UQTR has a history of success in men’s hockey, having won multiple national championships. In a thrilling matchup on March 22, 2026, the UQTR Patriotes faced off against the Saint Mary’s Huskies in the final of the 62nd U Sports men’s hockey tournament.
The game concluded with UQTR emerging victorious, winning 3-2 in overtime. Felix Lafrance scored the decisive goal at 14:23 into the extra period, securing the championship for UQTR.
Saint Mary’s opened the scoring with a goal from Jake Uberti in the first period. However, UQTR responded in the second period with two goals from Pier-Olivier Roy and Charles Beaudoin, putting them ahead 2-1.
Ben Allison then equalized for Saint Mary’s with a goal in the same period, leading to a 2-2 tie at the end of regulation time. The tension built as both teams fought for the championship title, ultimately resulting in overtime.
William Grimard, the UQTR goaltender, made an impressive 45 saves throughout the match, while Marcus Vandenberg stopped 30 shots for Saint Mary’s. The performance of both goalies was crucial in keeping the game competitive.
This victory marks UQTR’s sixth national championship title in men’s hockey, adding to their storied legacy. Their last championship win prior to this was in 2022, highlighting their continued dominance in the sport.
As the celebrations began, fans and players alike rejoiced, with one fan exclaiming, “Les Patriotes sont champions canadiens!” reflecting the pride of the UQTR community.
Looking ahead, UQTR will aim to build on this success in future seasons, while Saint Mary’s will likely regroup and seek to improve for next year’s tournament.
The championship final showcased the intensity and skill of U Sports men’s hockey, leaving fans eager for the next season.
