In photos: Varsity Blues field hockey takes on the west coast

U of T field hockey competes against University of Victoria Vikes and UBC Thunderbirds in CIS championship

Last weekend, U of T hosted the Canadian Intercollegiate Sport (CIS) field hockey championships. Check out our full coverage of the games here. All photos by Evan Luke.

Varsity Blues compete against the University of Victoria Vikes in CIS round-robin game.

Varsity Blues compete against the University of Victoria Vikes in CIS round-robin game.

Blues athlete fights for possession of the ball.

Blues athlete fights for possession of the ball.

Blues make a break for Vikes' net.

Blues make a break for Vikes’ net.

Blues take a shot on net .

Blues take a shot on net .

Blues scrum around Vikes' net.

Blues scrum around Vikes’ net.

Blues score only goal of the game to take 1-0 lead.

Blues score only goal of the game to take 1-0 lead.

Win over Vikes gives Blues a place in the CIS gold medal game.

Win over Vikes gives Blues a place in the CIS gold medal game.

U of T athletes gather before championship game against UBC.

U of T athletes gather before championship game against UBC.

Blues attempt to get an early lead against Thunderbirds.

Blues attempt to get an early lead against Thunderbirds.

Blues fight for ball with Thunderbirds.

Blues fight for ball with Thunderbirds.

Blues lose their first game of the year 2-0 to UBC in the championship game.

Blues lose their first game of the year 2-0 to UBC in the championship game.