Sports • January 14, 2020
Huband, Hanson make Canada West history against Trinity Western
Both coaches broke the Canada West records in wins against the Trinity Western Spartans over the weekend.
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Sports • January 15, 2020
Former T-Bird football player’s four-year ban upheld
Former UBC Thunderbirds defensive back Malcom Lee has had his CCES four-year ban from competition upheld after failing a drug test leading up to the CFL draft. He is still eligible to sign a CFL contract in March.
Sports • January 16, 2020
Preview: T-Birds will need to find offensive spark to electrify this year’s Winter Classic showdown
If the Thunderbirds want to win Winter Classic in front of thousands of UBC students, faculty and staff, they'll need to find some hidden offensive power and come out swinging against the Manitoba Bison.
Sports • January 21, 2020
T-Birds beat Bisons in Winter Classic slugfest
Currently at large: the University of Manitoba's offense after getting thrashed by the UBC Thunderbirds at this year's Winter Classic in front of over 5,400 people.
Sports • January 23, 2020
Thunderbirds dispatch Meraloma with 34–10 win
On Saturday, the UBC Thunderbirds men’s rugby team braved rain and cold to decisively defeat Meraloma in a 34–10 game which saw the T-Birds strengthen their position amongst the best teams in the BC Premier League.
Sports • January 24, 2020
Showing off an inclusive space with UBC Volleyball's Pride Night
Saturday will see the UBC Thunderbirds volleyball teams take on rivals Trinity Western in the third annual Pride Night.
Sports • January 28, 2020
Spartans spoil the party as T-Birds celebrate Pride Night
A thunderous Pride Night crowd couldn’t boost the UBC Thunderbirds volleyball teams to wins Saturday night, with both dropping straight set decisions to the top ranked Trinity Western University (TWU) Spartans.
Sports • January 28, 2020
T-Birds drop back-to-back games against Saskatchewan at home
Despite a valiant effort both nights, the Thunderbirds women's hockey team fell twice to the visiting Saskatchewan Huskies.
Sports • January 30, 2020
Recreating Recess: Getting heated and having fun with Zumba
For one thing, Zumba differs from other dance aerobic classes because the style of the class is different. Instead of following each precise movement, Zumba allows for flexibility, creativity and in my case comedy — because the class …
Sports • February 5, 2020
Weekend Rundown: Women's volleyball and hockey get back on track
Women's hockey split their weekend against the Lethbridge Pronghorns to earn a playoff spot while the women's volleyball team rebounded against the Regina Cougars.
Sports • February 5, 2020
T-Birds come in second in UBC leg of Canada West 7s’ Series
The Thunderbirds rose to third in the standings in the Canada West Rugby 7s’ Series with a second-place finish at home.
Sports • February 10, 2020
UBC beats Winnipeg in front of packed crowd at Courtside 2020
Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams beat the visiting University of Winnipeg Wesmen in front of a packed War Memorial Gym in this year's Courtside festival game.
Sports • February 12, 2020
T-Birds outlast Pacific Pride in weekend thriller
The Thunderbirds men's rugby squad outlasted the Pacific Pride, a squad of players put together by Rugby Canada deemed to be 2-3 years out of senior international play.
Sports • February 17, 2020
Women’s, men’s hockey pull off double upset in Canada West quarterfinals
It was a big weekend for the men’s and women’s Thunderbird hockey teams as both squads won their Canada West quarterfinals in overtime thrillers.
Sports • February 19, 2020
Women’s, men’s volleyball sweep Bobcats in lead up to Canada West playoffs
The UBC women’s and men’s volleyball teams ended their regular season with weekend sweeps against the visiting Brandon University Bobcats. The women’s team will travel to face the Mount Royal Cougars while the men’s team will host the …
Sports • February 19, 2020
UBC men’s rugby comes back to dominate Seattle Saracens
On Saturday, the Thunderbirds men’s rugby team overcame the Seattle Saracens in a 48–19 win that saw the ’Birds extend their BC Premier League record to 11–1.
Sports • February 20, 2020
Recreating Recess: A walk in Pacific Spirit Regional Park
A light breeze makes the thinner trees sway back and forth like a pendulum. On their branches, birds chirp rhythmically in organic fashion. The park is alive, but I am left out of the conversation.
Sports • February 24, 2020
Playoff Rundown: Heartbreaks and history as playoffs get started
There was no shortage of clutch plays, overtime periods, heroes and villains, heartbreaks and moments of history. While some squads seasons have come to an end, other teams will make the trip out to various U Sports Nationals …
Sports • February 26, 2020
T-Birds claim four-peat at U Sports swimming nationals
It’s the fourth year in a row that both swim squads took home the national title, winning last year in front of home fans at the UBC Aquatic Centre.
Sports • February 26, 2020
Women’s hockey vets Micklash and Ogrodniczuk reflect on their careers so far
Through ups and downs, heartbreak and happiness both on and off the ice, Mikayla Ogrodniczuk and Tory Micklash have seen it all throughout their careers with the Thunderbirds women's hockey team.