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"They took care of business like good Dinos": Fans react to Women’s Crowchild Classic showdown
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"They took care of business like good Dinos": Fans react to Women’s Crowchild Classic showdown

The energy was electric at the Scotiabank Saddledome as fans packed the stands for the annual hockey rivalry. The women’s game set the tone for the night drawing an enthusiastic crowd from both schools. Fan chants, posters and a sea of red and blue added to the night’s

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Former Dino, Talia White, comes full circle with Calgary Wild FC
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Former Dino, Talia White, comes full circle with Calgary Wild FC

For Talia White, signing with Calgary Wild FC means more than joining a new team—it’s about coming home. From grassroots soccer systems in Calgary to a decorated career with the Dinos and now returning to play as a professional athlete in her hometown, her journey embodies the growth

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Women’s Dinos triumph in thrilling shootout to claim 2025 Crowchild Classic victory
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Women’s Dinos triumph in thrilling shootout to claim 2025 Crowchild Classic victory

In the most anticipated matchup of the year, the University of Calgary Dinos triumphed over the Mount Royal University Cougars in a thrilling shootout, securing a 2-1 victory at the 2025 Crowchild Classic, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Entering the game on a crushing 10-match losing streak, the

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A Classic for the ages: Dinos sweep Cougars in front of record-breaking crowd
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A Classic for the ages: Dinos sweep Cougars in front of record-breaking crowd

It was another record-breaking Crowchild Classic crowd at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Dinos men’s hockey team defeated the Cougars in a shutout 4-0 win in front of an energetic crowd of 13,139—a U SPORTS attendance record for a men’s regular season hockey game.

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Weekly Dino Digest: Jan. 31 to Feb. 2
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Weekly Dino Digest: Jan. 31 to Feb. 2

It’s a big weekend on the ice for the Dinos! With the conclusion of the Crowchild Classic happening at the Saddledome and the 2025 Canada West Curling Championships going down at the Calgary Curling Club and plenty of other Dinos action taking place, there are 28 games and events

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Formula 1 for Dummies
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Formula 1 for Dummies

And there it goes. Another season of Formula 1 ends with a 4th World Championship title for Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and a Constructors’ Championship for McLaren—their first since 1998. To those of you who have no idea what any of that means, welcome! Formula 1 (F1), a

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Weekly Dino Digest - Jan. 24 to Jan. 26
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Weekly Dino Digest - Jan. 24 to Jan. 26

With 19 games and events this weekend, there is plenty of Dinos Athletics action to take in before we start preparing for the much anticipated Crowchild Classic at the Saddledome in a week! As always, all Dinos home games are free (including Pack the Jack!) with your UCID. Tickets can

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Your 2025 Crowchild Classic primer
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Your 2025 Crowchild Classic primer

The ultimate crosstown rivalry returns for its 12th year. On Jan. 31, your Dinos’ women’s and men’s hockey teams will battle it out against their rivals from down the street, MRU Cougars on the city’s highest profile rink: Scotiabank Saddledome. This annual meeting promises high octane hockey,

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From setbacks to success: Owen Antoniuk’s story of perseverance
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From setbacks to success: Owen Antoniuk’s story of perseverance

The path of a professional athlete is rarely linear. Behind the highlights and accolades are moments of resilience, reinvention and grit that often get overshadowed by the glamour of the milestones to celebrate. Every athlete’s journey to greatness has been shaped by moments of adversity and it’s these

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Close, but No Cigar. Men’s Dinos fall in hard-fought loss to Manitoba Bisons
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Close, but No Cigar. Men’s Dinos fall in hard-fought loss to Manitoba Bisons

Despite a valiant effort, the Dinos’ men’s basketball team fell short in a thrilling matchup against the Manitoba Bisons during Pack the Jack on Jan. 17. The game was riveting from start to finish, with fans packing the Jack Simpson Gym and providing electric energy to fuel their team.

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A new era for the Gauntlet

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