Saskatchewan Huskies
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| University of Saskatchewan | ||
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| Number of Sports teams | 15 | |
| Competitive Sports | Football Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Men's Soccer Women's Soccer Track & Field Men's Hockey Women's Hockey Cross Country Wrestling Men's Volleyball Women's Volleyball |
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| Athletics Founded | 1912 | |
| Location | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | |
The University of Saskatchewan began in 1907 and has operated teams that compete with others since 1911. The term Huskie Athletics is defined as those student athletes from the University of Saskatchewan that compete in elite interuniversity competition administered by Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) and its members, both as regions and as individual institutions.
The University of Saskatchewan is a member of the Canada West Regional Association, one of four such associations within CIS. The Huskie Athletics program is administered at the University of Saskatchewan by the College of Kinesiology. At various times in its history, Huskie Athletics has offered teams in 24 different sports. At present date, there are 15 teams in the following sports: men's Canadian football and both men's and women's teams in basketball, cross country, hockey, soccer, track and field, volleyball and wrestling.
Both the football and soccer teams play their home games at Griffiths Stadium.
Huskie Athletics is an integral part of the University of Saskatchewan's goal of providing intellectual, cultural, social and physical activities as part of the University's Mission of achieving academic excellence. The mission of Huskie Athletics is to provide elite interuniversity sport opportunities for students as part of their educational experience. The Huskie Athletics program pursues excellence within the parameters of the resources that are available.
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[edit] Awards and standings
The Huskies are year after year one of the top sport schools in Canada. The football team is recognized as one of the best programs in Canadian Interuniversity Sport. The football team has won the Vanier Cup as National Champions on 3 occasions (1990, 1996, and 1998) and have been runners up on 6 occasions since 1989.
The men's volleyball has been national champions on four occasions, in 1979, 1988, 1999, and 2004. They continue to have a strong team each year. The U of S Huskies have also recently achieved success in track and field, men's and women's basketball, and wrestling.
[edit] Notable Alumni
[edit] Basketball
- Sarah Crooks, Canadian National Team player
- Byron Tokarchuk, former San Antonio Spurs, Canadian National Team player
[edit] Football
- Sheldon Ball, quarterback, 2002 Mitchell Bowl MVP
- Kelly Bates, guard, BC Lions
- Graeme Bell, running back, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Steve Bilan, quarterback, 2004 Mitchell Bowl MVP
- Jamie Boreham, punter, Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Errol Brown, former safety, Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Tyson Craiggs, linebacker, BC Lions
- Jason Crumb, former defensive back, BC Lions
- Duane Dmytryshyn, former slotback, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Toronto Argonauts
- David Earl, quarterback, 1990 Vanier Cup MVP, 1990 Churchill Bowl MVP
- Dan Farthing, former slotback, Saskatchewan Roughriders, 1987 CIS Peter Gorman Trophy winner
- Scott Flory, guard, Montreal Alouettes
- Jerry Friesen, former linebacker, Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Brian Guebert, defensive end, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Paul Hickie, former punter, Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Nathan Hoffart, slotback, Toronto Argonauts
- John Hoffman, former defensive back, Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Mike Lazecki, former punter, Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Kevin Lefsrud, centre, Edmonton Eskimos
- Mike Letendre, linebacker, 1999 CIS Presidents' Trophy winner
- Trevor Ludtke, 1998 Vanier Cup MVP
- Gene Makowsky, tackle, Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Rhett McLane, guard, Edmonton Eskimos
- Warren Muzika, former linebacker, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, 1996 Vanier Cup Defensive MVP, 1998 CIS Presidents' Trophy winner
- Dave Pickett, quarterback, 1973 Hec Crighton Trophy winner
- Jeff Piercy, Fullback, Montreal Alouettes, Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- Scott Redl, former offensive lineman and defensive lineman, Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Ryan Reid, former quarterback, New Haven Ninjas (af2)
- Chad Rempel, wide receiver, Toronto Argonauts
- James Repesse, defensive tackle, 1996 CIS J. P. Metras Trophy winner
- Doug Rozon, 1998 Vanier Cup Defensive MVP, 1998 Churchill Bowl MVP
- Joe Saul, defensive end, 1996 Churchill Bowl MVP
- Brent Schneider, quarterback, 1994 and 1996 Vanier Cup MVP, 1994 Atlantic Bowl MVP
- David Stevens, running back, 2005 Mitchell Bowl MVP
- Kelly Trithart, former linebacker, Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Dale West, former defensive back, Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Ken Zaparniuk, 1989 Churchill Bowl MVP
[edit] Hockey
- Jon Barkman, forward, 2001-02 CIS Senator Joseph A. Sullivan Award winner, 2001-02 CIS R.W. Pugh Award winner
- Robin Bartell, former defense, Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks
- Jason Becker, defense, 1995-96 CIS Clare Drake Award winner
- Dean Beuker, forward, 2002-03 CIS Clare Drake Award winner, 2005-06 CIS R.W. Pugh Award winner
- Gerry Couture, former forward, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Blackhawks
- Dave Dunn, former defense, Vancouver Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs
- Bill Hay, former forward, Chicago Blackhawks
- Arden Knoll, professional golfer (former Huskies hockey player)
- Ed Litzenberger, former forward, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks
- Ken Lovsin, former defense, Washington Capitals
- Charlie Mason, former forward, New York Rangers, New York Americans, Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks
- Eddie McCalmon, former forward, Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Quakers
- Ross McKay, former goaltender, Hartford Whalers
- Earl Miller, former forward, Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs
- Sheldon Moser, forward, 1999-2000 CIS R.W. Pugh Award winner
[edit] Recent Football Regular Season/Playoff Results
[edit] The 1960s
Legend:
F = For, A = Against
| Season | Coach | Won | Lost | Tied | Points | F | A | Home | Away | Standing | Playoff Results | |
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| 1962 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 218 | 4th | Missed Playoffs | ||||
| 1963 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 44 | 206 | 4th | Missed Playoffs | ||||
| 1964 | ||||||||||||
| 1965* | t-1st |
1965* - The Hardy Cup was awarded to the regular season champion this season. As a result the Huskies shared the championship with Alberta.
[edit] The Ledingham/Laycoe Era
Legend:
F = For, A = Against
| Season | Coach | Won | Lost | Tied | Points | F | A | Home | Away | Standing | Playoff Results | |
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| 1970 | Al Ledingham | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 83 | 82 | 4th | Missed Playoffs | |||
| 1971 | Al Ledingham | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 88 | 126 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 4th | Missed Playoffs | |
| 1972 | Bob Laycoe | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 123 | 199 | 4th | Missed Playoffs |
[edit] The Schneider/Brennan Era
Legend:
F = For, A = Against
| Season | Coach | Won | Lost | Tied | Points | F | A | Home | Away | Standing | Playoff Results | |
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| 1973 | Val Schneider | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 231 | 172 | 4-0 | 2-2 | 2nd | Lost Hardy Cup Final 21-8 to Manitoba | |
| 1974* | Val Schneider | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 176 | 105 | 1st | Lost Churchill Bowl 41-17 to Western Ontario | |||
| 1975 | Val Schneider | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 215 | 167 | 2nd | ||||
| 1976 | Val Schneider | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 161 | 141 | 2nd | ||||
| 1977 | Val Schneider | |||||||||||
| 1978 | Val Schneider | |||||||||||
| 1979 | Bob Brennan | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | |||||||
| 1980 | Val Schneider | |||||||||||
| 1981 | Val Schneider | |||||||||||
| 1982 | Val Schneider | |||||||||||
| 1983 | Val Schneider |
1974* - The Hardy Cup was awarded to the regular season champion this season. As a result the regular season champion advanced to the Churchill Bowl.
[edit] The Towriss Era
Legend:
F = For, A = Against
| Season | Coach | Won | Lost | Tied | Points | F | A | Home | Away | Standing | Playoff Results | |
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| 1984 | Brian Towriss | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | |||||||
| 1985 | Brian Towriss | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 117 | 227 | 2-2 | 0-4 | 5th | Missed Playoffs | |
| 1986 | Brian Towriss | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 159 | 224 | 2-2 | 1-3 | 3rd | Missed Playoffs | |
| 1987 | Brian Towriss | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 146 | 174 | 2-2 | 0-4 | 4th | Missed Playoffs | |
| 1988 | Brian Towriss | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 219 | 202 | 3-1 | 3-1 | 2nd | Lost Hardy Cup Final 46-33 to Calgary in OT | |
| 1989 | Brian Towriss | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 211 | 131 | 2-2 | 4-0 | 1st | Won Hardy Cup Final 22-18 over UBC
Won Churchill Bowl 40-11 over Queen's Lost Vanier Cup 35-10 to Western Ontario |
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| 1990 | Brian Towriss | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 206 | 105 | 4-0 | 2-2 | 1st | Won Hardy Cup Final 24-9 over UBC
Won Churchill Bowl 41-13 over Bishop's Won Vanier Cup 24-20 over St. Mary's |
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| 1991 | Brian Towriss | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 182 | 217 | 3-1 | 2-2 | 2nd | Won Hardy Cup Final 23-11 over Manitoba
Lost Atlantic Bowl 31-14 to Mount Allison |
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| 1992 | Brian Towriss | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 124 | 222 | 2-2 | 1-3 | 5th | Missed Playoffs | |
| 1993 | Brian Towriss | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 225 | 210 | 1-3 | 2-1-1 | 4th | Missed Playoffs | |
| 1994 | Brian Towriss | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 281 | 167 | 3-1 | 3-1 | 1st | Won Hardy Cup Final 34-17 over Calgary
Won Atlantic Bowl 35-24 over St. Mary's Lost Vanier Cup 50-40 to Western Ontario |
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| 1995 | Brian Towriss | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 218 | 195 | 3-1 | 3-1 | 2nd | Lost Hardy Cup Final 32-30 to Calgary in OT | |
| 1996 | Brian Towriss | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 218 | 137 | 3-1 | 4-0 | 1st | Won Hardy Cup Final 37-16 over UBC
Won Churchill Bowl 33-9 over Guelph Won Vanier Cup 31-12 over St. Francis-Xavier |
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| 1997 | Brian Towriss | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 183 | 156 | 2-2 | 3-1 | 3rd | Missed Playoffs | |
| 1998 | Brian Towriss | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 226 | 168 | 4-0 | 2-2 | 1st | Won Hardy Cup Final 31-28 over UBC
Won Churchill Bowl 33-17 over Western Ontario Won Vanier Cup 24-17 over Concordia |
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| 1999 | Brian Towriss | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 233 | 151 | 3-1 | 3-1 | 2nd | Won Canada West Semi-Final 42-16 over Manitoba
Won Hardy Cup Final 31-24 over UBC Lost Churchill Bowl 27-21 to Laval |
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| 2000 | Brian Towriss | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 126 | 232 | 0-4 | 2-2 | 6th | Missed Playoffs | |
| 2001 | Brian Towriss | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 200 | 172 | 3-1 | 2-2 | 3rd | Lost Canada West Semi-Final 58-31 to Regina | |
| 2002 | Brian Towriss | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 162 | 159 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 4th | Won Canada West Semi-Final 37-18 over Manitoba
Won Hardy Cup Final 44-28 over Regina Won Mitchell Bowl 22-0 over McGill Lost Vanier Cup 33-21 to St. Mary's |
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| 2003 | Brian Towriss | 8 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 231 | 124 | 4-0 | 4-0 | 1st | Lost Canada West Semi-Final 10-4 to Alberta | |
| 2004 | Brian Towriss | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 276 | 91 | 3-1 | 3-1 | 2nd | Won Canada West Semi-Final 39-0 over UBC
Won Hardy Cup Final 21-20 over Alberta Won Mitchell Bowl Final 31-16 over St. Mary's Lost Vanier Cup 7-1 to Laval |
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| 2005 | Brian Towriss | 8 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 294 | 99 | 4-0 | 4-0 | 1st | Won Canada West Semi-Final 32-6 over UBC
Won Hardy Cup Final 30-17 over Alberta Won Mitchell Bowl 29-27 over Laval Lost Vanier Cup 24-23 to Wilfrid Laurier |
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| 2006 | Brian Towriss | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 282 | 148 | 3-1 | 3-1 | 2nd | Won Canada West Semi-Final 35-16 over UBC
Won Hardy Cup Final 32-15 over Manitoba Won Mitchell Bowl 35-28 over Ottawa Lost Vanier Cup 13-8 to Laval |
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| 2007 | Brian Towriss | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 213 | 131 | 2-2 | 3-1 | 3rd | Lost Canada West Semi-Final 19-13 to Regina |
[edit] External links
- Saskatchewan Huskies
- The Huskies' top football standings (2005) in Canada West Universities Athletic Association.
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