In the News
Our high performance athletes and sports science experts are often in the news.
We’ve collected relevant recent top stories from a variety of sources around the web about Manitoba athletes and the sport news affecting them.
Larocque stays focused
IIHF (Dec 2) Like any Canadian hockey player, Jocelyne Larocque detests losing to the Americans. The 28-year-old defender was an integral part of her national team’s blue line at the recent 4 Nations Cup...
Three-way tie for lead in men’s standings at Canada Cup curling
CBC SPORTS (Dec 1) It's starting to become a little crowded at the top of the Canada Cup men's standings. Reid Carruthers, 2014 Olympic champion Brad Jacobs, and Brad Gushue's team from St. John's, N.L., are all 3-1 through round-robin play after two days of competition at the curling tournament.
Carruthers among three teams tied atop men’s standings
BRANDON SUN (Dec 1) Reid Caruthers might not have intended to blank three ends in the back half of Thursday evening’s all-Winnipeg clash with Mike McEwen.
Bison Rookies Dominate In The Pool
THE MANITOBAN (Dec 1) The Bisons had eight swimmers from both the men’s and women’s swim teams, but it was Alex Shogolev and Kelsey Wog who stole the spotlight this weekend.
Laycock, Einarson surprise unbeatens at Canada Cup
BRANDON SUN (Nov 30) The surprise of the day — even more so than Laycock — is that of Kerri Einarson. Last season's Manitoba Scotties champion followed up her 8-5 win over Sweeting in Draw 1 by deposing of defending champion Rachel Homan...
Jennifer Jones ‘back where it all began’ at Canada Cup
CBC SPORTS (Nov 30) Jennifer Jones and her Winnipeg team is off to a quick start at the Canada Cup after posting a pair of wins on the curling tournament's opening day.
Jones off to quick start at Canada Cup
TSN (Nov 30) Jennifer Jones and her Winnipeg team is off to a quick start at the Canada Cup after posting a pair of wins on the curling tournament's opening day.
Carruthers rink has history on its side
WINNIPEG FREE PRESS (Nov 30) Reid Carruthers has fond memories from the last time he curled at Westman Place, and the Winnipeg skip would like nothing more than to have the spotlight shine on him and his team Sunday evening.
Leah Kirchmann’s banana oat pancakes
CYCLING MAGAZINE (Nov 29) On a weekday in May, Leah Kirchmann steered her Liv Envie down Highway 8 past Webster Falls toward the centre of Dundas, Ont. She was in the drops, looking completely at ease. Totally pro.
