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Strength in Numbers Part I: How team dynamics defined a turnaround season in women’s soccer
The 2018 season had ended with UBC losing in the Canada West consolation final. It was the second time in as many seasons that the T-Birds did not qualify for nationals and the second straight …
Behind the scenes of men’s hockey playoff series win against Mount Royal last spring
Austin Vetterl knew the pass was coming. Talking over the phone this past spring, the UBC forward felt confident he could break up the play and secure the series-clinching victory against the Mount Royal University …
Strength in numbers part 1
The 2018 season had ended with UBC losing in the Canada West consolation final. It was the second time in as many seasons that the T-Birds did not qualify for nationals and the second straight …
Recreating Recess: Exploring campus on two wheels
I remember when I rode back that there was a bit of wind, so the total time spent biking was two and a half hours. Still, that ride remains one of my most memorable experiences …
Bird is the word: The origin of the Thunderbirds’ name is a quirky tale
UBC wasn’t so much looking to rename its teams in 1933, but was looking to legitimize its team beyond jersey colour.
U Sports Men's Soccer Championship Hosted by the UBC Thunderbirds
From Thursday, November 8 to Sunday, November 11, the UBC Thunderbirds men's soccer team will be hosting the U Sports national championships here on campus — The Ubyssey is here to keep you updated all …
Waves of talent: How the Vancouver Whitecaps helped turn UBC’s men’s soccer team into a national powerhouse
The connection between the 'Caps and UBC originally began when the Whitecaps FC residency program was created in 2007, according to UBC coach Mike Mosher.
Hurting on home soil: Thunderbirds' men's soccer lose to Carleton Ravens in national quarterfinals
Carleton moves on to face Cape Breton in the semis — UBC heads into consollation games.
Behind the Boards: Men’s hockey heads home on a high
So far this year, UBC has remained firmly planted in the middle of the Canada West standings, with Alberta, Calgary and Saskatchewan establishing themselves as the ones to beat.
UBC researchers among several investigating concussion through NFL-funded initiative
The program announcement comes on the heels of several legal cases involving concussions in professional sports.
Behind the Boards: Jerret Smith helps Thunderbirds men's hockey stun Pronghorns to split final series of 2018
Four goals? For one player? A defender? It can't be.
Behind the Boards: Thunderbirds get swept in Calgary to open New Year
The UBC men’s hockey team was soundly beaten by the Mount Royal Cougars in their first two games of 2019 this past weekend: 2-5 and 1-6 respectively.
Behind the Boards: Men’s hockey still searching for elusive first win of 2019
The outcome of the series this past weekend against Alberta was downright demoralizing at the hands of the Golden Bears and forward Luke Philp.
Behind the Boards: What to expect from this weekend’s Winter Classic
What better way is there to break out of a slump than playing a rival in front of a sold-out Doug Mitchell crowd?
