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Siefker signs with Seawolves Volleyball
R. Oram
Posted: July 12, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , Volleyball , ACAA
William Siefker has officially signed with the UNB Saint John Seawolves men’s volleyball team for the 2023-24 varsity season. Siefker comes to UNB Saint John from Westdale Secondary School in Hamilton, Ontario, where he was a Madawaska All-stars Brownstein Cup winner. Passionate about his sport, Siefker said volleyball “means a lot to me because it gives me a purpose in life. I’m passionate about volleyball because playing and winning with a team is the best feeling...
Valencia signs with Seawolves Volleyball
R. Oram
Posted: July 6, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , Volleyball , ACAA
David Valencia has officially signed with the UNB Saint John Seawolves men’s volleyball team for the 2023-24 varsity season. Valencia will graduate from Carleton North high school in Florenceville-Bristol, NB, where he was the captain of the Carleton North varsity boy’s volleyball team. At the club level, David played for the Spartans of NB, winning the 2022 18U club championship with the team. David is passionate about volleyball and sees the game in a unique way. “For me,...
Quigley signs with Seawolves Volleyball
R. Oram
Posted: June 22, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: ACAA , Volleyball , Varsity Sports
Ava Quigley has officially signed with the UNB Saint John Seawolves women’s volleyball team for the 2023-24 varsity season. Quigley hails from Fredericton, NB, and will be graduating from Fredericton High School. Ava played for the Reds 17U and 18U volleyball programs, where this year her team won the Boston Volleyball Fest and the Elites of the East tournament, with her being named tournament all-star. For Quigley, volleyball is a form of therapy. “Volleyball means...
McLeod signs with women’s volleyball squad
Scott Briggs
Posted: June 6, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , Volleyball , ACAA
Kate McLeod has officially signed with the UNB Saint John Seawolves women’s volleyball team for the 2023-24 varsity season. McLeod hails from Saint John, N.B., and is a senior at Simonds High School, where she won team MVP honours last year while capturing the same award for the 18U Timberwolves. The promising outside-hitter is also a product of the Wolfpack volleyball program, where she made her mark by winning the coach’s choice award in 2019 and most improved the year before....
Provincial Champ Signs with Seawolves Volleyball
S. Guimond
Posted: April 27, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , Volleyball , ACAA
Jenna Lawrence has officially signed with the UNB Saint John Seawolves Women’s volleyball team for the 2023-24 varsity season. Coming to us from Fredericton, New Brunswick, Jenna will be graduating from Leo Hayes High school with a 4.0 GPA. Jenna has played for the 18U Spartans over the past two years where she won a Provincial Championship...
West to East: Fieltsch commits to Seawolves Volleyball
S. Guimond
Posted: April 14, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: ACAA , Volleyball , Varsity Sports
Carsten Fieltsch has officially signed with the men’s Seawolves volleyball program. Originally from Victoria, BC, Carsten will be graduating from Oak Bay High school and will trek across Canada for the next chapter in his academic and athletic career. He has been a multi-sport athlete since he was young, participating in soccer, basketball and volleyball but has always favored volleyball as his main sport. He is going into his fifth club season with the Victoria Volleyball...
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...
Volleyballers poised to do something really special
Scott Briggs
Posted: February 27, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Volleyball , Varsity Sports , ACAA
There’s a lot to look forward to if you’re playing for the UNB Saint John women’s volleyball team next season.“I get goosebumps thinking about it,” said sophomore Sydney Flower. “I know how much potential we have, and I know that’s just going to grow even more as we train throughout the summer. I think we could do something really special.” Flower’s optimism is based on her team’s quarter-final win over the University of King’s...
Women's volleyballers striving for aggressive approach
Scott Briggs
Posted: November 16, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Volleyball , ACAA , Varsity Sports
Colin Chambers isn’t sure where his squad will finish in the standings at the end of the season, but that doesn’t bother him. The head coach of the UNB Saint John women’s volleyball team is more concerned with how committed his players are to an aggressive approach. “We have to develop the ability to really challenge the defence, right from the serve,” Chambers said. “I think that’s the biggest thing as far as trying to raise your ceiling as an...
Seawolves Varsity Winter Sport Tryouts Registration
S. Guimond
Posted: September 1, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: ACAA , Volleyball , Varsity Sports , Basketball
Looking to play varsity basketball or volleyball for the Seawolves? Our coaches are looking for full-time UNB Saint John and Dal Med students with a high skill set and a strong team mindset. Experience in a high caliber program is preferred such as: Being a starter on your high school team. Playing on another college or university team. Playing on a high-performance club team. Playing on a provincial/national team; and/or Playing on a team in the upper division of a city or regional...
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...
Leo Hayes MVP joins Seawolves Squad
S. Anctil
Posted: July 26, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , ACAA , Volleyball
Cameron Willis has officially signed with the Seawolves Men’s Volleyball team for the 2022-2023 varsity season. Cameron is from Fredericton, New Brunswick, and is part of the graduating class of 2022 for Leo Hayes High School. Cameron was able to build an impressive volleyball resume over the last couple of years. He received MVP in 2021 and 2022 for his high school team and was able to lead his team to winning a provincial banner. Cameron also played for the Spartan...
Reds Club MVP signs with Seawolves
S. Anctil
Posted: July 6, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball , Varsity Sports , ACAA
Emily Robichaud has officially signed with the Seawolves Women’s Volleyball Program. Emily is from Hanwell, New Brunswick and is a graduate of Fredericton High School which is known to have a great volleyball program. Sports have played a huge role in Emily’s life as she’s always been a multisport athlete. It wasn’t until two years ago that she decided that her passion and dedication for volleyball outgrew other sports and decided to specialize in volleyball....
Nackawic honor roll student athlete commits to Seawolves
S. Anctil
Posted: June 14, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , ACAA , Volleyball
Sophia Saad has officially signed with the Seawolves Women’s Volleyball team for the 2022-23 varsity season. Sophia is part of the graduating class of 2022 from Nackawic High school. She has been on the principal’s honor roll, maintaining an average above 90%, all through high school. Sophia’s grades are incredible but so is her athleticism; she is a multi-sport athlete (soccer and basketball) but began playing volleyball at the age of six....
Albertan making her way back to the East Coast
S. Guimond
Posted: May 31, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , Volleyball , ACAA
Paige Hobeyn has officially committed to the Seawolves volleyball team for the 2022-23 varsity season. Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Paige moved at a young age to Alberta but is now making her way back to the east coast to continue her volleyball career. She will be graduating from Chestermere high school and then packing her bags in the fall for the trek across the country. Paige has favorited volleyball from a young age, she loves how it brings people together and how it has helped...
West to East - Fraser - Monroe Commits to Seawolves Volleyball
S. Guimond
Posted: May 20, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball , ACAA , Varsity Sports
Jonathan Fraser - Monroe has officially signed with the Seawolves men’s volleyball team for the 2022-23 varsity season. Originally from Vernon, BC, Jonathan will be graduating from W.L. Seaton Secondary school. Jonathan is a multi-sport athlete (volleyball, soccer, basketball) who received the BC Premier’s Award for Excellence in Indigenous Sport. He was the recipient of this award due to his athletic achievements and coaching roles in multiple sports. Some of his athletic...
Wolfpack – Timberwolves - Seawolves - Huisman commits to Men’s Volleyball program
S. Guimond
Posted: May 6, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: ACAA , Volleyball , Varsity Sports
Jacob Huisman has officially signed with the UNB Saint John Seawolves men’s volleyball team for the 2022-23 varsity season. The Hampton High school graduate may have started out as a hockey player, but volleyball quickly drew his attention. Jacob has played hockey since the age of five but after playing Bantam AAA he had to decide which sport he wanted to focus on. He began playing volleyball in grade six and since then has immersed himself in the sport. He came up through UNB Saint...
All Star MVP from Dieppe commits to Seawolves Volleyball
S. Guimond
Posted: May 4, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball , ACAA , Varsity Sports
Dominique Gendron has officially signed with the Seawolves women’s volleyball team for the 2022-23 varsity season. The Ecole Mathieu-Martin graduate will be coming to us from Dieppe, New Brunswick. Dominique has not only been a fantastic student, but her athletic career is pretty impressive too. She began playing volleyball in the third grade and moved on to play in middle school where she was awarded MVP three years in a row. Dominique maintained her focus in volleyball and played...
Nackawic Honors student to join the Seawolves Squad.
S. Guimond
Posted: April 22, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball , Varsity Sports , ACAA
Haley Wilson has officially committed to the Seawolves Women’s Volleyball program. Haley is a proud graduate of Nackawic High, Class of 2022 and has been on the principal’s honor roll, maintaining an average above 90%, all through high school. Not only is Haley an outstanding student, but she has quite the repertoire of volleyball experience. Sports have always been a large part of her life, but volleyball has been her constant since 2015. Haley’s volleyball resume includes...
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. ...
St. John’s to Saint John, Tucker Signs with Seawolves
S. Guimond
Posted: February 9, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Volleyball , Varsity Sports , ACAA
Ethan Tucker has officially signed with the Seawolves Men’s volleyball program for the 2022-23 varsity season. Ethan will be a graduate of O’Donel High School located in Mount Pearl and will travel from Newfoundland to New Brunswick for his next academic and athletic endeavor. He has been playing volleyball for six years and has been a leader on both his high school and club teams since grade ten. For the last 5 years he has been a member of the Newfoundland Provincial volleyball...
Hounds Honors student joins Seawolves Volleyball
S. Guimond
Posted: February 1, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: ACAA , Volleyball , Varsity Sports
Alex Lui has officially signed with the Seawolves men’s volleyball squad. The soon to be Saint John High School graduate will make his next academic move to UNB Saint John. So far, his volleyball career has awarded him Hounds Rookie of the Year and captain in his freshmen year, captain, and MVP in grade 11, MVP and captain for the U16 Timberwolves and captain again for the U18 Timberwolves. Alex has other talents aside from volleyball, he was Rookie of the Year for the Hounds soccer...
Seawolves Varsity Volleyball Tryouts
S. Guimond
Posted: September 7, 2021 12:00:00 PM ADT
Category: Volleyball , ACAA , Varsity Sports
Interested in playing volleyball? The Seawolves welcome new and returning full-time UNB Saint John and DalMed students to attend open training sessions and tryouts. If you would like the opportunity to showcase your volleyball skills, join us at the G. Forbes AC as follows: Women's September 13: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM September 14: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM September 15: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Men's September 8: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM September 9: 5:30 PM - 7:00...
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...
Nova Scotia Provincial Athlete to Join Seawolves Volleyball
S. Guimond
Posted: June 22, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball , ACAA , Varsity Sports
Finlay Kearney Staunton has officially signed with the Men’s Seawolves volleyball team for the 2021-22 Varsity season. Coming to us from Kentville, NS, Finlay will be graduating from Horton High School where he has achieved honors in each year of his academics. He brings a wealth of athletic achievements and experience which include the Nova Scotia provincial team (five years), multiple volleyball clubs (Axe U14, Wizards U16, Southside Kingsmen U16-U18, Tigers U18), first place High...
Spartans starting setter signs with Seawolves
S. Guimond
Posted: June 8, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball , ACAA , Varsity Sports
Liam McLellan has officially signed with the Seawolves Men’s volleyball team for the 2021-22 varsity season. Liam’s hometown is Fredericton, NB where he has been the starting setter for his club team (Spartans) for the last three years, won a provincial title with them in grade ten, named All-Star in grade 11 and played on Team NB since 2019. He will be graduating from École Sainte-Anne where he is team captain for the Castors who are currently undefeated. Volleyball means a...
Silver medalist commits to Seawolves Women’s Volleyball
S. Guimond
Posted: May 27, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball , Varsity Sports , ACAA
Sarah Norman, of Nanaimo, BC, has officially signed with the Seawolves Volleyball program for the 2021-22 season. Notably, one of her biggest athletic achievements so far is winning a silver medal with her Mariners Club team in 2019 at Nationals, she took great pride in being able to represent Nanaimo with such a strong place finish. She most enjoyed competing against different provinces and meeting athletes from around the country during her time at Nationals. Sarah has a multitude of...
Elites of the East MVP athlete signs with Seawolves Volleyball
S. Guimond
Posted: May 18, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: ACAA , Volleyball , Varsity Sports
Sydney Flower has officially signed with the Seawolves women’s volleyball team for the upcoming season. Sydney is a graduate of Fredericton High school and won’t have to travel too far for the next chapter in her life. She is from Hanwell, Fredericton and has a wealth of volleyball experience to add to the Seawolves squad. She has played Team New Brunswick since 2017, Atlantic Tournament Allstar U15, Tournament MVP for Elites of the East (2018), FHS Junior Varsity MVP (2018) and...
Player of the Year commits to the Seawolves
S. Guimond
Posted: April 21, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: ACAA , Varsity Sports , Volleyball
Jenna Cyr has officially signed with the Seawolves Women’s volleyball team. Originally from Stratford, Prince Edward Island, Jenna has had quite the athletic career at Charlottetown Rural High in both basketball and volleyball. Jenna played on the AAA team for both sports and won the PEI Female volleyball player of the year for her age division. As for her leadership roles in sport, she was captain for her school’s volleyball team and captain of Team PEI at the U16 Canada Cup in...
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...
Nova Scotia to New Brunswick: Crouse signs with Seawolves
J. Mills
Posted: July 21, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball , ACAA , Varsity Sports
All the way from a dairy farm in Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, Jordan Crouse has officially signed with the UNB Saint John Seawolves. He is a recent graduate from South Colchester Academy, where he stayed very busy playing volleyball. Jordan was a member of his high school volleyball team, while being an active member on the Tide Volleyball club team. He was named Rookie of the Year and was presented with the MVP award on three separate occasions. Although Jordan was very busy throughout his high...
Appreciating the Beauty of the Game: New Coach for Women's Volleyball
J. Mills
Posted: July 15, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: ACAA , Varsity Sports , Volleyball
UNB Saint John Athletics welcomes Colin Chambers as the new head coach of the Seawolves women’s volleyball team. He sees it as a great opportunity to continue his coaching career and face some new challenges. Colin spent the past several years coaching at the high school and club volleyball levels in Thunder Bay, Ontario and made his way back to Saint John. These experiences in Ontario will serve him well with the Seawolves. Colin’s coaching focuses on the basics, building...
Gold Medalist Signs with Seawolves
J. Mills
Posted: July 14, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , ACAA , Volleyball
With a new academic and athletic season approaching, a new recruit is welcomed into the Seawolves family. Janelle LeBlanc will be joining the Women’s Volleyball team and she is excited to get started. She is originally from Saint-Louis de Kent, New Brunswick, and she is thrilled to be moving to Saint John to pursue her passion for volleyball and to gain more independence. Janelle is enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts program and wants to become a teacher while also coaching her very own...
Two Year MVP Signs with Seawolves
J. Mills
Posted: July 7, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , ACAA , Volleyball
Originally from Nerepis, New Brunswick, Sam Palmer has definitely made a name for herself at Harbour View High School. Sam is not just a high honors student; she also has an impressive volleyball resume. She started her volleyball career at the U14 level, where she competed at Atlantic’s in Halifax and placed 5th in tier 1. She established her current position as a libero/defensive specialist four years ago and has been training and improving ever since. Sam was co-captain on her high...
Local Talent Signs with Seawolves Volleyball
J. Mills
Posted: June 22, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , Volleyball , ACAA
A passionate athlete is the best way to describe the newest member of the Men’s Volleyball team. Ethan Alward is from Saint John, New Brunswick, where he graduated from Saint John High School. While in high school, Ethan was a member of the baseball team, the basketball team, and of course, the volleyball team. Not only was he an active member of his high school’s sports teams, but he was also a member of the U18 Provincial baseball team, the U18 Provincial Volleyball team, the...
Provincial Champ Commits to Seawolves Volleyball
J. Mills
Posted: June 9, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball , Varsity Sports , ACAA
Moving to the other side of a country can be scary, but this young volleyball athlete knew exactly what she wanted, and she went for it. Originally from Victoria, British Columbia, Talia Hill was named most outstanding libero in 2018 at the British Columbia High School AAAA girls Provincials. The following year, she and her team, Iron Maidens, played in the 2019 Provincials, where they secured the title of Provincial Champions. “Volleyball is the thing I am most passionate about; I am...
West to East: Dickie Signs with Seawolves
S. Guimond
Posted: May 7, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , ACAA , Volleyball
Chandler Dickie is ready to make the move across the country to continue her education and play volleyball with the Seawolves. She will travel over 3000 kilometers from her hometown of Weyburn, SK and we are very excited to have her join our program. Chandler will be graduating from the Weyburn Comprehensive School where she left her mark by receiving the Academic Award of Excellence. Chandler has enrolled in the Bachelor of Science program at UNB Saint John where she will move towards the...
Welden brings broad experience to women’s volleyball program
Scott Briggs
Posted: December 3, 2019 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Volleyball , Varsity Sports , ACAA
SAINT JOHN -- Carolyn Welden’s career as a volleyball coach has taken her around the world. She’s crossed oceans and continents, seemingly knowing no boundaries. Those journeys remain especially meaningful since she was also representing her country. Welden is the former head coach of the Royal Military College women’s team, which coincided with her coaching the Canadian Forces national women’s squad. Her national sides competed in Brazil, India, Germany, Costa Rica,...
Men’s volleyball squad off to stellar start
Scott Briggs
Posted: November 22, 2019 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Volleyball , Alumni , ACAA , Uncategorized
SAINT JOHN -- After winning two provincial titles at Nackawic High School, Ben Wilson brought a championship pedigree to the UNB Saint John men’s volleyball program last year. Still, the second-year setter admits the jump was an adjustment. “It’s a faster pace and you learn to adapt quicker,” Wilson said. “You can’t spend too much time over-thinking things. You just have to get into it and roll with the punches, and give it your all. I learned a...
Men's volleyball team to open 2019 training sessions next week
N. Kelly
Posted: August 29, 2019 12:00:00 PM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , Volleyball
Interested in playing men’s volleyball? 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 volleyball skills, join us at the G. Forbes AC as follows: Men’s Volleyball Training Sept. 4: 5:30-7 PM- Main Court Sept. 5: 5:30-7 PM- Side Court Right Sept. 8: 3-5 PM– Main Court Sept. 9: 5:30-7 PM – Main Court Sept. 10:...
2018-19 Libero of the Year coming to the Seawolves
B. Waston
Posted: August 29, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: ACAA , Volleyball , Varsity Sports
As we step back into the Academic and Athletic season, we would like to welcome another recruit, Marcus Lapointe! Originally from Wolfville, Nova Scotia, this student athlete has made a name for himself at Holland College, and now joins our men’s varsity volleyball squad for the upcoming season. Coach Dino Karatzios has seen Marcus dominate at Holland college for the past 2 years, winning libero of the year in 2017 and 2018. He is beyond thrilled to have an amazing passer and defensive...
Women's volleyball to open 2019 training sessions next week
N. Kelly
Posted: August 29, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball , Varsity Sports
Interested in playing women’s volleyball? 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 volleyball skills, join us at the G. Forbes AC as follows: Open Training Sessions Sept. 4: 6-7:30 PM- Side Court Left Sept. 5: 7-8:30 PM- Side Court Right Sept. 10: 7-8:30 PM- Main Court Sept. 12: 7-8:30 PM- Side Court Right Tryout...
Brown Signs with Seawolves Volleyball Program
S. Guimond
Posted: August 22, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , ACAA , Volleyball
From Fredericton, New Brunswick, Kyle Brown is looking to make a serious impact as he approaches his first varsity season in the ACAA Conference as part of the Seawolves’ men’s volleyball team. Kyle is a graduate from Leo Hayes High school were his extensive participation on his school teams and club teams will certainly come in handy for the 2019-20 season. In addition to his junior varsity and varsity teams he also competed at the club level with the Spartans (U16), and...
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...
West to East: Robson commits to Seawolves Volleyball
B. Watson
Posted: August 7, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , ACAA , Volleyball
You must give thanks for the small things in life, for instance the app Athleta. It allows coaches to contact free agents. Without it, former coach of the Women’s Seawolves volleyball team, Lauren Hale-Miller, would never have met Mattye Robson. Hailing from Calgary, Alberta, Mattye has an impressive volleyball resume. She has received a u18 national silver medal, an MVP nomination at her former high school (Edge School for Athletics) and 3 Calgary Independent School Athletic...
Seawolves Alumni to Host Fundraising Social
B. Watson & N. Kelly
Posted: August 1, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , Alumni , Basketball , Volleyball
SAINT JOHN- Anyone who has ever lived the double life of a student and varsity athlete understands the delicate art of balancing studying, training, volunteering and working while finding time for family, significant others and friends. It can be a struggle, but the results yielded are well worthwhile. Not many know this more than Manager of UNB Saint John Residence Life and Conference Services, Cory Brown (BA’03). As a former student-athlete and UNB alumnus, Cory...
UNB Saint John Seawolves name Carolyn Welden as new head coach
Natasha Kelly
Posted: July 8, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , ACAA , Volleyball
Saint John-UNB Saint John Seawolves are pleased to announce that Carolyn Welden has accepted to lead the Women’s volleyball program for next season. Carolyn is currently the Executive Director of Volleyball New Brunswick and wishes to continue her passion of developing elite athletes. Welden is a Chartered Professional Coach who has led programs at the college, university and international levels. She was the head coach at Niagara College of the Ontario Colleges Athletic...
Newfoundland to Saint John: Littlejohn commits to Seawolves Volleyball
B. Watson
Posted: July 4, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , ACAA , Volleyball
Men’s Varsity Volleyball Coach Dino Karatzios is more than pleased to receive a 6’3” setter hailing from Coley’s Point, Bay Roberts, Newfoundland. Ryan Littlejohn impressed Dino with tapes of his tournament play and impressive list of accomplishments. Accolades include, but are certainly not limited too: Senior male Bay Roberts High School Athlete of the year 2018, Provincial Team NL Captain 2018 and NLVA 2019 Senior Player of the year. “Ryan has played at a very...
Hale-Miller steps down as head coach of Seawolves Women’s Volleyball
Natasha Kelly
Posted: June 25, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: ACAA , Varsity Sports , Volleyball
SAINT JOHN- A new face will be at the helm when the UNB Saint John’s women's volleyball program takes to the court in 2019. Head coach Lauren Hale-Miller has stepped down to pursue a new position as the full-time head coach of the Grand Prairie Regional College Wolves women’s volleyball team. “It was a difficult decision to leave the Seawolves Women’s Volleyball Program,” says Hale-Miller. “There are a handful of seniors who I have had the...
Carson Dorcas has officially signed with the Seawolves
S. Guimond
Posted: June 24, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball , Varsity Sports , ACAA
Carson Dorcas is joining the Seawolves men’s volleyball roster this fall, bringing size, power and leadership. He first caught the eye of coach Dino Karatzios at the 2018 Volleyball provincials. “Carson is a big strong 6’4” middle, with lots of confidence on the court”. Winning provincials with Leo Hayes JV in grade 9 and named MVP of the U18 Reds this past fall, Carson claims volleyball is a great escape from everyday life. While it may be a stress reliever for...
Canes to Wolves: Wood Signs to UNB Saint John Seawolves
S. Guimond
Posted: May 23, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , ACAA , Volleyball
Katie Wood had a few kilometers to travel, 3,752 to be exact, to come play volleyball on the east coast. Her first year brought her to Prince Edward Island to play for the Holland College Hurricanes but she will be starting the 2019-20 varsity season with the UNB Saint John Seawolves. Katie ended her volleyball career as a Hurricane on a high note, receiving the 2018-19 ACAA Libero of the Year award. This was not a surprise, given she was named Female Athlete of the Year in grade 12....
Austin Kendall Signs to Seawolves Volleyball
S. Guimond
Posted: May 16, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball , ACAA , Varsity Sports
Austin Kendall has committed to the Seawolves Men’s Volleyball program for the 2019-20 Varsity season. Austin was born in Halifax, NS but has lived the majority of his life in Hanwell, NB. He has played both volleyball and basketball since grade six and continued on through high school. He played volleyball with the Reds club team as well as Team New Brunswick and was the captain of the 17U team. He will be adding height and skill to the team as well as some great energy. Austin is...
From Sydney to Saint John
S. Guimond
Posted: April 24, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball , ACAA , Varsity Sports
Jali Blair-Summons is travelling 16, 604 kilometers to play volleyball at UNB Saint John. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Jali has officially signed with the Seawolves women’s volleyball program for the 2019-20 Varsity season. Sport has always played a major role in Jali’s life. She played a variety of sports over the years but volleyball has become her niche. “I love being part of a sport where the culture is about team work, commitment and hunger to win. I have made...
Tessa Holmes Signs with Seawolves Basketball
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Posted: April 17, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Basketball , Volleyball , ACAA
Tessa Holmes has officially signed with the UNB Saint John Seawolves basketball program for the 2019-2020 Varsity season. Hailing from Quispamsis, New Brunswick, Tessa will be graduating from Kennebecasis Valley High in June. Tessa’s passion for basketball, hard work and goal setting has certainly attributed to all of her athletic accomplishments. These include an undefeated season in 2015, MVP for Junior Varsity, first place in the final 12 in 2017, player of the game awards and MVP...
Alex Kerr Signs with Seawolves
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: April 11, 2019 1:00:00 PM ADT
Category: ACAA , Varsity Sports , Volleyball
Alex Kerr will be sticking close to home to continue her academic and athletic career. She has officially signed with the UNB Saint John Women’s Volleyball team for the 2019-2020 ACAA season. Alex is a graduate of Kennebecasis Valley High School and has a wide range of athletic experience under her belt. Her athletic resume includes basketball, softball and volleyball and she represented Team New Brunswick for all three. She led her high school softball team to back to back provincial...
UNBSJ's Montanna Meyer Makes a Difference
S. Guimond
Posted: December 10, 2018 4:00:00 PM AST
Category: Volleyball , ACAA , Varsity Sports
Every so often a student-athlete comes along that seems perfectly fitted to her surroundings. Montanna Meyer is one of those students. She came to tryouts in her first year as a walk-on player all the way from Rosetown, Saskatchewan. She made quite an impression, being selected as the Seawolves women’s volleyball team rookie of the year at the end of the season. How time flies. Montanna is now entering her fourth season with the Seawolves and has been a starting middle every...
Saints to Seawolves: Pynn signs with Women s Volleyball
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: July 25, 2018 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball , ACAA , Varsity Sports
Brianna Pynn has officially signed with the UNB Saint John Seawolves Women’s Volleyball team! The 6’0 athlete hails from Nova Scotia originally but has been calling Saint John home for several years now. A Saint Malachy’s grad, Brianna is a multisport athlete with plenty of elite basketball, softball and volleyball experience. Head Coach Lauren Hale-Miller first noticed Brianna at Volleyball New Brunswick provincials in 2015 and was drawn to her height...
Emma Lynch Commits to Seawolves Volleyball
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: July 12, 2018 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Uncategorized , Volleyball
Emma Lynch has officially signed with the UNB Saint John Women's Volleyball Team! Emma is a passionate and talented setter from Quispamsis, New Brunswick. Coming from Kennebecasis Valley High School (KVHS), Emma has played volleyball for four years with the Knights, earning MVP in her final season. Being a great setter isn’t Emma’s only skill, she has dabbled in field hockey and softball and had the opportunity to represent New Brunswick at the 2017...
Sears Signs with Seawolves Women's Volleyball
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: July 3, 2018 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , Volleyball , ACAA
Kaity Sears has officially signed with the UNB Saint John Seawolves women’s volleyball team for the 2018-2019 season. The squad’s newest member comes to UNB Saint John all the way from Olds, Alberta and has recently graduated from Olds High School. Kaity has been playing volleyball since grade 7 and never turns down an opportunity to play. She mentions that it is a great way for her to have fun, stay active and do something she loves. Her goals as an athlete are to build her...
Peterson signs with Seawolves Volleyball
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: June 7, 2018 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball , Varsity Sports , ACAA
Austin Peterson has officially signed with the UNB Saint John Men's volleyball team. Head Coach Dino Karatzios first noticed Peterson at the New Brunswick Volleyball provincials where he was a starting right side for the Reds club team. Coach Karatzios feels that Austin has a great sense of the game and knows how and where to put the ball. In addition to Peterson's solid passing technique he is well respected by his former coaches and teammates. One of many things that Peterson will add...
Seawolves land Night Hawk, Wilson commits to UNB Saint John
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: May 24, 2018 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: ACAA , Varsity Sports , Volleyball
Ben Wilson has officially signed with the UNB Saint John Seawolves men's volleyball squad. Ben will be graduating from Nackawic High school in June of 2018 and his next academic adventure will be at UNB Saint John in the Business program. He has been around volleyball his entire life considering his father and aunt have both officiated volleyball at the national level. Ben has watched them perform at many CIS (now U Sport) and CCAA (Canadian Collegiate Athletics Association) matches....
Spartans to Seawolves: Boone to join the Volleyball squad in the fall
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: May 9, 2018 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: ACAA , Volleyball , Varsity Sports
Bridgitte Boone has officially signed with the UNB Saint John Seawolves volleyball team for the 2018-19 Varsity season. Coach Lauren Hale-Miller has had the opportunity to coach Bridgitte on several occasions through the Spartans Volleyball Club. She has been able to see her transform from a young 14U player into a strong, hardworking 18U player. Coach Hale-Miller has known Bridgitte for a long time so first impressions do not necessarily apply when recruiting the soon to be freshman. "Her...
Not too far from home: Cook signs with Seawolves Women's Volleyball
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: April 10, 2018 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , Volleyball , ACAA
Melora Cook has officially signed on to be a part of the Women's Volleyball team for the 2018-19 Varsity season. She comes from Bernice McNaughton High School which means she won't be travelling too far from home to attend UNB Saint John in the fall. In 2016-17 Melora received the MVP award for her volleyball team in high school and was on the Principals honors list from 2015-2018. During her tour of UNB Saint John she got a chance to practice with the Seawolves team and immediately saw...
ACAA Volleyball Female Player of the Year joins the Seawolves
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: April 3, 2018 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball , Varsity Sports , ACAA
Megan LeBlanc has decided to finish off her education here at UNB Saint John and Coach Lauren Hale-Miller couldn't be happier to have her on board! The 2017-2018 1st Team All-Conference and ACAA Female Player of the Year is going from wind to water. Megan has spent the last two years at Holland College playing volleyball for the Hurricanes and now she will be finishing out her career with the Seawolves. To Megan, volleyball is and has been a major part of her life and she dedicates much of...
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...
Bernard to add depth to the team: Seawolves Volleyball
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: March 5, 2018 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Volleyball , ACAA , Varsity Sports
Leadership, athleticism and a distinction student with honors: Abby Bernard has worked very hard to get where she is today but the next step in her journey will begin in September 2018. Abby has signed with the UNB Saint John Seawolves Volleyball team and she has an extensive volleyball background. She attended high school at Cobequid Educational Centre in Truro, NS and played three years there, she also played U16 Cougars Club volleyball where her team earned a second place title. She was...
Alumni Athletes give back to Men's Volleyball Program at UNB Saint John
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: February 5, 2018 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Varsity Sports , Alumni , ACAA , Volleyball
Dakota Lutes and Tom Harris are no strangers when it comes to volleyball. Their enthusiasm, knowledge and passion speak through their broadcasting during home games at the G. Forbes Elliot Athletics Centre. Tom and Dakota are Seawolves Volleyball and UNB Saint John alumni, in addition to being great friends. When the UNB Saint John Athletics Department was looking for voices to represent Men’s Volleyball they were quick to jump on the opportunity. The duo is a perfect match for the...
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)....
Stephenson to Reunite with Former Teammates
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: August 24, 2017 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball
Blake Stephenson, from the small community of Hartland New Brunswick, is ready to bring his volleyball game to the next level. Starting in September he will be a part of the Seawolves family. As one of the newest recruits of the Men’s volleyball team, Blake began playing volleyball in the seventh grade. Upon completing his first season he was selected to join the New Brunswick provincial team that same year. As per Blake: “I enjoy the game because it is something that challenges...
Saskatchewan to Saint John: Bell signs with the Seawolves
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: July 25, 2017 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball
Olivia Bell will be making quite the journey to attend UNB Saint John and join the Seawolves Women's Volleyball team! Coach Lauren Hale-Miller thinks Olivia has the right enthusiasm that will add to the team dynamic. She's aggressive and adapts quickly in new situations and her willingness to learn will come in handy for the squad. Upon meeting Olivia, Lauren said that her recruit visit felt like she was part of the team already. Bell began playing volleyball at the very young age...
Feels Like Home: Johnson Joins the Seawolves
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: July 13, 2017 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball
Tyler Johnson, from Oromocto, NB will continue to pursue his love for volleyball with the UNB Saint John Seawolves. The Oromocto native is looking forward to making the leap from the high school level to the University level. He has been playing volleyball since his grade 7 year where he immediately fell in love with the sport. As per Tyler ‘I love volleyball because of the intensity and energy you get from each practice and game. I love how the team feeds off of each other, the energy...
Glaspy named to Seawolves Men's Volleyball Program
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: July 6, 2017 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball
Jacob Glaspy hails from Rothesay, NB which means he won't be traveling too far from home once he embarks on his new volleyball journey. The left side hitter recently committed to the UNB Saint John Seawolves Men's Volleyball team and he is looking forward to his new beginning. Nick Fraser, a recent UNB Saint John graduate and left side hitter for the Seawolves has been coaching Jacob for the last four years. As per Nick: "I coached him for the last four years, he's an excellent addition...
Coming Home To NB, Birney Commits to Seawolves
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: June 13, 2017 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball
Maggie Birney has been hooked on Volleyball since she was 12 years old. Her hometown of Fredericton, NB is where her competitive nature started while trying out for her school team in Grade 6. Her volleyball background includes earning provincial titles at the high school and club levels, played VNB for two years and NTCC for one year. She was also awarded Female Athlete of the Year for Leo Hayes High School. Her most recent Volleyball endeavor was attending Mount Saint Vincent's...
Huskies Libero to Join Seawolves Squad: Women's Volleyball
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: May 29, 2017 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball
The Women's Volleyball Coach, Lauren Hale-Miller, has been hard at work in the recruiting department! Keira Williams will be another great addition to the Seawolves family for the 2017-18 season and her strength will increase the team defensively. Lauren first noticed Williams at the annual Dave Patterson Memorial Volleyball tournament. Her positive attitude, raw talent and athleticism is what really struck a note with the Head Coach and she couldn't be more excited to bring Williams to...
Sonics to Seawolves: Cummings signed to UNB Saint John Women's Volleyball
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: May 10, 2017 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball
Maria Cummings hails from Sussex, NB and has an infectious love for volleyball. She has been playing the game for 6 years and has enjoyed every moment on the court. Her positions of play include outside hitter and setter and her favorite aspect of the game is team work. Maria has the most fun working together with her team mates and winning games. She was an award winner for her Varsity team in middle school and continued on at Sussex Regional High to play JV in her first year and then...
Seawolves Land Middle Hitter from Sussex, Women's Volleyball
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: April 6, 2017 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball
Bridget Smith has been on the volleyball scene for 5 years and she certainly has a great love and passion for it. The fun and positive atmosphere is right up her alley and she thrives in it. Finishing off a high school volleyball career as a Sussex Sonic, Smith is ready to start training.Winning MVP of her Volleyball team in Middle School, Most Improved Player in High School and MVP for her club team 2017, she's eager for the next step. One of several factors that led...
Dave Patterson Memorial Volleyball Tournament Success for 2017
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: April 3, 2017 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball
The Dave Patterson Memorial Volleyball Tournament was a great success this year! Teams from all over New Brunswick showed up ready to compete at the Junior Varsity and Varsity levels. Our Women's Volleyball team hosted the tournament and we could not be more proud of them! The importance of this tournament goes far beyond friendly competition, it celebrates the life of David Patterson. Dave was known as the "Volleyball Man" all over Saint John and the impact he had on the people he met and...
Seawolves Wrap Up 2016-17 Volleyball Season
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: March 3, 2017 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Volleyball
February 24-26, 2017 ACAA Volleyball Championships were hosted at Dalhousie Agricultural College in Truro, Nova Scotia and our Seawolves showed up ready to compete! On Friday our Lady Seawolves were triumphant against their rivals, St. Thomas Tommies, to advance to the Semi Finals. The energy during this match was fiery and wild, the girls showed brute force and true grit on the court. They set out to win against the Tommies and sure enough they did, not without a...
ACAA Results: Volleyball/ Basketball UNB Saint John Seawolves
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: January 9, 2017 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Volleyball , Basketball , ACAA
This weekend in sports for The Seawolves our Women's volleyball match versus UKC Blue Devils was postponed due to inclement weather but not to worry! The match will be rescheduled. As for our Men's volleyball team, they hit the road to take on the Saint Thomas Tommies and the result was a 3-0 win against their rivals! Luke O'Grady planted a solid 13 kills for the Seawolves and Peter Banks contributed 9 kills. Nick Fraser added 11 digs and Setter Patrick Kendall came through with 34...
New Volleyball Coach Makes Great Impact
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: December 13, 2016 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Volleyball
Women’s Volleyball, UNB Saint John Seawolves Appointed as new head coach for Women’s Volleyball in September 2016, Lauren Hale-Miller understands the importance of team building for athletes. Lauren is from Fredericton, NB and is a recent graduate from the Bachelor of Recreation and Sports Studies program at UNB. Her vision is clear and concise as to what culture she wants to create when it comes to coaching the Seawolves. Upon speaking with Lauren and getting to know her on and...
Lady Seawolves Hit the Road for Volleyball
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: November 16, 2016 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Volleyball
This past weekend our Women's Volleyball team took to the road to compete against Mt. Allison University and Dalhouse Agricultural College. On Saturday Nov. 12 the Seawolves nabbed the first set but the Mounties were quick to come back and take the second and third. The Mounties were up 2-1 until the fourth set was clenched by the Seawolves, the last set resulted in a 3-2 win overall for Mt. Allison. ...
Volleyball Training Starting at UNB Saint John
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: September 6, 2016 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball
September 6, 2016- Interested in playing volleyball? The Seawolves welcome new and returning full-time UNB Saint John students to attend open scrimmage and tryout sessions. If you would like the opportunity to showcase your volleyball skills our Seawolves coaching staff, join us at the G. Forbes Elliott Athletics Centre as follows: Women’s Volleyball Open Scrimmage: Sept. 6: 7:30-9:00 PM- Side Court Left Open Scrimmage: Sept. 7: 7:30-9:00 PM- Main Court Testing Session:...
Seawolves name Lauren Hale-Miller head coach
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: August 3, 2016 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , Volleyball
August 3, 2016- As the new head coach of the University of New Brunswick Saint John women's volleyball team, Lauren Hale-Miller wants her players to make an impact on and off the campus. "We want to try to create a community feel;' she said. "We really want to see the people of Saint John out here supporting us and we want to be as involved in the community as we can." Hale-Miller said a key strategy in that pursuit will be connecting with younger players. That will...
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...
Men's Volleyball Lands Top Recruit
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: April 8, 2016 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Volleyball , Varsity Sports , Alumni
The men's volleyball team is shaping up quite well with the addition of their latest recruit, Zane Hamilton, a 19 year old from Hartland, NB. Zane has been recruited by the top ACAA and AUS schools, and after two years taking a police foundations course has chosen UNB Saint John to join former teammates Patrick Kendall, Hendrik Compagner, and Jacob McLean. Zane brings a wealth of experience the the Seawolves squad. He played on the U16 Reds club team where he won an all-star at provincials...
Manuel resigns as Women's Volleyball Coach
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: April 4, 2016 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Varsity Sports , Volleyball , Alumni
After four years with the Seawolves Women’s Volleyball program, Kevin Manuel is stepping down as head coach. "I had a great experience over the last four years and I am very thankful to have coached so many talented girls. I would not have been able to have all the success without the support of the staff throughout UNB Saint John and my assistant coaches, especially Jeff Todd who was with me all four years." Manuel is looking forward to spending time with his family, “The...
It wasn't a Cinderella Story, but it's a story that will go down in history
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: February 29, 2016 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Varsity Sports , Volleyball , Alumni
February 28th, 2016 was the date that the UNB Saint John men's volleyball team had been looking forward to since they began training in mid-August. The team knew they were strong, and bonded like brothers on and off of the court since day one. However, it was not until early January that the team knew they had a legitimate chance to win the ACAA title and head to Douglas College in British Columbia to represent the ACAA conference at the CCAA National Championship. The team went to a...
First Round Match-Ups Preview
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: February 22, 2016 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Volleyball , Varsity Sports , Alumni
Preview of the 2016 ACAA Men's and Women’s Volleyball Championships February 22nd, 2016 – The Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association’s top men’s and women’s volleyball teams are heading to the University of New Brunswick Saint John. The UNB Saint John Seawolves and Saint John, NB are set to host the 2016 ACAA Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Championship, February 26th-28th. All matches will be webcast on Bell Aliant TV1. For the complete schedule,...
Last Chance for Volleyball Alumni to get DISCOUNTED TICKETS
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: February 22, 2016 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Volleyball , Alumni , Varsity Sports
ACAA Volleyball Championships Feb. 26 - Feb. 28, 2016 UNB is hosting the ACAA Volleyball Championships – and we want to invite you to come cheer on the UNB Saint John Seawolves! To reserve tickets, please email Devin O’Brien at a8ihu@unb.ca by Thursday, February 25th at 7:00pm for a special alumni rate of $10 for a tournament pass. Tickets at the gate will be $15. Our women’s team is currently 4th in the ACAA and the men’s team is currently ranked 1st in the ACAA and...
2016 ACAA Volleyball Championship Press Release
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: February 19, 2016 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Varsity Sports , Volleyball , Alumni
Atlantic Canada’s Top Volleyball Teams will meet at UNB Saint John University of New Brunswick Saint John will host the 2016 ACAA Men’s & Women’s Volleyball Championships February 26th-28th, 2016 February 19th, 2016, SAINT JOHN NB: Some of the best university and college volleyball teams in Atlantic Canada will be coming to UNB Saint John to compete for the ACAA championships February 26th-28th, 2016. Local youth, parents and community volleyball enthusiasts will see...
Seawolves Sweep
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: February 8, 2016 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Varsity Sports , Basketball , Volleyball
The Seawolves went 5-0 this weekend with three different teams hitting the court. The men's basketball team defeated Dalhousie Agricultural College 114-49, with Geoff Lemmon scoring 20 points, Paul Gerges dropping 16 and Jarred Crawford, Liam Sipkema and Matthew Brown each adding 12. The men's basketball team now sits in 5th place with a record of 6-10. The women's volleyball team won both their matches against Dalhousie Agricultural College and University of Kings College in a convincing...
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...
Men s Volleyball Tops Humber and STU to Clinch National Ranking
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: January 12, 2016 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Alumni , Varsity Sports , Volleyball
The men's volleyball team has been nationally ranked after a stellar performance this past weekend. The team traveled to Quebec, Canada to play in the Coup de l'Est du Canada hosted by Limoilou. After upsetting Humber College, the 7th ranked team in the country, 3-2 the Seawolves made their way back to New Brunswick to face-off against their rivals, the St. Thomas Tommies. The Seawolves came out guns blazing taking an early 2-0 lead over the Tommies. The Tommies battled back to take the 3rd...
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...
Men's Basketball and Women's Volleyball Split on the Weekend
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: January 11, 2016 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Basketball , Varsity Sports , Volleyball , Alumni
The men's basketball team had a pair of matches this past weekend against Mount Allison and St. Thomas University. On Saturday, the team came out ready to go scoring six 3-pointers on their way to a 78-74 win. The action was back and forth all game, but UNB Saint John proved to be too much of a presence for the Mounties to overcome. Liam Sipkema netted 20 points for the Seawolves, while Paul Gerges and Steve Ryan converted for 14 and 11 respectively. Gerges and Ryan took care of play from...
Six Varsity Athletes Receive the Carl Fraser Student Award Valued at $1,000
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: December 4, 2015 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Volleyball , Alumni , Varsity Sports , SAAC , Basketball
Left to Right: Blair Doull (3rd year, Men's Volleyball), Indigo Clement (3rd year, women's volleyball), Madison Howatt (1st year, Women's Basketball), Drew Robart (2nd year, Men's Basketball), Jennifer Cusack (3rd year, Women's Basketball), and Marcel Boudreau (2nd year, Men's Basketball) The UNB Saint John Seawolves have been leaving quite the impression on the UNB Saint John community lately. Ten lucky recipients were selected from the UNB Saint John campus to receive the Carl Fraser...
Men's Volleyball Heads into the Christmas Break in a 3-Way Tie for 1st Place
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: November 29, 2015 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Alumni , Varsity Sports , Volleyball
The Seawolves Men's Volleyball team is heading into the Christmas break tied for 1st place in the ACAA with Holland College and St. Thomas University. The three teams sit at records of 4-2 in the conference. Over the break, all three squads will look to improve and come out even better in second semester. At this point in time, it will come down to who wants the banner the most come February when UNB Saint John hosts the ACAA Volleyball Championships. The UNB Saint John Seawolves women's...
Men's Volleyball Team Defeats Nationally Ranked Tommies
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: November 27, 2015 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Volleyball , Alumni , Varsity Sports
On Wednesday night, the Seawolves men's volleyball team faced off against the St. Thomas Tommies who are currently ranked 10th in the nation. The Seawolves showed control throughout the majority of the game, handing the Tommies a 3-1 loss. The Seawolves battled hard in the first set to take it 27-25; however, the Tommies fought back to take the second 25-23. From there on out it was the Seawolves ball game, taking the final two sets 25-19 and 25-23. The rivalry between the Seawolves and the...
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
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...
A Smile is Worth a Thousand Words
Stephanie Guimond
Posted: October 5, 2015 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: SAAC , Volleyball , Varsity Sports
Some may say that a smile is worth a thousand words; however, after meeting Blair Doull you quickly find out that his smile is worth so much more. Blair’s smile is one that greets every student, athlete, coach, professor, and staff member in the halls of UNB Saint John even on his worst days. Blair’s smile is one that comforts the elderly while he cares for them as a nursing student. Blair’s smile is one that his teammates look to when nothing seems to be going their way....
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...