See here<\/a> for more common COVID misconceptions. Some smart scientists have compiled all of the links at which you can order N95 masks in Canada: maskevidence.org\/findingn95s<\/a>. There are also best practices for extended use<\/a>. The fact that we’re still having to explain this to people shows how poor of a job public health has done even though they have always recommended masks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On that note, let’s move on to the predictions, which we\u2019ve made with surgical precision. Shoutout to Jack Armstrong for the cover photo inspiration. Go Raptors I guess. Not as good as THE DINOS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. UBC<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lost:<\/strong> Dozzi, Niederhauser<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gained:<\/strong> Andrew Davies<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Tbirds made up for Dozzi with a doozi in Andrew Davies. This guy knows how to not come fourth. He\u2019s been sending it along with 3-stooge member John Perrier. Jaiveer Tiwana has been decent and they have some bangers at the back with Schimmelpenninck, Dwyer, Miller, and this Dylan Uhrich guy. They all play drums in the team band. Unorthodox. Love to see it though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Victoria<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lost:<\/strong> none<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gained: <\/strong>idek<\/p>\n\n\n\n The vikes had a young team last year crack the top ten as we predicted<\/a>. They haven\u2019t lost anyone. Danny Damian still leads the squad but Jaxon Kuchar has had a couple good runs too and second and third year athletes Webster and Waller have been picking up the slack. I\u2019m Down With Webster<\/a>. Second place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Alberta<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lost:<\/strong> Stuermer, Arthur, Simone<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gained:<\/strong> Andrew Weinkauf, Andrew Leffers, Thomas Williams<\/p>\n\n\n\n The berta boys lost some high quality beef but a couple kids named Andrew seem to be filling the shoes somewhat decently and I know nothing about this Thomas Williams guy but the dude has a nasty stache. Need to check with the sources before U SPORTS to see what the vibes are like. Is Ronnyboi MacLean going to race? These guys picked up Evan Andrin of all people. Definitely the sort of person who can rub balloons on walls and inject electricity into the room. This team scored an elite-level 69 points last CanWest to edge out the Vikings, we\u2019ll see if they can do it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Manitoba<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Justin Kroeker is rolling pretty well for the Bisons and they are going to be locked into a battle with the Huskies here. 1v1 mode. His brother, Carson, will try to help him out and a supporting cast of Calvin Reimer and Noah Fillion are there to send it even though they’re better at 800s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Saskatchewan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n They\u2019ve lost a couple of guys from their team last year but they still have a sick graphic design squad. These dudes will for sure have the most fun out there. They have a Webster of their own and the Cross Child brothers are ready to get stanced up and dance with the Kroekers. Let\u2019s go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. UBC<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lost:<\/strong> Sim, Gibson, Hennessey<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gained:<\/strong> Jennifer Erickson, Jouen Chang<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oh baby the BC Cleves may have lost their top 2 finishers from 2022 but Becker and Newlove decided to take the elevator up to the low stick floor. Adding the U SPORTS 3000m champion Jen Erickson is pretty good. Canadian running didn\u2019t pick up on that lol. Jouen Chang is a U SPORTS veteran as well and Rachel Mortimer is having a good year. It\u2019s left to MacGillivray, Beckett, Fleming, or Amelia to fill the five pfohl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Victoria<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lost:<\/strong> Ginther, Erickson<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gained:<\/strong> Elise Coates, Marisha Thompson<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tough to gauge how good the vikes are. Anja Krueger, Elise Coates, and Marisha Thomspon have all run well up front but none of them factored into the mix last year. We think the team has enough depth to hold on to the silver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Saskatchewan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lost:<\/strong> Julianna Engele-Lueke, Ryann Handley<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saskatchewan keeps their top five from last year, but Jenna McFadyen has yet to race. She was third in the 3000m at U SPORTS. Jenica Swartz and Jaira Cross Child have shown a lot of improvement this year, and Kaitlyn Harrison took the dub at the Stewy Cup. Harrison was fifth at U SPORTS in 2021 before the whole team had a real rough one in 2022. If they find their form again the Huskies could be Kenny Loggins type dangerous<\/a> at U SPORTS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Alberta<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lost:<\/strong> None<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well the golden pandas finished second to the Huskies in Saskatoon and Camrose but that was without Olivia Cooper. If she races it would be a pretty nasty add to the squad. If not, it\u2019s up to Jazzy Fedds to hype up the squad by bringing a dump truck full of guitar amps. Zoe Flaman and Olivia Hopkins have been feelin\u2019 alright<\/a>. They\u2019re gonna need a good run from someone else to crack the medals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Queens<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lost:<\/strong> Mitch Kirby<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gained:<\/strong> Angus Skinner, Will Cox<\/p>\n\n\n\n Is Will Cox nasty? He eats enough hot dogs to be. Tanner Hueglin has shown some big ups this season too and Brackenbury, Wheeler-Dee, and Mironov return. Elite squad. This pic is insane:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Guelph<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lost:<\/strong> Purnell, Hughes<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gained:<\/strong> Nowbotsing<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019m not sure if Adam Schmidt has enough coffee to hold this team of loose cannons together but it might be impossible if Nick Bannon starts freaking out. The team can\u2019t bank on Christian Metamorphic Rachner pulling one out of his ass again. Second place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Western<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lost:<\/strong> Ohrling, De Lange, Loucks<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gained:<\/strong> Owen Parkes<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ahhhh the Musty Men. Lost a couple bangers in Ohrling, De Lange, and Loucks. Gained a stanger in Owen Parkes. They\u2019re gonna need enough guys to Parke the bus in the lead pack if they want to make sure they solidify a podium position. They finally had a decent showing in Hamilton after a couple rough openers. Who\u2019s Tom Boers? We\u2019re labelling him as the X Factor. No pressure. Just have fun out there pal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. U of T<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Blues slept their top guys all season but then came out swinging at the Waterloo and Bayfront Open with Frangos, Raftis, and Shore. Still couldn\u2019t beat a lacking Gryphons squad tho. They will have to battle it out with the Marauders for fourth to see which squad is the best hammer bros. Although idk if they’re trying to reference the mario kind or the hardware store kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCanWest Men<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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