York Lions

York Lions
University York University
Association U Sports
Conference Ontario University Athletics
Athletic director Jennifer Myers
Location Toronto, Ontario
Varsity teams 9 men, 9 women
Football stadium Alumni Field
Arena Canlan Ice Sports - York
Other arenas Tait McKenzie Centre, Toronto Track and Field Centre, York Lions Stadium
Tennis court Aviva Centre
Mascot Lion
Nickname Lions
Colours Red and White
         
Website www.yorkulions.ca

The York Lions is the official name for the athletic varsity teams that represent York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The university's varsity teams compete in the Ontario University Athletics conference of U Sports and, where applicable, in the east division. The Lion's logo features a red lion from the school's logo with the university's colours, red and white.

York's former teams were known as the York Yeomen and York Yeowomen, but changed their name to the gender-neutral Lions in 2003. In 2008, the York Lions men's soccer team won the Canadian men's soccer championship, York's first national championship in any sport in 18 years, and their first soccer championship since 1977.[1]

Men's team's goalie during 2012 playoffs
York Lions at the Tait McKenzie Centre

Interuniversity sport teams

Men's road playoff game vs. Windsor Lancers February 16, 2012.

Lions women's ice hockey

The York Lions women's ice hockey team competes in the 10-team Ontario University Athletics conference and finished their 2010-11 season with an 11-16 record. The team's head coach is Dan Church, who is entering his eighth year with the team in the 2011-12 season.

Lions men's soccer

In 2015, the men's soccer team has won the Ontario University Athletics championship, for the third time in three years.

Most Recently the Lions have won National Championships in 2008,2010, 2014 and 2015. While capturing OUA gold in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

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Lions football

York Lions
York Lions logo
First season 1968
Athletic director Jennifer Myers
Head coach Warren Craney
8th year, 9–55–0  (.141)
Other Staff Kamau Peterson (OC)
Sammy Okpro (DC)
Home Stadium York Lions Stadium
Year built 2015
Stadium capacity 12,500
Stadium surface FieldTurf
Location Toronto, Ontario
League U Sports
Conference OUA (1980 - present)
Past associations CCIFC (1969-1970)
OUAA (1971-1973)
OQIFC (1974-1979)
All-time record – 
Postseason record – 
Tournaments
Vanier Cups 0
Yates Cups 0
Hec Crighton winners 0
Current uniform
Colours Red, White, and Grey
              
Outfitter Adidas
Rivals Toronto Varsity Blues
Website yorkulions.ca

The York Lions football team has been in continuous operation since 1968 and are one of two teams currently playing in U Sports football to have never won a conference championship.[3] The other team, the Sherbrooke Vert et Or, did not begin their current program until 2003. Their current head coach is Warren Craney, who became the team's head coach before the 2010 season.[4]

The program has been one of futility, finishing out of the playoffs each year since 2005. After Queen's and Ottawa joined the OUA in 2001, the playoffs were expanded to include eight teams, meaning that the Lions would make the playoffs for four consecutive seasons.[5] This format was discontinued after the 2003 season, so the Lions did not qualify for post-season play in 2005. In 2012, the Lions finished with a 2-6 record, the most wins for the program since 2005 and in 7th place, their highest finish in eight years. In 2013, the team finished 8th overall in the OUA, matching their previous season's record of 2-6. Following the 2013 season, head coach Warren Craney signed a contract extension with York University to remain at the helm of the program.[6] During the next two seasons, the Lions took a step backward as they recorded no wins in 2014 and one in 2015. The team had a 2-6 2016 record, showing some improvement, but regressed the following year with a one-win season in 2017.

Season-by-season record

The following is the record of the York Lions football team since 2000:

SeasonGamesWonLostPCTPFPAStandingPlayoffs
20008350.375992056th in OUADid not qualify
20018350.3751532168th in OUALost to McMaster Marauders in quarter-final 62-0
20028530.6251211135th in OUADefeated Ottawa Gee-Gees in quarter-final 12-4
Lost to McMaster Marauders in semi-final 29–14
20038350.3751612517th in OUALost to Queen's Golden Gaels in quarter-final 27-6
20048350.3752202376th in OUALost to Western Mustangs in quarter-final 54-18
20058350.3751132948th in OUADid not qualify
20068170.1251342249th in OUADid not qualify
20078170.125902799th in OUADid not qualify
20088080.0003247110th in OUADid not qualify
20098080.0009741410th in OUADid not qualify
20108080.000734169th in OUADid not qualify
20118170.125902419th in OUADid not qualify
20128260.2501922747th in OUADid not qualify
20138260.2501793328th in OUADid not qualify
20148080.0006338211th in OUADid not qualify
20158170.12512136710th in OUADid not qualify
20168260.2501713849th in OUADid not qualify
20178170.12516334010th in OUADid not qualify

York Lions in the CFL

As of the start of the 2018 CFL season, three former Lions players are on CFL teams' rosters:

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.yorku.ca/sprtyork/MediaReleases/Archive/Release.asp?Release=2622
  2. ↑ http://www.yorkulions.ca/news/2015/11/8/MSCR_1108155658.aspx?path=msoccer
  3. ↑ 50th Anniversary
  4. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on August 7, 2011. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
  5. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on August 27, 2011. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
  6. ↑ http://yfile.news.yorku.ca/2013/11/20/york-university-extends-warren-craneys-term-as-head-coach-of-the-football-program/
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