Thank you for your interest in the University of Manitoba and the Bison Men’s Hockey Program. We hope that the following information will answer most of your questions and indicate why the University of Manitoba is your best choice for a quality academic and hockey experience.

Commitment to Excellence; the Bison hockey program is committed to it’s vision of becoming the best Men’s Hockey program in Canadian Interuniversity Sport.

Team Chemistry; the Bison’s only recruit quality people to our hockey program. We are interested in hard working, honest, and dedicated players who put team goals ahead of individual goals.

Quality Education; the University of Manitoba is a large campus that offers a wide range of program choices. The U of M sets a high standard for education and our graduating student athletes are highly sought by employers both nationally and internationally.

Scholarships; the University of Manitoba offers Athletic Awards to Bison student athletes up to the equivalent of tuition fees.

Development; the Bison Hockey program has an outstanding coaching staff including a full time conditioning coach, who provide strong leadership and are committed to your development as an athlete and as a person.

Facilities and Equipment; the University of Manitoba features some of the best athletic training facilities and equipment in the C.I.S. The Max Bell Centre situated on campus, houses an ice arena and a fieldhouse in one facility. The Bison Hockey team trains Monday to Thursday at 3:30 p.m. and plays games on Fridays and Saturdays. Bison Hockey provides all hockey equipment.

Future Opportunities; the Bison Hockey program is highly regarded in professional hockey circles and numerous Bison graduates have continued their hockey careers playing professionally in North America and Europe.

Competitive Schedule; the Bisons compete against some of the best university competition in Canada and the United States. We offer exciting travel opportunities and we fly to the majority of our games. The team stays in first class hotels and all meals are provided while on the road.

For more information please contact Head Coach Don MacGillivray at (204)474-8632.