SFU athletics

photo of the SFU Hockey Team
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The Peak recaps: Red Leafs vs. Okanagan Lakers

Peak Web October 27, 2023

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Green lights streaking from the inside of the player’s tunnel flash across the rink as the sound of skates slash against the ice. Red jerseys square off against black and orange, battling for the puck against the boards. Fans cheer from the stands as goals are scored back and forth. Family, friends, and students alike have all gathered for one reason — to watch the SFU Red Leafs take on the Okanagan Lakers.  The Red Leafs have two hockey rosters: the roster that plays against the rest of the teams within the British Columbia Intercollegiate…

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This week at SFU

Peak Web October 27, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Home Games Thursday, October 26: men’s soccer vs. Seattle Pacific at 4:30 p.m.  SFU currently holds a 7–2–2 record and a three game win streak. The men’s soccer team has scored three goals in each…

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Photo of the volleyball team gathered in a huddle congratulating each other on the court.
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The final edition of summer SFU athletics updates

Peak Web October 6, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Volleyball  News  Former professional volleyball player, Sarah Chase, joined the volleyball team as an assistant coach.  The volleyball team was picked to finish fourth in their division this season in the pre-season coaches’ poll. SFU…

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This week at SFU

Peak Web October 3, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Home Thursday, October 5: women’s soccer vs. Northwest Nazarene (Idaho) at SFU Stadium at 6:00 p.m.  First homestand of the season.  Saturday, October 7: women’s soccer vs. Central Washington at SFU Stadium at 3:00 p.m. …

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photo of a jump rope placed in front of a mental health resource poster.
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Athletes are more than their entertainment value

Peak Web September 29, 2023

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer, and Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Whenever I overhear friends and family talking about last night’s hockey game or an upcoming playoff series, it reminds me of the way I would describe characters in a dramatic…

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A summer of SFU athletics updates

Peak Web September 28, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Swimming  Women’s Recruitments  Abigail Andrews: backstroke and freestyle swimmer from St. John’s, Newfoundland, who won seven events at her high school’s provincial championships.  Grace Arnott: breaststroke and backstroke swimmer from Calgary, Alberta, who competed at…

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This week at SFU

Peak Web September 28, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Monday, September 18–September 24 Home  Thursday, September 21: volleyball vs. Alaska Fairbanks in the West Gym (7:00 p.m.) 1–1 against Alaska Fairbanks last season. Saturday, September 23: volleyball vs. Alaska Anchorage in the West Gym…

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This week at SFU

Peak Web September 26, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Home Saturday, September 30: softball vs. Douglas College at 11:00 a.m. (Beedie Field) First exhibition game of the season  Saturday, September 30: softball vs. UBC at 3:00 p.m. (Beedie Field)  Game of two of the…

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A poster of two players from each of the men’s and women’s basketball teams.
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A summer of SFU athletics updates

Peak Web September 11, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Men’s basketball  Recruitments 2018 Canadian Basketball U15 silver medalist Victor Bonsu: averaged 23 points per game last season.  Irish Coquia: won three championships with his high school team, which was co-coached by an SFU alum.…

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The extended timeline of the SFU football team’s cancellation

Peak Web September 10, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Nearly four months after SFU unexpectedly announced it was without a conference to play in for the 2023 season, Theresa Hanson, SFU’s athletic director since 2015, agreed to depart from her role at the university.…

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