19 million Canadians watched some (if not all) of Super Bowl LVIII, making it the most-watched Super Bowl in Canada, and the most-watched broadcast of the year. Clearly, the appetite for NFL football is alive in Canada which is why Canadians deserve to have an NFL team of their own.
In an event that’s usually a bit of a snooze-fest, this year’s NHL trade deadline was packed with big trades and acquisitions—even if they were mostly for one team.
The U SPORTS Men’s Volleyball Championship will be taking place this weekend from March 14th to 17th in Kingston, as the country’s eight best teams will be competing for national glory.
The Brock Badgers’ men’s volleyball team lost 3-2 in heartbreaking fashion to the Guelph Gryphons, finishing fourth in the OUA and one win shy of advancing to the U SPORTS National Championships.
The NCAA and CHL have operated as two completely separate entities for many years now. But a rumour is swirling that the NCAA and CHL may be in discussion about a potential merger to allow CHL players to go play NCAA hockey after they age out of the league.
The Brock men’s basketball team made the trip to Quebec City to participate in the U-Sports nationals. Their quarter-final matchup took place on March 8 as they faced up against Dalhousie University.
The Badgers wrapped up their best-of-three quarter-final against the Windsor Lancers on Feb. 24th with a 4-3 game two double-overtime victory. The win also solidified Brock’s slot in the U Sports national championship in March.
After winning game one, the Badgers dropped games two and three against the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Bold, eliminating them from the OUA playoffs on March 3rd. Brock will play in the bronze medal game on March 9th against the McGill Redbirds.
The Brock women’s hockey team concluded their season last weekend losing in their final game to the Western Mustangs, thus missing playoffs. Although it was the first time in multiple years that the Badgers have missed playoffs, that does not mean the season was a failure.
The Badgers’ men’s volleyball team was defeated 3-1 by the Queen’s Gaels – the nation’s fifth-ranked team – in the OUA semi-final, setting up a pivotal third-place match on Saturday against the Guelph Gryphons with a spot in the U SPORTS Championship on the line.
Looking back on a successful regular season for the Badgers’ women’s basketball team, it’s time to highlight The Brock Press’ award winners: Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved Player and Most Valuable Player recipients.
On Sunday, Feb. 25th, the Chicago Blackhawks honoured one of their all-time great players—and one of the best Americans to ever lace them up—defenceman Chris Chelios in a lengthy jersey retirement ceremony.
The Brock Badgers’ women’s basketball team fell 73-65 to the TMU Bold in the OUA quarterfinals, losing their first game at home all season, eliminating them from the OUA playoffs.
Another disappointing NBA All-Star Weekend recently concluded in Indiana after players lacked competitiveness during the events, leaving the league in a precarious position about the state of future all-star weekends.
The Brock men’s basketball team hit the road to Ottawa and played their first playoff game against the Carleton Ravens on Feb. 21. The Badgers were underdogs in this matchup as they snuck into the last playoff spot with a huge win and some favourable outcomes on the last day of the regular season.
Brock women’s hockey team played back-to-back games on Feb. 16 and 17 against the Western Mustangs with their season on the line. The games had serious playoff implications as the Badgers needed to win both – and have the Windsor Lancers lose both their games – to squeak into the last playoff spot in the OUA West division.
Holding strong as the second-ranked women’s program in the country, Brock’s women’s volleyball team punched their ticket to the OUA semi-finals after a convincing 3-0 sweep of the Western Mustangs on Feb. 24th.
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In a case that has now dragged on for close to six years, one former and four current NHL hockey players have been formally charged with sexual assault in connection to a crime perpetrated by members of Canada’s 2018 World Junior team.
After entering striking distance of the top spot in all of U Sports, Brock’s women’s volleyball team dropped a match on Feb. 2nd against the McMaster Marauders, who are currently third in the OUA. Following a convincing three-set victory over the Marauders on Feb. 3rd, the Badgers maintained their top position in the OUA with a 16-2 record.
It was a banner weekend for Brock Badgers hockey as the men’s squad took down the Nipissing Lakers twice on Feb. 2nd and 3rd. The wins propelled the Badgers to their highest win total in program history (21) and—based on the OUA’s standing tie-breaker rule—sit in first place in the OUA, tied with McGill.
The Brock Badgers’ women’s basketball team fell 84-80 in overtime to the McMaster Marauders, losing their first game in 2024 and ending an 11-game win streak.
FIFA recently announced the logistics for the 2026 World Cup, including the allocation of games across the three host countries – Canada, the U.S. and Mexico – and the important dates of the tournament.
The Brock women’s hockey team have had an up-and-down season. With just four games left in the regular season and a big four points on the line this past week, the Badgers went to battle against the Guelph Gryphons and Windsor Lancers.
In a pivotal matchup, the Brock Badgers men's basketball team electrified the Bob Davis Gymnasium on Feb. 9, clinching a crucial 70-56 victory against the Laurentian Voyageurs. With the playoffs looming, this win keeps the Badgers' postseason hopes alive with just two games left in the regular season.
Arguably the biggest sporting event in North America took place this past weekend and it had a wild ending. The star-studded San Fransico 49ers took on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in what was a night to remember for all football fans.
Feb. 9th proved to be a disappointing Senior Night for Brock’s men’s hockey team. In their final game of the regular season, the Badgers not only lost to the University of Toronto Varsity Blues but also gave up their precarious hold on their No. 1 rank in the OUA. Toronto, now third in the OUA West, toppled Brock 3-6.
Super Bowl LVIII is less than a week away, as the Kansas City Chiefs will battle the San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 11th in the biggest game of the year. With the world’s eyes on Vegas for this highly-anticipated matchup, here are five intriguing storylines to watch as the teams look to be crowned champions.
The Brock Badgers men's basketball team celebrated a crucial victory on Friday night as they beat Windsor 78-64 at home, snapping their four-game losing streak.
The Brock Badgers men's basketball team celebrated a crucial victory on Friday night as they beat Windsor 78-64 at home, snapping their four-game losing streak.
For the first time since Canada’s gold medal at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, NHL players will be allowed to play in the world’s top international sport competition per Gary Bettman, the NHL’s commissioner.
Saturday’s game between Brock and Ontario Tech marked the 17th annual Shoot for the Cure game, an initiative across U Sports aimed at raising money and awareness for breast cancer research.
The world’s best hockey players are heading to Toronto for the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend and fans will have the opportunity to be a part of the action all weekend long. From Feb. 1st to 4th, action-packed celebrations and festivities will take place across the city, destined to fulfill a bucket list item for every hockey enthusiast.
The Brock Badgers defeated the Lakehead Thunderwolves 63-41 on Friday before beating them again 77-72 on Saturday, earning their seventh and eighth consecutive wins to remain undefeated in the new year.
Taking advantage of an eighth-place Western Mustangs, the Badgers dominated in their return to Bob Davis Gymnasium, handing Western two straight three-set victories. The victories set the Badgers on a ten-game win streak and launched them to second in all of U Sports.
Jan. 19th, NHL.com, the official news outlet of the NHL, released their midseason “Trophy Tracker”, an article that detailed the current voting for the NHL’s most valuable player, as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
The Brock Badgers’ men’s volleyball team remains undefeated at home this season, beating the Western Mustangs in both games this weekend to improve to 13-3 and remain tied atop the OUA standings.
In a dynamic school day game, Brock Badgers defeated TMU Bold 4-2 on Jan. 26 in Toronto. The Badgers were coming off a 2-1 OT victory last weekend against the University of Windsor and were looking to carry that momentum into the late-morning affair vs. TMU.
The UFC returned to Toronto for the first time since June 2018 with many Canadian fighters getting a chance to fight infront of their friends and family.
On Jan. 17th, Pascal Siakam was traded to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora, Kira Lewis Jr. and three first-round picks, but his legacy in Toronto and impact on the community will be cherished for many years to come.