Cougars WHKY, MVB earn U SPORTS top 10 rankings during the postseason

As one team moves on to the next round, another gears up for their opening playoff series, U SPORTS recognized two Mount Royal teams in their latest top 10 rankings.

Mount Royal women’s hockey team earned the #4 ranking in the country after their quarterfinal sweep over the Manitoba Bisons. The big series win advances them to the next round of the Canada West playoffs for a rematch of last year’s semifinal against the Alberta Pandas. Read about the women’s hockey rankings on usports.ca.

U SPORTS WHKY Rankings: Feb. 20 – 26
Rank – School (Previous ranking)

1. Concordia Stingers (1)
2. UBC Thunderbirds (2)
3. Guelph Gryphons (3)
4. Mount Royal Cougars (6)
5. Alberta Golden Bears (4)
6. St. FX X-Women (9)
7. Nipissing Lakers (5)
8. Toronto Varsity Blues (7)
9. UNB Reds (8)
10. SMU Huskies (NR)

MRU’s men’s volleyball team was given the #4 ranking in the latest national top 10. The Cougars finished second overall in the Canada West standings after a weekend split with the TRU Wolfpack. This Friday, Mount Royal begins their playoff journey when they host the Winnipeg Wesmen for a quarterfinal series. Read about the men’s volleyball rankings on usports.ca.

U SPORTS MVB Rankings: Feb. 20 – 26
Rank – School (Previous ranking)

1. Sherbrooke Vert et Or (1)
2. Alberta Golden Bears (2)
3. McMaster Marauders (4)
4. Mount Royal Cougars (3)
5. Queen’s Gaels (5)
6. UBC Thunderbirds (6)
7. Trinity Western Spartans (8)
8. Saskatchewan Huskies (7)
9. Brock Badgers (NR)
10. Guelph Gryphons (10)