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01.12.2020 / 08:31

Coronavirus: 18 members of MRU men’s hockey team test positive for COVID-19

MRU Cougars website, there are 25 players, four coaches and seven support staff on the 2020-21 roster.MRU said the team stopped training after the first individual experienced symptoms and members are self-isolating.“MRU did contact tracing and notified impacted individuals.” said a university spokesperson.The university declined comment on whether Alberta Health was involved in any part of the contact tracing or what role Alberta Health played in notification. MRU also would not provide information on when the first case was identified or whether the team could have exposed players from other teams near the time these cases were considered active.

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Coronavirus: USask Huskies equipment manager providing steady hand during displaced season

coronavirus field hospital, so Westbury has outfitted his new workshop as best he can. It’s not ideal, but it does the trick.“We tried to set up a nice equipment room where everything’s handy and if I’m not here that somebody can grab something to easily repair something if they needed to before practice,” he said.Next to the workshop is a makeshift locker room and players’ lounge.

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U Sports overturns decision on football age cap

Regina Rams received some good news on Monday after U Sports announced it’s providing a one-time exemption on the age cap.“The first thing I thought of was just how excited I am for those fifth-year guys,” said Rams head coach Mark McConkey. U Sports allows 1-year eligibility exception for football players affected by COVID-19 After cancelling its championships due to the coronavirus pandemic, U Sports had deemed players would not lose a year of eligibility, however, the national governing body did say the age cap would still be implemented.

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U Sports allows 1-year eligibility exception for football players affected by COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic after receiving pushback from players and coaches. U Sports will revisit controversial football eligibility ruling after players, staff fight back The rule prevents players turning 25 before Sept.

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Saskatchewan Huskies football team urging U Sports board to revisit age cap ruling

Saskatchewan Huskies football, soccer seasons cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic To say he’s disappointed in the U Sports board’s decision would be an understatement.“I was actually just kinda heartbroken just sitting there (when I found out),” Klassen said.“You know for me, personally, I got drafted this year and especially coming off ankle surgery, knowing that there was a high probability of getting sent back for my fifth year, it’s good to have that in your back pocket, to have somewhere to come back to.”Football is the only university sport with an age cap.

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Coronavirus: Durham Region student athletes, coaches react to cancelled fall competition

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“We’re all trying to cope with it,” said Marques, Ontario Tech University Men’s Soccer Captain.The 21-year-old is coming off a torn ACL he suffered in an exhibition game last year but a return to the pitch has been delayed yet again.“This is something we all look forward to, the season is one the biggest highlights of the whole year and it’s where we can connect with the school, the community, everyone has a great time, so it’s very, very disappointing,” said Marques.The fall cancellation affects over 700 athletes and impacts all 30 Durham College and Ontario Tech teams.While hockey and basketball seasons are delayed, the decision will completely wipe out the

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Golden Bears football team loses season as U Sports cancels fall sports

U Sports canceled its fall season. That means no football, soccer, rugby, cross country running and field hockey.“If you know how it’s funded, you know this season couldn’t happen.

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Canada West revises sport formats with hopes of competing in 2020-21

There’s still no firm timetable for when competitive sports might resume in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic but many organizations are busy planning for that eventuality.

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Manitobans Kelsey Wog, Eric Loeppky are finalists for Canada West athlete of the year awards

The province of Manitoba is represented among the contenders for both the female and the male athlete of the year honours in the Canada West Conference.

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Saskatchewan Huskies football team facing uncertain schedule amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Canada West football season doesn’t begin until late August but teams are already feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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