Feature Stories

• Bailey McMaster commits to Cougars for 2025-26

  Fresh off a championship run with the UNB Reds, veteran playmaker Bailey McMaster is trading her red jersey for Cougar colors, bringing her scoring prowess and U SPORTS experience to Regina.

  Regina
• UBC welcomes four talented recruits for the 2025-26 campaign

  As the T-birds sharpen their skates for a new season, four fresh faces are ready to prove they belong, bringing a mix of local talent and national experience to a veteran squad hungry for a championship run.

  UBC
• WHL, BCHL, AJHL veteran Jean Jr. joins Griffins after leading Chilliwack Chiefs to finals

  Just when MacEwan's hockey coach Zack Dailey thought his roster was set, a fortunate twist of fate delivered a skilled forward with a championship pedigree.

  MacEwan
• Huskie Men's Hockey Signs Former Saskatoon Blades Captain Ben Saunderson

  After leading the Blades through deep playoff runs and earning accolades both on and off the ice, captain Ben Saunderson is staying in Saskatchewan.

  Saskatchewan

Mens Hockey

• REDS Land Larouche

  The UNB REDS land a coveted recruit in forward Thomas Larouche, who's set to join the team and bolster their offensive power in 2025.
• Longtime WHL veteran D-man Keaton Dowhaniuk returns home to join his brother Logan on Griffins

  For MacEwan, one Dowhaniuk was good. Now they're banking on two being even better, as WHL veteran Keaton Dowhaniuk's last-minute change of plans led him back home to join his brother Logan in Edmonton.

  MacEwan
• MacPherson-Ridgewell brings physical game to Griffins after junior career with Kamloops, Canmore

  The Griffins are adding a Western Hockey League veteran known for his physicality to their forward lines, a lesson learned the hard way during last year's playoffs.

  MacEwan

Women's Hockey

• Griffins bolster forward corps with Sherwood Park Reign product Fraser

  MacEwan is betting that a local spark plug can ignite their offense, adding Sherwood Park Reign alumna Amy Fraser to their roster just weeks before training camp begins.

  MacEwan
• Forward Isabelle Luttmerding to join Cougars in 2026-27

  "She is a big physical presence who brings intensity every shift, plays the game with power and purpose, and is going to be a force on both ends of the ice."

  Regina
• Forward Sierra Meroniuk commits to Cougars for 2025-26 via Adelaide Rush in Australia

  Meroniuk spent the past two seasons playing for the Adelaide Rush in the Australian Women's Ice Hockey League. She suited-up for 27 games for the Rush, scoring 11 goals and adding 18 assists for a total of 29 points.

  Regina

• Clay Hanus finds his stride at Mount Royal before turning pro in Sweden

  From frozen Minnesota ponds to the bright lights of Canadian university hockey, Clay Hanus carved a path to success at Mount Royal.

  Mount Royal
• Resar signs with Macon Mayhem of SPHL

  Sebastian Resar's stellar season with Toronto has earned him a shot at professional hockey, as the Varsity Blues goalie inks a deal with the Macon Mayhem.

  Toronto
• Chanreet Bassi makes history as first Thunderbird drafted into the PWHL

  The milestone moment belonged to Chanreet Bassi, who was selected in the sixth round by PWHL Vancouver.

  UBC

• Kaitlyn Ross earns PWHL Boston Fleet camp invite

  Mount Royal’s all-time winningest goaltender set to compete for a spot in the professional ranks.

  Mount Royal
• Former Cougar Emma Bergesen signs with PWHL’s Ottawa Charge

  Bergesen starred at MRU from 2019, establishing herself as one of the top defenders in U SPORTS.

  Mount Royal
• Clay Hanus signs with Kalmar Hockey Club following historic MRU career

  Back-to-back Canada West Top Defenceman joins one of Sweden’s rising clubs

  Mount Royal