Manitoba Bisons
| Manitoba Bisons | |
|---|---|
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| University | University of Manitoba |
| Association | U Sports |
| Conference | Canada West Universities Athletic Association |
| Athletic director | Coleen Dufresne |
| Location | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Football stadium | Investors Group Field |
| Arena | Max Bell Centre |
| Other arenas | Investors Group Athletic Centre |
| Other stadiums | University Stadium (Winnipeg) |
| Mascot | Billy the Bison |
| Nickname | Bisons |
| Colours |
Brown and Gold |
| Website |
gobisons |
The Manitoba Bisons are the athletic teams that represent the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The football team will play their games at Investors Group Field. The soccer team play their home games at the University of Manitoba Soccer Fields while the track and field teams use the University Stadium as their home track. 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
Other notable people
- Wayne Fleming, National Hockey League coach, and Manitoba Bisons coach
- Bob Lowes, Two-time Canadian Hockey League Coach of the Year
Women's ice hockey
Football
| Manitoba Bisons | |
|---|---|
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Manitoba Bisons logo | |
| First season | 1920 |
| Athletic director | Coleen Dufresne |
| Head coach |
Brian Dobie 22nd year, 88–85–2 (.509) |
| Other Staff |
Stan Pierre (DC) Blair Atkinson (OC) |
| Home Stadium | Investors Group Field |
| Year built | 2013 |
| Stadium capacity | 33,234 |
| Stadium surface | Turf |
| Location | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| League | U Sports |
| Conference | CWUAA (1964 - present) |
| All-time record | 171–212–4 (.447) |
| Postseason record | – |
| Tournaments | |
| Vanier Cups | 3, (1969, 1970, 2007) |
| Mitchell Bowls | 1, (2007) |
| Churchill Bowls | 3, (1969, 1970, 2001) |
| Hardy Cups |
11, (1923, 1924, 1927, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1973, 2001, 2007, 2014) |
| Hec Crighton winners | 0 |
| Current uniform | |
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| Colours |
Brown and Gold |
| Outfitter | Reebok |
| Rivals | Saskatchewan Huskies |
| Website | gobisons.ca |
The Bisons football program includes one of only three U Sports 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 11 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 | T/OTL | PCT | PF | PA | Standing | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0.813 | 279 | 138 | 1st in CW | Defeated UBC Thunderbirds in semi-final 14-4 Lost to Regina Rams in Hardy Cup 25-22 |
| 2001 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0.875 | 302 | 91 | 1st in CW | Defeated Calgary Dinos in semi-final 31-10 Defeated Regina Rams in Hardy Cup 23-17 Defeated McMaster Marauders in Churchill Bowl 27-6 Lost to Saint Mary's Huskies in 37th Vanier Cup 42-16 |
| 2002 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 271 | 119 | 1st in CW | Lost to Saskatchewan Huskies in semi-final 37-18 |
| 2003 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0.375 | 172 | 249 | 6th in CW | Out of playoffs |
| 2004 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0.375 | 191 | 237 | 5th in CW | Out of playoffs |
| 2005 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0.563 | 228 | 172 | 3rd in CW | Lost to Alberta Golden Bears in semi-final 33-24 |
| 2006 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 363 | 143 | 1st in CW | Defeated Regina Rams in semi-final 44-29 Lost to Saskatchewan Huskies in Hardy Cup 32-15 |
| 2007 | 8 | 8 | 0 | - | 1.000 | 206 | 110 | 1st in CW | 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 | 8 | 3 | 5 | - | 0.375 | 126 | 160 | 5th in CW | Out of playoffs |
| 2009[A] | 7 | 2 | 5 | - | 0.286 | 164 | 203 | 6th in CW | Out of playoffs |
| 2010 | 8 | 2 | 6 | - | 0.250 | 160 | 295 | 5th in CW | Out of playoffs |
| 2011 | 8 | 3 | 5 | - | 0.375 | 214 | 218 | 5th in CW | Out of playoffs |
| 2012 | 8 | 4 | 4 | - | 0.500 | 282 | 306 | 4th in CW | Lost to Calgary Dinos in semi-final 57-18 |
| 2013 | 8 | 5 | 3 | - | 0.625 | 335 | 274 | 2nd in CW | Defeated Saskatchewan Huskies in semi-final 37-36 Lost to Calgary Dinos in Hardy Cup 43-28 |
| 2014 | 8 | 4 | 4 | - | 0.500 | 290 | 247 | 3rd in CW | Defeated Saskatchewan Huskies in semi-final 47-39 Defeated Calgary Dinos in Hardy Cup 27-15 Lost to Montreal Carabins in Uteck Bowl 29-26 |
| 2015 | 8 | 5 | 3 | - | 0.625 | 284 | 253 | 3rd in CW | Lost to UBC Thunderbirds in semi-final 52-10 |
| 2016 | 8 | 3 | 5 | - | 0.375 | 276 | 323 | 5th in CW | Out of playoffs |
| 2017 | 8 | 2 | 6 | - | 0.250 | 180 | 289 | 6th in CW | Out of playoffs |
^ 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".
Manitoba Bisons in professional football
As of the start of the 2018 CFL season, 12 former Bisons players are on CFL teams' rosters:
- Anthony Coombs, Toronto Argonauts
- Nic Demski, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Evan Foster, Toronto Argonauts
- Kienan Lafrance, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- D. J. Lalama, Montreal Alouettes
- Thomas Miles, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Landon Rice, Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- Teague Sherman, Ottawa Redblacks
- Eddie Steele, Saskatchewan Roughriders
In the 2016 NFL Draft, David Onyemata became the first Bison to be drafted into the NFL, being selected in the 4th round, 120th overall by the New Orleans Saints.
In 2017, Geoff Gray was signed by the NFL's Cleveland Browns and is currently a free agent.
