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Former NCAA players leads Pandas recruit class
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born striker, and former University of Memphis Tiger, Julia Ignacio headlines the 2013-14 University of Alberta Pandas soccer recruiting class, which also includes local players Sydney Ashton, Laura Kautz and Jamie Pasemko as well as Alison Ferguson from Toronto, Kristen Livingstone from Victoria...
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Volleyball Bears make junior national team
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University of Alberta Golden Bears volleyball players Ryley Barnes and John Goranson have been named to Volleyball Canada’s 14-member national junior team following a selection camp which took place at the national training centre in Gatineau, Que., from May 2-7. Twelve athletes from this U21 ros...
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Faculty unveils HPTRC
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Already a world leader in physical education and recreation, as well as boasting one of the most successful varsity athletic programs in the nation, the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation took another leap forward on Thursday, May 9th, with the unveiling of the H...
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CIS & Sportsnet announce 6-year deal
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OTTAWA (Sportsnet/CIS) – Canadian Interuniversity Sport and Sportsnet announced Wednesday a six-year agreement for the multiplatform rights to an all-encompassing portfolio of university sports across television, online and mobile.The agreement, which begins this season and runs through the 2018-...
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Wright selected in CFL draft by Eskimos
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Fifth-year University of Alberta Golden Bears football student-athlete Smith Wright was drafted by the Edmonton Eskimos in the seventh round, 55th overall, of the 2013 Canadian Football League draft on Monday, May 6.Originally from Calgary, the 6-2 and 220lbs Wright is a fullback for the CIS vers...
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Helland to be inducted into soccer Hall of Fame
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The Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame announced its list of 2013 inductees which includes former University of Alberta Pandas’ star Janine Helland (nee Wood). Helland, along with two other players, three builders, one soccer pioneer and a team and organization of distinction will be inducted during th...
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Pandas big winners in French tournament
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The University of Alberta Pandas hockey team recorded a 6-0 record at the Ida Chappot Cup tournament in Chamonix-Monte-Blanc, France.The Pandas are traveling throughout Europe from April 15 to May 7, but started their adventure in France with this unique tournament. Howie Draper’s squad played si...
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Pandas hockey European adventure
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With another season in the rearview mirror, members of the University of Alberta Pandas hockey team are off on a European hockey adventure thanks to contributions from the Pandas Hockey Alumni Association and team fundraising initiatives. From April 25th to May 7th, the Pandas will be traveling t...
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Third annual Owen Schlosser tournament
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The third annual Owen Schlosser World Team Tennis Tournament will get underway at the University of Alberta’s Michener Park outdoor tennis courts on May 16th and run until May 19th. The tournament remembers and honours Golden Bear Owen Schlosser and raises funds for a memorial scholarship fund in...
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