2025-26 Manitoba Bisons & CW Hockey

[Hollywood]

January 22, 2026: UBC POSTS A COME-FROM-BEHIND WIN


U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS 5
TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS 4

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

Quick Summary
UBC: J. Lee  (00:52 1st) , R. Kotai  (18:17 1st) , C. Douglas  (07:18 3rd) , L. Doust  (09:37 3rd) , S. Atkinson  (10:36 3rd)
TWU: C. Lowe  (10:27 1st) , D. Korzhyletskyi  (07:20 2nd) , A. Knutson  (16:32 2nd) , C. Lowe  (15:45 3rd)
Goal: UBC: Mirwald (27 shots, 23 saves), TWU: Audet (67 shots, 63 saves)

Holy Trinity came close to their first CW win over the T-irds on Thursday night. (They won a 1988 exhibition game as an independent team, before the BCIHL was formed.)

The Spartans led 3-2 entering the 3rd period. A pair of delay of game penalties against Trinity coming just 22 seconds apart turned this one around. The T-irds outshot Holy Trinity 68-27 on the night.


OUT EAST


Thu Jan 22 Laurier 1 Toronto Metropolitan 2 (ot)
Thu Jan 22 Brock 1 Guelph 3

Links:
➤ OUA: Daily Schedule

[Hollywood]

January 23, 2026: BISON COMEBACK LEADS TO OTW


MANITOBA BISONS 4
MACEWAN GRIFFINS 3
(in overtime)

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre :  Game Report
➤ UofM: Team Website
➤ MacU: Kainai Nation's Tallman inspires Indigenous youth and his teammates with hard-nosed, two-way play

Quick Summary
Man: E. Alarie  (06:59 1st) , L. Brennan  (17:44 2nd) , M. King  (02:41 3rd) , D. Pasternak  (02:41 1st OT)
MacU: C. Cabana  (05:30 1st) , B. Tallman  (08:28 1st) , S. Simard  (09:31 1st)
Goal: Man: Holt (28 shots, 25 saves), MacU: Onyskiw (16 shots, 12 saves)

The Family Guys scored on 3 of their first 6 shots on goal, before Braden Holt shut the door on their next 22 shots to allow for the comeback victory. The Bisons were running some lays reminiscent of the Harlem Globetrotters. There was one particular stretch in the 2nd period that looked like a powerplay. Problem was that not many shots were getting through.

The Bisons continued the line shuffling, seemingly aiming for the balanced approach as they "spread the wealth".




OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD


ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 4
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 6

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ UofS: Stebbings' Hat Trick Powers Huskies Past Golden Bears, 7–4 (with boxscore)
➤ UofA:  Team Website

Quick Summary
Alta: T. Laventure  (02:55 1st) , T. Laventure  (06:01 2nd) , T. Laventure  (17:16 2nd) , A. Hall  (18:25 2nd)
Sask: R. Rhinehart  (19:16 1st) , C. Roulette  (03:39 2nd) , C. Stebbings  (04:12 2nd) , D. Holt  (07:15 2nd) , C. Stebbings  (08:35 2nd) , C. Stebbings  (02:52 3rd) , C. Jordan  (18:21 3rd)
Goal: Alta: Kruger (30 shots, 24 saves), Sask: Maier (32 shots, 28 saves)

This was my "back-up" game for viewing purposes. It was entertaining. The Mutts built leads of 3-1 and 5-2, but the Evil Monkeys showed some determination to make it close. At the end of the 7-goal 2nd period, it was 5-4 for the Banjo-Mutts. It is a rare event to see both teams have a player with a hat-trick.



MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 9
REGINA COUGARS 2

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

Quick Summary
MRU: T. Zandee  (04:03 1st) , V. Watterodt  (15:06 1st) , J. Tarzwell  (17:44 1st) , J. Tarzwell  (19:56 1st) , C. Hanus  (01:47 2nd) , T. Zandee  (04:36 2nd) , C. Hanus  (05:22 2nd) , J. Wiens  (08:39 2nd) , C. Bouchard  (15:57 2nd)
Reg: J. Steele  (07:30 1st) , J. Steele  (10:06 1st)
Goal: MRU: Farkas (13 shots, 11 saves), Reg: Cunningham L (35 shots, 26 saves), Maric (15 shots, 15 saves)

This Cougar fight turned out to be a domination. It was "only" 4-2 after the 1st period. The Bluegars then scored 5 in the 2nd to put it away. Two Banjo-Cats had 10-minute misconducts, and one was tossed. So the Bisons get one win and zero help.



TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS 1
U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS 9

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ TWU (Thursday late): Spartans Battle No. 1 UBC Thunderbirds (with boxscore & video)
➤ TWU (Friday): No. 1 UBC Thunderbirds Skate past Spartans (with boxscore)
➤ UBC (preview): No. 1 T-Birds battle Spartans for final home-and-home set concluding with Winter Classic
➤ UBC (Thursday late): T-Birds clinch division with third period comeback over Spartans

Quick Summary
TWU: L. Shearon  (19:43 3rd)
UBC: S. Atkinson  (03:21 1st) , J. Lee  (05:51 1st) , N. Sullivan  (08:42 1st) , J. Wright  (13:51 1st) , R. Kotai  (06:37 2nd) , M. Smith  (09:58 2nd) , C. McNabb  (19:27 2nd) , L. Kindree  (03:08 3rd) , R. Kotai  (05:59 3rd)
Goal: TWU: Sommer L (41 shots, 34 saves),  Savage (12 shots, 10 saves), UBC: Schwebius (13 shots, 12 saves)

This was bad. I saw the ending since it was the late game. The T-irds have now clinched 1st place in the West Division and will host one of the semi-final series.


NEXT UP

Sat Jan 24 Manitoba at MacEwan 3:00 MST/4:00 CST
Sat Jan 24 Mount Royal at Regina 5:00 CST
Sat Jan 24 Alberta at Saskatchewan 7:00 CST


OUT EAST


Fri Jan 23 Western Ontario 2 Waterloo 5
Fri Jan 23 Toronto Metropolitan 3 Toronto 2
Fri Jan 23 Ontario Tech 4 Carleton 5 (ot)
Fri Jan 23 Nipissing 0 U.Q.T.R. 1
Fri Jan 23 Queen's 0 Ottawa 2
Fri Jan 23 Lakehead 0 York 2
Sat Jan 24 Nipissing at McGill 3:00 EST/2:00 CST
Sat Jan 24 Ontario Tech at Ottawa 3:00 EST/2:00 CST
Sat Jan 24 Western Ontario at Laurier 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 24 Queen's at Carleton 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 24 Waterloo at Toronto 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 24 U.Q.T.R. at Concordia 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 24 Windsor at York 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Jan 24 Lakehead at Guelph 7:30 EST/6:30 CST
Sun Jan 25 Windsor at Brock 4:00 EST/3:00 CST

Non-Conference
Sat Jan 24 R.M.C. at Army time TBA


Fri Jan 23 Dalhousie 3 U.P.E.I. 4
Fri Jan 23 Saint Mary's 0 Acadia 7
Fri Jan 23 St. F.X. 1 New Brunswick 4
Sat Jan 24 Dalhousie at New Brunswick 4:00 AST/2:00 CST
Sat Jan 24 St. F.X. at U.P.E.I. 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Sat Jan 24 Moncton at Saint Mary's 7:00 AST/5:00 CST

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


OUT WEST


Fri Sat 23 UA-Augustana 5 Briercrest College 2
Fri Sat 23 Red Deer Poly 1 N.A.I.T. 5
Fri Sat 23 S.A.I.T. 5 Concordia-Edmonton 0
Sat Jan 24 UA-Augustana at Briercrest College 1:00 MST/2:00 CST
Sat Jan 24 N.A.I.T. at Red Deer Poly 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Jan 24 Concordia-Edmonton at S.A.I.T. 7:15 MST/8:15 CST

Non-Conference
Fri Jan 23 Chinese National Team 5 Portage College 6
Sat Jan 24 Chinese National Team at Portage College 12:00 MST/1:00 CST


Fri Jan 23 Okanagan 7 Simon Fraser 5
Fri Jan 23 Logan Lake 4 Victoria 3
Sat Jan 24 Logan Lake at Vancouver Island 7:15 PST/9:15 CST
Sat Jan 24 Simon Fraser at Okanagan 6:15 PST/8:15 CST

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

[Jesse]

Is there a standings page anywhere, Hollywood?

[Jesse]

Is there a standings page anywhere, Hollywood?

nvm, found it in your first post, lol.

[Hollywood]

January 24, 2026: BISONS WIN 4TH STRAIGHT 4-3 GAME


MANITOBA BISONS 4
MACEWAN GRIFFINS 3
(in overtime)

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre :  Game Report
➤ UofM: Team Website
➤ MacU (Friday late): Strong start nets Griffins a point in OT loss to Manitoba that draws them level with Alberta for second (with boxscore & video)
➤ MacU (Saturday): Bad case of deja vu as Griffins lose a 3-1 lead and fall in OT for a second-straight day to Manitoba (with boxscore & video)

Quick Summary
Man: K. Coyle  (08:56 1st) , J. Hooker  (18:49 2nd) , L. Brennan  (19:44 3rd) , J. Hooker  (03:06 1st OT)
MacU: M. Gauld  (02:16 1st) , K. Chabot  (07:50 1st) , S. Simard  (14:06 2nd)
Goal: Man: Plowman (26 shots, 23 saves), MacU: Ward (27 shots, 23 saves)

Second verse, same as the first. As on Friday, the Bisons rallied from down 3-1 to win 4-3 in overtime. This makes it a string of four straight wins, all by scores of 4-3. Has that ever happened before? By any team, in any league?

The Bisons made a couple of usual line-up changes, with Dekay for Boucher up front, and Turner for Willick on the blueline. They also made an unusual change with 3rd string goaltender Cole Plowman making his first start of the regular season. Each of the three goaltenders now has a win on this streak.

The Family Guys started strong, outshooting the Bisons 13-2 in the opening period. However, by the end of the game the shots were 27-26 in favour of the Herd. The Bisons tied the game with just 16 seconds left. Lucas Brennan (team leader in goals with 9) scored from Dawson Pasternak (team leader in assists with 17). Captain Hooker scored twice, including the overtime winner, giving him 8 goals on the season.

The Bisons are now 2-10-2 against their top four opponents (UBC, MRU. Calgary, & Sask) and 8-0-0 against their bottom four opponents (Alberta, MacEwan, Trinity, and Regina). Their only two games of the season against Alberta are next weekend. Although the Bisons could well finish 5th overall, they are now incapable of rising above 4th place in the East Division.




OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD


MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 12
REGINA COUGARS 1

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

Quick Summary
MRU: V. Watterodt  (03:44 1st) , S. Moe  (10:27 2nd) , S. Moe  (12:15 2nd) , T. Zandee  (13:22 2nd) , J. Lies  (01:58 3rd) , K. Walker  (04:08 3rd) , J. Lies  (07:01 3rd) , J. Tarzwell  (08:53 3rd) , B. Singleton  (09:33 3rd) , B. Stevenson  (13:56 3rd) , A . Izyk  (15:31 3rd) , J. Lies  (19:23 3rd)
Reg: P. Bjorklund  (04:41 1st)
Goal: MRU: Buenaventura (23 shots, 22 saves), Reg: Maric L (29 shots, 20 saves), Cunningham (10 shots, 7 saves),

I watched this in between the end of the Bison game and beginning of the Jet game. This one looked like a competitive catfight, with the Bluegars not taking a 2-1 lead until mid-2nd period. Then things went wild. It was 4-1 at intermission, then an incredible 8 goals in the 3rd. The Banjo-Cats had been playing better, but that 3rd period defies description. My back-up viewing was the Alberta-Saskatchewan game so I never saw the 3rd period and was shocked by the score.



ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 2
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 6

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ UofS: Team Website
➤ UofA:  Team Website

Quick Summary
Alta: N. Boyko  (04:33 1st) , S. Popowich  (09:09 2nd)
Sask: J. Pillar  (05:01 1st) , E. Regnier  (08:34 1st) , L. Bairos  (09:42 1st) , C. Bertholet  (01:20 2nd) , L. Keeler  (18:28 3rd) , D. Holt  (19:12 3rd)
Goal: Alta: Kruger (33 shots, 28 saves), Sask: Maier (20 shots, 18 saves)

The Evil Monkeys are not at all a contender for the first time in my memory following this league. They are a point behind MacEwan in the race for 2nd in the East Division. They are no better than a mid-level team in the CW, and sinking. Although next weekend's series will have no substantive implications for the Bisons, they'd probably like to finish in the CW's top five.


SATURDAY MORNING LINK


UBC's Friday link was not uploaded on time for me (although Holy Trinity's was), but it's here now. They had 5,036 fans in attendance, which is their annual Winter Classic game.

Links:
➤ UBC (Friday): Total T-Bird domination in Winter Classic rout over Spartans (with boxscore & video)


NEXT UP

Thu Jan 29 Mount Royal at Calgary 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 30 Regina at Saskatchewan 7:00 CST
Fri Jan 30 Alberta at Manitoba 7:00 CST
Fri Jan 30 MacEwan at U.B.C. 7:00 PST/9:00 CST
Fri Jan 30 Trinity Western at Simon Fraser (NCAA2) 7:00 PST/9:00 CST


STANDINGS



OUT EAST


Sat Jan 24 Nipissing 0 McGill 5
Sat Jan 24 Ontario Tech 1 Ottawa 3
Sat Jan 24 Western Ontario 3 Laurier 4
Sat Jan 24 Queen's 6 Carleton 2
Sat Jan 24 Waterloo 2 Toronto 1
Sat Jan 24 U.Q.T.R. 1 Concordia 5
Sat Jan 24 Windsor 5 York 0
Sat Jan 24 Lakehead 3 Guelph 2 (ot)
Sun Jan 25 Windsor at Brock 4:00 EST/3:00 CST
Thu Jan 29 Concordia at Ontario Tech 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 30 Laurier at Brock 6:00 EST/5:00 CST
Fri Jan 30 Carleton at U.Q.T.R. 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 30 Toronto at Lakehead 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 30 McGill at R.M.C. 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 30 Toronto Metropolitan at Waterloo 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 30 York at Western Ontario 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 30 Concordia at Guelph 7:30 EST/6:30 CST
Fri Jan 30 Guelph at Windsor 7:30 EST/6:30 CST


Sat Jan 24 Dalhousie 2 New Brunswick 6
Sat Jan 24 St. F.X. 4 U.P.E.I. 1
Sat Jan 24 Moncton 4 Saint Mary's 2
Wed Jan 28 Acadia at Saint Mary's 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Jan 30 Saint Mary's at Moncton 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Jan 30 New Brunswick at St. F.X. 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Jan 30 U.P.E.I. at Dalhousie 7:00 AST/5:00 CST

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


OUT WEST


Sat Jan 24 UA-Augustana 2 Briercrest College 6
Sat Jan 24 N.A.I.T. 1 Red Deer Poly 6
Sat Jan 24 Concordia-Edmonton 2 S.A.I.T. 5 (2nd period)
Fri Jan 30 N.A.I.T. at Portage College 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 30 Concordia-Edmonton at Red Deer Poly 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 30 UA-Augustana at S.A.I.T. 8:00 MST/9:00 CST

Non-Conference
Sat Jan 24 Chinese National Team 3 Portage College 1
Fri Jan 30 Chinese National Team at Briercrest College 6:00 MST/7:00 CST
Sat Jan 31 Chinese National Team at Briercrest College 11:00 MST/12:00 CST


Sat Jan 24 Logan Lake 3 Vancouver Island 4
Sat Jan 24 Simon Fraser 5 Okanagan 8
Fri Jan 30 Vancouver Island at Victoria 7:30 PST/9:30 CST
Sat Jan 31 Victoria at Vancouver Island 7:15 PST/9:15 CST
Sat Jan 31 Simon Fraser at Logan Lake 7:00 PST/9:00 CST

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