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#21
Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...
Last post by Jesse - March 22, 2026, 02:13:20 PMQuote from: JockitchwithRich on March 22, 2026, 02:07:24 PMGame had some very competitive moments and gotta admit it was entertaining despite the loss.
Can't wait for Arniel to start using his bench differently
Get Scheif and Connor outta the 21-24 minute range and use
the other 3 lines more. Perhaps that will get them into being
plus players instead of minus at game end.
Same for JMo, who is our best offensively but is not a solid defensive performer.
Noted: DeMelo was under 12 minutes yesterday
Demelo was benched for the whole 1st period after single-handedly allowing the first 2 goals in the first 2 minutes of the game. Was on the 3rd pairing once the 2nd period started.
#22
Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...
Last post by JockitchwithRich - March 22, 2026, 02:07:24 PMGame had some very competitive moments and gotta admit it was entertaining despite the loss.
Can't wait for Arniel to start using his bench differently
Get Scheif and Connor outta the 21-24 minute range and use
the other 3 lines more. Perhaps that will get them into being
plus players instead of minus at game end.
Same for JMo, who is our best offensively but is not a solid defensive performer.
Noted: DeMelo was under 12 minutes yesterday
Can't wait for Arniel to start using his bench differently
Get Scheif and Connor outta the 21-24 minute range and use
the other 3 lines more. Perhaps that will get them into being
plus players instead of minus at game end.
Same for JMo, who is our best offensively but is not a solid defensive performer.
Noted: DeMelo was under 12 minutes yesterday
#23
Offside Forum / Re: 2025-26 Manitoba Bisons & ...
Last post by Hollywood - March 22, 2026, 03:31:47 AMMarch 21, 2026: MORE BLOW-OUTS IN SEMI-FINAL ROUND
Tournament Links:
➤ USports: Tournament Main Page
➤ USports: U SPORTS Men's Hockey Results
➤ CBC: YouTube Page (links to livestreams & replays)
SAINT MARY'S HUSKIES 4
WINDSOR LANCERS 1
Links:
➤ USports: Huskies ride fast start past Lancers into University Cup final
➤ USports: Box Score
➤ SMU: Boyd scores twice as Huskies defeat Lancers 4-1 to advance to U CUP Final (with boxscore)
➤ UofW: Lancers fall to host SMU in semifinal (with boxscore)
This followed a familiar, and unfortunate, pattern in this year's U-Cup. The SMUskies built up a commanding 3-0 first period lead, blanked the second, and then hung on in the third for a fairly comfortable win. Even though down 3-0, the Lancers were outshot 12-5 in a scoreless second period. There was really no feeling on my part that Windsor had a reasonable shot at a comeback. They neve gave up, outshooting SMU 11-4 in the third.
U.Q.T.R. PATRIOTES 7
NEW BRUNSWICK REDS 4
Links:
➤ USports: Patriotes erupt early, down UNB to reach national final
➤ USports: Box Score
➤ UQTR: Team Website
➤ UNB: REDS Fall In U Cup Semi-Final
UQTR built a 4-0 first period lead on NINE (9) shots on goal. It was then 7-2 until mid-third period. A pair of Squirrel goals improved the look of the scoreline. At the end, UNB led on the shot clock 27-23. Not one for goaltenders' scrap books.
In an oddity, UNB came out in red jerseys as they were designated as "home" team for this game. UQTR wore black, but were forced to change into orange as it is their designated "away" jersey. They do not have white jerseys. So UQTR had to change after warm-ups.
NEXT UP
Sun Mar 22 Bronze Game: Windsor v New Brunswick 9:00 am ADT/7:00 am CDT
Sun Mar 22 Gold Game: Saint Mary's v U.Q.T.R. 1:00 ADT/11:00 CDT
I doubt that I will be up at 7:00 a.m. to watch that bronze medal game. Oddly, the Jets v Rangers NHL game also starts at 11:00 a.m.
Tournament Links:
➤ USports: Tournament Main Page
➤ USports: U SPORTS Men's Hockey Results
➤ CBC: YouTube Page (links to livestreams & replays)
SAINT MARY'S HUSKIES 4
WINDSOR LANCERS 1
Links:
➤ USports: Huskies ride fast start past Lancers into University Cup final
➤ USports: Box Score
➤ SMU: Boyd scores twice as Huskies defeat Lancers 4-1 to advance to U CUP Final (with boxscore)
➤ UofW: Lancers fall to host SMU in semifinal (with boxscore)
This followed a familiar, and unfortunate, pattern in this year's U-Cup. The SMUskies built up a commanding 3-0 first period lead, blanked the second, and then hung on in the third for a fairly comfortable win. Even though down 3-0, the Lancers were outshot 12-5 in a scoreless second period. There was really no feeling on my part that Windsor had a reasonable shot at a comeback. They neve gave up, outshooting SMU 11-4 in the third.
U.Q.T.R. PATRIOTES 7
NEW BRUNSWICK REDS 4
Links:
➤ USports: Patriotes erupt early, down UNB to reach national final
➤ USports: Box Score
➤ UQTR: Team Website
➤ UNB: REDS Fall In U Cup Semi-Final
UQTR built a 4-0 first period lead on NINE (9) shots on goal. It was then 7-2 until mid-third period. A pair of Squirrel goals improved the look of the scoreline. At the end, UNB led on the shot clock 27-23. Not one for goaltenders' scrap books.
In an oddity, UNB came out in red jerseys as they were designated as "home" team for this game. UQTR wore black, but were forced to change into orange as it is their designated "away" jersey. They do not have white jerseys. So UQTR had to change after warm-ups.
NEXT UP
Sun Mar 22 Bronze Game: Windsor v New Brunswick 9:00 am ADT/7:00 am CDT
Sun Mar 22 Gold Game: Saint Mary's v U.Q.T.R. 1:00 ADT/11:00 CDT
I doubt that I will be up at 7:00 a.m. to watch that bronze medal game. Oddly, the Jets v Rangers NHL game also starts at 11:00 a.m.
#24
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Historic Football Fields o...
Last post by Stats Junkie - March 22, 2026, 01:50:33 AMRiver Park
The MRFU changed locations for the 1905 football season moving south of the Assiniboine River. River Park was a recreational area centred on Osborne Street and south of Jubilee Ave and Clare St. A privately owned pontoon foot bridge was located at the foot of Osborne St crossing the Red River to Elm Park.
From the Manitoba Historical Society website:
"Construction of River Park commenced in 1891, flourishing until the mid-1930s. The growing use of automobiles, the Great Depression, and urban development caused a gradual abandonment and decay between 1934 and 1941. In February 1942, it was sold and demolished to make way for residential development.
A set of three interpretive plaques describing the development of River Park and the surrounding neighbourhood are located in Elva Fletcher Way at the northwest corner of Osborne Street and Jubilee Avenue, beside an enclosure built to mimic an old streetcar."
The last remnants of River Park are located on the shore of the Red River in what is now called Churchill Park.
Map dated 1915
It appears as though the main sports field was located on the southwest corner of Osborne St at Jubilee Ave. The MRFU played senior football games at River Park 1905-1915, 1919 and 1922-1927.
MRFU teams that called River Park home were:
Winnipeg Rugby Football Club – the original local football club
St.John's Rugby Football Club – consisted of alumni, faculty, students and other persons associated with St.John's College
Winnipeg Rowing Club – local rowing club
Shamrock Association Football Club – association football (soccer) team that took up rugby football for a couple of seasons
Tiger Rugby Club – played as Tigers and Tammany Tigers
Victoria Rugby Club – August 30, 1915, the Victoria Hockey Club took over operations of the Winnipeg Rowing Club
University of Manitoba Varsity – students & alumni of the U of M
St.John's Rugby Club – this version of the St.John's relied heavily on persons who had a loose affiliation with St.John's College which now fell under the banner of the University of Manitoba.
Visiting teams that played at River Park:
Brandon Rugby Football Club (MRFU) – star player was Art Ross. I think he has a hockey trophy named after him. Brandon played home games at the athletic grounds.
Fort William – a team from Fort William (now Thunder Bay) played an exhibition game in Winnipeg vs. Winnipeg Rowing Club in 1909. Teams played 13 players per side in the first half – a member of the St.John's team played for Fort William in the second half.
Hamilton Tigers (IRFU) – Hamilton Tigers played a series of games in western Canada in 1913. To bolster the roster, Hamilton brought along extra players from Hamilton Alerts (ORFU) & Hamilton Rough Riders (intermediate team).
Regina Rugby Club (SRFU) – played in Winnipeg as part of the WCRFU playoffs
Edmonton Elks (ARU) – played in Winnipeg as part of the WCRFU playoffs
50th Battalion (ARU) – Calgary based team. Played in Winnipeg as part of the WCRFU playoffs
Regina Roughriders (SRFU) – played in Winnipeg as part of the WCRFU playoffs
Note: Only one exhibition game was played in 1915 between the Tiger Rugby Club and the Winnipeg Rowing & Canoe Club (separate and distinct from the Winnipeg Rowing Club). The WR&CC used players from the Victoria Rugby Club which had suspended operations on the eve of the 1915 MRFU season.
Note: River Park was the site of the first legal forward pass in Canadian rules football. On September 14, 1929 a juvenile game between Valor Road & Columbus featured four completed passes with 2 going for touchdowns. The passes are credited to S. Hazlewood.
The MRFU changed locations for the 1905 football season moving south of the Assiniboine River. River Park was a recreational area centred on Osborne Street and south of Jubilee Ave and Clare St. A privately owned pontoon foot bridge was located at the foot of Osborne St crossing the Red River to Elm Park.
From the Manitoba Historical Society website:
"Construction of River Park commenced in 1891, flourishing until the mid-1930s. The growing use of automobiles, the Great Depression, and urban development caused a gradual abandonment and decay between 1934 and 1941. In February 1942, it was sold and demolished to make way for residential development.
A set of three interpretive plaques describing the development of River Park and the surrounding neighbourhood are located in Elva Fletcher Way at the northwest corner of Osborne Street and Jubilee Avenue, beside an enclosure built to mimic an old streetcar."
The last remnants of River Park are located on the shore of the Red River in what is now called Churchill Park.
Map dated 1915
It appears as though the main sports field was located on the southwest corner of Osborne St at Jubilee Ave. The MRFU played senior football games at River Park 1905-1915, 1919 and 1922-1927.
MRFU teams that called River Park home were:
Winnipeg Rugby Football Club – the original local football club
St.John's Rugby Football Club – consisted of alumni, faculty, students and other persons associated with St.John's College
Winnipeg Rowing Club – local rowing club
Shamrock Association Football Club – association football (soccer) team that took up rugby football for a couple of seasons
Tiger Rugby Club – played as Tigers and Tammany Tigers
Victoria Rugby Club – August 30, 1915, the Victoria Hockey Club took over operations of the Winnipeg Rowing Club
University of Manitoba Varsity – students & alumni of the U of M
St.John's Rugby Club – this version of the St.John's relied heavily on persons who had a loose affiliation with St.John's College which now fell under the banner of the University of Manitoba.
Visiting teams that played at River Park:
Brandon Rugby Football Club (MRFU) – star player was Art Ross. I think he has a hockey trophy named after him. Brandon played home games at the athletic grounds.
Fort William – a team from Fort William (now Thunder Bay) played an exhibition game in Winnipeg vs. Winnipeg Rowing Club in 1909. Teams played 13 players per side in the first half – a member of the St.John's team played for Fort William in the second half.
Hamilton Tigers (IRFU) – Hamilton Tigers played a series of games in western Canada in 1913. To bolster the roster, Hamilton brought along extra players from Hamilton Alerts (ORFU) & Hamilton Rough Riders (intermediate team).
Regina Rugby Club (SRFU) – played in Winnipeg as part of the WCRFU playoffs
Edmonton Elks (ARU) – played in Winnipeg as part of the WCRFU playoffs
50th Battalion (ARU) – Calgary based team. Played in Winnipeg as part of the WCRFU playoffs
Regina Roughriders (SRFU) – played in Winnipeg as part of the WCRFU playoffs
Note: Only one exhibition game was played in 1915 between the Tiger Rugby Club and the Winnipeg Rowing & Canoe Club (separate and distinct from the Winnipeg Rowing Club). The WR&CC used players from the Victoria Rugby Club which had suspended operations on the eve of the 1915 MRFU season.
Note: River Park was the site of the first legal forward pass in Canadian rules football. On September 14, 1929 a juvenile game between Valor Road & Columbus featured four completed passes with 2 going for touchdowns. The passes are credited to S. Hazlewood.
#25
Offside Forum / Re: 2025-26 Manitoba Bisons & ...
Last post by Hollywood - March 21, 2026, 04:29:07 PMMarch 20, 2026: FINAL FOUR IS SET
Tournament Links:
➤ USports: Tournament Main Page
➤ USports: U SPORTS Men's Hockey Results
➤ CBC: YouTube Page (links to livestreams & replays)
MONCTON AIGLES BLEUS 0
U.Q.T.R. PATRIOTES 4
Links:
➤ USports: Patriotes blank Aigles Bleus to reach semifinals
➤ USports: Box Score
➤ UdeM: The Blue Eagles season ends at the national championship
➤ UQTR: Team Website
This has to rate as a big disappointment for the Eggs. They challenged for first in the AUS all year only to lay an egg in the nationals. UQTR was toying with them after building an early lead. It was 3-0 after one period.
QUEEN'S GOLDEN GAELS 2
NEW BRUNSWICK REDS 5
Links:
➤ USports: Reds roll past Gaels to book semifinal date with UQTR
➤ USports: Box Score
➤ QU: Gaels fall to UNB Reds in quarterfinals of U SPORTS Men's Hockey Championship
➤ UNB: REDS Over Gaels In U Cup Quarter-Final : RP @AUS (with boxscore)
This one-sided affair brought to an end a disappointing Friday slate of games. The Squirrels outshot the Gracious Queens 20-7 in the first period, and led 2-0. It could have been worse. You have to give the Stormy Ones credit for not giving up. They did come within 3-2 after 8 minutes of the third period. However, when you get just 7 shots per period, a rally is not particularly likely.
NEXT UP
Sat Mar 21 Windsor v Saint Mary's 1:00 ADT/11:00 CDT
Sat Mar 21 UQTR v New Brunswick 7:00 ADT/5:00 CDT
Sun Mar 22 Bronze Game 9:00 am ADT/7:00 am CDT
Sun Mar 22 Gold Game 1:00 ADT/11:00 CDT
OUT WEST
Link:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
S.A.I.T. TROJANS 3
RED DEER KINGS 0
(SAIT wins series 3-0)
Link:
➤ ACAC: Boxscore
The 2nd place Trojans game, and series, 3-0 to claim their first ACAC title since 2014. Since then, ACAC titles have gone in streaks. Red Deer won the last three, MacEwan had a 3-peat before moving to the CW, and NAIT took all the rest.
So this year's conference champions are:
CWUAA: Saskatchewan Huskies
OUA: U.Q.T.R. Patriotes
AUS: New Brunswick Reds
BCIHL: Vancouver Island Mariners
ACAC: S.A.I.T. Trojans
Tournament Links:
➤ USports: Tournament Main Page
➤ USports: U SPORTS Men's Hockey Results
➤ CBC: YouTube Page (links to livestreams & replays)
MONCTON AIGLES BLEUS 0
U.Q.T.R. PATRIOTES 4
Links:
➤ USports: Patriotes blank Aigles Bleus to reach semifinals
➤ USports: Box Score
➤ UdeM: The Blue Eagles season ends at the national championship
➤ UQTR: Team Website
This has to rate as a big disappointment for the Eggs. They challenged for first in the AUS all year only to lay an egg in the nationals. UQTR was toying with them after building an early lead. It was 3-0 after one period.
QUEEN'S GOLDEN GAELS 2
NEW BRUNSWICK REDS 5
Links:
➤ USports: Reds roll past Gaels to book semifinal date with UQTR
➤ USports: Box Score
➤ QU: Gaels fall to UNB Reds in quarterfinals of U SPORTS Men's Hockey Championship
➤ UNB: REDS Over Gaels In U Cup Quarter-Final : RP @AUS (with boxscore)
This one-sided affair brought to an end a disappointing Friday slate of games. The Squirrels outshot the Gracious Queens 20-7 in the first period, and led 2-0. It could have been worse. You have to give the Stormy Ones credit for not giving up. They did come within 3-2 after 8 minutes of the third period. However, when you get just 7 shots per period, a rally is not particularly likely.
NEXT UP
Sat Mar 21 Windsor v Saint Mary's 1:00 ADT/11:00 CDT
Sat Mar 21 UQTR v New Brunswick 7:00 ADT/5:00 CDT
Sun Mar 22 Bronze Game 9:00 am ADT/7:00 am CDT
Sun Mar 22 Gold Game 1:00 ADT/11:00 CDT
OUT WEST
Link:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
S.A.I.T. TROJANS 3
RED DEER KINGS 0
(SAIT wins series 3-0)
Link:
➤ ACAC: Boxscore
The 2nd place Trojans game, and series, 3-0 to claim their first ACAC title since 2014. Since then, ACAC titles have gone in streaks. Red Deer won the last three, MacEwan had a 3-peat before moving to the CW, and NAIT took all the rest.
So this year's conference champions are:
CWUAA: Saskatchewan Huskies
OUA: U.Q.T.R. Patriotes
AUS: New Brunswick Reds
BCIHL: Vancouver Island Mariners
ACAC: S.A.I.T. Trojans
#26
Offside Forum / Re: Gas $1.64
Last post by ModAdmin - March 21, 2026, 04:24:20 PM$2.04 in Vancouver. Yikes.
#27
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...
Last post by Blue In BC - March 20, 2026, 07:34:31 PMQuote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on March 20, 2026, 06:59:01 PMOn further investigation it appears he was available for much of last season after being dumped by the Raiders and the NY Jets, suggesting there may be a personality issue or a salary demand that stopped the Ti-Cats from bringing him back.
Possibly. He may have tried to wait out another call from the NFL. Even NFL PR money is better than UFL or CFL ELC contracts.
However, your point is also valid and would be the 1st hurdle to answer about FIFO.
We'll have some rookie returners as back ups that will end up on the PR. Not a huge concern in adding a veteran. We did add Logan last year but Vaval was unproven at that point. Now he's the 1st choice.
#28
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Combine Results
Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - March 20, 2026, 07:21:36 PM3DN does a good job providing background on some of the top draft prospects.
#29
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...
Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - March 20, 2026, 06:59:01 PMQuote from: Blue In BC on March 20, 2026, 05:35:11 PMI do remember his performance and it was very good. 2023 is quite recent and I'm not aware of any new injuries that may be limiting. He may not have interest in the CFL quite yet. OTOH, getting release by the UFL after losing NFL opportunities doesn't leave him many options.
He could re-surface somewhere. As far as the Bombers go they may have already a back up rookie returner targeted on the roster on an ELC.
I'm only suggesting it might be worth a call to his agent but could understand it falling flat.
On further investigation it appears he was available for much of last season after being dumped by the Raiders and the NY Jets, suggesting there may be a personality issue or a salary demand that stopped the Ti-Cats from bringing him back.
#30
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...
Last post by Blue In BC - March 20, 2026, 05:35:11 PMQuote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on March 20, 2026, 05:27:36 PMThose are very good numbers, sadly I remember his name but not his performance. I'm sure multiple CFL teams will be interested in signing him, not the Bombers but maybe the Ti-Cats.
I do remember his performance and it was very good. 2023 is quite recent and I'm not aware of any new injuries that may be limiting. He may not have interest in the CFL quite yet. OTOH, getting release by the UFL after losing NFL opportunities doesn't leave him many options.
He could re-surface somewhere. As far as the Bombers go they may have already a back up rookie returner targeted on the roster on an ELC.
I'm only suggesting it might be worth a call to his agent but could understand it falling flat.