Catipon shakes a defender before dropping a basket in the MCAC Finals

Lance Catipon: February's Zueike Male Athlete of the Month

Congratulations to Lance Catipon of Blazers Men's Basketball on being selected the CMU Zueike Male Athlete of the Month for February. The junior forward stepped up big for the Blazers in their final stretch of the season and into playoffs.

Catipon truly came into his own this season under head coach Scott Martin, especially during the second half with the absence of big man Andrew Bruin, the Blazers needed someone to step up and be an inside threat to score, and step up big time did Lance Catipon. Catipon was a double-digits scorer in all but one of the team's six games in the month, including leading the team in points CMU's NIAC semi final win over Manitoba rivals Providence, and then second leading scorer in the NIAC Championship game, ultimately helping the program to its first Northern Intercollegiate Athletics Conference title.

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Wasylik pounces on a loose ball during home futsal action at the Loewen.

Kalyssa Wasylik: February's Zueike Female Athlete of the Month

Congratulations to Kalyssa Wasylik of Blazers Women's Futsal on being selected the CMU Zueike Female Athlete of the Month for February. The graduating senior led the Blazers in scoring throughout the indoor season, and helped clinch the team's playoff spot with a hat trick performance on February 7th.

After featuring in a more defensive role for her final outdoor season in the fall, Wasylik was back at the forefront of Blazers scoring come the indoor half of the season, starting the second half at a torrid scoring pace, netting goals in four straight games. With 13 goals on the campaign, the fifth year led CMU in scoring by a wide margin, and was named to the MCAC All-Conference team as the only nominee from her team.

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CMU launches Mini U summer day camp program for children ages 6-12

CMU launches Mini U summer day camp program for children ages 6-12

CMU will launch Mini U, a new summer day camp program for children ages 6-12, beginning July 2026. Mini U is designed to provide a structured, engaging camp experience that combines hands-on learning, creativity, and physical activity in a safe and welcoming environment.

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Martens analyzes the opposition in their most recent home win over the Pilots

Markus Martens: January's Zueike Male Athlete of the Month

Congratulations to Markus Martens of Blazers Men's Volleyball on being selected the CMU Zueike Male Athlete of the Month for January. The fifth-year middle has been a dominant force in the MCAC for some time now, and his consistent play helped lead the team to take wins against each of their conference opponents this month.

A true coaches' player, Martens takes his craft seriously, always willing to adjust and improve, and has seen his star rising in the MCAC since he entered the league in 2021. The rural Saskatchewan product is a workhorse by nature, starting in more matches than any other Blazers men's volleyball player since his debut for the 2021/22 season, in which he featured for CMU in the MCAC's first appearance at a CCAA Men's Volleyball National Championships. His rise to dominance in the middle was finally recognized during the 2023/24 season when he was named to the MCAC All-Conference team, and later received the Academic All Canadian award, showcasing his talents in the classroom to go along with his work ethic on the court and in the fitness centre.

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Doneza drives the ball down court in their final home match of January

Alyssa Doneza: January's Zueike Female Athlete of the Month

Congratulations to Alyssa Doneza of Blazers Women's Basketball on being selected the CMU Zueike Female Athlete of the Month for January. In her third year of university hoops, but first with the Blazers, Doneza has led the team and conference in most offensive categories, and helped the team secure an MCAC Finals berth with wins over St Boniface this past month.

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