Women’s Hockey News

Xavier Pouliot, York Lions

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  • Position: Defence
  • Hometown: St-Isidore, Que.
  • Year of eligibility: 4th
  • Program: Commerce

Xavier Pouliot of the York Lions is the U SPORTS men’s hockey athlete of the week for the period ending November 20, 2022.

Pouliot, the team captain and native of Saint-Isidore, Que., played an instrumental role in ensuring the Lions took home double wins over the Windsor Lancers last week. Pouliot registered two goals and picked up three assists to lead the Lions to victory.


Maggy Burbidge, STFX X-Women

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  • Position:  Forward
  • Hometown: Falmouth, NS
  • Year of eligibility: 3rd
  • Program: Bachelor of arts

Maggy Burbidge of the STFX X-Women is the U SPORTS women’s hockey athlete of the week for the period ending November 20, 2022.

A third-year arts student from Falmouth, Nova Scotia, Burbidge had seven points in two road games last week, extending her season total to 29 points (17 goals, 12 assists). She currently leads the country in both points and goals scored. In STFX's 8-1 win over the Dalhousie Tigers on Wednesday, Burbidge had a goal and an assist. She followed that up with a five-point game, tallying two goals and three assists the X-Women's 7-0 win over STU on Saturday.