“Every single dude, all 26 of us that were in Kingston and for the guys that stayed back home, we all deserve to be champions,” the fourth-year centre Connor Byron.
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“I feel confident that we have a good chance of winning U Sports. But it won't be as easy as [Canada West],” said Justice Migneault.
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The women's soccer team ended the Friday evening on their home soil with a convincing 5-0 Canada West quarter-final win against the Regina Cougars.
This marks the end of season for the T-Birds' football team as the Huskies advance to the Hardy Cup Final this weekend to play against the Manitoba Bisons.
After a close series opening game, the UBC women’s hockey team dominated the University of Alberta Pandas on Saturday and completed the weekend sweep, improving to 6-2 on the season.
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But one state championship later, “the stars truly aligned” for Hardy as the Thunderbirds varsity cross country team presented him with an opportunity that was too good to turn down.
The proof is in the pudding: the men’s and women’s teams have swept their way to Canada West banners, racing past their competition in Saskatoon.
The women’s team came agonizingly close to a berth in the finals to defend their national crown, only to fall in two heartbreakers and finish fourth in the nation. As for the men, a familiar pattern repeated itself yet again as they flamed out in the quarterfinals.
This weekend the T-Birds return to nationals, and despite missing the 2020 season due to the pandemic, the team will try to repeat as champions for the first time since 2003.
UBC has put $170,000 to UBC Recreation to support greater access to recreational activities over the next two years.
“Knowing yourself and knowing how to stay focused is [so important],” said T-Birds' goaltender Rylan Toth, “It’s been tough relearning that [after so long without games], but it’s a part of the job, and it’s a part of being a goalie.”
UBC’s roster has had plenty of turnover since they last suited up to play games. With 16 first-year players, the team is the youngest it has been in decades.
"They just really want to compete and they want to play and want to represent the school,” said UBC golf head coach Chris MacDonald. And represent UBC they have.