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Manitoba Bisons University University of Manitoba Association Canadian Interuniversity Sport Conference Canada West Universities Athletic Association Athletics director Location Winnipeg, Manitoba Varsity teams Football stadium University Stadium Arena Max Bell Centre Gymnasium Investors Group Athletic Centre Mascot Billy the Bison Nickname Bisons Colours Brown and Gold Website Go Bisons The Manitoba Bisons are the athletic teams that represent the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The football and soccer teams play their games at University Stadium, which also serves as the location of track & field events. The University has 18 different teams in 10 sports: basketball, curling, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, soccer, swimming, track & field, and volleyball).
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Ice hockey
Men's ice hockey
The University of Manitoba Junior Hockey Club were a Canadian Junior Hockey Team in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.The Bisons won 4 straight Turnbull Cup Championships as Manitoba Junior ‘A’ Champions, 1922, 1923, 1924, & 1925.
- The 1923 University of Manitoba Junior Hockey Club also won the Allan Cup, Memorial Cup & Abbott Cup.
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- Roster: J.A. Wise (Forward), C.E. Williams (Sub Forward), C.S. Doupe (Sub Goal), F. Robertson (Sub Defence), R.E. Moulden (Forward), A.I. Chapman (Defence), Blake Watson (Forward), Murray Murdoch (Captain & Centre), A.T. Puttee (Goal), J. Mitchell (Forward), A. Johnson (Defence), S.B. Field (Secretary/Treasurer), R.L. Bruce (Manager), H. Andrews (President), Hal Moulden (Coach), Walter Robertson (Trainer).
- The 1923 University of Manitoba Junior Hockey Club were inducted into the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame in the team category.
- The 1931 University of Manitoba Grads won the IIHF World Championship.
The roster was: Sammy McCallum, Gordon MacKenzie, Blake Watson, Art Puttee, Frank Morris, George Hill, Ward McVey, Jack Pidcock, Guy "Weary" Williamson.
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- The 1931 University of Manitoba Grads were inducted into the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame in the team category.
- The 1965 Bisons won the Canadian University Championship.
And also in the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame.
NHL Alumni
Justin Larkins
Women's ice hockey
Main article: Manitoba Bisons women's ice hockeyFootball
Manitoba Bisons First season 1920 Athletic director Coleen Dufresne Head coach Brian Dobie 16th year, 65–60–2 (.520) Other staff Stan Pierre (DC) Home stadium University Stadium Year built 1967 Stadium capacity 5000 Stadium surface Natural Grass Location Winnipeg, Manitoba League CIS Conference CWUAA (1964 - present) All-time record 153–190–4 (.447) Postseason record – Vanier Cups 3
1969, 1970, 2007Mitchell Bowl Championships 1
2007Churchill Bowl Championships 3
1969, 1970, 2001Hardy Cups 10
1923, 1924, 1927, 1966,
1968, 1969, 1970, 1973,
2001, 2007Hec Crighton winners 0 Current uniform Colours Brown and Gold Outfitter Reebok Rivals Saskatchewan Huskies Website gobisons.ca The Bisons are one of only three CIS football teams to have won back to back Vanier Cup championships, having won in 1969 and 1970. In total, the Bisons have won three Vanier Cup national championships and nine Hardy Trophy conference championships.
In 2007, the Bisons' football team won the Vanier Cup as the national champions in Canadian Interuniversity football, the first for the school in 37 years. Pat Gill, the manager, has been the manager for 40 years and was with the team during the 1969 and 1970 Vanier Cup Teams. A big factor in the 2007 Vanier Cup was the injury to running back Matt Henry, who suffered and a broken femur in three places and severe muscle damage. However, in the end, kicker and punter Scott Dixon converted on all but one of his field goals and pinned the Saint Mary's Huskies deep several times. Dixon, in his rookie year, is tied for second all-time for most field goals in a game.
Recent Regular Season Results
Season Games Won Lost OL Pct % PF PA Standing 2002 8 8 0 0 1.000 271 119 1st in CW 2003 8 3 5 0 0.375 172 249 6th in CW 2004 8 3 5 0 0.375 191 237 5th in CW 2005 8 4 3 1 0.563 228 172 3rd in CW 2006 8 8 0 0 1.000 363 143 1st in CW 2007 8 8 0 0 1.000 206 110 1st in CW 2008 8 3 5 - 0.375 126 160 5th in CW 2009[A] 7 2 5 - 0.286 164 203 6th in CW 2010 8 2 6 - 0.250 160 295 5th in CW 2011 8 3 5 0 0.375 214 218 5th in CW ^ A. Manitoba forfeited two wins for using an ineligible player. Simon Fraser also used an ineligible player in a Manitoba loss, so the game was declared "no contest."
Recent Playoff Results
- 2002 Lost to Saskatchewan Huskies in semi-final 37-18
- 2003 Out of Playoffs
- 2004 Out of Playoffs
- 2005 Lost to Alberta Golden Bears in semi-final 33-24
- 2006 Defeated Regina Rams in semi-final 44-29
Lost to Saskatchewan Huskies in Hardy Cup 32-15 - 2007 Defeated Calgary Dinos in semi-final 27-5
Defeated Regina Rams in Hardy Cup 48-5
Defeated Western Ontario Mustangs in Mitchell Bowl 52-20
Defeated Saint Mary's Huskies in 43rd Vanier Cup 28-14 - 2008 Out of Playoffs
- 2009 Out of Playoffs
- 2010 Out of Playoffs
- 2011 Out of Playoffs
Manitoba Bisons in professional football
As of opening day of the 2011 CFL season, five former Bisons players are on CFL teams' rosters:
- Brady Browne, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Cory Huclack, Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Wes Lysack, Toronto Argonauts
- Don Oramasionwu, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Eddie Steele, Hamilton Tiger-Cats
As of the end of the 2010 NFL season, one player is on an NFL team's active roster:
See also
External links
- Manitoba Bisons
- 1923 University of Manitoba Junior Hockey Club at Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
- 1931 University of Manitoba Grads at Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
- 1965 University of Manitoba Bisons at Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
References
- ^ http://www.canadawest.org/football/CW_CFL10.htm Canada West Football 2010 CFL/NFL Players
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