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Tigers defeat Moncton 3-2 in a dramatic overtime finish
Homecoming gave the Dalhousie University students a taste of victory in their first preseason game at the new Oulton-Stanish Centre. The Dalhousie Tigers defeated the Université de Moncton 3-2 in a preseason overtime game on Sept. 26. Goaltender Carter Richardson made 49 saves in the win, backstopping the Tigers to their first preseason victory. The team went 1-1-1 through their three exhibition games. “It makes you feel proud to be here,” says Jon Greenwood, Dalhousie Tigers men’s head coach.
Katherine Brien named third president and CEO in AUS history
Atlantic University Sport has entered a new era of leadership. On Aug. 21, Katherine Brien became president and chief executive officer of the organization Brien replaces interim president and CEO John Keefe, who held the position for only one season, after Phil Currie retired in April 2025, 26 years into the role. The incoming president was born and raised in Halifax.
From Junior to QMJHL
For young hockey players looking to join the Halifax Mooseheads, the move to the Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League can present a significant challenge. Juggling school assignments and the pressure of performing in front of more than 10,000 fans at Scotiabank Centre can weigh heavily on a teenager’s shoulders. “I mean it’s tough, obviously, there’s a lot of pressure,” says Jack Fichthorn, a rookie goaltender for the Halifax Mooseheads. “It’s such a passionate fan base.
Dalhousie football club looks for redemption at homecoming
The undefeated Dalhousie University Tigers have their calendars circled for Sept. 26’s homecoming game against the Saint John Falcons. “It’s important that we’re going to bring all our energy back to this game,” says Ethan Lord, a fourth-year kinesiology student and wide receiver.
Former Dalhousie athlete Judi Rice remembered for long-lasting career
Judi Rice, a former star athlete and coach at Dalhousie University, passed away on Aug. 26 at 75 years old. Judi Rice consistently supported Dal Tigers athletics programs for five decades. She starred as a varsity athlete in basketball and field hockey before serving as the president of the Black and Gold Club, an established organization formed in the 1980s that raises funds for varsity athletes and builds community among alumni and sports fans.
The next generation of Tigers has arrived on campus
As the 2026-27 varsity season kicks off, rookies are making the jump from junior careers to the Tigers. For these athletes, the first steps are about building connections, finding the balance between student and athlete and learning what it takes to wear the Tigers logo. Cindy Tye, Dal’s director of athletics and recreation and the head coach of the women’s soccer team, says the university and Halifax have a great reputation among incoming athletes.
Tigers men’s soccer team prepared to defend AUS title
Winning a championship is difficult; defending it one year later is harder. After a triumphant playoff run, the Tigers enter the 2026-27 school year with a title to defend. The team finished second in the Atlantic University Sports regular season standings last year, before facing Cape Breton University’s Capers in the championship final. Dalhousie University striker Mohammed Wahdan scored the winning goal in double overtime to complete the win, and Dalhousie secured their 14th AUS championship.
Jon Greenwood is ready for first year as Dal’s men’s hockey head coach
Truro may have won a championship banner last season, but their former bench boss has a new team to call home. On April 30, the Truro Bearcats announced that Jon Greenwood, the team’s head coach, would join Dalhousie University’s men’s hockey team as their new head coach. Greenwood replaces Dal’s former head coach, Chris Donnelly, who served the Tigers for 15 seasons. Greenwood spent the past two seasons as the Bearcats’ head coach. On April 27, the Bearcats won their fifth Metalfab MHL Cup.
Eagles defeat Mooseheads 5-1 at Dalhousie’s newly built ice rink
The Halifax Mooseheads got their first taste of pre-season action at the newly opened Oulton-Stanish Centre on Aug. 21 against the Cape Breton Eagles on Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus. The game opened with a physical start as both teams exchanged hits along the boards. The Mooseheads opened the scoring when Chase Cleary fired a one-timer off a pass from Jack Cameron. Shortly after, Owen Frick of the Eagles responded, tying the game 1-1 in the final two minutes of the first period.
Canada’s World Cup success fuels pride in Halifax soccer fans
As Team Canada prepares to suit up for the FIFA World Cup’s knockout round, Haligonians are loudly showcasing their support for their men’s national team. During game days, bars and restaurants across the city transform into energetic watch parties full of Haligonians supporting the country’s third World Cup appearance. Despite losing their final group stage match 2-1 against Switzerland on June 24, Canada’s 1-1-1 record in the group stage clinches the club’s ticket to the knockout round of 32.
Dalhousie varsity athletes give back
From weekly volunteer programs to major fundraisers, student athletes at Dalhousie University are making community involvement a core part of varsity culture. Much of this engagement is driven by the Varsity Council, comprised of athletes on Dal’s varsity teams. The council helps athletes get involved with local community programs, including the IWK Foundation, Ronald McDonald House and the Tigers PLAY program.
Mooseheads fall to Saguenéens in first round of the playoffs
The Chicoutimi Saguenéens brought the Halifax Mooseheads’ season to an end on April 1, in the first round of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League playoffs. After starting the season with seven wins and three losses, the Mooseheads had their eyes on their second Gilles-Courteau Trophy, formerly known as the President Cup. Contributions from standout players Oleg Kulebyakin and Shawn Carrier were key to the team’s early success.
How do Dal’s fall varsity athletes train during the winter?
When the weather turns cold and the fall sports season comes to an end, Dalhousie University’s fall athletes keep their training going. Some varsity teams finish league play in the fall semester. In preparation for the next season, the Dalhousie Tigers run off-season training programs. For Dal’s soccer teams, this includes weightlifting throughout the week, plyometrics and other workouts.
Seven women’s hockey players close their chapter with Dal
Dalhousie University’s women’s hockey team played its final game at the Halifax Forum on Feb. 7, hosting a final senior players’ night before moving into their new home rink on campus. The Tigers lost 3-0 to the Université de Moncton Aigles Bleues, who had already clinched a playoff spot. The loss left Dal outside of the Atlantic University Sport playoff picture for the first time in six years. For Emma Penner, a fifth-year kinesiology student, the Feb.
University Cup recap: day four
By: Ryan Bradbury, Dylan Buckman and Ethan Hunt On the fourth and final day of the U Sports men’s hockey University Cup, the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Patriotes won its sixth national title in program history. The University of New Brunswick Reds won the bronze medal, while the tournament host, Saint Mary’s University, earned silver.
University Cup: recap day three
By: Dylan Buckman, Ryan Bradbury and Ethan Hunt Four teams took the ice on day three of the U Sports men’s hockey University Cup in Halifax, each battling for a place in the championship game. The Saint Mary’s University Huskies kept their Cinderella run going, and the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Patriotes continued their dominance. SMU defeated the University of Windsor Lancers 4-1 in an assertive semi-final game.
University Cup recap: day two
By: Dylan Buckman and Ryan Bradbury On the second day of the U Sports men’s hockey University Cup, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Patriotes and the University of New Brunswick Reds moved on to the semifinal round. The day began with a game between third-ranked UQTR and the sixth-seeded Université de Moncton Aigles Bleus. The Patriotes dominated possession in the first period. Patriotes right winger Kassim Gaudet notched the game’s first goal off of a UdeM turnover.
U Sports University Cup recap: day one
By: Ethan Hunt, Dylan Buckman and Ryan Bradbury The U Sports Men’s Hockey University Cup kicked off its first day of action at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax on Thursday, with the University of Windsor Lancers and the Saint Mary’s Huskies advancing to the semifinals. The fourth-seeded Lancers outlasted the fifth-seeded Mount Royal University Cougars 4-3 in the first game of the tournament. The Lancers’ Max Donoso won player of the game, stopping 38 shots in the win.
Melina Collins delivering leadership on and off the court
Dalhousie University women’s basketball forward Melina Collins was recognized for her on- and off-court achievements last month, earning the Atlantic University Sport Student-Athlete Community Service Award and a nomination for a U Sports national award. Collins received the AUS award for demonstrating “a sustained commitment to community service throughout her university career,” according to the AUS’s website.
Dalhousie women’s hockey raises awareness for blood donations
Dalhousie University’s women’s hockey team showed their support for the blood donation organization Hockey Gives Blood at their home game against the Saint Mary’s University Huskies on Jan. 28. Before the game at the Halifax Forum, three Dalhousie Blood Society members joined Hockey Gives Blood ambassadors, Tigers captain Natasha Falk and Huskies forward Avery Cant, at centre ice for a ceremonial puck drop.
Maritimes takes on Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada festivities
The Dalhousie University women’s hockey team brought Maritime hockey to the national stage on Jan. 17, facing off against the Université de Moncton during the annual Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada event at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, N.B. Sportsnet aired the game live as part of the annual celebration, with Ron MacLean, host of Hockey Night in Canada, calling the action.
Halifax builds hope for PWHL franchise through Takeover Tour
By: Dylan Buckman and Ethan Hunt Haligonians sold out both Professional Women’s Hockey League Takeover Tour games at the Scotiabank Centre during December and January. Halifax was one of five cities to host multiple games. The tour aims to bring the PWHL to markets that don’t yet have teams. Just over 10,400 people packed the Scotiabank Centre for each game — eclipsing the number that showed up to the Toronto Sceptres’ home opener this year.
Will the PWHL help bring checking to AUS women’s hockey?
While U Sports women’s hockey prohibits body checking, the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s embrace of full contact is raising questions about whether similar rule changes could reach university hockey. According to the Hockey Canada rule book, minor penalties are given to players who attempt to deliberately check an opposing player in women’s hockey.
Brody Fournier: Arts student athlete bringing experience to a rebuilding Tigers team
Hockey requires skills, determination and leadership throughout its ups and downs. Brody Fournier brings all of this and more to the Dalhousie University men’s hockey team. The five-foot-ten winger from Perth, Ont. began playing professional hockey in the Maritimes in 2022, after signing as a free agent with the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.
Tigers preparing for a new era as new Dalhousie hockey arena nears completion
Dalhousie University is set to open its new arena, the Oulton-Stanish Centre, in early 2026, bringing the university’s ice-sport teams closer to campus. Dalhousie announced the 60,000-square-foot project in 2021, but faced delays in 2022 due to labour shortages, resuming construction in August 2023. The NHL-sized arena will seat 900 fans, significantly less than the Halifax Forum — the current home of Dal’s hockey, figure skating and ringette teams — which holds over 4,600 seats.
Tigers football: Dal defeats UNB Reds to win back-to-back AFL championships
For the sixth time since joining the league, the Dalhousie University men’s football club captured the Atlantic Football League championship on Nov. 1, defeating the University of New Brunswick Reds with a final score of 25-7. Heading into the final, the Tigers had a 6-1 season record. Ethan Lord received a 63-yard punt return and carried the ball all the way to score the first touchdown of the game.
Paris Axam: Persistence paying off in Tigers' season
When the Dalhousie University Tigers women’s soccer team needs a clutch goal or a leader, Paris Axam steps up. This season, Axam, a fourth-year arts and social sciences student from Ottawa, recorded five goals and six assists over 12 games, ranking third in the Atlantic University Sport for assists and total points. Axam’s play this season has helped propel the Tigers to a 10-1-1 regular season record, earning her a spot on the AUS all-star first team.
U Sports opening transfer doors for athletes
A major shift is coming to Canadian university athletics. Beginning in the 2026-27 season, U Sports will allow varsity student athletes to transfer schools and be eligible to compete for their new university immediately. The NCAA implemented a similar rule in 2024. Previously, non-graduating players were required to sit out for a year from their last date of competition after transferring.
Kasandra Trenke: volleyball beyond the court
Leadership doesn’t just involve huddling up, encouraging the team and jumping into action. Kasandra Trenke, beginning the 2025–26 season in her fourth year at Dalhousie University, strives to develop her leadership skills on and off the court. The 6-1 middle blocker from Calgary has built an impressive resumé in Atlantic University Sport women’s volleyball. Trenke posted a .366 hitting record, putting her first in the AUS and fourth in the U Sports league.
Dalhousie University women's soccer undefeated through first seven games
Editor’s note: the Dalhousie women’s soccer team lost 2-1 to the University of New Brunswick on Sept. 27, after this article was written. The Tigers came back to defeat UNB 1-0 on Sept. 28. The Dalhousie University women’s soccer team opened their season strong, with a perfect record through their first seven games. The Tigers defeated the Université de Moncton on Sept. 21, with a commanding 4-0 victory, continuing their seven-win streak.
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