By Mariana Echeverri Alvarez, Communications Coordinator
Photo credit: Bison Sports
1999-2003 University of Manitoba Bisons Volleyball Team
For four consecutive CIS (now U Sports) seasons, the University of Manitoba Men’s Bisons volleyball team was all-out dominant, capturing three national championships and placing third once.
Led by previous Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame inductees Jim Schreyer (1999-2000) and Garth Pischke (2001-2003), the Bisons ruled the court with few parallels in history. This dynasty includes 28 players, many continuing their passion for volleyball into their professional careers and volunteerism.
Unparalleled Success
During the four-year span, the program had 20 conference all-star selections and nine All-Canadian nods. Manitoba also took home five major awards, split between the conference and national levels, while winning a combined 64 regular season games.
National Championship Dominance
In their national championship-winning campaigns of 2000, 2001, and 2003, the Herd lost just six sets during CIS tournament play. Steve Brinkman (2000) and Mike Munday (2001, 2003) earned Tournament MVP honours, while six Bisons were named Tournament All-Stars.
The Team
Matt Balchin
Steve Brinkman
Tim Cooper
Pat Corriveau
Mike Ellis
Bryan Enns
Jamie Gilbart
Lee Gilchrist
Rob Janson
Josh Klassen
Rafal Korkowski
Murray Laidlaw
Dan Lewis
Mike Munday
Aaron Nelson
Justin Picklyk
Troy Plummer
Ryan Pomeroy
Ryan Ratushniak
Joel Rempel
David Teixeira
Peter Turpin
Toon Van Lankvelt
Sam Watterson
Ryan Wiebe
Richard Wiebe
Chris Yaremkiewich
Jeff Zylstra
Staff
Garth Pischke (Head Coach)
Jim Schreyer (Head Coach)
Paul Ayotte
Wayne Davies
Bruce Kent
Crystal Labiuk
Sheri Mancini
Kyle Morphy (Manager)
Katrina (Nylen) Thompson
Kyle Turcotte
Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Celebrate the University of Manitoba Men’s Volleyball 1999-2003 Dynasty and all of our honourees at the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, taking place on Thursday, November 7, at the Victoria Inn. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the Ceremony begins at 7:30 p.m.
Get your tickets now and be part of this memorable evening.
