The Brunswickan
Volume 141 Issue 24 • Canada’s Oldest Official Student Publication • UNB Fredericton’s Student Paper • Mar. 26, 2008
Hell
Freezes Over V-Reds fall to Alberta for gold
T
he UNB Varsity Reds’ dream season was put on ice Sunday night at the hands of the Alberta Golden Bears. The V-Reds, who have been the unanimous topranked team in the country for most of the 2007-08 season, fell 3-2 to Alberta in the University Cup finals. Golden Bears goalie Aaron Sorochan made 40 saves – several of the spectacular variety – to quiet UNB’s offense, which has been dazzling all season. Justin DaCosta and Rob Hennigar scored for the Reds, who were backstopped by a brilliant effort from CIS Second-Team AllStar Mike Ouzas. Ouzas allowed just four goals over the course of the tournament and
recorded a shutout against the Saskatchewan Huskies in the second game. UNB held leads of 1-0 and 2-1 over Alberta, but a lethal powerplay by the Golden Bears early in the third period put them ahead to stay. Despite a 6-5 in the final minute and a flurry of shots at the Alberta keeper, the VReds were unable to beat Sorochan to send the game to overtime. Hennigar, Ouzas, and defenseman David Bowman were all recognized as tournament All-Stars, but it was little compensation after bitter defeat – just the third loss for the team in CIS competition this season – capped off the most impressive season in UNB history.
Full coverage inside, page 13
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