Stories from Luiza Teixeira at The Ubyssey

Twelve graduating seniors later, Women’s Hockey is still poised for dominance

Luiza Teixeira and Skye Shen — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:00:27 +0000

Collage by Skye Shen / The Ubyssey, photo elements by Sidney Shaw / The Ubyssey, Aleah Kippan / The Ubyssey, courtesy WH Montreal.

This offseason, Women’s Hockey has lost a significant portion of their roster to graduation. But thanks to the mentorship of those graduating players, and an incredibly talented young core, they won’t be taking a step back.

UBC’s female Winter Olympians provide inspiration, medal or not

Luiza Teixeira, Aleah Kippan and Skye Shen — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:23 +0000

Collage by Skye Shen / The Ubyssey, photo elements by The Canadian Press

Since the first-ever Olympic Winter Games in 1924, only three female athletes who played sports at UBC have competed in any edition of the Winter Games. Here are their stories.

Ilona Markova finds her second chance on the ice at UBC

Luiza Teixeira and Aleah Kippan — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:00:51 +0000

Aleah Kippan / The Ubyssey

For Russian forward Ilona Markova, adapting to UBC meant more than learning new systems. After a career marked by international success, an Olympic heartbreak and a brief stop in the PWHL, she had to master a new country, a new culture and North American hockey's unique language.

Seattle Torrent select Grace Elliott in fourth round of PWHL draft

Luiza Teixeira — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:16:00 +0000

Sidney Shaw / The Ubyssey

After an outstanding career as a Thunderbird, UBC’s all-time leading scorer, Grace Elliott, has been selected 38th overall in the PWHL draft by the Seattle Torrent. At the time of her selection, she was only the fourth U Sports player to be drafted straight out of university, and is the second-highest U Sports selection ever.

Second period offensive outburst elevates ‘Birds to fifth at nationals

Luiza Teixeira, Morrison Tulloch and Saumya Kamra — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:14 +0000

Courtesy Waterloo Warriors

After a Waterloo goal gave the Warriors a lead a minute in, it looked like UBC’s season might end with a loss. Instead, UBC flipped the script early, dominating from then on — including a four-goal second period — to easily oust the host team and secure a fifth-place finish.

Rebounding after quarterfinal loss, ‘Birds blank Gee-Gees to keep season alive

Luiza Teixeira, Thomas Favelle and Saumya Kamra — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:15 +0000

Courtesy Waterloo Warriors

Playing mostly for pride, the T-Birds looked much more like themselves in the consolation semifinal against Ottawa. Despite Gee-Gees goalie Clara Genier standing on her head in net with 37 saves, the ‘Birds dominated play to take the 2–0 win.

Carabins shock first-ranked T-Birds with upset shootout win

Luiza Teixeira, Spencer Sheridan and Saumya Kamra — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:14 +0000

Courtesy Waterloo Warriors

The most talented roster that UBC women’s hockey has likely ever assembled went out with a whimper. In a stunning shootout loss, the T-Birds continued their historical struggles at nationals, being eliminated in the first round as the higher seed for the third time in the past five years.

Rhodes’ goal seals fourth Canada West title in last five years

Luiza Teixeira and Thomas Favelle — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:13:00 +0000

Navya Chadha / The Ubyssey

It was a fitting end to their Canada West campaign. After a season where the ‘Birds won the most games in conference history with a lineup that featured Canada West’s top player, defender and coach, they took home the conference title as well, sweeping Manitoba in a tight 1–0 contest.

T-Birds’ dominance continues against underdog Bisons

Aleah Kippan, Luiza Teixeira and Akmal Zulkifli — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:15 +0000

Aleah Kippan / The Ubyssey

In Game 1 of the Canada West finals, the T-Birds were up against a classic underdog tale. The Manitoba Bisons, who had barely qualified for the playoffs, knocked off two higher-seeded teams on the road to UBC. The ‘Birds put a serious dent in their Cinderella story on Friday, waxing them 5–1.

Power play comes through in sweep of Spartans

Aleah Kippan and Luiza Teixeira — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:00:16 +0000

Aleah Kippan / The Ubyssey

With the extra attacker, UBC has been deadly this season — having the fifth-best power play in the country. In Game 2 of the Canada West semifinals, the Trinity Western Spartans learned that the hard way, giving up two power play tallies in the second to give UBC the 2–0 series sweep.