Keeping Huskie pride alive: alumnus opens doors for next generation of athletes

Not everyone gets the opportunity to pursue their childhood hockey dreams and their educational pursuits at the same time, but Kevin Jabusch says he received this gift from the Huskies and it’s “improved his life and opened doors”. This sentiment is at the heart of his family’s $300,000 gift to support the Home Ice Campaign for the new Merlis Belsher Place sports facility.

High-tech sports hub

From grassroots to Olympic athletes—new sport science and health centre will give athletes the edge

Leaving Rutherford for Anotherford

While Rutherford Rink had its challenges, for the Faculty/Staff Hockey League, Rutherford's problems were sometimes a blessing in disguise.

New sport science and health hub

Merlis Belsher Place will not only soon become a new home of Huskie Athletics, but a hub for state-of-the-art sport science and health research.

Cool kids collect cold hard cash

A team of young hockey stars recently ventured beyond the tarps and yellow tape at Merlis Belsher Place, currently under construction on the U of S campus.

Merlis Belsher Place construction hits halfway mark

Members of the media received a sneak-peek tour Tuesday of how the state-of-the-art Merlis Belsher Place facility is coming along, with construction now 50 per cent complete and on track to open the doors this fall.

Former Huskies chase Olympic gold

Turn back time to 1983, when Willie Desjardins was captain of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies hockey team coached by living legend Dave King, a team that went on to win the national championship.

Remembering Rutherford Rink

Although there was a team as early as 1910, University of Saskatchewan hockey was first played on campus on natural ice in late 1929, within what was originally called the ice drome.

Loraas paying it forward

After a day of classes on campus and working at his father’s company, Aaron Loraas (BA’01) would often lace up his skates and join friends for a game of hockey at Rutherford Rink.

Home Ice volunteer, Dell Chapman

"Once a Huskie, always a Huskie" is not just a motto for University of Saskatchewan athletes; it's a way of life for Dell Chapman (BCOMM'81).

Ushering in a new era with Home Ice

With a new era of hockey on the horizon, alumni Kerry (BCOMM’85) and Bonnie Preete (BSPE’82; BED’84) reflect fondly on their memories of playing with the Huskies.

Home is where the hockey is

The Huskies' new home at Merlis Belsher Place will also provide opportunities for up-and coming community athletes, thanks to donors like North Prairie Developments.

We're breaking ground on Merlis Belsher Place

The University of Saskatchewan publicly launched its Home Ice Campaign in October 2016 with a vision to provide students, youth and our community with a state-of-the-art, twin-pad ice facility.

Huskie alumni giving back

From the beginning of the Home Ice Campaign, Huskie Hockey Alumni knew they needed to be involved and give to this inspiring project.

Home is where the ice is

As a proud graduate of the University of Saskatchewan (B.Comm. '52), Greg Greenough believes it is important to stay engaged with the community that provided him with a solid education and years of competitive sport as a Huskie athlete.

Home Ice a smart investment

Most of what Shannon Briske learned about life he learned from hockey, like the importance of teamwork, commitment and perseverance.

Bringing hockey home

Paul Buczkowski understands what it means to have a busy young family in Saskatoon, especially when athletics are a central family focus.

Growing the game

Merlis Belsher's transformative gift of $12.25 million that launched the Home Ice Campaign is an inspiration not only to donors and community leaders, but also to current U of S students.

Pillars of the Home Ice Campaign

Shortly after graduating from the U of S, Neil Evans (BA'78, BComm'81) and Basil Waslen (BA'78, BComm'78) became friends as professional accountants and through playing hockey together.

Home Ice Campaign has the Wright stuff

A long-time supporter of the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) and Huskie Athletics has made a major contribution to the fundraising campaign to build a new twin-ice facility on campus.