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UVic men’s ice hockey: an underdog story

The British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) consists of six teams. Five are recognized as varsity sports and financially supported by their respective schools. The sixth team, the lone wolf…

September sports shorts

Upcoming matches and updates from Vikes rowing, hockey, swimming.

Tweets from athletes

Canada's M4- @VikesAlumni Kai Langerfeld 5th overall! GBR, USA & AUS take the medals pic.twitter.com/PRUmRBjGhg” — UVic Rowing (@VikesRow) August 30, 2014 https://twitter.com/jessneilson13/status/505708273816064000 Losing my toe nails again…. Must be…

A look inside CARSA

On August 6, members of the media were invited for a sneak peek at UVic’s Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities (CARSA), scheduled to open early next year. Click…

Vikes shine at athletics banquet

The Victoria Conference Centre played host to the Vikes Athletics Awards Banquet on April 1, held each year to honour the achievements of hundreds of UVic’s varsity athletes. The gala…

Vikes repeat as Canadian rugby sevens champions

The UVic Vikes remain champions of the Canadian rugby sevens world, defeating the rival UBC Thunderbirds in the final, to claim the 2014 title. The Vikes double up their 2013…

Vikes overpowered by top-seeded Ottawa at CIS Final Eight

Fresh off an impressive showing in the Canada West playoffs, the Vikes headed to Ottawa last weekend looking to end UVic’s men’s basketball title drought. The school’s last national championship…

Vikes track nationals bound

The Vikes track team dominated the middle distances and relays at the Canada West track championships on Feb. 20–22 in Edmonton. After a brisk two-week stay at home, UVic returns…

Vikes swim their way to four medals

The Vikes swim team returned from the CIS Championships in Toronto and both the men’s and women’s teams brought home hardware to put on the shelf. The men’s team finished…