Manitoba Bisons

Manitoba Bisons
University	University of Manitoba
Association	Canadian Interuniversity Sport
Conference	Canada West Universities Athletic Association
Athletics director
Location	Winnipeg, Manitoba
Varsity teams
Football stadium	University Stadium
Arena	Max Bell Centre
Gymnasium	Investors Group Athletic Centre
Mascot	Billy the Bison
Nickname	Bisons
Colours	Brown and Gold
Website	Go Bisons

The Manitoba Bisons are the athletic teams that represent the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The football and soccer teams play their games at University Stadium, which also serves as the location of track & field events. The University has 18 different teams in 10 sports: basketball, curling, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, soccer, swimming, track & field, and volleyball).

Ice hockey

Men's ice hockey

The University of Manitoba Junior Hockey Club were a Canadian Junior Hockey Team in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.The Bisons won 4 straight Turnbull Cup Championships as Manitoba Junior ‘A’ Champions, 1922, 1923, 1924, & 1925.

• The 1923 University of Manitoba Junior Hockey Club also won the Allan Cup, Memorial Cup & Abbott Cup.

• • Roster: J.A. Wise (Forward), C.E. Williams (Sub Forward), C.S. Doupe (Sub Goal), F. Robertson (Sub Defence), R.E. Moulden (Forward), A.I. Chapman (Defence), Blake Watson (Forward), Murray Murdoch (Captain & Centre), A.T. Puttee (Goal), J. Mitchell (Forward), A. Johnson (Defence), S.B. Field (Secretary/Treasurer), R.L. Bruce (Manager), H. Andrews (President), Hal Moulden (Coach), Walter Robertson (Trainer).

• The 1923 University of Manitoba Junior Hockey Club were inducted into the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame in the team category.

• The 1931 University of Manitoba Grads won the IIHF World Championship.

The roster was: Sammy McCallum, Gordon MacKenzie, Blake Watson, Art Puttee, Frank Morris, George Hill, Ward McVey, Jack Pidcock, Guy "Weary" Williamson.

• • The 1931 University of Manitoba Grads were inducted into the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame in the team category.

• The 1965 Bisons won the Canadian University Championship.

And also in the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame.

NHL Alumni

Clint Albright Andy Blair Art Chapman Tom Cook

Jimmy Creighton Stu Grimson George Maneluk Morris Mott

Murray Murdoch Don Raleigh Mike Ridley Gus Rivers

Jack Ruttan Wilfie Starr Ron Talakoski

Justin Larkins

Women's ice hockey

Main article: Manitoba Bisons women's ice hockey

Football

Manitoba Bisons
First season	1920
Athletic director	Coleen Dufresne
Head coach	Brian Dobie
	16th year, 65–60–2  (.520)
Other staff	Stan Pierre (DC)
Home stadium	University Stadium
Year built	1967
Stadium capacity	5000
Stadium surface	Natural Grass
Location	Winnipeg, Manitoba
League	CIS
Conference	CWUAA (1964 - present)
All-time record	153–190–4 (.447)
Postseason record	–
Vanier Cups	3 1969, 1970, 2007
Mitchell Bowl Championships	1 2007
Churchill Bowl Championships	3 1969, 1970, 2001
Hardy Cups	10 1923, 1924, 1927, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1973, 2001, 2007
Hec Crighton winners	0
Current uniform
Colours	Brown and Gold
Outfitter	Reebok
Rivals	Saskatchewan Huskies
Website	gobisons.ca

The Bisons are one of only three CIS football teams to have won back to back Vanier Cup championships, having won in 1969 and 1970. In total, the Bisons have won three Vanier Cup national championships and nine Hardy Trophy conference championships.

In 2007, the Bisons' football team won the Vanier Cup as the national champions in Canadian Interuniversity football, the first for the school in 37 years. Pat Gill, the manager, has been the manager for 40 years and was with the team during the 1969 and 1970 Vanier Cup Teams. A big factor in the 2007 Vanier Cup was the injury to running back Matt Henry, who suffered and a broken femur in three places and severe muscle damage. However, in the end, kicker and punter Scott Dixon converted on all but one of his field goals and pinned the Saint Mary's Huskies deep several times. Dixon, in his rookie year, is tied for second all-time for most field goals in a game.

Recent Regular Season Results

Season	Games	Won	Lost	OL	Pct %	PF	PA	Standing
2002	8	8	0	0	1.000	271	119	1st in CW
2003	8	3	5	0	0.375	172	249	6th in CW
2004	8	3	5	0	0.375	191	237	5th in CW
2005	8	4	3	1	0.563	228	172	3rd in CW
2006	8	8	0	0	1.000	363	143	1st in CW
2007	8	8	0	0	1.000	206	110	1st in CW
2008	8	3	5	-	0.375	126	160	5th in CW
2009	7	2	5	-	0.286	164	203	6th in CW
2010	8	2	6	-	0.250	160	295	5th in CW
2011	8	3	5	0	0.375	214	218	5th in CW

^ A. Manitoba forfeited two wins for using an ineligible player. Simon Fraser also used an ineligible player in a Manitoba loss, so the game was declared "no contest."

Recent Playoff Results

• 2002 Lost to Saskatchewan Huskies in semi-final 37-18
• 2003 Out of Playoffs
• 2004 Out of Playoffs
• 2005 Lost to Alberta Golden Bears in semi-final 33-24
• 2006 Defeated Regina Rams in semi-final 44-29
  Lost to Saskatchewan Huskies in Hardy Cup 32-15
• 2007 Defeated Calgary Dinos in semi-final 27-5
  Defeated Regina Rams in Hardy Cup 48-5
  Defeated Western Ontario Mustangs in Mitchell Bowl 52-20
  Defeated Saint Mary's Huskies in 43rd Vanier Cup 28-14
• 2008 Out of Playoffs
• 2009 Out of Playoffs
• 2010 Out of Playoffs
• 2011 Out of Playoffs

Manitoba Bisons in professional football

As of the end of the 2011 CFL season, six former Bisons players are on CFL teams' rosters:

• Jamie Boreham, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
• Brady Browne, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
• Cory Huclack, Saskatchewan Roughriders
• Wes Lysack, Toronto Argonauts
• Don Oramasionwu, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
• Eddie Steele, Hamilton Tiger-Cats

As of opening day of the 2011 NFL season, one player is on an NFL team's active roster:

• Israel Idonije, Chicago Bears

See also

• Canadian Interuniversity Sport

External links

• Manitoba Bisons
• 1923 University of Manitoba Junior Hockey Club at Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
• 1931 University of Manitoba Grads at Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
• 1965 University of Manitoba Bisons at Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame