Official Twitter account of University of Winnipeg Wesmen Athletics — men’s and women’s volleyball and basketball, and women’s soccer.
#WePlayForWinnipeg
In light of declarations from the Ontario government, Wesmen Athletics stands with the athletics programs of
@OUAsport
.
We strongly believe student-athletes deserve 𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘 recognition and our partners in the OUA should expect such support.
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#OUAisELITE
You’ve given us three decades of service and many memories along the way. You’ve been a mentor and friend.
Nothing left to say, other than thank you for everything you’ve meant to Wesmen Athletics and
@Wesmen_WBB
.
Good luck, Coach.
#WePlayForWinnipeg
SHOCK THE WORLD!
Your 12-seeded
@wesmen_wbb
team stuns the No. 5-seed UBC with a huge upset in the one-game first-round playoff series. Castillo with 20. Wenke with 16. Hezekiah with 12 and 11.
#RepTheW
PLAYOFF BOUND
Despite a loss tonight, the
@WesmenWVB
team is going to the post-season for the first time since 2012 thanks to a Calgary win over UBC-Okanagan tonight.
#WePlayForWinnipeg
Alex Krykewich will play for Winnipeg.
The provincial MVP of
@dciLRSD
and
@vballmanitoba
high school player of the year has committed to Larry McKay's
@WesmenMVB
program as a part of the 2020 recruiting class.
STORY:
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An incredible, memorable season that made all of us so proud.
Congratulations to fifth-year seniors Faith Hezekiah and Keylyn Filewich, who were named tournament all-stars.
#WePlayForWinnipeg
Tonight we were proud to induct two more Wesmen greats into the Wesmen Ring of Honour.
Ruth Klassen and Brenda (Boroski) Westwood were key parts of the first dynasty of Canadian women's volleyball, helping the Wesmen in their run of six straight national titles in the 80s.
We are so immensely proud of one of the finest Wesmen alums in our storied history. In
@UAsagwara
Union Station has elected a hard-working, values-focused powerhouse who will do her riding proud for years to come.
Wesmen Athletics athletic director Dave Crook honoured tonight at the Canada-Nigeria game for his years of service coaching in our
@CanBball
national programs.
#RepTheW
We are pleased to have
@kevin_chief
in attendance tonight as we recognized him as our 2022 Wesmen Classic guest of honour.
A 5-year Wesmen, Kevin has gone on to be a prominent voice in our community and a leader in many sectors. We're proud he is forever a Wesmen.
In their first crack at a Wesmen Classic,
@WesmenWVB
went out and grabbed
@uwinnipeg
's first championship since 2006.
Emma Parker, MVP.
Madison Fyvie, all-star.
Back-to-back sweeps
4-1 record.
What a weekend.
STORY:
#WePlayForWinnipeg
Third-year left side Emma Parker of
@WesmenWVB
has been named a Canada West conference all-star for the first time in her career.
Emma finished 4th in the country in kills while setting 4⃣ different career-highs for a season.
STORY:
#WePlayForWinnipeg
Wesmen athletes are continuing to put their voices to the fight against
#COVID19
.
How big a deal is it?
@mattklysh
of
@WesmenMVB
got suited up to deliver an important message while getting some "light reading" in between studying for exams.
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The Wesmen are saddened by the loss of our superfan, Sophie Nemis, who passed away at the age of 104.
Sophie loved Wesmen games and always had a front-row seat. We are so lucky she chose to spend that time with us and she will be sorely missed by all of us in the Wesmen Family.
Wesmen Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of Alyssa Cox as the fifth head coach in the history of the
@Wesmen_WBB
program.
👉
#WePlayForWinnipeg
“I’m a veteran on this team and we have to rise up and be there for our team."
We never doubt you, Faith.
Ahem. Let's say it again: Your
@Wesmen_WBB
are off to play for a national championship!
👉
#WePlayForWinnipeg
You've been a mentor, a
@WesmenWSOC
captain, a beloved teammate, and a friend to everyone.
On the day of your final game, this is for you
@chantal_boulet
from just a handful of the people who appreciate you and whose lives you've touched.
#WePlayForWinnipeg
Saturday night we honoured our teams of the 90s and their unprecedented feat. Members of the 1992-94 teams were in attendance to unveil new signage that will go up in the Duckworth Centre to remind everyone of the rare achievement of this special group
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#WePlayForWinnipeg
Your
@Wesmen_WBB
team plays in a national championship tonight.
Join us for our exclusive watch party at the Duckworth Centre. RSVP to t.nicholson
@uwinnipeg
.ca and join us for the big game!
#WePlayForWinnipeg
Congratulations to Larry McKay, head coach of
@WesmenMVB
, for receiving International Coach Recognition at last night’s
@SportManitoba
awards. Larry coached Canada to a silver medal and World Cup berth at the 2021 NORCECA tournament in Durango, Mexico.
#WePlayForWinnipeg
It was quite the debut for freshman Taryn Raabe (
@raabe_taryn
) of
@WesmenWSOC
and she's been named the first
@BirchwoodAuto
Wesmen Athlete of the Week for 2019-20.
DETAILS:
And finally we are proud to announce our athletes of the year.
She was a record-breaking all-Canadian for
@WesmenWVB
and he went from walk-on to all-star for
@WesmenMBB
.
Congratulations to Emma Parker and Shawn Maranan.
#WePlayForWinnipeg
We're excited to announce we are the first Canadian university to sign a partnership with
@opendorse
, a game-changing platform in athlete-driven social media. Opendorse has put its stamp on pro & collegiate sports around North America and we're excited to be a part of it
#RepTheW
For the late-night crowd. From the
#NORCECA
Continental Championship in Durango, 🇲🇽:
@VBallCanada
men's team, with
@WesmenMVB
's Larry McKay as head coach, upsets previously undefeated Mexico 3-0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-18) in semifinal.
🇨🇦 will play Puerto Rico in the final tomorrow.
Keylyn Filewich's parents Keon and Arlyn surprised their daughter
@keylynfilewich
tonight and showed up at U Sports nationals earlier than expected so they could share in tonight's big moment.
Here's the moment they came to see.
#WePlayForWinnipeg
.
UWinnipeg SID
@UWLarkins
recognized his own struggles in mental health after years of ignoring them. He speaks on
#BellLetsTalk
Day about recognizing trauma and how wide-ranging it can be.
#WePlayForWinnipeg
The
@WesmenWVB
team swept the
@BUBobcats
for the first time since 2012. Emma Parker with 16 kills and 12 digs and Ashleigh Laube with a career-high 20 digs and 11 kills to pace the Wesmen.
STORY:
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Wesmen Athletics congratulates
@WinnipegNews
reporter
@sawa14
on being honoured with the
@CanadaWest
Fred 'Gus' Collins Award for dedication to coverage of university sport. We cannot say enough appreciation for his commitment to telling our stories.
👉
ICYMI: Your Winnipeg Wesmen men's curling team (Robert Gordon, Ty Dilello, Kyle Doering and J.T. Ryan) is nationals bound after winning the Western regionals at the Heather C.C. The women's team is still in the running for one more nationals berth out of the west.
#RepTheW
We already knew she was the best. Now it's confirmed. Wesmen commit Anna Kernaghan has been named the top-ranked girls high school basketball player in Manitoba in the annual
@winnipegsun
coaches poll.
#RepTheW
#WePlayForWinnipeg
OFFICIAL: Your
@uwinnipeg
Wesmen are pleased to announce a partnership with King's Head Pub to become the official pre- & post-game host of Wesmen Soccer in 2018. Free appetizers at the pub + shuttle to and from our matches will be provided
#RepTheW
STORY:
From Killarney to Halifax to Winnipeg, Halle Kachur has put in the miles to get to the university level.
Now we welcome her as the newest member of the 2022
@WesmenWVB
recruiting class.
👉
#WePlayForWinnipeg
We're saddened to learn of the passing of former
@WesmenMVB
player/assistant coach Dave Torz. After 3 years as a Wesmen, Dave worked for nearly 3 decades
@uwinnipeg
, starting with
@uwrecservices
in 1992.
We extend our sincerest condolences to his family, friends and coworkers.
Today was to be opening day for the 54th annual Wesmen Classic, one of Winnipeg's great holiday traditions and a staple to many in our community.
We all wish we could be in the gym today, but we resolve to be back and better than ever next year at this time.
#WePlayForWinnipeg
The Wesmen Family stands with
@BUBobcats
and all
@basketballmb
in mourning the passing of former Bobcat Donovan Gayle. A truly special human being whose legacy of kindness and charity will live on. Our deepest condolences.
🏀3-time all-Canadian
🏀Canada West rookie of the year (2017)
🏀4th all-time in Regina history in ppg
It's a big-time get for your
@Wesmen_WBB
team as Tanya McKay announces Kyanna Giles will transfer to the Wesmen for 2020-21.
#WePlayForWinnipeg
DETAILS:
The best basketball player in Canadian university is an all-Canadian once again.
Congrats,
@kyannagee
. We all know no one could stop you even if they tried.
#WePlayForWinnipeg
#WesmenYearInReview
📅: Aug. 9, 2019
The
@WesmenWSOC
team hadn't played a match when this photo was taken of freshman keeper
@raabe_taryn
, but she burst on to the scene shortly after. Raabe went on to post the 5th-highest saves total in Canada West history (113).
📸
@UWLarkins
For the first time in her career,
@raabe_taryn
of
@WesmenWSOC
has been honoured by the Canada West conference. Today she was named the conference's 2nd Star of the Week for her performance on the weekend.
DETAILS:
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We extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire
@GoTRUWolfPack
Family as they navigate through an unspeakable tragedy. We hope you find strength from within as well as from all
@USPORTSca
schools who stand with you.
This weekend we change our logo as a gesture of our support.
Happy
#PrideWpg
Day. Our Wesmen women’s volleyball team was on hand to show support for the LGBTTQ* community. We are proud to stand in solidarity and know that as a city, province, nation and planet we are stronger together.
#RepTheW
Wesmen Athletics congratulates former
@WesmenWVB
Jayme Menzies on being named the
@_MASRC
Manitoba Indigenous female coach of the decade.
Jayme has gone on to coach a variety of levels, started an Indigenous club program and won an MCAC title at CMU in 2020.
#WePlayForWinnipeg
Happiest of birthdays to one of our dearest fans. Sophie Nemis is 101 today and always keeps the Wesmen near and dear to her heart. Please join us in wishing Sophie happy birthday — and many more Wesmen games!
On the road, your
@Wesmen_WBB
team wins its season-opener, 88-82 over the Regina Cougars.
Kyanna Giles puts 26 points, six assists and six steals on her former team.
Keylyn Filewich with 20+9 rebounds. Faith Hezekiah 18 + 7. Robyn Boulanger 5-7 3FGs.
📸 Arthur Ward
🚨AWARD WINNER🚨
For the second time in two seasons,
@keylynfilewich
is the Canada West player of the year.
Keylyn joines Antoinette Miller and Erin Soroko as
@Wesmen_WBB
players who have won the award in back-to-back seasons.
👉
#WePlayForWinnipeg
Wesmen Athletics and
@WesmenWSOC
are excited we can officially announce the signed commitment of
@ValourFCElite
teammates Jessica Munoz and Sydney Butler as part of our 2020 class.
STORY:
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"Here’s to strong women: May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them"
On
#InternationalWomensDay
, we celebrate the student-athletes at
@uwinnipeg
who inspire every day with their commitment to school, sport and community.
#WePlayForWinnipeg
Wesmen Athletics and
@WesmenWSOC
are pleased to announce five more recruits to the 2020 class.
Rachel Bridle, Enya Bukvic, Jazmyn Castro, Izzy Myco and Mira Cerilli Koroluk will play for Winnipeg.
STORY:
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The
@WesmenMBB
team's season came to an end Saturday, but it will long be noted as one of the program's finest and most memorable years.
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Don't it feel gooooood???
YOUR Wesmen take home the Duckworth Challenge for the third straight year after the volleyball teams show up with sweeps of the Bisons. Winnipeg claims the annual series 3-2.
Your
@WesmenWSOC
team just got better.
Head coach Amy Anderson is pleased to announce former
@GC_Gophers
keeper, and current
@uwinnipeg
student, Madisyn Furber (
@maddyfurber
) has committed to the program as part of the 2019 recruiting class. #
DETAILS:
Earlier tonight, the
@BUBobcats
and Wesmen men's basketball teams stood side by side and honoured former Brandon Bobcat Donovan Gayle, who passed away Dec. 15. The
@basketballmb
community stands together in mourning a great athlete and man.
@CanBallReport
Unable to do our annual banquet, we've had to change how we handle our year-end athletics awards. Starting tomorrow, we will roll out a series of videos to celebrate the season for our teams.
And now, a message from Wesmen Athletics:
#WePlayForWinnipeg
Wesmen forward Lena Wenke was an inspiration in 2017-18 and a shining light of perseverance and courage. We come together to congratulate her for this most deserving honour.
#RepTheW
Congratulations to Lena Wenke (
@Wesmenathletics
) for winning the Tracy MacLeod Award as the U SPORTS player that best exhibits determination and perseverance!
Congratulations to tonight's
@MHSAA_
AAAA provincial champions the Dakota Lancers and the
....
Dakota Lancers?
Well, ok then.
An impressive sweep of the varsity boys and girls titles. Congratulations also to the Westwood boys & Massey Brandon girls for their fantastic seasons
On this day in 1994, your
@Wesmen_WBB
team beat Manitoba 74-62 to establish a new record for North American university women's basketball with its 70th consecutive win. The team would go on to win its second of three straight national championships one week later.
#RepTheW
Larry McKay and
@VBallCanada
have qualified for the 2022 Worlds in Russia next August with this silver-medal performance.
Congrats to Coach and to Team Canada.
Our head coach Larry McKay will lead Canada's senior men's team into a gold-medal match against Puerto Rico at the
#NORCECA
Continental Championship tonight at 8 p.m.
Stream that match for free:
Players in
@Wesmen_WBB
history with at least 40 points and at least 10 rebounds in a game:
Kyanna Giles.
That's the list.
@kyannagee
put on a show again as the Wesmen moved into first place in the
@CanadaWest
.
📸 Aidan Froese/BU Athletics
.
@uwinnipeg
Wesmen student-athletes are lending their voice to tear down racial injustice. Our leadership group has crafted this message of solidarity and an ally group of athletes is right beside them to support.
📽️
#WePlayForWinnipeg
#BlackLivesMatter