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David Penney looks forward to the new year
January 18, 2022Name: 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 Preparatory Association (NPA) All-Star and his team placed second in the NPA Championship. In an interview with The Peak, Penney reflected on his growth as an athlete. His transition from tennis to basketball was the first step in paving the way for his basketball career at SFU. At seven years old, he caught people’s attention by dribbling his tennis balls. Soon thereafter, he was…
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Power rankings heading into the Spring 2022 athletic season
January 17, 2022Although the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant has shed some uncertainty on the Spring 2022 athletic calendar, several SFU teams are still scheduled to play. With that said, The Peak takes a look at which SFU teams you should…
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Mastering the Basics: the history and roles of equipment in hockey
January 16, 2022One might think defensive equipment has existed in hockey since its beginnings, but that would be wrong. The first-ever sticks were made from “a single piece of wood,” while skates were simply shoes with a blade added to the bottom,…
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The Inside Scoop
January 11, 2022Sample 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 valuable player from the…
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The Peak’s December Player of the Month
January 10, 2022Hometown: 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 Peak’s pick for player…
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SFU sports year in review
January 5, 2018Women’s basketball: A lot has changed for the Clan from the beginning of 2017. The 2016–17 season saw the women’s basketball team finish third in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) with a 15–5 record, before being shocked by Central…
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