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Members of the Fredericton Caps Para Hockey team. (Submitted: Fredericton Caps Para Hockey) Fredericton Caps Para Hockey team is open to all, regardless of age, gender, skill level and physical ability or disability. Ran by Shawn Dickerson and Shane Dunnett, the club aspires to make hockey as accessible and inclusive as possible. Para hockey, formerly known as sledge hockey, trades skates for double-bladed sledges to aid with mobility, aiding each player having two sticks for

The Tommies women's hockey team have won seven of their last ten games. (Credit: STU Athletics) The St. Thomas University (STU) women’s hockey team have clinched a playoff spot with under a month left in the regular season.  The Tommies are in third place overall in the Atlantic University Sport standings with a 15-7-0-2 record. After a shaky start to the season, Head Coach Peter Murphy said that a shootout win against St. Mary’s University in late October was the catalyst fo

Eight teams from across the country participated in the Rainbow Cup in Fredericton. (Submitted: Stephen Muzzerall) From Jan. 23 to Jan. 25, the Capital Winter Club (CWC) hosted their inaugural Rainbow Cup in Fredericton. The pride bonspiel aimed to create a welcoming environment for members of the LGBTQ+ community to enjoy curling. “Everybody should have a safe place to play and it's also to show that curling is for everyone,” said CWC past President and Marketing Committee C

Rick Westhead's new book, We Breed Lions, examines the systemic failings in Canada's favourite sport. (Credit: Liam Carleton/AQ) On Jan. 21, The Sports Network’s Senior Correspondent Rick Westhead delivered the St. Thomas University annual Endowed Chair in Criminology and Criminal Justice Lecture in the Kinsella Auditorium. Titled “From Hockey Rinks to Courtrooms: Hockey and the Public Interest,” the speech covered the culture of silence that exists when dealing with abuse an

Nathan MacKinnon, Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid during the 4 Nation Face-Off last February. (Credit: Christinne Muschi/Canadian Press) Both of Canada’s men’s and women’s hockey teams were announced earlier this month for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano and Cortina, Italy.  This is the first time the National Hockey League players are allowed to compete since Sochi in 2014, also making it the first to feature players from the Professional Women’s Hockey League.  The

Kendra Woodland takes the ice for her first PWHL game with the Ottawa Charge. (Submitted: Kendra Woodland) University of New Brunswick (UNB) women’s hockey fans can see a recognizable name in the Ottawa Charge lineup. Former Reds player Kendra Woodland will be the team’s third-starting goalie and played her first game in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) last November. “To play feels amazing, it feels almost indescribable,” Woodland said. “Obviously, ever since th

Tommies post Charlee Connors scored 13 points against the Seawolves on Jan. 10. (Credit: STU Athletics) Both St. Thomas University (STU) basketball teams played the University of New Brunswick Saint John Seawolves (UNBSJ) on Jan. 10, starting the second half of their seasons. The women’s Tommies were 6-1, while the men’s hadn’t lost a game yet this season.  Tommies fan Sheila Graham comes to games regularly. She said she’s happy to see the large and enthusiastic crowds at the

The Richard J. Currie Center during the UNB men's basketball game on Jan. 10 against Cape Breton. (Credit: Fran Harris/UNB Athletics) The sound of sneakers cut across the hardwood mixed with the steady rise of crowd noise inside the Richard J. Currie Center. On Jan. 9, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) men’s basketball team returned, marking the start of the winter semester. Each defensive stop drew claps and calls from the crowd, followed by a swell of noise as UNB pushe

UNB Wrestling Head Coach Don Ryan will be inducted into the N.B. Sports Hall of Fame on May 23, 2026. (Submitted: Don Ryan) The New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame has announced that long-time University of New Brunswick (UNB) Reds Wrestling Head Coach Don Ryan will be inducted early next year. He has been coaching at UNB for more than 33 years. He has also won the Atlantic University Sport award for wrestling coach of the year 16 times.   “I’m quite honoured to be inducted int

The Saskatchewan Roughriders celebrate with the Grey Cup trophy after defeating the Montreal Alouettes 28-17. (Credit: CFL.ca ) Once again, the Canadian Football League (CFL) is ruled by the green and white.   The 112th Grey Cup took place on Sunday, Nov. 16. The Montreal Alouettes took on the Saskatchewan Roughriders, marking the first time in 16 years that the two teams met in the Grey Cup.     The game took place at Princess Auto Stadium in Manitoba’s capital. It was the f

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes during a game against Philadelphia last January. (Credit: Noah K. Murray/AP Photo) National Hockey League (NHL) players are facing a secondary opponent this season.  This secondary opponent is much different from the ones they face on the ice, game in and game out.   For some NHL players, kitchen appliances and everyday household products are wreaking havoc. Last week, New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes cut himself while attending a te

New Brunswick's Team Rene Comeau with the championship trophy. (Submitted: Rene Comeau) On Nov. 8, a Fredericton team that represented New Brunswick won the 2025 Canadian Mixed Curling Championship in Assinobioa, Sask.  Based out of the Capital Winter Club, Team Rene Comeau beat Ontario’s Team Sam Mooibreak 6-5, winning gold for the first time since 2007. “It's surreal. It's something that you dream about and you never really know if you're going to reach that goal,” said tea

STU runner Kensea Aaron participated in a cross country meet on Sept. 27. (Credit: STU Athletics) Both the St. Thomas University (STU) men’s and women’s cross country teams had their best Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA) season in nearly a decade.   The men’s team finished in third overall, while the women’s team came in fifth. This is the first time the women’s Tommies have placed as a team in years, after several seasons affected by injuries.    “Everybody pu

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero flips his bat after hitting a home-run in game 4 of the World Series. (Credit: AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) The Toronto Blue Jays were the underdogs throughout the Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs.  Many looked down on Canada’s team, thinking they were not meant to play in the postseason. They were seen as an easy out for their opponents during both the American League Divisional and Championship Series.   This all changed when the squad made it

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin celebrating after scoring his 900th career NHL goal. (Credit: Getty Images/Patrick Smith) Alex Ovechkin has created an impressive resume during his 21-year National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Washington Capitals. Ovechkin began his NHL career on the right foot. He took home the Calder Memorial Trophy in his first season. The honour is given to the NHL’s top rookie. Ovechkin remains the only player in Capitals history to win t

"Who Killed the Montreal Expos" features celebrated members of the MLB's former team the Montreal Expos. (Credit: Netflix) On Oct. 21, Netflix released a new documentary looking into the history and downfall of the first Canadian Major League Baseball team, the Montreal Expos. Directed by Québécois filmmaker Jean-François Poisson, “Who Killed the Montreal Expos” is a fast-paced documentary that interviews former players, sports journalists, owners and fans telling the story o

This article focuses on the UNB Woodsmen and the remainder of the lumberjack sports season.

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Express player David Brewer and Northmen Denver Dunfield battle along the boards near the end of the third. (Credit: Tyler Farrer/Tyler Farrer Photography)   The Fredericton Express were defeated by the Miramichi Northmen 4-3 in a tight game on Oct. 25 at the Grant-Harvey Centre. The sold-out crowd was passionate throughout the game, cheering on the new Fredericton franchise. The first period began with a fight eight seconds in. Express player Travis Fullerton took on Northme

This article is a report focusing on Kiefer Sherwood and his importance to the Vancouver Canucks.