sports

Illustration of fictional characters Loki from the Avengers fencing, Forrest Gump running, and Draco Malfoy from Harry Potter in a formula 1 track suit and helmet in hand.
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Drafting sports teams: fictional characters edition

Arts January 20, 2022

By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer Winter is right around the corner, which means it’s time for hot cocoa and Netflix marathons. We all have our favourite characters across pop culture, but have you ever wondered how well they would play sports? Well look no further, because I’ve got some answers for you. Loki Laufeyson (Avengers) —  Fencing Strength: magically gifted with sword-fighting  Weakness: asks the opponent to “kneel” every 2 minutes Fencing is a highly technical sport that involves swordsmanship and precision, two things Loki is great at. Although the sport is played in a controlled setting for safety, Loki…

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A photo of the moon in the middle of the night breaking through the clouds.
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The SFU Athletics x Halloween crossover you’ve been waiting for

Arts January 20, 2022

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Have you ever watched Jack Torrance in The Shining smash a door with an axe and think, “Wow, he could hit some sweet home runs with that swing?” If not for his athletic prowess, think…

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Close up shot of David Penney passing the ball off while being tightly defended.
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David Penney looks forward to the new year

Peak Web January 18, 2022

By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Name: David Penney Pronouns: He/him Major: Health Science, third year Position: Point guard, #3 Favourite basketball player: Myles Powell David Penney is a sophomore on the SFU men’s basketball team. In 2016–17, he became a National…

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Kendal Sands pictured about to release the ball for a shot.
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The Peak Club: SFU women’s basketball

Arts January 15, 2022

By: Vanshita Sethi, SFU Student  The women’s basketball team will kick off their season this Friday in the D2CCA Tip Off At the Trailhead against Nova Southeastern University. SFU previously beat them by a score of 76–56 when they met…

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SFU player squeezed against the boards in front of his own bench by an opponent
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Mastering the Basics: hitting and fighting in hockey

Peak Web January 12, 2022

By: Greg Makarov, Sports Writer The role of hitting and fighting in sports has been debated for many years, especially in hockey where contact is frequent. Players move at high speeds to hit an opponent off the puck or use their…

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Black and white photo of two people heading into Rogers Arena at a side entrance
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Miracle turnaround for the Vancouver Canucks

Peak Web January 11, 2022

By: Greg Makarov, Sports Writer After a lackadaisical season riddled with COVID-19, injuries, and underwhelming play, the Canucks needed change. During a busy and aggressive offseason from former general manager Jim Benning, star players Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes were…

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Cartoon illustration opens mouth wide in glee as they scoop up a slice of pie with the pi sign carved into it and numbers drawn into the filling.
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The Inside Scoop

Peak Web January 11, 2022

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Sample size details:  Question 1: Have you been to an in-person SFU game this school year? Yes - 21 votes (26%) No - 56 votes (74%) Sample size: 77 responses  Question 2: Who was SFU’s most…

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Jessica Wisotzki smiles as she walks out to the court in between staff members while giving them low fives.
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The Peak’s December Player of the Month

Peak Web January 10, 2022

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Hometown: Langley, BC Position: Guard/Forward Major: Kinesiology Fun Fact: Wisotzki’s younger sister, Sophia, is a freshman on the women’s basketball team  With two Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Player of the Week honours, Wisotzki is The…

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Choose your own adventure: fall sports edition

Humour November 25, 2021

By: Carter Hemion, Humour Editor INTRO “I almost can’t believe it,” you think. “After 27 long, arduous years, they’ve done it.” Ditching your evening class to see what students gave up $10 million for, you make your way to Terry…

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SFU Stadium from Terry Fox Field
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Stadium project completes construction after multiple delays

News September 13, 2021

By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer The Stadium project at SFU Burnaby is finally open after finishing construction in Summer 2020. The stadium had a soft launch during August at the men’s soccer game against UBC where 1,000 fans attended, according to…

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