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Athlete of the year signs with Seawolves soccer
R. Oram
Posted: July 13, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Soccer , ACAA , Varsity Sports
Makena MacDonald has officially signed with the UNB Saint John Seawolves women’s soccer team for the 2023 varsity season. MacDonald comes to UNB Saint John from Bedford, Nova Scotia, and will graduate from Charles P Allen School. A decorated athlete, Makena was recently named Female Athlete of the Year of her high school, the largest in Nova Scotia. This is in large part due to her successes in a variety of sports besides soccer. Female rookie of the year in cross country,...
Seawolves snag new keeper: Grant-Spin signs for 2023-24 season
R. Oram
Posted: July 5, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Soccer , Varsity Sports , ACAA
Casey Grant-Spin has officially signed with the UNB Saint John Seawolves women’s soccer team for the 2023-24 varsity season. Grant-Spin is a graduate of Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, where she was the team’s starting keeper from grade 9 to 12. Being in net for so long has allowed Casey to garner a wide array of achievements. With the NNU Soccer Club in Antigonish, Casey was named player of the season for winter 2021-22. In the summer...
Marr signs with women’s soccer squad
Scott Briggs
Posted: June 9, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , Soccer , ACAA
Jenna Marr has officially signed with the UNB Saint John Seawolves women’s soccer team for the 2023 varsity season. A native of Saint John, N.B., Marr will soon graduate from Saint Malachy’s Memorial High School, where she played four years on the pitch for the Saints. Marr’s love affair with the beautiful game began as a six-year-old while playing for the Saint John Soccer Club. She eventually became a captain and proud member of the club’s university prep program....
McDonald signs with Seawolves Soccer
Scott Briggs
Posted: May 10, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: ACAA , Varsity Sports , Soccer
Scarlette McDonald has officially signed with the UNB Saint John Seawolves women’s soccer team for the 2023 varsity season. McDonald, who hails from Wickham, New Brunswick, is a senior at Belleisle Regional High School, where she’s played soccer, basketball and volleyball since the sixth grade....
Captain/MVP signs with Seawolves Soccer
Scott Briggs
Posted: May 4, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Soccer , Varsity Sports , ACAA
Luke Antoniello has officially signed with the UNB Saint John Seawolves Men’s soccer team for the 2023 varsity season. Antoniello offers a lot both on and off the pitch. An honour-roll student at Banting Memorial High School, Antoniello hails from Alliston, Ontario, where he served as captain for his...
Smith and Szemerda Named Top Seawolves for 2022-23
J. Fleck
Posted: April 3, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball , ACAA , Varsity Sports , Alumni , Soccer , Basketball , SAAC
The University of New Brunswick Saint John Seawolves held their annual athlete’s awards evening Friday night, honoring their student athlete’s achievements in both academics and athletics. The night was highlighted by the schools four major awards; Male and Female Athletes of the Year and male and female recipients of the Dr. Ann Gorman Condon Academic Athletics Achievement Award. The Male Athlete of the Year was basketball star, Ethan Szemerda (Saint John, NB), who finished his...
Benner signs with Seawolves Soccer
S. Guimond
Posted: March 10, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Varsity Sports , Soccer , ACAA
Ryan Benner has officially signed with the Seawolves Soccer program! He began playing soccer at the age of five with the Fredericton District Soccer Association and at 13 he moved to the Premiership League. Over the last four years Ryan attended the University Prep Program (UNB Reds) and played Varsity Soccer for Fredericton High School. Throughout his career he has received multiple awards for his athletic achievements, held a part time job and maintained his grades in high school with an...
Dual coaching role is labour of love for Ward
Scott Briggs
Posted: November 25, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Varsity Sports , Soccer , ACAA
PJ Ward admits there’s been little downtime in his two seasons as the head coach of the men’s and women’s soccer teams at UNB Saint John. Luckily, he’s not a clock-watcher. “My free time kind of dwindled down, but I coach because I love the sport and I want to help players get better,” Ward said. “It’s never easy coaching two teams, mentally and physically. It’s all about ambition and just the love of the game.” Ward is...
Smith caps senior season with all-conference honours
Scott Briggs
Posted: November 10, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Varsity Sports , ACAA , Soccer
Jillian Smith didn’t touch the field in her first year with the UNB Saint John women’s soccer team, but she prepared as if she were a regular. Her efforts paid off. She eventually became the Seawolves’ starting goalkeeper and earned this year’s first team all-conference honours in her final season. “My team always trusted me, but this team trusted me a lot more,” Smith said. “This year was fabulous.” No doubt. The Seawolves finished the regular...
Duval showed resilience and determination in overcoming ACL injury
Scott Briggs
Posted: October 20, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , Soccer , ACAA
Karlee Duval was understandably emotional after her final home game as a member of the UNB Saint John women’s soccer team on Oct. 15. In the minutes following the Seawolves’ 2-1 win over Crandall University, Duval received huge hugs and warm embraces from family and friends on senior recognition day. “It’s been an interesting five years, to say the least,” the veteran co-captain said. “They’ve been a huge factor in me being able to come back and play...
Seawolves Sports Broadcast Opportunities
S. Guimond
Posted: August 31, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: SAAC , ACAA , Basketball , Varsity Sports , Volleyball , Soccer , Alumni
Do you have a passion for sports media? The UNB Saint John Seawolves are in search of personalities to be our commentary and play-by-play announcers for the 2022-23 Varsity Season. Our Varsity sports include Soccer, Volleyball and Basketball. If you are an Alumni, UNB Student or community member that wants to get in on the action, we would love for you to join our team! Knowledge in soccer, basketball and/or volleyball is considered an asset. For more information please contact...
Seawolves Varsity Soccer Tryouts
S. Guimond
Posted: August 4, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , Soccer , ACAA
Interested in playing women’s or men's soccer? The Seawolves welcome new and returning full-time UNB Saint John and DalMed students to attend open training sessions. If you would like the opportunity to showcase your soccer skills, join us at the Canada Games Stadium as follows: Soccer Training at Canada Games Stadium Day Women’s Men’s Saturday, August 27 11:00 AM-12:30 PM 12:30- 2:00 PM Sunday, August 28 11:00 AM-12:30...
BC Provincial Champ signs with Seawolves Soccer
S. Guimond
Posted: June 9, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: ACAA , Soccer , Varsity Sports
Aidan Walt has officially signed with the Seawolves soccer program for the 2022-23 varsity season. Coming to UNB Saint John from Victoria, BC, Aidan has plenty of titles and good grades to prepare him for his next chapter as a student athlete. His achievements include first place at provincials with Reynolds Secondary, first place at Islands, Junior sportsmanship award, U18 championship with Gorge FC and to top it off he’s been an honor roll student for 4 years. He began playing soccer...
Two Seawolves Earn Top CCAA Recognition
S. Guimond
Posted: May 18, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Soccer , ACAA , Varsity Sports
Two Seawolves women’s soccer players have been announced as 2021-22 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Academic All-Canadians. Charlotte Knappe and Karlee Duval received the award with 230 other student-athletes across the country and are among 42 recipients within the Atlantic Collegiate Athletics Association (ACAA). This season Karlee was named a ACAA First All-Conference Team player and Charlotte was named to the second team. Both top Seawolves performers attained...
A family affair - Gaudet sisters commit to Seawolves Soccer program
S. Guimond
Posted: May 17, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: ACAA , Varsity Sports , Soccer
Hope and Trinity Gaudet have officially signed with the Seawolves Soccer team for the 2022-23 varsity season. The Gaudet sisters are from Quispamsis, New Brunswick and will be graduating from Kennebecasis Valley high school in June of 2022. Trinity and Hope are not only outstanding athletes but have performed exceptionally in their academics, both as honors students and have above a 90% average. Hope and Trinity’s athletic achievements include a silver medal at Atlantics with Team NB...
Charlotte Knappe and Ryan Farrell Named UNB Saint John Student - Athletes of the Year
S. Guimond
Posted: April 12, 2022 11:59:00 AM ADT
Category: Alumni , Soccer , Volleyball , Varsity Sports , SAAC , Basketball , ACAA
Saint John, New Brunswick- UNB Saint John held its 56th Annual Varsity Athletics Evening on Friday, April 8 to honour its student-athletes. Women’s soccer defender, Charlotte Knappe and men’s volleyball left side hitter, Ryan Farrell were named the Female and Male Athletes of the Year . Quispamsis native Knappe was crucial to the Seawolves’ push to ACAA playoffs. She faced-off with every striker and attacking midfielder in the league and won every battle. ...
Chilliwack, B.C. Senior Sophie Hunt Joins Seawolves Soccer Team for 2022-23 Season
Scott Mehan
Posted: February 25, 2022 1:00:00 PM AST
Category: Soccer , Varsity Sports
Sophie Hunt, a senior at G.W. Graham Secondary, is yet another pick-up for the Seawolves women’s soccer team for their upcoming season. We’re in a build, and I am excited for the talent that we have stepping on to the field this coming year,” says head coach PJ Ward. Hunt, who currently plays club in her hometown, has been involved in the sport since a young age. “I started playing soccer when I was 5 and through my youth I attended the Whitecaps skills academy and TSS...
Braya Robertson Signs to Women's Soccer Team for 2022-23 Season
Scott Mehan
Posted: February 25, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: ACAA , Soccer , Varsity Sports
For Maple Ridge, BC native Braya Roberston soccer is more than just a game, it’s a passion. “I have been playing the game since I was four years old following in the footsteps of my mother and grandfather as they both played high-level soccer”, says Robertson. “The game has been my life these past fourteen years and through that, I have learned so many valuable lessons, created lifelong bonds, and found who I am.” Robertson knew soccer needed to be part of her...
Soccer is part of her identity; Splitgerber signs with Seawolves
S. Guimond
Posted: August 26, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: ACAA , Soccer , Varsity Sports
Jocephine Splitgerber has officially signed with the Women’s Soccer team and will be making the trek from Ontario to the east coast in the fall. Her hometown is Clarington, Ontario and she is a graduate of Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High in Oshawa. She has a long list of athletic achievements that will surely benefit the Seawolves squad once they hit the turf for the 2021-22 Varsity Season. Her soccer team won the LOSSA championships in her freshmen year which then led them to the...
UNB Alumnus named co-coach of Seawolves Men's Soccer
S. Guimond
Posted: August 25, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Soccer , ACAA , Alumni , Varsity Sports
The UNB Saint John Seawolves are pleased to announce that alumnus PJ Ward (BBA’18) has been named co-coach of the Men’s Soccer team. Ward had an impactful and successful playing career for the Seawolves. He was a key team leader and was selected to ACAA All-Conference teams in 2015 and 2016. He was the Seawolves MVP and was the recipient of the SRC Athletics Recognition Award in 2016. Ward gained valuable experience as an assistant coach with the Seawolves since 2017 under...
Seawolves Varsity Soccer Tryouts
S. Guimond
Posted: August 24, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: ACAA , Varsity Sports , Soccer
Interested in playing women’s or men's soccer? The Seawolves welcome new and returning full-time UNB Saint John and DalMed students to attend open training sessions. If you would like the opportunity to showcase your soccer skills, join us at the Canada Games Stadium as follows: Soccer Training August 27: Women's 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM / Men's 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM August 28: Women's 11:00 AM -1:30 PM / Men's 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM August 29: Women's 11:00...
Seawolves Varsity Sport Tryouts
S. Guimond
Posted: August 20, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball , ACAA , Basketball , Track and Field , Varsity Sports , Soccer
As September draws near on the UNB Saint John campus, the athletics department is preparing for the Covid return to collegiate sport. Are you interested in joining a team, but don’t know where to start? Our Varsity Athletics coordinator has provided answers to the most frequently asked questions from prospective students: What sports are offered? The Seawolves are proud members of the Atlantic Colleges Athletic Association (ACAA). Student-athletes are able to compete in...
High performance athlete signs with Seawolves Soccer
S. Guimond
Posted: May 6, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: ACAA , Soccer , Varsity Sports
Matthew Harquail has officially signed with the Seawolves Men’s soccer team. Matthew comes to us from Rothesay, NB as a St. Malachy’s Memorial High graduate. He is a high honors student and played on the Varsity soccer team, in addition to having played rugby and badminton for his school. He is currently the captain of the Saint John Soccer High Performance winter team and this summer he will be playing U17 AAA soccer. He has a great love for soccer as he feels it creates a safe...
KV Crusader signs with Seawolves Soccer Program
S. Guimond
Posted: April 8, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Soccer , Varsity Sports , ACAA
Stefan Jonsson comes to us from Quispamsis, NB and will be graduating from Kennebecasis Valley High School. Soccer is everything to Stefan, and the lessons he has learned and continues to learn will stay with him forever. He has built leadership skills and self confidence and most importantly he understands what it means to be a team player. Teamwork has taught him that its not just about one player but rather the whole of the machine working together to achieve success. He is passionate in...
Seawolves Sign MVP Goalkeeper
S. Guimond
Posted: April 1, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Soccer , ACAA , Varsity Sports
Ryan Johnson has signed his letter of intent with the Seawolves Men’s soccer program. Originally from Richmond, BC, Ryan moved to St. Andrew’s when he was five and will be graduating from St. Stephen High School. As a freshmen goalkeeper his high school team won a provincial title for the first time in 39 years, he was named MVP in grade ten and was the starting goalkeeper for Fundy U17 AAA at fourteen years old. Ryan has dedicated thousands of hours and has quit other sports to...
A Family Legacy Continues: Salamone Signs with Seawolves
S. Guimond
Posted: March 4, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: ACAA , Varsity Sports , Soccer
Anna Salamone, from Rothesay, New Brunswick has officially signed with the Seawolves Women’s Soccer program. She began playing soccer at 5 years old and since then has committed much of her time participating at the highest levels in New Brunswick. She will be graduating from Kennebecasis Valley high school where she led her varsity soccer team to a championship in 2020. In addition to her high school soccer career, her athletic experience has a wide range: Team NB (2 years),...
United Elite from Hamilton joins the Seawolves
S. Guimond
Posted: February 24, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: ACAA , Varsity Sports , Soccer
Lucas McDonald has officially signed with the Seawolves Men’s Soccer squad. He is currently playing for Hamilton’s United Elite’s U21 team but has had deep roots in the game since he was a kid. He began playing for his local club team and since then he has developed a great love for the game and his position as a goalkeeper. Out of his youth, he progressively developed into more competitive leagues and programs. Lucas has achieved the second most shutouts in the...
CCAA National Scholar Awards Announced
S. Guimond
Posted: October 23, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Soccer , Volleyball , Basketball , Varsity Sports
The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association has released their 2019-20 National Scholar Award recipients. These awards recognize outstanding academic accomplishments of student athletes. At this time, we would like to congratulate our Seawolves student athletes who have been awarded. Each year our student athletes work incredibly hard on their academics while balancing their varsity sport and community involvement. We are extremely proud of their academic achievements and they never cease...
CCAA Gaming Challenge
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: October 7, 2020 3:00:00 PM ADT
Category: Soccer , Uncategorized
Are you the best FIFA player at UNB Saint John? The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association in partnership with Uniting Gamers has developed a platform to stage a national FIFA Soccer gaming event for all students registered at a CCAA Member Institution. Register now for the 2020 CCAA Gaming Challenge!* * PS4 or Xbox One required
Memorial High Valedictorian Signs with Seawolves
J. Mills
Posted: June 18, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Soccer , ACAA , Varsity Sports
Valedictorian of her class, ringette player, hockey player and soccer player, what can Julianne MacCallum not do? Julianne started playing soccer at a young age, she has since been on multiple competitive soccer teams and has received numerous awards, such as the Heart & Hustle Award, the JMH Citizenship Award and the Green & Gold Award. She grew up in Miramichi where she attended James M Hill Memorial High School. She played on her high school soccer team where she was awarded the JMH Soccer...
Double the Fun for Coach Vicente
S. Guimond
Posted: October 25, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Alumni , ACAA , Varsity Sports , Soccer
Dave Vicente is a busy man. Coaching one team at the ACAA level takes time and effort. Coaching two teams in the same season, in the same sport is quite a challenge. Still, Vicente enjoys it. Coaching is in his blood. “I started coaching when I was 18. A friend of mine asked me to help him out when I could because I was playing on the 1989 Canada games team and I really enjoyed myself. I have been coaching for over 30 years from house league to rep teams, ACAA, AUS and NB Canada games...
Seawolves Varsity Sport Tryouts
N.Kelly
Posted: August 21, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Basketball , Varsity Sports , Track and Field , Soccer , Volleyball
August 21, 2019- As September draws near on the UNB Saint John campus, the athletics department is preparing for an exciting season of collegiate sport. Are you interested in joining a team, but don’t know where to start? Our Varsity Athletics coordinator has provided answers to the most frequently asked questions from prospective students: What sports are offered? The Seawolves are proud members of the Atlantic Colleges Athletic Association (ACAA). Student-athletes are able to...
Men's soccer open 2019 training camp
N. Kelly
Posted: August 19, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Soccer , Varsity Sports
Interested in playing men’s soccer? The Seawolves welcome new and returning full-time UNB Saint John and DalMed students to attend open training. If you would like the opportunity to showcase your soccer skills, join us at the Canada Games Stadium as follows: Men’s Soccer Training August 23: 7-8:30 PM August 24: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM August 25: 12-1:30 PM August 26: 5:30-7:00 PM August 27: 7:00 PM Exhibition match vs. St. Thomas...
Women's soccer open 2019 training camp
N. Kelly
Posted: August 19, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , Soccer
Interested in playing women’s soccer? The Seawolves welcome new and returning full-time UNB Saint John and DalMed students to attend open training sessions. If you would like the opportunity to showcase your soccer skills, join us at the Canada Games Stadium as follows: Women’s Soccer Training August 23: 5:30-7:00 PM August 24: 12-1:30 PM August 25: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM August 26: 7-8:30 PM August 27: Exhibition match vs. St. Thomas...
Squad of Hampton locals sticking together
B. Watson
Posted: August 1, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: ACAA , Soccer , Varsity Sports
Top Left: Emily Lodge, Top Right: Hannah Humphrey, Bottom Left: Nicole Mersereau, Bottom Right: Sophie Williams The end of high school usually separates athletes who have played side by side for as long as either can care to remember. Therefore, it is quite surprising and amazing to see a group of teammates continue their careers into their collegiate years together. That is exactly what we have this coming season at UNB Saint John, as Nicole Mersereau, Sophie Williams, Hannah Humphrey and...
Welcome home: Knappe Signs with Seawolves
B. Watson
Posted: July 25, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , Soccer , ACAA
UNBSJ soccer coach Dave Vicente is happy to announce the arrival of Charlotte Knappe, a local star who is transferring to UNBSJ from St. FX! He has been thoroughly impressed by her knowledge of the game as well as well as speed and composure. Vicente believes she can fill a vacant center back position on the team this upcoming season. There is no debate on Charlotte’s aptitude for the game, being a member of the 2017 Canada Games squad as well as St. FX’s roster in 2018. Now, the...
Tyler Travis Signs with the Seawolves
S. Guimond
Posted: April 9, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Soccer , Uncategorized , Varsity Sports , ACAA
Tyler Travis from Riverview, NB has officially signed with the UNB Saint John Seawolves as part of the Men's Varsity Soccer team. Tyler is a graduate from Riverview High School and has been playing soccer since he was 4 years old. Training never stops for him and his committment has gotten him to where he is today. During the summers he trains with Dieppe Soccer and in the winter is a member of the Indoor Men's Team. He's played for his city team, school team and Team New...
Duval named to Seawolves Women's Soccer Squad
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: June 14, 2018 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Soccer , ACAA , Varsity Sports
Karlee Duval has officially signed with the UNB Saint John Seawolves for the 2018-19 Varsity season. The newest local addition to the Seawolves hails from Baxter's Corner, NB and will be graduating from Centre Scolaire de Champlain in June. Karlee began playing soccer at four years old and was immediately hooked. She had tried other sports with encouragement from her parents but soccer was and still is her passion. Jason Brown (Fundy Soccer Association Technical Director), provided her with...
Gbongbor: A strong presence joining the Seawolves Soccer Team
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: May 31, 2018 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Soccer , ACAA , Varsity Sports
George Gbongbor officially commits to the Men's Soccer program at UNB Saint John for the 2018-19 Varsity season. Head Coach of the Seawolves Soccer team, Dave Vicente noticed George when he played U18 for Moncton. Coach Vicente was coaching against George's team at the time and he took note of his size and speed which caused his defense some problems. He knew from that point George was a prospect but hadn't talked to him until he saw him play at a showcase tournament in the winter. George was...
Another local signs to the Seawolves Soccer program
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: May 17, 2018 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Soccer , Varsity Sports , ACAA
Cole Healy has officially signed with the UNB Saint John Seawolves Soccer program for the 2018-19 Varsity season. He will be soon graduating from St. Malachy's high school and has been a high honor student in his four years there. In addition to his academic success, Cole has received many athletic awards which include his participation in the 2017 Canada Games, 3x medalist in the Legion National Track & Field (2015), National Soccer Championship participant (2014, 2017), 2x Provincial Soccer...
Seawolves Soccer program recruits local talent
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: April 19, 2018 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , Soccer , ACAA
The UNB Saint John Seawolves Soccer program has signed Makayla Martin from Quispamsis, NB for the 2018-19 Varsity season. Seawolves Soccer athletes often come up through the ranks from local soccer organizations in Saint John. Makayla Martin did just that and her love of the sport has been apparent since she was four years old. Her athletic resume includes playing competitively with the Fundy Soccer Association since 2011, she played for Team New Brunswick and in the Atlantics...
Seawolves Recognize Top Athletic and Academic Achievements
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: March 28, 2018 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Basketball , Varsity Sports , Soccer , Volleyball , ACAA , SAAC
Saint John, New Brunswick- UNB Saint John held its 52nd Annual Varsity Athletics Evening on Friday, March 23 to honour its student-athletes. Women’s volleyball setter, Taylor McGrattan and men’s basketball guard, Hunter Gray were named the Male and Female Athletes of the Year. Fredericton native McGrattan provided her team with veteran leadership during the 2017-18 season and was a major factor to her team’s success. Her skill and understanding of the sport, especially...
UNB Saint John to Host ACAA Soccer Championships
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: October 3, 2017 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , ACAA , Soccer
UNB Saint John will host the 2017 Atlantic Colleges Athletic Association (ACAA) men’s and women’s soccer championships on Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Canada Games Stadium. This event will feature some of the best University and College players in Atlantic Canada. The Holland College Hurricanes will be looking to continue their recent dominance by winning the ACAA men’s title for a fourth straight season. University of King’s College, Mount Saint...
Seawolves Varsity Team Tryouts
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: August 24, 2017 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Soccer , Volleyball , Basketball , Varsity Sports
August 24, 2017- The start of school is nearing on the UNB Saint John campus and the athletics department is preparing for an exciting season of collegiate sport. Are you interested in joining a team, but don’t know where to start? Our varsity Athletics coordinator has provided answers to the most frequently asked questions from prospective students: What sports are offered at UNB Saint John? The Seawolves are proud members of the Atlantic Colleges Athletic Association (ACAA)....
Tamblyn Takes to Nationals
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: December 13, 2016 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Soccer
CCAA Soccer Nationals were hosted by Keyano College for the 2016-17 Soccer season. Our very own MacKenzie Tamblyn was one of the recipents of the CCAA All Canadian awards. As part of this, MacKenzie was called out to Fort MacMurray during CCAA Soccer Nationals to facilitate, along with the other recipients, a soccer training clinic for youth soccer players. Representing the Seawolves, he coached the youngsters and provided some strong advice that they could carry with them as they...
ACAA Soccer Championships Halifax, NS
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: October 27, 2016 5:00:00 AM ADT
Big weekend coming up for our Soccer Teams! They are heading to Mount Saint Vincent University for ACAA Soccer Championships. Our men's team is entering the competition in 3rd place and our women's team entering in 4th place. For info on Games, Results, Live Streaming and much more please visit: http://acaa.ca/championships/2016-17_Soccer_Championships Good luck to our Seawolves!!!!
Senior Soccer Players Receive Recognition
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: October 17, 2016 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Soccer
October 15th and 16th was a big weekend for our Seawolves soccer teams! Namely our senior soccer players for their contributions over the past 4-5 years as Varsity Seawolves. Our senior athletes have added to the success of their teams with hard work, dedication and commitment and were recognized this weekend at home games on Sunday versus UKC. Great job everyone!! From left to right: Rob Mather (Head Coach), Madison Long, Skye Garnett, Zoe Britt, Lauren Coyle, Geselle Tuquib, Jason...
September Athlete of the Month
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: October 17, 2016 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Soccer
For the month of September our Soccer Athletes of the Month are MacKenzie Tamblyn and Lauren Coyle. MacKenzie has been very consistent all year for our men's team. He has scored 5 goals and has 4 assists. It is the things that you do not see on the stat sheets that really stand out for MacKenzie, he is the focal point for the opposing team's defenses which creates room and time for his team mates to operate. His work rate and desire to win is contagious! Lauren has been a strong performer for...
Bruce Savoie, Feature Article in Telegraph Journal
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: September 20, 2016 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Soccer
In the September 19th, 2016 edition of the Telegraph Journal our very own Bruce Savoie, Men's Soccer, was featured! As goal keeper for our men's soccer team Bruce met up with Scott Briggs (Telegraph Journal) to tell his story about his coaching experience in Kugluktuk, Nunavut. With keepsakes in tow for the interview Bruce told his story of travelling for the love of soccer. To Bruce it is more than just coaching soccer, it is about providing opportunity and sharing his knowledge of the...
Athlete of the Week: Soccer
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: September 14, 2016 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Soccer
Soccer season has begun! And with that, we have our first Athletes of the Week 2016-17 Bruce Savoie (Keeper) Bruce kept our men's team in the game this week with some HUGE saves. Bruce is in his 5th year at UNBSJ and continues to make great contributions to his team. Kaitlyn Casey (Defense) Kaitlyn was at the heart of the defensive play in the women's games this week. She led by example and performed consistently to help start the teams attack. Keep up the...
Indoor Soccer League at UNBSJ
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: September 9, 2016 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Soccer
INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE 2016-17 We are looking for more teams! Please contact: Stephanie.Guimond@unb.ca 506-653-2728 Registration/ Insurance forms will be available to those who would like to enter a team. Registration Deadline is September 30th, 2016
Seawolves Soccer Training Begins
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: August 31, 2016 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Soccer , Varsity Sports
August 31, 2016- Interested in playing soccer? The Seawolves welcome new and returning full-time UNB Saint John students to attend open training. If you would like the opportunity to showcase your soccer skills, join us at the Canada Games Stadium as follows: Women’s Soccer Training August 31: 6:15-8:00 PM Sept. 1: 7:00-9:30 PM (Exhibition match vs. Crandall University) Sept. 4: 8:30 AM-10:30 AM Sept. 5: 8:30 AM-10:30 AM Sept. 6, 7, 8 & 13: 6:30 PM- 8:00 PM...
Casey and Houser Add to Impressive Resumes
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: April 8, 2016 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Alumni , Varsity Sports , Soccer , Volleyball
April 8, 2016 – The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association is proud to announce the 2015-16 CCAA Academic All-Canadian award recipients. This year, 153 student-athletes have achieved combined excellence in collegiate athletics and academics. The CCAA Academic All-Canadian award is the CCAA’s most prestigious student-athlete honour, epitomizing both organizations’ commitment to academic success and athletic achievement. “The CCAA is proud to recognize and celebrate...
Cathy Simon - Clinic Director of Lifemark Physiotherapy Clinic
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: February 2, 2016 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Varsity Sports , Basketball , Soccer , Volleyball , Fitness
Lifemark Physiotherapy Clinic is the Seawolves number one choice when it comes to treatment of athletic injuries! Cathy and her team provide on site care for our athletes at all home games. Cathy graduated with a BSc (Physical Education) from St.F.X. She played Varsity volleyball for 4 years at "X" and played on the first Women's Rugby Team as well. She continued her education at the University of Toronto, where she graduated with a BSc (Physical Therapy). Cathy worked at the...
Think Pink raises over $1,100 for Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: January 19, 2016 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Soccer , Think Pink , Volleyball , SAAC , Basketball , Varsity Sports
The Seawolves wrapped up their 3rd Annual Think Pink events this past Sunday evening. With the help of the student-athletes, the Seawolves were successful in raising over $1,100 to go directly to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. The money was raised via a bake sale, tickets sold on a raffle basket, and a BBQ at the Think Pink soccer games. Jill Corey, a first year player on the women's basketball team, also donated 10-inches of her hair at half-time of Sunday's men's basketball...
THINK PINK WEEKEND IS ALMOST HERE
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: January 12, 2016 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Varsity Sports , SAAC , Alumni , Basketball , Think Pink , Soccer , Volleyball
This weekend will mark the 3rd Annual UNB Saint John Think Pink weekend put on by the Student Athletic Advisory Council. All proceeds raised during the weekend's events will go directly to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. This year there will be tickets sold on a raffle basket full of awesome pink items and a bake sale. Also, as a new addition to Think Pink weekend, with every game you attend this Saturday and Sunday you will receive a ballot for a draw to win a FREE IPAD MINI! On...
Seawolves Soccer Star Receives UNB Saint John SRC Leadership Award Valued at $2,000
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: November 27, 2015 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Alumni , Soccer , Varsity Sports , SAAC
Madison Long is a well known name around the UNB Saint John campus. Not only for her superior performance on the pitch, but for the academics, extra-curricular involvement, and volunteer work. The 4th year women's soccer star, currently in her 4th year of the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education program was awarded with the UNB Saint John SRC Leadership Award. The UNB Saint John SRC Leadership Award is awarded annually on the recommendation of the UNB Saint John SRC Student Leadership...
Seawolves Clothing Now Available at UNB Saint John Bookstore
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: November 24, 2015 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Soccer , Varsity Sports , Club Sports , Basketball , Volleyball , Alumni , Fitness , Think Pink
Seawolves clothing is now being sold at the UNB Saint John Bookstore! Stop in today to pick something up for yourself, or to grab a great holiday present for a family member or friend. The featured items are the Team Tee- $17.00 , the Shock Energy “Think Pink” Polo - $55.00, and the Shock Energy Anorak- $81.40. However, there is MUCH, MUCH more available! Go to the UNB Saint John Bookstore today to check out all of the wonderful Seawolves gear the is offered, you won't be...
UNB Saint John athletics department adds five new sponsors
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: November 19, 2015 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Fitness , Basketball , Soccer , Alumni , Club Sports , Volleyball , Varsity Sports , SAAC
Featured in photo: Owners/Operators of Optimum Ride Charter Service Kimberley (BED’92) and Jonathan Keith (BBA’92), with UNB Saint John and UKC team captains. The UNB Saint John Seawolves are pleased to announce the addition of five new sponsors to the athletics program. Over the years, UNB Saint John Athletics, Recreation and Wellness has built lasting relationships with local organizations and community members, fostering a supportive spirit and strengthening the overall...
UNB Saint John Seawolves teams up with Papa John's as Athlete of the Week Partner
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: November 5, 2015 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Soccer , Basketball , Varsity Sports , Volleyball
The Seawolves are happy to announce their Athlete of the Week partnership with Papa John's. Papa John's has locations in East Saint John, West Saint John, and a brand new location in the Kennebecasis Valley. We would like to thank Papa John's for their generous contribution to our Athlete of the Week awards and we wish them all the best with their new opening today at their KV location! UNB Saint John students receive a 30% discount at Papa John's when they order online using the Promo Code...
Seawolves Online Clothing Store Extended to November 15th!!!
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: November 2, 2015 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Alumni , Varsity Sports , Soccer , Basketball , Volleyball , Club Sports
Get your orders in quick!!! If you are looking for a birthday or Christmas present, look no further! The UNB Saint John Seawolves have opened an online clothing store where you can purchase authentic Seawolves gear at a great price! Whether you are a student, faculty or staff member, parent, or friend there is something there for you! Check out the website to purchase your order before it is too late, store closes October 31st!!! http://seawolves.itemorder.com
Ward, Britt, Henry, Casey Rack-Up All-Conference Awards for Seawolves
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: November 2, 2015 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Varsity Sports , Soccer
From left to right: PJ Ward (1st team), Zoe Britt (1st team), Andrew Henry (2nd team), Kaitlin Casey (2nd team) Friday night at the ACAA Championship Banquet, the Seawolves soccer players took home some major hardward. PJ Ward and Zoe Britt, both captains of their respective teams were honored with 1st Team All-Conference Awards, while Andrew Henry and Kaitlin Casey cashed in on 2nd Team All-Conference Awards. These four players were key contributors to their teams and pushed themselves and...
Women's Soccer Team Makes Playoffs for First Time in 5 Years
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: October 28, 2015 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Soccer , Varsity Sports
This weekend will mark the first time in five years that the Seawolves Women’s Soccer program has reach the ACAA Championship round. With only the top four teams from each the men’s and women’s side advancing to the playoff round, the Seawolves women’s squad has found themselves in the dreaded 5th ranked position for many of the past five years. This year, with some senior players stepping up to the plate, along with some rookies that are mature beyond their years,...
Adopt-a-Seawolf Helps UNB Saint John Student-Athletes Out in a BIG Way!
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: October 8, 2015 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Basketball , Volleyball , Alumni , Varsity Sports , Soccer
As of October 8th, 2015 the UNB Saint John Seawolves have raised $17,000 between the six varsity teams. Although not all Adopt-a-Seawolf funds have been collected, this is already a huge contribution to the program. This year we have added 19 new donors to the program! The Adopt-a-Seawolf program has been designed to enhance the Varsity athletic program in the area of equipment, team apparel, non-conference travel, student-athlete meal subsidies and recruiting. Funds donated to this...
Soccer Teams Kick-Off 50th Anniversary with ALUMNI GAME on October 17th, 2015
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: October 7, 2015 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Alumni , Soccer , Varsity Sports
This year, UNB Saint John Athletics celebrates their 50th anniversary. The program has transitioned through name changes, coaches, different colors and branding; yet, what always remained true to the program is that we strive for excellence in sport and academics and train our athletes in not only their sport, but also to become better individuals and community members. Throughout the years, we have seen many athletes move on to great accomplishments and we are proud of the people they have...
UNB Saint John Seawolves Volunteer at 2015 Run for the Cure
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: October 5, 2015 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , Basketball , SAAC , Think Pink , Volleyball , Soccer
On October 4th, 2015 all six UNB Saint John Varsity teams set out to the streets of Saint John to volunteer for the CIBC Run for the Cure. The teams directed walkers and runners throughout the entire route, and were at the 3km mark to hand out water to the participants. On top of being university students, varsity athletes who train at least once a day, and living a normal social life; the UNB Saint John Seawolves find time in their busy schedules to help out in our community! The initiative...