sports

What are your thoughts on the upcoming Olympic games?

Brandon Johnston Second year Civil Engineering “I’m excited to see team Canada play.” Elly Thorne Fourth year Religious Studies “I hope there’s some noise about, is all; I don’t expect…

Holidays out of the way, more Vikes basketball to come

After posting dominant first halves to their respective seasons, both the Vikes’ men’s and women’s basketball teams hit the road over the holiday break to test their skills outside the…

Vikes runners head to Trinidad and Tobago

It’s a new year, and once again UVic will continue its proud tradition of showcasing its athletes on the world stage. The Vikes international display kicks off this February with…

Rogers buys exclusive NHL broadcast rights

A $5.2 billion deal has secured Rogers as the exclusive broadcasters of the NHL for the next 12 years. CBC has a sub-licensing arrangement with Rogers, allowing them to broadcast…

NHL or UFC?

Canada is well known for its love of the stick-and-ice sport, hockey. With the number of fights that have occurred in the 2013-14 season so far, hockey in the NHL…

Top-10 finish in Santa Barbara for the Vikes Sailing team

As far as school sports trips go, few are likely to be longer or more successful than the one taken by members of the UVic sailing team this past month.…

Vikes swimming team looks forward to bulk of season

The Vikes swim team looks back on a successful fall, and looks forward to the upcoming spring, where they hope to continue to invade the podium. The team recently competed…

Water polo club working up to big tourney

The UVic water polo club brands itself as a great spot for beginners and experienced players. They are first and foremost a recreational club; something club Vice President and head…

Vikes campaign trending up after a slow start to the season

The UVic women’s basketball team got off to a hot start on opening weekend, but returned home on the heels of a loss after faltering to old foes Regina. The…