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Men's hockey season over after loss in national battle of the 'Birds

The T-Birds took a heartbreaking loss against the McGill University Redbirds on Friday, losing 3–2, ultimately being eliminated from the U Sports national tournament and marking the end of their season.

Siyah Basi Sports March 20

T-Birds win historic conference championship

The UBC men’s hockey team made history on Sunday night at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Arena after a hard fought 5–3 win over the University of Calgary Dinos to claim their first Canada West championship title in 53 years.

Olivia DeFehr Sports March 6

Men's hockey is playing to win with powerful penalty kills

At the season midpoint, the men's hockey team boast a record of 20–4–0 and a conference-best .833 winning percentage, and nothing seems to be slowing them down.

Katrianna DeSante Sports January 25

'Birds smash Spartans for Winter Classic victory

In front of a full Winter Classic crowd, the UBC men's hockey team defeated the Trinity Western Spartans 5–1.

Lauren Kasowski Sports January 24

Women dominate, shutout Spartans at Winter Classic

On Friday night, the women's hockey team defeated the Trinity Western University (TWU) Spartans 6–0 at the annual Winter Classic festival.

Jennah Lay Sports January 23

Women's hockey sweeps Griffins in weekend series

The UBC women’s hockey team dominated the ice against the MacEwan University Griffins winning 4–1 on Friday night and 6–1 Saturday afternoon in Edmonton.

Siyah Basi Sports January 17

Returning to Thunderbirds hockey is returning home for Matt Revel

After graduating from the Thunderbirds, and not being able to suit up professionally in Austria, Revel’s playing career had come to a close. But, while one door closed, another opened.

Caleb Peterson Sports December 20

Women's hockey bounces back after first regulation loss

The T-Birds fell to the Dinos 3–2 on Friday, but remained resilient, powering through to a 4–1 win on Saturday.

Olivia DeFehr Sports November 28

Men’s hockey remains undefeated after sweeping the Spartans

The UBC men’s hockey team dominated the ice against the Trinity Western Spartans, winning 5–2 on Thursday and 8–2 on Saturday to stay undefeated this season, a new program record.

Siyah Basi Sports October 23, 2023

T-Birds sweep Cougars in offence-heavy weekend

The Thunderbirds played a very offence-heavy weekend, scoring 13 goals between Friday’s 8–1 and Saturday’s 5–4 wins against the University of Regina Cougars.

Jocelyn Bogart Sports October 11, 2023

Women's hockey dominates weekend series against Cougars

The Thunderbirds won both games over the University of Regina Cougars 6–1 thanks to an exceptional performance by Mackenzie Kordic.

Siyah Basi Sports October 10, 2023

Men's hockey commands the ice in home opening wins

The UBC men's hockey team defeated the University of Alberta Golden Bears in their home opening weekend games, winning 5–1 and 4–2.

Aisha Chaudhry Sports October 3, 2023

Season preview: Hockey teams keen on repeats and comebacks

With plenty of returning players and the addition of new promising talents, here’s what to anticipate for the Thunderbird hockey seasons.

Maclawrence Querido Sports September 28, 2023

Goons: The top five enforcers in UBC men’s hockey history ranked by penalty minutes

There are six former Thunderbirds among the top 100 Penalty Infraction Minutes (PIM) collectors in men’s U Sports history. Who are these goons that spent so much time in the sin bin?

Mike Silk Sports March 29, 2023

Women’s hockey takes bronze at U Sports nationals

The UBC women’s hockey team took home the third-place prize after competing at national championships in Montreal on March 19.

Mike Silk Sports March 29, 2023

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