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Won [[Atlantic Bowl]] 35-24 over [[Saint Mary's Huskies|Saint Mary's]]
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Saskatchewan Huskies
Logo
UniversityUniversity of Saskatchewan
AssociationCanadian Interuniversity Sport
ConferenceCanada West
LocationSaskatoon, Saskatchewan
Varsity teams15
Football stadiumGriffiths Stadium (Football and Women's soccer)
ArenaRutherford Arena (Men's and Women's hockey)
Other FacilitiesSaskatoon Field House (Men's and Women's Track and Field)
Field 7, Potash Corp. Park (Men's soccer)
Physical Activity Complex (Men's and Women's basketball and volleyball)
Education Gym (Men's and Women's wrestling)
Other venuesCredit Union Centre
MascotHowler The Huskie
NicknameHuskies
ColoursGreen, Black, and White
     
Websitehuskies.usask.ca
University of Saskatchewan Huskie plaque
University of Saskatchewan Huskie plaque

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.

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.

Championships

Sport National Championships Conference Championships
Men's Basketball 1 (2009–10) 1 (2009–10)
Women's Basketball 0 1 (2005–06)
Men's Cross-Country 1 (1968) 2 (1978–1979)
Women's Cross-Country 0 0
Football 3 (1990, 1996, 1998) 18 (1930, 1934–1937, 1941, 1966, 1974, 1989–1991, 1994, 1996, 1998–1999, 2002, 2004–2006)
Men's Hockey 1 (1982–83) 13 (1926–27, 1929–30, 1951–52, 1952–53, 1958–59, 1980–81-1982-83, 1986–87, 1997–98-1999-2000, 2006–07)
Women's Hockey 0 0
Men's Soccer 0 0
Women's Soccer 0 0
Men's Track & Field 3 (1986–87, 2001–02, 2004–05) 16 (1969–70, 1970–71, 1973–74, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1980–81, 1986–87, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1999–2000-2004-05, 2006–07)
Women's Track & Field 7 (1984–85, 1985–86, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03-2004-05) 18 (1967–68, 1969–70, 1970–71, 1974–75, 1976–77, 1979–80, 1981–82, 1983–84-1985-86, 1987–88, 1996–97-2000-01, 2002–03, 2003–04)
Men's Volleyball 4 (1978–79, 1987–88, 1998–99, 2003–04) 11 (1978–79, 1979–80, 1984-85-1987-88, 1989–90, 1997–98, 1999–2000, 2001–02, 2003–04)
Women's Volleyball 3 (1978–79-1980-81) 7 (1974–75, 1978-79-1980-81, 1983–84, 1990–91, 1991–92)
Men's Wrestling 0 0
Women's Wrestling 0 0

Notable alumni

Basketball

Cross-Country

Football

File:Vanier Cup2005.jpg
the Huskies vs. the Laurier Golden Hawks at the 2005 Vanier Cup.

Hockey

Track & Field

Volleyball

Wrestling

Football Regular Season/Playoff Results

Saskatchewan Huskies
File:Sac huskies logo.gif
Saskatchewan Huskies logo
First season1912
Athletic directorBasil Hughton
Head coachBrian Towriss
27th year, 132–75–1  (.637)
Other staffEd Carleton (DC)
Home stadiumGriffiths Stadium
Year built1967
Stadium capacity4,997
Stadium surfaceFieldTurf
LocationSaskatoon, Saskatchewan
LeagueCIS
ConferenceCWUAA (1927 - present)
Past associationsWestern Canada Intercollegiate Athletic Association (1912-1919)
All-time record251–279–5 (.474)
Postseason record30–18 (.625)
Titles
Vanier Cups3
1990, 1996, 1998
Hardy Cups19
1930, 1934, 1935, 1936,
1937, 1941, 1965, 1974,
1989, 1990, 1991, 1994,
1996, 1998, 1999, 2002,
2004, 2005, 2006
Hec Crighton winners1, Dave Pickett
Current uniform
File:CIS UofS Jersey.png
ColoursGreen, Black, and White
     
OutfitterReebok
RivalsRegina Rams
Calgary Dinos
Websitehuskies.usask.ca

The Modern Era

Legend:
F = For, A = Against

Season Coach Won Lost Tied Points F A Home Away Standing Playoff Results
1959 Howard Nixon 0 6 0 0 3rd Missed Playoffs
1960 Barry Rosenborough 0 3 0 0 3rd Missed Playoffs
1961 Barry Rosenborough 0 4 1 1 3rd Missed Playoffs
1962 Barry Rosenborough 1 5 0 2 23 218 4th Missed Playoffs
1963 Ross Hetherington 1 5 0 2 44 206 4th Missed Playoffs
1964 Bill Bolonchuk 1 4 0 2 Missed Playoffs
1965 Bill Bolonchuk 4 2 0 8 t-1st The Hardy Trophy was awarded to the regular season champion this season. As a result the Huskies shared the championship with Alberta.
1966 Bill Bolonchuk 3 3 0 6 3rd Missed Playoffs
1967 Dan Marisi 4 3 0 8 3rd Missed Playoffs
1968 Dan Marisi 0 6 0 0 4th Missed Playoffs
1969 Al Ledingham 1 5 0 2 4th Missed Playoffs
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
1973 Val Schneider 6 2 0 12 231 172 4-0 2-2 2nd Lost Hardy Trophy 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 Missed Playoffs
1976 Val Schneider 4 3 1 9 161 141 2nd Lost Hardy Trophy Final 36-10 to UBC
1977 Val Schneider 1 7 0 2 5th Missed Playoffs
1978 Val Schneider 3 5 0 6 4th Missed Playoffs
1979 Bob Brennan 2 6 0 4 5th Missed Playoffs
1980 Val Schneider 1 7 0 2 5th Missed Playoffs
1981 Val Schneider 1 7 0 2 5th Missed Playoffs
1982 Val Schneider 3 5 0 6 3rd Missed Playoffs
1983 Val Schneider 4 4 0 8 3rd Missed Playoffs

1974* - The Hardy Trophy was awarded to the regular season champion this season. As a result the regular season champion advanced to the Churchill Bowl

The Towriss Era

Legend:
F = For, A = Against

Season Coach Won Lost Tied Points F A Home Away Standing Playoff Results
1984 Brian Towriss 3 5 0 6 4th Missed Playoffs
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 Trophy Final 46-33 to Calgary in OT
1989 Brian Towriss 6 2 0 12 211 131 2-2 4-0 1st Won Hardy Trophy Final 22-18 over UBC

Won Churchill Bowl 40-11 over Queen's

Lost Vanier Cup 35-10 to Western Ontario

1990 Brian Towriss 6 2 0 12 206 105 4-0 2-2 1st Won Hardy Trophy Final 24-9 over UBC

Won Churchill Bowl 41-13 over Bishop's

Won Vanier Cup 24-20 over Saint Mary's

1991 Brian Towriss 5 3 0 10 182 217 3-1 2-2 2nd Won Hardy Trophy Final 23-11 over Manitoba

Lost Atlantic Bowl 31-14 to Mount Allison

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 Trophy Final 34-17 over Calgary

Won Atlantic Bowl 35-24 over Saint Mary's

Lost Vanier Cup 50-40 to Western Ontario in OT

1995 Brian Towriss 6 2 0 12 218 195 3-1 3-1 2nd Lost Hardy Trophy Final 32-30 to Calgary in OT
1996 Brian Towriss 7 1 0 14 218 137 3-1 4-0 1st Won Hardy Trophy Final 37-16 over UBC

Won Churchill Bowl 33-9 over Guelph

Won Vanier Cup 31-12 over St. Francis Xavier

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 Trophy Final 31-28 over UBC

Won Churchill Bowl 33-17 over Western Ontario

Won Vanier Cup 24-17 over Concordia

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 Trophy Final 31-24 over UBC

Lost Churchill Bowl 27-21 to Laval

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 Trophy Final 44-28 over Regina

Won Mitchell Bowl 22-0 over McGill

Lost Vanier Cup 33-21 to Saint Mary's

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 Trophy Final 21-20 over Alberta

Won Mitchell Bowl Final 31-16 over Saint Mary's

Lost Vanier Cup 7-1 to Laval

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 Trophy Final 30-17 over Alberta

Won Mitchell Bowl 29-27 over Laval

Lost Vanier Cup 24-23 to Wilfrid Laurier

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 Trophy Final 32-15 over Manitoba

Won Mitchell Bowl 35-28 over Ottawa

Lost Vanier Cup 13-8 to Laval

2007 Brian Towriss 5 3 0 10 213 131 2-2 3-1 3rd Lost Canada West Semi-Final 19-13 to Regina
2008 Brian Towriss 6 2 0 10 217 83 4-0 2-2 1st Lost Canada West Semi-Final 40-30 to Simon Fraser
2009 Brian Towriss 7 1 0 14 211 112 4-0 3-1 1st Won Canada West Semi-Final 53-23 over Regina

Lost Hardy Trophy Final 39-38 to Calgary

2010 Brian Towriss 6 2 0 12 317 179 3-1 3-1 1st Lost Canada West Semi-Final 31-30 to Alberta
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