April 15
sports
Meet Jenna Holm, UBC's ice resurfacer
After the COVID-19 pandemic, the UBC alum found herself working in the arena and eventually behind the driver's seat of a Zamboni.
Hockey
January 21
sports
Former hockey captain Rylind MacKinnon returns to Vancouver with PWHL
On January 8, the Professional Women's Hockey League made a stop in Vancouver as part of their Takeover Tour. As part of the Toronto Sceptres, UBC alum Rylind MacKinnon returned to her home province and university city for an unforgettable night of women's hockey.
January 17
sports
What the puck? A beginner's guide to hockey
Ahead of UBC's Winter Classic, we broke down how the game works so you can confidently boo the ref!
June 18, 2024
features
Dr. Scott Ramsay shapes the future of concussion care
When Dr. Scott Ramsay was 19 years old, he wasn’t in the hospital as a medical resident — but as a family member supporting his younger brother with stage 4 lymphoma.
March 22, 2024
sports
For the Queer hockey community, it's more than just rainbow tape
The NHL’s choices echo the most toxic parts of the sport's culture, amplifying the voices that constantly say hockey is not for everyone.
March 22, 2024
sports
WHL scholarship sets players up for ‘success in life, not just hockey’
While reaching the world’s top league is a dream for many players, the odds are slim, which leaves most looking for an alternative path. One of Canada’s premier major junior ice hockey leagues is looking to prepare its players for futures beyond the rink.
December 1, 2023
sports
With community and star power, hockey tournament raises over $872k for homelessness
The organization has been helping address homelessness across Canada since 1996 but only started the tournament in Vancouver in 2008. The tournament coordinates former professional hockey players or Olympians as ‘star power’ to play alongside amateurs as a fundraiser.
October 23, 2023
sports
Men’s hockey remains undefeated after sweeping the Spartans
The UBC men’s hockey team dominated the ice against the Trinity Western Spartans, winning 5–2 on Thursday and 8–2 on Saturday to stay undefeated this season, a new program record.
October 19, 2023
sports
Canada West announces scheduling changes to eight varsity teams
On October 12, Canada West announced changes to the varsity hockey, volleyball, basketball and soccer schedules for the 2024/25 seasons.
October 11, 2023
sports
T-Birds sweep Cougars in offence-heavy weekend
The Thunderbirds played a very offence-heavy weekend, scoring 13 goals between Friday’s 8–1 and Saturday’s 5–4 wins against the University of Regina Cougars.
October 11, 2023
culture
New at VIFF: I’m Just Here for the Riot bodychecks mob mentality
I’m Just Here for the Riot isn’t a film about sports — not in any ways that really matter.
October 10, 2023
sports
Women's hockey dominates weekend series against Cougars
The Thunderbirds won both games over the University of Regina Cougars 6–1 thanks to an exceptional performance by Mackenzie Kordic.
October 3, 2023
sports
Men's hockey commands the ice in home opening wins
The UBC men's hockey team defeated the University of Alberta Golden Bears in their home opening weekend games, winning 5–1 and 4–2.
September 28, 2023
sports
Season preview: Hockey teams keen on repeats and comebacks
With plenty of returning players and the addition of new promising talents, here’s what to anticipate for the Thunderbird hockey seasons.
March 6, 2023
sports
T-Birds women’s hockey secures second straight Canada West championship
After a shaky game-one loss in the Canada West Finals on Friday night, the Thunderbirds women’s hockey team pulled their game together to win their second straight championship.
