Biathlete Keely MacCullouch

Brings Home National Medals

Curling Heads

to CCAA Invitational

In Every Issue In This Issue

Hockey Finals Schedule

Color Night

Torrie Dyck Named ACAC Hockey MVP

Hockey All Conference Athletes

Hockey Leads Series 2-0 & Thanks Vikings Nation

Adopt a Viking

Curling ACAC All Conference

Photo of the Week

MacCulloch Clams Biathlon Championships Medals

Men’s Curling Headed to CCAA Invitational

Athlete Q & A: Scott Aucoin

Playoff Hockey Tickets Sales and Faculty/Staff Contest!

Final Word by Josh Ryan

Edgeworth Fitness Centre

Torrie Dyck Named ACAC Hockey MVP

Trust the Midas touch.

MacCulloch Clams Biathlon Championships Medals

The Vikings took to the ACAC Finals at home Friday night for Game 1 of the series. The Vikings did not disappoint the huge hometown crowd that came to cheer on the team, winning the contest 3-1. Matthew Fos-ter was awarded Player of the Game for his two back to back goals in the second period, one of which was on the power play. Dane Bonish secured the Vikings lead with his goal in the final minutes of the third period.

On Saturday night the team played in Edmonton for game two versus the NAIT Ooks. Playing in front of the Ooks crowd didn't seem to phase the team. The Ooks came out firing with a goal only 17 second into the first period. The Vikings would answer with a power play goal from Kenny Bradley, and an unassisted goal by Matthew Foster in the first period. The Ooks would come back to tie up the game in the second period, but the Vikings would answer back early in the third period with goal from Adam Johnson. Adams goal would be

followed by two more with Torrie Dyck and Scott Aucoin each putting pucks into the back of the net to win the game 5 –2. The Vikings now lead the series 2-0.

Vikings players took to Twitter over after the weekends game sending thanks to the many fans that have come out to support the team in their first trip to the ACAC Finals in 36 years. Wear RED, show your team

pride and become part of the Vikings Nation this Thursday March 22 as the Vikings head into Game 3 @

7:30 in the Encana Area. 5-2 win at NAIT. Big ths to #vikingsnation for com-ing on the road to support the boys #1more Paul Kolida after Game 2

HUUGGEE props to #vikesnation tonight. Best fans in the ACAC by miles #beauties #bodypaint #sicksigns #sickwave #endthedrought—Harrison Tribble after Game 1

#vikesnation was loud and proud last night at the Encana 1-0 #vikes! Game 2 tonight in E-town hope to see the seas of red head north to-night! - Dan Hope after game 1

Gotta be the first wave in the ACAC history #unrealcrowd #2togo Adam Johnson after Game 1

Thanks to the fans that made is down to NAIT tonight. You guys were awesome! #beauties #cyathursday Richard Dupre after Game 2

Game 1 - March 16, 2012

Vikings 3 ~ NAIT 1

Game 2 - March 17, 2012

Vikings 5 ~ NAIT 2

Series 2-0

ACAC HOCKEY FINALS

Game 1 - Friday, March 16 @ 7:30 Encana Arena

Game 2 - Saturday, March 17 @ 7:00 NAIT Arena

11762 106 St. Edmonton

Game 3 - Thursday, March 22 @ 7:30 Encana Arena

Game 4 - Friday, March 23 @ 7:00 NAIT Arena

Game 5

(if necessary)

Saturday, March 24 @ 7:30 Encana Arena

ACAC HOCKEY FINALS

Game 1 - Friday, March 16 @ 7:30 Encana Arena

Game 2 - Saturday, March 17 @ 7:00 NAIT Arena

11762 106 St. Edmonton

Game 3 - Thursday, March 22 @ 7:30 Encana Arena

Game 4 - Friday, March 23 @ 7:00 NAIT Arena

Game 5

(if necessary)

Saturday, March 24 @ 7:30 Encana Arena

First Team

Goaltender *Joel Danyluk (Augustana)

Defense *Harrison Tribble (Augustana) Andy Willigar (NAIT)

Forwards *Torrie Dyck (Augustana) Andre Herman (Concordia)

Second Team

Goaltender Travis Rolheiser (MacEwan)

Defense *Brad Bourke (Augustana) Justin Daigle (MRU)

Forwards Steele Boomer (NAIT) *Dan Hope (Augustana) Tyler Jewitt (MRU)

Second Team

Goaltender Travis Rolheiser (MacEwan)

Defense *Brad Bourke (Augustana) Justin Daigle (MRU)

Forwards Steele Boomer (NAIT) *Dan Hope (Augustana) Tyler Jewitt (MRU)

After missing ten games of the regular season to injury Captain Torrie Dyck quickly ascended the ACAC leader board. BY the end of the regular season he finished in 8th with 14 goals, 18 assists for 32 points. Torrie leads the ACAC with an average of 1.78 points/

game.

He was also awarded ACAC Athlete of the week on March 5-11, for his outstanding play-

off performance in the semi finals versus SAIT

Torrie boasts only 10 penalty minutes over the regular season demonstrating his disciplined,

focused, and respectful style of play.

He was also named ACAC 1st Team All Con-

ference for the second year in a row.

In the 2010-11 Season Torrie was the league leading scored, and in 2009-10 was named

ACAC Rookie of the Year.

On March 20th the Vikings Men’s Curling team will head to Peterbor-ough, Ontario for the first CCAA Na-tional Invitational. After placing sec-ond in the ACAC Curling Champion-ships the team secured their place to the invitational along with the Red Reed College men’s team. The team consisting of skip Kendall Warawa, third Donald Meurs, second Wyatt Warawa, lead Ethan Laverty and fifth Dillon Wing are excited to see where they measure up against the best

college teams in the country.

The 4 day Bonspiel will be a challenge but the team is excited to be part of the beginning of what many hope will become solidified CCAA Championship event and ti-

tle.

Sarah McCrae

Women’s Team

2nd

Alison Owens

Mixed - 3rd

Chad Szott

Mixed - 2nd

Mari McLachlan

Mixed - Lead

Vikings Photo Gallery

This past week members of the Vikings Biathlon team represent their home provinces at the Biathlon Na-tional Championships in Valcartier, Quebec. It was a successful week for the team with Ryan Burlingame post-ing good results in the Junior Men’s category with a 6th place finish in the sprint and an 8th place finish in the Mass Start. Senior athlete Alex Frost boasted some of the best shooting on the week averaging 84% after send-ing 50 shots down range over the week and only missing 7.

The highlight results of the week came from Keely MacCulloch who showed stamina over the three days of tough Junior Women competition. In the 10km Mass Start Keely fought back form some tough shooting in her last two bouts to finish with a bronze medal. During the Sprint competition Keely improved her shooting and closed the gap on the leaders bringing home another bronze medal. On the final day of competition Keely showed her skiing and shooting abilities in the pursuit. The pursuit race is designed so that you have to chase the leaders from the day before. Keely found herself being chased but also chasing the top two position. Keely was able to move up into silver medal after shoot-ing 19/20 and out skiing her competition. These are the first National Championship medals for Keely. Congratulations!

Augustana Vikings Representing Their Provinces

Alberta North West Territories

Alex Frost Betsy Mawdsley Ryan Burlingame Devin Berquist Ontario

Kai Skinstad Aram Alexanian Keely MacCulloch Carly Shiell Jennifer Paterson

This past week members of the Vikings Biathlon team represent their home provinces at the Biathlon Na-tional Championships in Valcartier, Quebec. It was a successful week for the team with Ryan Burlingame post-ing good results in the Junior Men’s category with a 6th place finish in the sprint and an 8th place finish in the Mass Start. Senior athlete Alex Frost boasted some of the best shooting on the week averaging 84% after send-ing 50 shots down range over the week and only missing 7.

The highlight results of the week came from Keely MacCulloch who showed stamina over the three days of tough Junior Women competition. In the 10km Mass Start Keely fought back form some tough shooting in her last two bouts to finish with a bronze medal. During the Sprint competition Keely improved her shooting and closed the gap on the leaders bringing home another bronze medal. On the final day of competition Keely showed her skiing and shooting abilities in the pursuit. The pursuit race is designed so that you have to chase the leaders from the day before. Keely found herself being chased but also chasing the top two position. Keely was able to move up into silver medal after shoot-ing 19/20 and out skiing her competition. These are the first National Championship medals for Keely. Congratulations!

Balancing the books… Sleep, eat, classes, group projects, studying, team practice, strength training, travel, com-petition, eat, sleep, repeat… Not all days are like this, but our student-athletes, on average, dedicate 21 hours a week to training and performing in their chosen sport. Add in weekend travel to competitions, athletic therapy, and involvement in community initiatives and there is little to no time re-maining to take on part-time jobs to offset the costs of attending university. Financial assistance is crucial to the continuation of the proud tradition of sporting and academic excellence at Augustana. Invest in our athletes and their dreams will become reality. To Adopt an Athlete click on the link below and pick the sport your athlete participates in and honour them with a gift in their name. Adopt a Viking Online Giving Page Thank You Vikings Athletics

Why did you choose to attend Augustana?

What has been your best moment playing for the Vikings?

Do you have any rituals or superstitions?

What are you looking to accomplish in your time at Augustana?

Who has been your biggest influence in your life thus far?

What has been the biggest accomplishment in sport?

What is the best advice you were ever given?

What is your favourite type of music/band?

What is your favourite food to eat before a game?

It’s close to home and it gave me a chance to continue to play hockey while getting

a quality education.

Win an ACAC championship and graduate with honors.

have a coffee on the way to the rink and do the same off ice warm

up. When I get dressed I always put left side equipment on first.

Chicken pasta

Rick Ross, Slim Thug, E-40, Big Pun and Adelle

Beating SAIT in OT in the league semis this year. My teammates and winning. There is no better feeling than winning

with the boys and more importantly, for the boys.

Playing for 20 years, and continuing to do so at a highly competitive level.

Don’t settle for mediocrity.

My parents. They have always supported me in anything I do

Where do you draw your inspiration from?

Do you have any rituals or superstitions?

What is your favourite type of music/band?

What is your favourite food to eat before a game?

have a coffee on the way to the rink and do the same off ice warm

up. When I get dressed I always put left side equipment on first.

Chicken pasta

Rick Ross, Slim Thug, E-40, Big Pun and Adelle

My teammates and winning. There is no better feeling than winning

with the boys and more importantly, for the boys.

Where do you draw your inspiration from?

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First 10 people to respond via email to ahurley@augustana.ca will

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This weekend I got take part in enjoying the 3A boys basketball provincial championship, hosted by Camrose Comp. The host squad took the final game 60-57 in overtime, thanks in no small part to Connor Foreman, younger brother of Augustana's own Taylor Foreman. Interestingly for me, the moment that stood out more than anything else wasn't the basket Connor scored to tie the game at 50 with less than 10 seconds left, one of the close misses of the opposing Cochrane Cobras, or even the cheer that rose when the final buzzer went off. It was Connor hustling to give the ball to the officials and apologizing for getting heated during a discussion of a foul earlier in the game. Sportsmanship at times can be thrown under the bus when considering the factors of competitive sport. While rivalries and fighting tooth and nail to defeat the opposition is a big part of why people are drawn to sport, one of the best qualities we can say of athletes is that they compete as hard as they possibly can while respecting the rules and all those involved with the game. It shows not only good self control by managing to be a sportsperson despite the intensity of competition, but also good character by sticking to one's morals rather than bypass the rules and standards of play to win. If you consider some of the best professional athletes in history, a common theme for most is that of being great ambassadors for their sport and the sporting world. One of the reasons tennis star Roger Federer is so renowned has as much to do with his temperament and humility with the media as his success on the court. Hockey players such as Wayne Gretzky, Steve Yzerman, and Joe Sakic are good examples. An in-teresting article I recently came across shares a story of Yzerman taking time out of his day to help out a reporter in need of transportation. http://www.aolnews.com/2009/11/09/steve-yzerman-the-most-gracious-of-superstars/ It's not every day you see a hockey player willing to help out someone in the media. When considering our own Vikings athletes, I think that we have done a great job in this regard. In our hockey team's recent Semifinal vic-tory over S.A.I.T. they had to endure a tremendous onslaught of dirty play from their Trojan rivals. Despite this, the boys battled on and came out on top in the series. Our fans deserve some credit here as well, since we now have a reputation of great crowds, the fans manage to keep it clean and in good fun.

By: Josh Ryan

This weekend I got take part in enjoying the 3A boys basketball provincial championship, hosted by Camrose Comp. The host squad took the final game 60-57 in overtime, thanks in no small part to Connor Foreman, younger brother of Augustana's own Taylor Foreman. Interestingly for me, the moment that stood out more than anything else wasn't the basket Connor scored to tie the game at 50 with less than 10 seconds left, one of the close misses of the opposing Cochrane Cobras, or even the cheer that rose when the final buzzer went off. It was Connor hustling to give the ball to the officials and apologizing for getting heated during a discussion of a foul earlier in the game. Sportsmanship at times can be thrown under the bus when considering the factors of competitive sport. While rivalries and fighting tooth and nail to defeat the opposition is a big part of why people are drawn to sport, one of the best qualities we can say of athletes is that they compete as hard as they possibly can while respecting the rules and all those involved with the game. It shows not only good self control by managing to be a sportsperson despite the intensity of competition, but also good character by sticking to one's morals rather than bypass the rules and standards of play to win. If you consider some of the best professional athletes in history, a common theme for most is that of being great ambassadors for their sport and the sporting world. One of the reasons tennis star Roger Federer is so renowned has as much to do with his temperament and humility with the media as his success on the court. Hockey players such as Wayne Gretzky, Steve Yzerman, and Joe Sakic are good examples. An in-teresting article I recently came across shares a story of Yzerman taking time out of his day to help out a reporter in need of transportation. http://www.aolnews.com/2009/11/09/steve-yzerman-the-most-gracious-of-superstars/ It's not every day you see a hockey player willing to help out someone in the media. When considering our own Vikings athletes, I think that we have done a great job in this regard. In our hockey team's recent Semifinal vic-tory over S.A.I.T. they had to endure a tremendous onslaught of dirty play from their Trojan rivals. Despite this, the boys battled on and came out on top in the series. Our fans deserve some credit here as well, since we now have a reputation of great crowds, the fans manage to keep it clean and in good fun.