We are devastated that one of our own passed away in the horrific bus crash in Saskatchewan on Friday. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mark's family and friends in this very difficult time.
#HumboldtStrong
#foreveralion
Today we honour and celebrate the life of Mark Cross in his hometown of Strasbourg, Saskatchewan. He will forever be in our hearts
#MC18
(Video by Kenneth Edwards)
The menโs hockey team is off to Saskatchewan tonight as they begin the Mark Cross HumboldtStrong Tour presented by
@Conexus_CU
. Follow us for updates on their journey. ๐๐
#MC18
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We have set up message books for the Cross family and for Molly at Tait. We encourage you to leave a message in support.
#humboldtstong
#prayingforHumboldt
We've created a fund to honour Markโs memory. Donations will support the Menโs Hockey program and remember Mark for the exceptional young man that he was.
We have raised $15,085, which will be matched to $30,170
If you would like to donate, please visit
MHKY | Russ Herrington has been named the full-time head coach of the Lions men's hockey program! We are thrilled to welcome him back to our team.
#lionpride
@YULionsMHockey
Wโฝ๏ธ| CHAMPIONS! ๐
The Lions won their first
@OUAsport
banner since 2009 with a 2-0 victory over the
@Varsity_Blues
!
#lionpride
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In case you missed it yesterday, the menโs hockey team is travelling West in September for a three-game tour. On their trip, they will take part in school visits, hockey clinics and other community events. To support the team, please visit
#humboldt
Today we honour Mark Cross. Mark was one of the victims of the tragic 2018 bus accident in Saskatchewan that claimed the lives of 16 members of the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team.
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W๐| Congrats to Erin Locke for being drafted by her hometown
@NWHL
franchise, the new
@TorontoNWHL
! She was selected in the 3rd round, 15th overall on Wednesday night.
#lionpride
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Paul Jones, a recognizable York Lions alumni, has been added to the Canada Basketball board of directors, the national sports organization announced last Thursday. Congrats Paul!
#LionPride
#AlwaysALion
#YorkU
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M๐|
@yorklionshockey
handed out its annual awards this week! Congrats to
@SFilice23
for the Mark Cross Heart of a Lion Award and
@Faze_Time
for the Most Outstanding Player Award, as well as everyone for their achievements!
#lionpride
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We are shocked and saddened over the tragic news of the accident involving the Humboldt Broncos.
We extend our deepest sympathies to the Broncos organization, the families, the friends, the fans and entire Humboldt community.
#PrayersForHumboldt
York University Athletics & Recreation is proud to announce Jess Neilson as the next head coach of the Lions women's rugby program. Welcome to the Pride Jess!
#LionPride
#YorkU
A huge THANK YOU to the town of Humboldt for hosting us tonight and to
@UCDinos
for meeting us here for the Mark Cross Humboldt Strong Tour presented by
@Conexus_CU
. ๐๐
#MC18
#lionpride
W๐ |๐ฝ๏ธTraining camp for
@YUlionsWBB
has begun in the Bahamas! Head coach
@emcaleenan
checks in from the beach after the team's first day down south.
#lionpride
Tomorrow is
#JerseyDay
in Canada. To show solidarity with Humboldt, we encourage you all to wear a jersey of your choice tomorrow on campus to show your support.
#yorku
Thank you Lions Nation for participating in our annual Mark Cross Memorial Day. We will always remember
#MC18
.
If you still want to donate to the Mark Cross Memorial Fund, please head over to .
Huge shoutout to the menโs basketball team who have qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2014-15! In only his second year as Head Coach, Nate Philippe went from two wins last season to a playoff berth this season!! ๐ฆ๐พ๐๐ฅ๐๐จโ๏ธ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐๐ซ
#yorku
#lionpride
UPSET ALERT: Brandie and Heather are moving on! ๐จ๐ฆ
A HUGE comeback win for the beach volleyball team, downing USA's Claes/Sponcil 2-1 with a 15-13 win in the third and deciding set!
#AlwaysALion
MSCR โฝ๏ธ | Former Lions Mark-Anthony Kaye and Ryan Telfer are making noise in
@MLS
, proving that
@USPORTSca
players can make it to the pros. Congrats to both on recently scoring their first goals!
#lionpride
MCCAW CUP ๐ | With Toronto winning tonight, the Lions will travel to Varsity Arena on Friday (Mar. 6) for the OUA Championship game! Puck drop is 7pm.
More details to follow.
Womenโs soccer is the No. 1 seed heading into U SPORTS Nationals in Victoria. They take on Acadia on Thursday at 1:30pm EST. Watch exclusively on .
#lionpride
#yorku
Cheers,
@NatAchon
! ๐๐จ๐ฆ
Congrats to Erin Locke, who becomes the second Lion to join
@TorontoNWHL
! She is selected in the third round, 15th overall.
#LionPride
W๐|
@TorontoNWHL
announced its coming for next season and one of their first signings is former York star defender Kristen Barbara!
#lionpride
#alwaysalion
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A heartfelt THANK YOU to
@emcaleenan
for everything she has contributed to our family! Best of luck at
@ubctbirds
, they are getting a great coach and even better person! ๐ฆโค๏ธ
#alwaysalion
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The women's hockey team is one win away from the McCaw Cup! Help us pack Canlan tomorrow as they try to clinch the series vs. Nipissing!
First 100 fans get a voucher for Wild Wing wings and drink! First 50 fans get a FREE Lions t-shirt!
#yorku
#lionpride
A huge congrats to all of our top student-athletes who were honoured on Tuesday for their achievements in the classroom!
#yorku
#lionpride
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Overwhelming support overnight! The fund is now at $10,965 in donations with a matched amount of: $21,930.
If you want to donate, please head to
#MC18
#HumboldtBroncos
#JerseyDay
TF | Raymond Rudder will remain with the Lions after it was announced that he has been named the full-time head coach of the track and field program! We are thrilled to have him back.
#lionpride
@yorklionstrack
Congratulations to
@yorklionshockey
alumni Derek Sheppard on being named
@CheckersHockey
Man of the Year and on his nomination for the AHLโs Yanick Dupre Memorial Award. Once a lion, always a lion!
#lionpride
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#yorku