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[February 15, 2026: LATE LINKS]

#21

Offside Forum / Re: 2025-26 Manitoba Bisons & ...

Last post by Hollywood - Today at 04:19:51 AM

February 15, 2026: LATE LINKS

There were two teams who posted late game stories, with the Bisons, Regina, and Alberta still not reporting.


Links:
➤ MacU: A night after clinching home-ice, Griffins experience a letdown in 5-3 loss to Golden Bears (with boxscore & video)

 
Links:
➤ TWU: Spartans Drop Final Game of the Season to Regina (with boxscore)


USPORTS STANDINGS






USPORTS PLAYOFF SCHEDULES

Canada West
TBD

OUA
Wed Feb 18 Lakehead at Brock 6:00 EST/5:00 CST
Wed Feb 18 Queen's at McGill 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Wed Feb 18 Ottawa at Ontario Tech 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Wed Feb 18 Guelph at Laurier 7:00 EST/6:00 CST

Fri Feb 20 Ontario Tech at Ottawa 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Feb 20 Brock at Lakehead 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Feb 20 McGill at Queen's 7:30 EST/6:30 CST

Sat Feb 21 Ontario Tech at Ottawa 3:00 EST/2:00 CST *if necessary
Sat Feb 21 Brock at Lakehead 7:00 EST/6:00 CST *if necessary
Sat Feb 21 Laurier at Guelph 7:30 EST/6:30 CST

TBD Queen's at McGill *if necessary
TBD Guelph at Laurier *if necessary

AUS
Wed Feb 18 UPEI at Saint Mary's 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Wed Feb 18 St. FX at Acadia 7:00 AST/5:00 CST

Fri Feb 20 Saint Mary's at UPEI 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Feb 20 Acadia at St. FX 7:00 AST/5:00 CST

Sun Feb 22 UPEI at Saint Mary's 7:00 AST/5:00 CST *if necessary
Sun Feb 22 St. FX at Acadia 7:00 AST/5:00 CST *if necessary

[February 14, 2026: BISON SEASON ENDS WITH SHOOTOUT LOSS]

#22

Offside Forum / Re: 2025-26 Manitoba Bisons & ...

Last post by Hollywood - Today at 04:18:45 AM

February 14, 2026: BISON SEASON ENDS WITH SHOOTOUT LOSS


MANITOBA BISONS 2
CALGARY DINOSAURS 3
(in a shootout)

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre :  Game Report
➤ UofM: Team Website
➤ UofC: Seniors play big role in shootout win to close regular season (with boxscore and video)

Quick Summary
Man: G. Lane  (15:53 1st) , D. Pasternak  (06:04 2nd)
Calg:  H. Pakkala  (17:01 1st) , G. Schmidt  (02:01 3rd)
Goal: Man: Kieper (39 shots, 37 saves), Calg: Stankowski (27 shots, 25 saves)

Shootout
Calg Hayden Pakkala No
Man Lucas Brennan No
Calg Adam Kydd Yes
Man Skyler Bruce No
Calg Brendan Lee No
Man Dawson Pasternak No

The CW regular season came to an end on Saturday night. This shootout loss for the Bisons means they finish one point under .500. The playoff picture looks like this:

Calgary at MacEwan, winner plays Mount Royal
Alberta at Saskatchewan, winner plays UBC

The Dinos graduating seniors were honoured, and they include goaltender Carl Stankowski, leading scorer Adam Kydd, and their leading scorer amongst defenceman, Sean Strange.

This was a step forward for the Bisons, who likely deserved a playoff berth. The screwy CW divisional set-up rotates so that they are slated to play in a BC-Prairie division with Saskatchewan, Regina, UBC, and Trinity Western next year.


OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD


TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS 2
REGINA COUGARS 4

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ TWU: Team Website
➤ UofR: Team Website

Quick Summary
TWU: M. Simchuk  (03:50 2nd) , M. Simchuk  (13:11 3rd)
Reg: E. Houk  (10:29 2nd) , J. Doucet  (13:01 2nd) , K. Runke  (06:15 3rd) , C. Whyte  (19:59 3rd)
Goal: TWU: Sommer (31 shots, 28 saves), Reg: Cunningham (29 shots, 27 saves)

The season ends on a positive note for the Banjo-Cats, as they jump over Holy Trinity to avoid the wooden spoon. It was senior night for the Kittens, and they have nine (9) graduating players. That means they require a massive recruiting effort just to tread water. Leaving are Eric Pearce, Logan Barlage, Carter Belitski, Ayden Third, Paycen Bjorklund, Eric Houk, Jaxon Steele, Jackson Doucet, and Matt Culling. That list includes their top seven scorers.



ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 5
MACEWAN GRIFFINS 3

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ UofA (Friday late):  Griffins skate past Golden Bears on Friday night
➤ MacU (Friday late): Griffins clinch home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs after huge 6-2 win over Alberta  

Quick Summary
Alta: J. Hall  (07:41 1st) , V. Lamanna  (07:46 2nd) , N. Boyko  (10:53 2nd) , V. Lamanna  (12:14 2nd) , J. Joly  (19:26 3rd)
MacU: E. Sundar  (08:18 1st) , M. Gauld  (12:20 1st) , C. Chorney  (08:35 2nd)
Goal: Alta: Barwick (13 shots, 10 saves), Sim W (9 shots, 9 saves), MacU: Onyskiw L (13 shots, 9 saves), Ironside (12 shots, 12 saves)

This game was anti-climatic following MacEwan's clinching of 2nd place on Friday night. Both sides pulled their starting goaltender, and have big question marks heading into the playoffs. In my opinion, both sides are heavy underdogs.



SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 4
MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 6

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ UofS: Huskie Comeback Comes Up Short As Cougars Secure East Division Title With 6-4 Win (with boxscore)
➤ Huskie Fan (Friday late): Huskies first place plans postponed by late Cougars comeback  
➤ MRU: MHKY: Cougars down Huskies in season finale, clinch bye to semifinal (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
Sask: C. Bertholet  (12:05 2nd) , D. Holt  (04:20 3rd) , C. Hayes  (11:26 3rd) , C. Petruic  (17:45 3rd)
MRU: J. Lies  (07:46 1st) , T. Patton  (08:56 1st) , T. Patton  (11:25 1st) , V. Watterodt  (07:50 2nd) , K. Walker  (09:13 3rd) , V. Watterodt  (19:41 3rd)
Goal: Sask: Maier (13 shots, 10 saves), Kooy (24 shots, 22 saves), MRU: Farkas (27 shots, 23 saves)

The Bluegars have steadily improved all season and really deserved this win. The Banjo-Mutts remain a threat to anybody, even UBC should they win their quarter-final and cross-over for the semi-final round. Of note, the Mutts' new goaltender Nolan Meier was yanked to be replaced by former #1 Jordan Kooy. Their goaltending was fine before, and it seems that this 3-goalie system has disrupted things. This is one thing to check out for the playoffs.


NEXT UP

Quarter-finals
TBD Calgary at MacEwan (winner plays Mount Royal)
TBD Alberta at Saskatchewan (winner plays UBC)


OUT EAST


Sat Feb 14 Concordia 4 R.M.C. 3
Sat Feb 14 Ottawa 0 McGill 4
Sat Feb 14 Queen's 4 Nipissing 0
Sat Feb 14 Toronto Metropolitan 3 Waterloo 0
Sat Feb 14 U.Q.T.R. 4 Ontario Tech 1
Sat Feb 14 Western Ontario 4 York 6
Sat Feb 14 Windsor 4 Lakehead 2
Sat Feb 14 Brock 4 Toronto 2
Sat Feb 14 Laurier 4 Guelph 3 (ot)

Playoff schedule TBA.


Sat Feb 14 New Brunswick 2 U.P.E.I. 1
Sat Feb 14 St. F.X. 2 Acadia 1 (ot)
Sat Feb 14 Dalhousie 1 Saint Mary's 8

Playoff schedule TBA.

Links:
➤ USports: Presto Schedule & Results
➤ OUA: Daily Schedule
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results


OUT WEST


Sat Feb 14 Portage College 6 Briercrest College 4
Sat Feb 14 S.A.I.T. 1 N.A.I.T. 4
Sat Feb 14 UA-Augustana 1 Concordia-Edmonton 3
Fri Feb 20 Briercrest College at N.A.I.T. 6:00 MST
Fri Feb 20 Red Deer Poly at S.A.I.T. 6:45 MST
Fri Feb 20 Concordia-Edmonton at Portage College 7:00 MST
Sat Feb 21 Briercrest College at N.A.I.T. 2:00 MST
Sat Feb 21 Portage College at Concordia-Edmonton 7:00 MST
Sat Feb 21 S.A.I.T. at Red Deer Poly 7:00 MST `

Non-Conference Game
Wed Jan 21 Chinese National Team 3 UA-Augustana 1
This was not previously reported, which means China was 4-4-0 on their tour.


Sat Feb 14 Victoria 6 Simon Fraser 2
Fri Feb 20 Logan Lake at Victoria 7:30 PST
Sat Feb 21 Logan Lake at Vancouver Island 7:15 PST
Sat Feb 21 Simon Fraser at Okanagan 5:30 PST

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results : YouTube  

[nonsense to think Younger has any sort of pressure on him]

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers agree to term...

Last post by Tecno - Today at 02:59:37 AM

I think it's ridiculous fan nonsense to think Younger has any sort of pressure on him.

... so far...

Ya, being top-3 in many D stats last season will buy a DC some wiggle room.  Keep in mind he was working with what many would have considered the league-worst DL personnel group in '25.  That also buys you some wiggle room.  If the GM gives you a D filled with Sam Hurls, no one can fault you for sucking.

[good for a Canadian' player]

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers re-sign DB Ni...

Last post by Tecno - Today at 02:55:51 AM

A classic 'good for a Canadian' player that the CFL (and some fans) find so thrilling.

That run down in that playoff game that many keep mentioning was pretty thrilling!  Might be the best play of that game, and certainly the only one people are still talking about.

Dude was a) smart enough to spot it first, b) independent enough to do the right thing rather than just go with what everyone else was doing, c) fast enough to catch up, d) wise enough to take an impossible field-long correct angle to make the tackle, e) nimble enough to avoid the several blockers who were there at the end.

That was special, and thrilling.  All the IMPS that were on that play were stuck there with their fingers in their noses wondering where da ball went.

#25

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers re-sign DB Ni...

Last post by Tecno - Today at 02:52:15 AM

Gauthier 218, Cad 216, Shay 225, Smith 227, Novak 225.

You left out the equally important part:

Gauthier 218 5'10
Cadwall 216 5'11
Shay 225 6'1
Smith 227 5'10
Novak 225 6'1

Because Shay & Novak are so tall they look lankier.

Smith seems to be the new best choice for that beef, but his name means nothing to me (yet) as he was basically never on D.  Cadwall is like a Gauthier clone, and since he's been here the longest is probably going to get Gauthier's role.

#26

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers re-sign DB Ni...

Last post by Blueforlife - February 15, 2026, 11:25:18 PM

Gauthier is what makes this league great.  It's why our Canadian content is critical.  Some fans simply don't respect or see the impact the league has on this great country and vice versa.  Young athletes all across this great country having dreams of playing pro ball and we provide an excellent option, inspiring generations to play sports and never give up regardless if they are the next star that might get a chance to be drafted by the NFL to be a star or play teams at home (and everything in between).  It's not easy to make this league and Gauthier's longevity isn't common and should be celebrated.  Some want to see our ratio changed and league to merge with American rules, that would not only take the heart out CFL, it would also eliminate a uniqueness like no other pro sports league on the planet.  Role players matter and are the glue of the room.  They help win championships and hats off to Gauthier, he earned everything that he accomplished.

Canadian culture is critical to keep the CFL great.  Our values have influenced this great league and years ago we celebrated and encouraged diversity in sport.  Ones impact goes well beyond the football field.  The work our CFL players do in the community is as important and wins and losses imo.

Players like this that stick around long term are critical to creating and maintaining the winning culture that we so desperately need when MOS came on the scene.  I really liked Briggs but have much respect for Gauthier.  They were an incredible combo for years here as backups / ST / starting at times and at the right price to boot!   Hallett is another example of this in the making.  Not everyone is a star in any sports team.  The diversity of the room is your strength as you balance being competitive while keeping under the cap.

Very happy to know he has a good career lined up.  We need more leaders in the trades.  Heck I even know someone what would hire him.

I love cheering for the Canadians in this league, from PR players to star QBs.  The talent level doesn't matter, it's how all the pieces of the puzzle fit.  Forest through the trees and we are growing just fine.

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers agree to term...

Last post by dd - February 15, 2026, 10:36:46 PM

With the recent acquisition and of FA talent, expectations are running a little higher this year vs last. That said, BC has upped their defense with Sankey, so they ll be tough, riders got poached this off season so they ll be a bit weaker but still formidable as will Calgary but we should be top 2 in the west

#28

Offside Forum / Re: 2026 Olympics

Last post by Pigskin - February 15, 2026, 10:29:13 PM

KFC a healthy scratch for the USA.

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers re-sign DB Ni...

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - February 15, 2026, 10:05:29 PM

Gauthier: 9 years, 123 games, 64 DTs, 78 STs, 2 Sack, 2 FF. Solid, reliable player. The man was smart. He got his journeymen electrical ticket before he finishing his football career. Nice trade to move on to at $45-$50 per hr.   

All of that is true. So is the fact that if there wasn't a ratio his stats would be 0 for 0 for 0.

#30

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers re-sign DB Ni...

Last post by Pigskin - February 15, 2026, 09:53:51 PM

Gauthier: 9 years, 123 games, 64 DTs, 78 STs, 2 Sack, 2 FF. Solid, reliable player. The man was smart. He got his journeymen electrical ticket before he finishing his football career. Nice trade to move on to at $45-$50 per hr.