Had the girls of the Dinos Field Hockey team spent Friday and Saturday night getting drunk at the Den as I did, their regular season record would not be any different. Their first Canada West tournament was played Sept. 24-26 in Vancouver, BC. Albeit no wins were to be had, the ladies did learn some… Continue reading Some bumps along the way
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Raining raining, on the hockey pitch…
By Mike Hallman
At a tournament where the official weather report was for rain, monsoon rain, and rain of biblical proportions, it’s a wonder they played at all. The third Canada West field hockey tournament took place at the University of British Columbia Oct. 17-19. The Dinos won half their games, which put them, once again, in third… Continue reading Raining raining, on the hockey pitch…
New field still a dream
By Mike Hallman
It’s a new school year, and the Dinos field hockey team is ready for a great season. "We have good experience on the team," said Assistant Coach Josette Babineau, "including good goaltending and an all around well-balanced team." Head Coach Anne Kromm echoes her assistant’s comments. "Our team is within the top three in Canada,"… Continue reading New field still a dream
Still swinging
This past weekend saw some major excitement in the Red Gym as the Dinos played host to their annual tournament.And with all the advantages of playing in their own gym, the Dinos came out on top, stomping U of A 5-2 in the finals, with Kelsey Barrie being named tournament MVP.“We dominated the tournament” said… Continue reading Still swinging
Dinos put their sticks in the closet
Field hockey Head Coach Carl Dalton has a lot to be proud of. “This year was one of our best seasons ever,” states fifth-year veteran Ashley Raeburn, “O.K.–it was definitely the best we’ve had in the last six years.” The Dinos field hockey team just returned from the final Canada West tournament in Vancouver, touting a 2-2-0… Continue reading Dinos put their sticks in the closet
Uncertain future…
If Superman were a Dino then the West Coast would be kryptonite. Any superhero needs an arch nemesis; someone cunning and evil with some sort of super power. Unfortunately for Calgary, their nemesis is the West Coast which has neither of these qualities, just some unknown power that weakens our Dinos like kryptonite on Superman.… Continue reading Uncertain future…
Dinos fight to a new high
Last weekend the Dinos field hockey team made their way to Edmonton, to battle it out in their first tournament of the year. The Dinos entered as an underdog but came out with their heads high and a 2-1-1 record.The Dinos now find themselves second in the conference. “We played well all weekend and unlike… Continue reading Dinos fight to a new high
Field hockey’s future?
The Dinos field hockey team has cause to be excited about this coming season, "This is our year," trumps fifth-year player and team co-captain, Ashley Raeburn. After tying their arch rivals, the U of A Pandas for third last year in the Canada West Conference, the Dinos look at their veteran team with optimism. Additional… Continue reading Field hockey’s future?