick off the 2025 segment of the season. They trail The Family Guys by 10 points, but have two games in hand and will host them for another pair of games. MacU has the bye this weekend.

Holy Trinity doesn’t have a prayer to make the playoffs. In the CW’s West Division, the top 3 make it, and TWU sits in 4th, 17 points in arrears of 3rd place Calgary. They could win all 10 remaining games and still miss out.

The Bisons have had some of their worst games against the Spartans, going just 6-4-0 since the Spartans joined the CW.

ELSEWHERE IN THE CW

SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES (12-4-0, 21-5-0, OHT35 #4)
REGINA COUGARS (3-13-0, 6-17-1, OHT35 #34)

Links:
➤ UofS: Holt just what the doctor ordered for Huskies
➤ Huskie Fan: U-Prairie Challenge continues as Huskies face Cougars in weekend series
➤ UofR: Team Website

This home-and-home Battle of Banjoland is part of the U-Prairie Challenge between the two schools. I hear the winner gets a still of moonshine and an 8-track banjo tape. Both sides swept their ACAC competition in exhibition games last weekend. The Banjo-Cats have had some decent performances interspersed with disasters. The most they can hope for is to play spoiler to a team like the Banjo-Mutts, who are chasing down the Evil Monkeys for first place in the East Division.

ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS (15-3-0, 19-9-1, OHT35 #6)
CALGARY DINOSAURS (10-6-2, 16-7-2, OHT35 #11)

Links:
➤ UofA: Team Website
➤ UofC: UCalgary sends 22 delegates to Torino
➤ UofC: Crowchild Classic tickets on sale now

The traditional rivals from Saudi Alberta play just this once under the new format. That seems inappropriate. The Evil Monkeys have had a very uneven season thus far, but do have the occasional dud game. They are still in first place in the East Division, however. Meanwhile, the Dinos are safely in a playoff position, even though moving up will require a major hot streak. I do not see UBC or MRU falling off too badly.

The annual Crowchild Classic Game is announced for January 31st. The Bluegars and Dinos will meet in the Battle of Bedrock at the Saddledome.

MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS (14-4-0, 16-5-1, OHT35 #5)
U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS (12-5-1, 17-5-1, OHT35 #8)

Links:
➤ MRU: Crowchild Classic
➤ MRU: Players Bench Athletes of the Week: December 30 to January 5
➤ MRU: Fromm-Delorme named to Canada’s FISU men’s hockey team
➤ UBC: ‘Birds host Cougars to open 2025 with battle for division lead
➤ UBC: Defending Canada West Champion Thunderbirds host Winter Classic 2025 on January 17

The Bluegars are in a not unfamiliar point in the season. They have had a good year, and are on the verge of a breakthrough. Thus far in their CW history, they have been unable to make the great leap forward to become a champion-level team. With a three-point lead over the T-irds, a win in this series would give them the inside track on a first place finish and a quarter-final bye. The T-irds no doubt cannot erase the memory of their blown 3-0 lead with 3 minutes remaining against the Bluegars. They gave up three goals in the last minute of play to lose 4-3, and not even get a point.

COMPLETE SCHEDULE

Fri Jan 10 Saskatchewan at Regina 7:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Trinity Western at Manitoba 7:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Alberta at Calgary 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Mount Royal at U.B.C. 7:00 PST/9:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Trinity Western at Manitoba 2:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Regina at Saskatchewan 7:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Calgary at Alberta 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Mount Royal at U.B.C. 3:00 PST/5:00 CST

OUT EAST

Tue Jan 7 Ottawa 5 R.M.C. 2 (continuation of Nov 8th)
Tue Jan 7 U.Q.T.R. 0 McGill 1
Wed Jan 8 York 3 Waterloo 1
Thu Jan 9 York 0 Western Ontario 2
Thu Jan 9 Ontario Tech 4 Toronto 5 (ot)
Thu Jan 9 Carleton 5 Ottawa 4 (ot)
Fri Jan 10 Brock at Toronto Metropolitan 6:15 EST/5:15 CST
Fri Jan 10 Lakehead at Laurier 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Windsor at Concordia 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Queen's at Nipissing 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Guelph at Western Ontario 3:00 EST/2:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 R.M.C. at Toronto Metropolitan 3:00 EST/2:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Ontario Tech at Nipissing 4:00 EST/3:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Brock at Toronto 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Lakehead at Laurier 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Waterloo at Concordia 7:00 EST/6:00 CST

Mon Jan 6 Acadia 8 Dalhousie 3
Wed Jan 8 Moncton 3 U.P.E.I. 1
Fri Jan 10 Dalhousie at Saint Mary's 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 U.P.E.I. at New Brunswick 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 St. F.X. at Acadia 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 New Brunswick at Moncton 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Saint Mary’s at St. F.X. 7:00 AST/5:00 CST

Links:
➤ OUA: LeagueStat Daily
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results

OUT WEST

Fri Jan 10 Red Deer Poly at S.A.I.T. 6:00 MST/7:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Briercrest College at N.A.I.T. 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Concordia-Edmonton at Portage College 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Briercrest College at N.A.I.T. 2:00 MST/3:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 S.A.I.T. at Red Deer Poly 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Portage College at Concordia-Edmonton 7:00 MST/8:00 CST

Fri Jan 10 Okanagan at Simon Fraser 7:00 PST/9:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Vancouver Island at Victoria 7:30 PST/9:30 CST
Sat Jan 11 Okanagan at Vancouver Island 7:00 PST/9:00 CST

Non-Conference Games
Fri Jan 10 Simon Fraser (NCAA2) at Alaska-Fairbanks TBD EX
Sat Jan 11 Simon Fraser (NCAA2) at Alaska-Fairbanks TBD EX

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: YouTube Channel

 

[dale1919]

Preview: January 10-11, 2025: TRINITY WESTERN at MANITOBA

TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS (2-15-1, 5-19-1, OHT35 #28)
MANITOBA BISONS (3-11-2, 6-22-2, OHT35 #25)

Friday, January 10th at 7:00 CST at Wayne Fleming Arena, Winnipeg
Saturday, January 11th at 2:00 CST at Wayne Fleming Arena, Winnipeg

Live Links:
➤ Video: CanadaWest TV
➤ Friday: Live Stats* ∞ Hockey Tech
➤ Saturday: Live Stats* ∞ Hockey Tech

Manitoba Links:
➤ GoBisons: A problem solver and proven scorer, men's hockey captain Jonny Hooker excelling in multiple ways
➤ The Manitoban: Bisons men’s hockey stumble in exhibition games
➤ CW: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links
➤ LeagueStat: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links

Other Links:
➤ TWU: this Week in Sparta
➤ USports: Men’s Hockey Page ∞ Top 10
➤ USports: Schedule/Links ∞ Standings
➤ CW: Home Page ∞ Season Schedule
➤ CW Hockey Tech: Daily Schedule
➤ CW: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links
➤ LeagueStat: Media Stats ∞ Daily Schedule
➤ LeagueStat: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links

Last series:
➤ Jan 26/24: UM 3 TWU 1: Game Centre : Game Story (with boxscore)
➤ Jan 27/24: UM 3 TWU 2: Game Centre : Game Story (with boxscore & video)

The Bisons really need a sweep on home ice to kick off the 2025 segment of the season. They trail The Family Guys by 10 points, but have two games in hand and will host them for another pair of games. MacU has the bye this weekend.

Holy Trinity doesn’t have a prayer to make the playoffs. In the CW’s West Division, the top 3 make it, and TWU sits in 4th, 17 points in arrears of 3rd place Calgary. They could win all 10 remaining games and still miss out.

The Bisons have had some of their worst games against the Spartans, going just 6-4-0 since the Spartans joined the CW.

ELSEWHERE IN THE CW

SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES (12-4-0, 21-5-0, OHT35 #4)
REGINA COUGARS (3-13-0, 6-17-1, OHT35 #34)

Links:
➤ UofS: Holt just what the doctor ordered for Huskies
➤ Huskie Fan: U-Prairie Challenge continues as Huskies face Cougars in weekend series
➤ UofR: Team Website

This home-and-home Battle of Banjoland is part of the U-Prairie Challenge between the two schools. I hear the winner gets a still of moonshine and an 8-track banjo tape. Both sides swept their ACAC competition in exhibition games last weekend. The Banjo-Cats have had some decent performances interspersed with disasters. The most they can hope for is to play spoiler to a team like the Banjo-Mutts, who are chasing down the Evil Monkeys for first place in the East Division.

ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS (15-3-0, 19-9-1, OHT35 #6)
CALGARY DINOSAURS (10-6-2, 16-7-2, OHT35 #11)

Links:
➤ UofA: Team Website
➤ UofC: UCalgary sends 22 delegates to Torino
➤ UofC: Crowchild Classic tickets on sale now

The traditional rivals from Saudi Alberta play just this once under the new format. That seems inappropriate. The Evil Monkeys have had a very uneven season thus far, but do have the occasional dud game. They are still in first place in the East Division, however. Meanwhile, the Dinos are safely in a playoff position, even though moving up will require a major hot streak. I do not see UBC or MRU falling off too badly.

The annual Crowchild Classic Game is announced for January 31st. The Bluegars and Dinos will meet in the Battle of Bedrock at the Saddledome.

MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS (14-4-0, 16-5-1, OHT35 #5)
U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS (12-5-1, 17-5-1, OHT35 #8)

Links:
➤ MRU: Crowchild Classic
➤ MRU: Players Bench Athletes of the Week: December 30 to January 5
➤ MRU: Fromm-Delorme named to Canada’s FISU men’s hockey team
➤ UBC: ‘Birds host Cougars to open 2025 with battle for division lead
➤ UBC: Defending Canada West Champion Thunderbirds host Winter Classic 2025 on January 17

The Bluegars are in a not unfamiliar point in the season. They have had a good year, and are on the verge of a breakthrough. Thus far in their CW history, they have been unable to make the great leap forward to become a champion-level team. With a three-point lead over the T-irds, a win in this series would give them the inside track on a first place finish and a quarter-final bye. The T-irds no doubt cannot erase the memory of their blown 3-0 lead with 3 minutes remaining against the Bluegars. They gave up three goals in the last minute of play to lose 4-3, and not even get a point.

COMPLETE SCHEDULE

Fri Jan 10 Saskatchewan at Regina 7:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Trinity Western at Manitoba 7:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Alberta at Calgary 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Mount Royal at U.B.C. 7:00 PST/9:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Trinity Western at Manitoba 2:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Regina at Saskatchewan 7:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Calgary at Alberta 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Mount Royal at U.B.C. 3:00 PST/5:00 CST

OUT EAST

Tue Jan 7 Ottawa 5 R.M.C. 2 (continuation of Nov 8th)
Tue Jan 7 U.Q.T.R. 0 McGill 1
Wed Jan 8 York 3 Waterloo 1
Thu Jan 9 York 0 Western Ontario 2
Thu Jan 9 Ontario Tech 4 Toronto 5 (ot)
Thu Jan 9 Carleton 5 Ottawa 4 (ot)
Fri Jan 10 Brock at Toronto Metropolitan 6:15 EST/5:15 CST
Fri Jan 10 Lakehead at Laurier 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Windsor at Concordia 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Queen's at Nipissing 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Guelph at Western Ontario 3:00 EST/2:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 R.M.C. at Toronto Metropolitan 3:00 EST/2:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Ontario Tech at Nipissing 4:00 EST/3:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Brock at Toronto 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Lakehead at Laurier 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Waterloo at Concordia 7:00 EST/6:00 CST

Mon Jan 6 Acadia 8 Dalhousie 3
Wed Jan 8 Moncton 3 U.P.E.I. 1
Fri Jan 10 Dalhousie at Saint Mary's 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 U.P.E.I. at New Brunswick 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 St. F.X. at Acadia 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 New Brunswick at Moncton 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Saint Mary’s at St. F.X. 7:00 AST/5:00 CST

Links:
➤ OUA: LeagueStat Daily
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results

OUT WEST

Fri Jan 10 Red Deer Poly at S.A.I.T. 6:00 MST/7:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Briercrest College at N.A.I.T. 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Concordia-Edmonton at Portage College 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Briercrest College at N.A.I.T. 2:00 MST/3:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 S.A.I.T. at Red Deer Poly 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Portage College at Concordia-Edmonton 7:00 MST/8:00 CST

Fri Jan 10 Okanagan at Simon Fraser 7:00 PST/9:00 CST
Fri Jan 10 Vancouver Island at Victoria 7:30 PST/9:30 CST
Sat Jan 11 Okanagan at Vancouver Island 7:00 PST/9:00 CST

Non-Conference Games
Fri Jan 10 Simon Fraser (NCAA2) at Alaska-Fairbanks TBD EX
Sat Jan 11 Simon Fraser (NCAA2) at Alaska-Fairbanks TBD EX

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: YouTube Channel

Holly
Help us out!?
What has happened to leaguestat Canada West?

 

[Hollywood3]

Holly
Help us out!?
What has happened to leaguestat Canada West?

The "daily" page has disappeared. OUA also. Go the "monthly" and pick a game from there.

 

[dale1919]

The "daily" page has disappeared. OUA also. Go the "monthly" and pick a game from there.

Thanks you are the best!

 

[Hollywood3]

January 10, 2025: ANOTHER HOME LOSS CRIPPLES BISON HOPES

TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS 6
MANITOBA BISONS 3

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : Game Centre
➤ Game reports: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofM (Preview): Bisons and Spartans set to clash for the first time in 2024-2025 season
➤ UofM: Spartans score late, win back and forth battle over Manitoba 6-3
➤ TWU: Spartans Start Spring with Dominant Win over Manitoba Bisons

Quick Summary
TWU: A. Steinke (02:16 1st) , C. Lowe (13:54 2nd) , J. Pomeroy (13:10 3rd) , M. Lamoureux (17:40 3rd) , M. Simchuk (19:05 3rd) , L. Spadafora (19:15 3rd)
Man: R. Stotts (01:07 1st) , J. Arpin (05:37 1st) , R. Stotts (01:07 3rd)
Goal: TWU: Sommer (27 shots, 24 saves), Man: Holt (46 shots, 42 saves)

This loss basically finishes the Bisons. They have shuffled their forward lines, and all that has done is erased any chemistry which previously existed. The Bisons led 1-0, 2-1, and 3-2, and each time Holy Trinity tied it up. The Spartans’ first lead was at 4-3 when they scored with just over two minutes left. A pair of last-minute empty-netters sealed the deal.

The blueline will be thin the rest of the way. 2nd year Kian Calder is hurt and oft-injured newcomer Dexter Whittle has left the squad. He played just the last three games before the Christmas break.

OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD

SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 6
REGINA COUGARS 3

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : Game Centre
➤ UofS: Huskie Powerplay Leads Dogs to UPC Road Win (with boxscore)
➤ UofR: Team Website

Quick Summary
Sask: C. Petruic (06:04 1st) , T. Prefontaine (11:37 1st) , C. Petruic (17:53 1st) , P. Gavlas (12:03 2nd) , C. Bertholet (05:06 3rd) , V. Loschiavo (07:33 3rd)
Reg: E. Pearce (03:56 1st) , S. Kesslering (10:16 1st) , E. Houk (01:19 3rd)
Goal: Sask: Kooy (22 shots, 19 saves), Reg: Evanoff (39 shots, 33 saves)

As expected, the Banjo-Mutts once again beat the Banjo-Cats. The Kittens did lead 1-0 and 2-1 at various points in the game. These teams move north to Saskatown for the Saturday rematch.

ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 7
CALGARY DINOSAURS 3

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : Game Centre
➤ UofA: >Team Website
➤ UofC: Bears down Dinos in weekend opener (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
Alta: S. Tschigerl (04:52 1st) , T. Preziuso (10:59 1st) , S. Tschigerl (14:48 1st) , M. Ward (08:21 2nd) , B. Hyland (12:37 2nd) , C. McClennon (15:44 3rd) , J. Prokop (19:34 3rd)
Calg: L. Hauer (04:01 3rd) , N. King (08:34 3rd) , D. Sydor (12:39 3rd)
Goal: Alta: Palmer (32 shots, 29 saves), Calg: Martin (26 shots, 20 saves)

The Evil Monkeys swung into the Town of Bedrock and built a 5-0 lead after two periods of play. The Dinos did score three times to make it respectable for a time, at least. Looks like the Dinos can be pencilled in for 3rd place in the CW West.

MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 6
U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS 1

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : Game Centre
➤ MRU: Team Website
➤ UBC: Cougars special teams sink T-Birds (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
MRU: T. Zandee (10:50 1st) , J. Wiens (12:56 1st) , C. Hanus (06:12 2nd) , R. Holmes (19:42 2nd) , R. Holmes (05:08 3rd) , J. Lies (14:04 3rd)
UBC: J. Wright (19:10 1st)
Goal: MRU: Farkas (17 shots, 16 saves), UBC: Schwebius (34 shots, 28 saves)

Have the Bluegars taken a major step on the road to being a national contender? This big win over the T-irds sets them up for a bye to the semi-finals, where they would one home series away from the U-Cup. Granted, the T-irds were missing a few key players. But this was a dominant win. The T-irds trailed 4-1 after two periods, yet had only two shots on goal in the 3rd.

NEXT UP

Sat Jan 11 Trinity Western at Manitoba 2:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Regina at Saskatchewan 7:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Calgary at Alberta 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Mount Royal at U.B.C. 3:00 PST/5:00 CST

STANDINGS

OUT EAST

Sat Jan 4 OJHL Selects 0 Toronto Metropolitan 2 EX
Fri Jan 10 Brock 3 Toronto Metropolitan 4
Fri Jan 10 Lakehead 3 Laurier 4 (ot)
Fri Jan 10 Windsor 4 Concordia 2
Fri Jan 10 Queen's 7 Nipissing 2
Sat Jan 11 Guelph at Western Ontario 3:00 EST/2:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 R.M.C. at Toronto Metropolitan 3:00 EST/2:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Ontario Tech at Nipissing 4:00 EST/3:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Brock at Toronto 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Lakehead at Laurier 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Waterloo at Concordia 7:00 EST/6:00 CST

Fri Jan 10 Dalhousie 2 Saint Mary's 8
Fri Jan 10 U.P.E.I. at New Brunswick ppd
Fri Jan 10 St. F.X. 2 Acadia 4
Sat Jan 11 New Brunswick at Moncton 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Saint Mary’s at St. F.X. 7:00 AST/5:00 CST

Links:
➤ USports: Presto Schedule & Results
➤ OUA: Schedule & Results
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results

OUT WEST

Fri Jan 10 Red Deer Poly 4 S.A.I.T. 7
Fri Jan 10 Briercrest College 1 N.A.I.T. 0
Fri Jan 10 Concordia-Edmonton 4 Portage College 3
Sat Jan 11 Briercrest College at N.A.I.T. 2:00 MST/3:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 S.A.I.T. at Red Deer Poly 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Jan 11 Portage College at Concordia-Edmonton 7:00 MST/8:00 CST

Fri Jan 10 Okanagan 4 Simon Fraser 10
Fri Jan 10 Vancouver Island 5 Victoria 3
Sat Jan 11 Okanagan at Vancouver Island 7:00 PST/9:00 CST

Non-Conference
Fri Jan 10 Simon Fraser (NCAA2) 1 Alaska-Fairbanks (NCAA) 2 (ot) EX
Sat Jan 11 Simon Fraser (NCAA2) at Alaska-Fairbanks 7:07 AKST/10:07 CST EX

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results : YouTube

 

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January 11, 2025: BISONS SALVAGE A SPLIT

TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS 2
MANITOBA BISONS 7

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : Game Centre
➤ Game reports: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofM: Bisons score four power play goals, beat Trinity Western 7-2
➤ TWU: Spartans Settle for Split with Manitoba Bisons

Quick Summary
TWU: C. Farren (08:51 2nd) , J. Krahn (06:02 3rd)
MAN: C. Behun (02:43 1st) , D. Pasternak (05:09 1st) , J. Hooker (18:13 1st) , E. Alarie (01:01 2nd) , E. Alarie (10:05 3rd) , S. Bruce (15:59 3rd) , M. King (18:28 3rd)
Goal: TWU: Sommer (L) (13 shots, 10 saves), Audet (14 shots, 10 saves), Man: Thornton (36 shots, 34 saves)

The Bisons are now in a salvage mode, to hopefully build a foundation for 2025-26. In that regard, this solid win is a positive sign.

Line-up wise, the Bisons rotated goaltenders and started Kolby Thornton. He did a good job. However, as on Friday, Holy Trinity’s shot total looked somewhat inflated. Most faceoffs were in their end, and the territory and possession would have favoured the Bisons. Nevertheless, only goals against on 36 shots is a credible performance. Also, Riley Zimmerman replaced Josh Paulhus and added some grit.

For the Spartans, defenceman Jake Jurgeneit was injured late in Friday’s game so they played one man down. (Many teams who purchase plane tickets do not take extra players.) They also had two new players not listed on their line-up card. Mikhail Simchuk (from Ukraine) and Yuji Akimoto (from Japan). Maybe next year the floogates will open and Holy Trinity will be an international juggernaut.

There were plenty of notable statistics in this one. Dawson Pasternak had his 1st goal as a Bison (in his 4th game) and two assists, Riley Stotts had five assists, Skylar Bruce had a goal, two assists, and six PIMs, and Eric Allarie had his 4th and 5th goals of the season. Captain Hooker also notched his 11th goal of the season. The Bison powerplay went 4-for-4.

To make up for this split, the Bisons need to steal a couple points next weekend in Saskatown. That is a tall order, but you never know.

OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD

MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 2
U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS 5

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : Game Centre
➤ MRU: Team Website
➤ UBC: McNabb, T-Birds respond with convincing win over Cougars (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
MRU: C. Hanus (11:29 2nd) , C. Bouchard (12:12 3rd)
UBC: J. Wismer (13:46 1st) , C. McNabb (05:39 2nd) , C. Douglas (14:10 2nd) , C. McNabb (05:59 3rd) , T. Rask (17:52 3rd)
Goal: MRU: Farkas (28 shots, 24 saves), UBC: Mirwald (20 shots, 18 saves)

The T-irds bounced back nicely from Friday’s decisive loss to claim a decisive win in this one. This was a chippy game. The Bluegars were 2-for-9 on the PP, and UBC went 1-for-6. Of the 15 penalties, none were coincidental. This pulls UBC within 3 points of MRU and keeps their hopes of a 1st place finish alive.

REGINA COUGARS 2
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 7

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : Game Centre
➤ UofR (Friday late): Saskatchewan pulls away late for 6-3 win over Cougars (with boxscore)
➤ UofS: Dogs Sweep Cougars in Weekend Series to Open 2025 (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
Reg: K. Shindle (08:43 1st) , A. McNutt (10:40 2nd)
Sask: T. Prefontaine (02:25 2nd) , V. Loschiavo (03:39 2nd) , V. Loschiavo (07:19 2nd) , C. Stebbings (12:23 2nd) , C. Petruic (13:47 2nd) , C. Hayes (08:15 3rd) , C. Petruic (10:02 3rd)
Goal: Reg: Fellner (26 shots, 19 saves), Sask: Ross (24 shots, 22 saves)

For the Banjo-Cats, the good news is they led 1-0 after the 1st. Then came a 5-goal 2nd period for the Banjo-Mutts. Vince Loschiavo (his 9th & 10th) and Chantz Petruic (his 10th and 11th) each had two goals for the Mutts. There were just six minor penalties, surprisingly few for a rivalry game.

CALGARY DINOSAURS 1
ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 5

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : Game Centre
➤ UofC: Team Website
➤ UofA: Team Website

Quick Summary
Calg: B. Lee (10:23 2nd)
Alta: T. Preziuso (01:12 1st) , S. Tschigerl (10:17 1st) , J. Hall (08:59 2nd) , T. Nash (16:22 2nd) , J. Hall (00:49 3rd)
Goal: Calg: Tetachuk (30 shots, 25 saves), Alta: Palmer (15 shots, 14 saves)

Bedrock U has been slipping. Looks like they will finish 3rd in the West, which means they would travel to either Alberta or Sask for the quarter-final round. They played two men short, so this is a challenging season for the Dinos. The Evil Monkeys are back to their normal race with Sask for 1st place.

NEXT UP

Fri Jan 17 Manitoba at Saskatchewan 7:00 CST
Fri Jan 17 MacEwan at Mount Royal 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 17 Regina at Alberta 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 17 Trinity Western at U.B.C. 7:30 PST/9:30 CST

STANDINGS

OUT EAST

Sat Jan 11 Guelph 5 Western Ontario 2
Sat Jan 11 R.M.C. 3 Toronto Metropolitan 5
Sat Jan 11 Ontario Tech 4 Nipissing 5
Sat Jan 11 Brock 2 Toronto 5
Sat Jan 11 Lakehead 3 Laurier 2
Sat Jan 11 Waterloo 2 Concordia 7
Wed Jan 15 Concordia at U.Q.T.R. 7:30 EST/6:30 CST
Thu Jan 16 York at Brock 6:00 EST/5:00 CST
Thu Jan 16 Toronto Metropolitan at Ontario Tech 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Thu Jan 16 Laurier at Toronto 7:30 EST/6:30 CST
Thu Jan 16 Western Ontario at Guelph 7:30 EST/6:30 CST

Sat Jan 11 New Brunswick 4 Moncton 1
Sat Jan 11 Saint Mary’s 1 St. F.X. 3
Wed Jan 15 St. F.X. at Dalhousie 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Jan 17 Dalhousie at U.P.E.I. 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Jan 17 Moncton at Saint Mary's 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Jan 17 New Brunswick at Acadia 7:00 AST/5:00 CST

Links:
➤ USports: Presto Schedule & Results
➤ OUA: Schedule & Results
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results

OUT WEST

Sat Jan 11 Briercrest College 4 N.A.I.T. 7
Sat Jan 11 S.A.I.T. 0 Red Deer Poly 4
Sat Jan 11 Portage College at Concordia-Edmonton 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 17 UA-Augustana at Briercrest College 6:00 MST/7:00 CST
Fri Jan 17 Concordia-Edmonton at S.A.I.T. 6:00 MST/7:00 CST
Fri Jan 17 Red Deer Poly at N.A.I.T. 7:00 MST/8:00 CST

Sat Jan 11 Okanagan 2 Vancouver Island 5
Fri Jan 17 Victoria at Simon Fraser 7:00 PST/9:00 CST
Fri Jan 17 Vancouver Island at Logan Lake 7:00 PST/9:00 CST

Non-Conference
Sat Jan 11 Simon Fraser (NCAA2) 1 Alaska-Fairbanks 4 (in progress) EX

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results : YouTube

 

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Preview: January 17-18, 2025: MANITOBA at SASKATCHEWAN

MANITOBA BISONS (4-12-2, 7-23-2, OHT35 #27)
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES (14-4-0, 23-5-0, OHT35 #4)

Friday, January 17th at 7:00 CST at Merlis Belsher Place, Saskatoon
Saturday, January 18th at 5:00 CST at Merlis Belsher Place, Saskatoon

Live Links:
➤ Video: CanadaWest TV
➤ Friday: Live Stats ∞ Hockey Tech
➤ Saturday: Live Stats ∞ Hockey Tech

Manitoba Links:
➤ GoBisons: Team Website
➤ CW: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links
➤ LeagueStat: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links

Other Links:
➤ UofS: Huskie Happenings (Jan. 17-19, 2025)
➤ UofS: Four Huskies Named Canada West BioSteel Players of the Week
➤ Huskie Fan: Men’s Hockey (audio link)
➤ USports: Men’s Hockey Page ∞ Top 10
➤ USports: Schedule/Links ∞ Standings
➤ USports: Day 5 Recap 2025 Fisu Winter World University Games
➤ CW: Home Page ∞ Season Schedule
➤ CW Hockey Tech: Daily Schedule
➤ CW: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links
➤ LeagueStat: Media Stats ∞ Daily Schedule
➤ LeagueStat: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links

Last series:
➤ Nov 1/24: US 4 UM 3 (so): Game Centre : Game Story (with boxscore)
➤ Nov 2/24: US 5 UM 0: Game Centre : Game Story (with boxscore)

After an ill-timed split against Holy Trinity, the Bisons desperately need a win on the road in Saskatown against the Banjo-Mutts. The Bisons have largely under-performed this year, with a 3-3-0 home record combined against Trinity and Regina. With the Banjo-Mutts and Evil Monkeys battling for 1st place, it won’t be easy. The Bisons do have three of the CW’s Top 20 scorers (Riley Stotts, Jonny Hooker, and Skyler Bruce). Kolby Thornton is tied for 3rd amongst goaltenders with a .916 S%. Incidentally, Sask’s two goaltenders rank 1st (Roddy Ross at .926) and 2nd (Jordan Kooy at .921).

ELSEWHERE IN THE CW

REGINA COUGARS (3-15-0, 6-19-1, OHT35 #33)
ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS (16-4-0, 20-10-1, OHT35 #5)

Links:
➤ UofR: Team Website
➤ UofA: Team Website

On paper, this is the mismatch of the week. However, the Banjo-Cats have the occasional decent weekend and the Evil Monkeys have the occasional dud (like their non-conference game against NAIT). So you never know.

MACEWAN GRIFFINS (8-8-2, 11-11-2, OHT35 #15)
MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS (15-5-0, 17-6-1, OHT35 #6)

Links:
➤ MacU: Three Stars: Sundar, Donohoe, Macaulay earn honours
➤ MacU: Home Preview: MHKY faces MRU for first time since 2024 playoffs; BB hosts Lethbridge
➤ MRU: Cougars hockey teams stay in U SPORTS Top 10 in 2025
➤ MRU: Cougars Catchup: January 13

This is a home-and-home between the 2nd schools in Calgary and Edmontown. The Bluegars could use a sweep in the fight for 1st place, while the Family Guys could use some points to keep their distance from the Bisons.

TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS (13-6-1, 6-20-1, OHT35 #30)
U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS (13-6-1, 18-6-1, OHT35 #8)

Links:
➤ TWU: this Week in Sparta
➤ UBC: ‘Birds host cross-town rival Spartans for Winter Classic and a big two points up for grabs

This is another home-and-home series. Holy Trinity has never beaten the T-irds, and rarely make it close. The T-irds cannot sacrifice any points in this series. The Spartans are purely playing spoilers right now, because catching the Dinos for 3rd place seems next to impossible.

COMPLETE SCHEDULE

Fri Jan 17 Manitoba at Saskatchewan 7:00 CST
Fri Jan 17 MacEwan at Mount Royal 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 17 Regina at Alberta 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 17 Trinity Western at U.B.C. 7:30 PST/9:30 CST
Sat Jan 18 Manitoba at Saskatchewan 5:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 Mount Royal at MacEwan 5:00 MST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 Regina at Alberta 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 U.B.C. at Trinity Western 7:00 PST/9:00 CST

OUT EAST

Wed Jan 15 Concordia 1 U.Q.T.R. 2
Thu Jan 16 York 2 Brock 5
Thu Jan 16 Toronto Metropolitan 3 Ontario Tech 1
Thu Jan 16 Laurier 2 Toronto 4
Thu Jan 16 Western Ontario 6 Guelph 2
Fri Jan 17 Lakehead at Waterloo 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 17 Windsor at Carleton 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 17 Nipissing at Ottawa 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 17 McGill at U.Q.T.R. 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 Toronto at Toronto Metropolitan 1:15 EST/12:15 CST
Sat Jan 18 Western Ontario at Brock 2:00 EST/1:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 Ontario Tech at R.M.C. 2:00 EST/1:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 Windsor at Ottawa 3:00 EST/2:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 Guelph at Laurier 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 Lakehead at Waterloo 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 Nipissing at Carleton 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 Queen's at McGill 8:00 EST/7:00 CST
Sun Jan 19 Queen's at Concordia 2:00 EST/1:00 CST
Sun Jan 19 R.M.C. at York 2:15 EST/1:15 CST

Wed Jan 15 St. F.X. 3 Dalhousie 0
Fri Jan 17 Dalhousie at U.P.E.I. 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Jan 17 Moncton at Saint Mary's 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Jan 17 New Brunswick at Acadia 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 New Brunswick at Saint Mary's 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 Moncton at Acadia 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 St. F.X. at U.P.E.I. 7:00 AST/5:00 CST

Links:
➤ OUA: LeagueStat Daily
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results

OUT WEST

Sat Jan 11 Portage College 0 Concordia-Edmonton 6
Fri Jan 17 UA-Augustana at Briercrest College 6:00 MST/7:00 CST
Fri Jan 17 Concordia-Edmonton at S.A.I.T. 6:00 MST/7:00 CST
Fri Jan 17 Red Deer Poly at N.A.I.T. 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 UA-Augustana at Briercrest College 1:00 MST/2:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 S.A.I.T. at Concordia-Edmonton 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 N.A.I.T. at Red Deer Poly 7:00 MST/8:00 CST

Fri Jan 17 Victoria at Simon Fraser 7:00 PST/9:00 CST
Fri Jan 17 Vancouver Island at Logan Lake 7:00 PST/9:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 Vancouver Island at Simon Fraser 7:00 PST/9:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 Victoria at Okanagan 6:15 PST/8:15 CST

Non-Conference Games
Sat Jan 11 Simon Fraser (NCAA2) 3 Alaska-Fairbanks 6 (NCAA) EX

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: YouTube Channel

 

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January 17, 2025: ALL FOUR TIER TWO TEAMS LOSE TO A TIER ONE TEAM

MANITOBA BISONS 2
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 7

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ Game report: CW
➤ UofM: Team Website
➤ UofS: Huskies Roll Bisons, Clinch Playoff Berth (with boxscore)
➤ Huskie Fan: Huskies tame Bisons in series opener and secure playoff spot

Quick Summary
Man: C. Zaplitny (02:03 2nd) , B. Bonni (16:16 2nd)
Sask: L. Kosior (02:59 1st) , M. Gross (13:48 1st) , C. Petruic (03:52 2nd) , A. Ferster (04:59 2nd) , V. Loschiavo (11:58 2nd) , L. Kosior (07:33 3rd) , C. Stebbings (13:13 3rd)
Goal: Man: Holt (31 shots, 24 saves), Sask: Ross (21 shots, 19 saves)

This win secured a playoff berth for the Banjo-Mutts. Despite the score, this was actually a close game. I really hope that the Bisons start Kolby Thornton in Saturday’s rematch. It would greatly enhance their odds of winning. Holt made some good saves, and Sask went 2-for-3 on the PP, but still some timely saves in the 2nd period could have given the Bisons a chance.

Trailing 2-0 after the 1st, Caden Zaplitny brought the Bisons within one. However, three straight goals by the Mutts and the Bisons were effectively out of the game. Ben Bonni scored one heading into the 2nd intermission to make it 5-2 but that was as close as it got.

I tuned out late in the 3rd period to check in on other games, and missed a bit of a tussle. With two minutes left, Bison Grady Lane got two minutes for unsportsmanlike conduct and two 10-minute misconducts. Mutt Ashton Ferster got two minutes for head-butting and a 10-minute misconduct, then with one second left got another two minutes for head-butting. I might have to check the on-demand replay.

The new building in Saskatown is ideal for the CW. They had 1,195 at the game, on a good night for attendance across the CW.

The LeagueStat links now appear to have vanished altogether, for both the CW and OUA. Hence, no more links. The Game Centre option has all the information, but is not nearly as good as an out-of-town scoreboard when one is in attendance at a game.

OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD

REGINA COUGARS 0
ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 4

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ UofR: Team Website
➤ UofA: Palmer, Nash lead Bears to 4-0 win over Regina (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
Reg: none
Alta: T. Nash (08:10 1st) , A. de la Gorgendiere (12:13 2nd) , J. Smallwood (02:59 3rd) , T. Nash (09:06 3rd)
Goal: Reg: Evanoff (38 shots, 34 saves), Alta: Palmer (25 shots, 25 saves)

I did not see much of this one, but the Banjo-Cats were not overwhelmed as I feared. Still a solid win for the Evil Monkeys. They drew 1,097 for the game in Edmontown.

MACEWAN GRIFFINS 3
MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 6

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ MacU: Donohoe ties program assists record, but Griffins fall 6-3 to Cougars in rematch of 2024 playoffs (with boxscore and video)
➤ MRU: MHKY: Tarzwell, Hanus lead Cougars to win over MacEwan (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
MacU: L. Dowhaniuk (18:21 1st) , M. Pasemko (16:29 2nd) , S. Comrie (07:52 3rd)
MRU: Z. Rawji (15:11 1st) , B. Stevenson (16:04 1st) , J. Lies (07:17 2nd) , J. Tarzwell (08:21 2nd) , D. Milliken (03:47 3rd) , J. Tarzwell (11:09 3rd)
Goal: MacU: Ward (39 shots, 33 saves), MRU: Sims (W) (19 shots, 16 saves) Farkas (2 shots, 2 saves)

This loss for The Family Guys means that the Bisons lost no further ground in their desperate bid for 3rd place. I don’t know why the Bluegars put Farkas in goal for Sims for 47 seconds of the game. The scene shifts to Edmontown for Saturday’s rematch.

TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS 1
U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS 3

Links:
➤ Summaries: Game Centre
➤ TWU: Team Website
➤ UBC: T-Birds gut out win over Spartans in front of sold out Winter Classic crowd (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
TWU: J. Krahn (12:32 2nd)
UBC: B. Kotylak (16:46 1st) , C. McDonald (04:46 3rd) , J. Wright (19:05 3rd)
Goal: TWU: Audet (51 shots, 49 saves), UBC: Schwebius (13 shots, 12 saves)

This was UBC’s annual Winter Classic game, and they sold out the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre with almost 5,000 fans. Holy Trinity provided stout opposition and a break or two could have provided their first ever win over their provincial rivals. It took an empty-netter to solidify this win. How did Trinity goaltender Raphael Audet not a get one of three stars, with 49 saves? TWU will host the rematch at the Langley Events Centre on Saturday night.

NEXT UP

Sat Jan 18 Manitoba at Saskatchewan 5:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 Mount Royal at MacEwan 5:00 MST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 Regina at Alberta 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 U.B.C. at Trinity Western 7:00 PST/9:00 CST

STANDINGS

OUT EAST

Fri Jan 17 Lakehead 3 Waterloo 2
Fri Jan 17 Windsor 5 Carleton 3
Fri Jan 17 Nipissing 0 Ottawa 3
Fri Jan 17 McGill 3 U.Q.T.R. 5
Sat Jan 18 Toronto at Toronto Metropolitan 1:15 EST/12:15 CST
Sat Jan 18 Western Ontario at Brock 2:00 EST/1:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 Ontario Tech at R.M.C. 2:00 EST/1:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 Windsor at Ottawa 3:00 EST/2:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 Guelph at Laurier 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 Lakehead at Waterloo 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 Nipissing at Carleton 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 Queen's at McGill 8:00 EST/7:00 CST
Sun Jan 19 Queen's at Concordia 2:00 EST/1:00 CST
Sun Jan 19 R.M.C. at York 2:15 EST/1:15 CST

Fri Jan 17 Dalhousie 4 U.P.E.I. 7
Fri Jan 17 Moncton 3 Saint Mary's 4
Fri Jan 17 New Brunswick 3 Acadia 2 (ot)
Sat Jan 18 New Brunswick at Saint Mary's 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 Moncton at Acadia 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 St. F.X. at U.P.E.I. 7:00 AST/5:00 CST

Links:
➤ USports: Presto Schedule & Results
➤ OUA: Schedule & Results
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results

OUT WEST

Fri Jan 17 UA-Augustana 3 Briercrest College 5
Fri Jan 17 Concordia-Edmonton 1 S.A.I.T. 4
Fri Jan 17 Red Deer Poly 3 N.A.I.T. 4 (ot)
Sat Jan 18 UA-Augustana at Briercrest College 1:00 MST/2:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 S.A.I.T. at Concordia-Edmonton 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 N.A.I.T. at Red Deer Poly 7:00 MST/8:00 CST

Fri Jan 17 Victoria 10 Simon Fraser 3
Fri Jan 17 Vancouver Island 5 Logan Lake 1
Sat Jan 18 Vancouver Island at Simon Fraser 7:00 PST/9:00 CST
Sat Jan 18 Victoria at Okanagan 6:15 PST/8:15 CST

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results : YouTube