SASKATOON, Sask. - Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the home of Crossmount Cider Company, the USask Huskies officially welcomed two athletes, one builder, and two teams to the University of Saskatchewan Athletic Wall of Fame. Breanne George (Athlete), Brent Schneider (Athlete), Todd Hinds (Builder), the 2009-10 Men's Basketball team, and the 1999-00, 2000-01 Women's Track & Field teams took their place among the best the University of Saskatchewan has seen and were recognized as outstanding individuals and teams, who have not only demonstrated excellence in their athletic endeavours, but also have brought distinction to the University.
See below for details on the University of Saskatchewan Athletic Wall of Fame Class of 2025.
Athlete Category
Breanne George, Women's Hockey
From 2007 to 2012, Brenne George redefined excellence in Huskie Women's Hockey. Over 105 regular-season games, she became the program's all-time leader in points (144) and goals (81), while ranking third in assists with 63. Her scoring prowess remains unmatched—with the local Saskatoon product still holding the best single-season mark in Huskie history with 28 goals.
George's dominance extended across Canada West, where she finished her career fourth in points, third in goals, and first in both power-play goals and hat tricks, recording six. In 2009–10, she delivered a historic season, leading the conference with 28 goals and 46 points to become the first Canada West MVP in program history. That year, she was also named the University of Saskatchewan's Mary Ethel Cartwright Trophy recipient and a First Team All-Canadian, an accolade she repeated in 2010–11. A three-time Canada West All-Star, George recorded double-digit goal totals in all five seasons in green and white, including three straight years with at least 15 goals from 2008 to 2011.
Her impact on the ice was not limited to the Huskies either. In 2011, George represented Canada at the FISU Winter Games in Erzurum, Turkey, scoring seven goals and totaling 12 points to help Canada capture gold.
After earning a bachelor's degree in kinesiology, George later graduated with a master's in physical therapy in 2016.
Brent Schneider, Football
Brent Schneider's name is etched into the history of Huskie Football as one of its most accomplished student-athletes. Under centre for the Saskatchewan Huskies from 1992 to 1996, Schneider left as the program's all-time leader in career passing yards and touchdowns—titles he still owns to this day.
During his time in green and white, Schneider guided the Huskies to two Hardy Cup Championships and Vanier Cup appearances in 1994 and 1996. In the 1994 national championship, he delivered a legendary performance, setting Vanier Cup records with 528 passing yards, 67 attempts, and 34 completions, earning the Ted Morris Memorial Trophy as MVP despite the Western Mustangs coming out on top 50-40 in overtime. Two years later, he led the Huskies back to the national championship and once again earned MVP honours after throwing for 237 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-12 victory over the StFX X-Men which saw the Huskies scored 31 unanswered, second half points.
A two-time Canada West Player of the Year (1993, 1994), Schneider was also a three-time conference All-Star and in 1996 was named a First Team All-Canadian and took home the University of Saskatchewan's E. Kent Phillips Trophy. He twice led Canada West in passing, cemented his reputation as one of the most prolific quarterbacks in both CIS and Canada West history.
After his playing career, Schneider returned to the Huskies as quarterbacks coach in 1998, helping secure another national title for the program. He later served as offensive coordinator and remained on the coaching staff until 2013, helping guide the team to five Hardy Cup championships and four more Vanier Cup appearances.
Builder Category
Todd Hinds, Wrestling
For 17 seasons, Todd Hinds was the driving force behind Huskie Wrestling, serving as head coach from 1996 through the 2012–13 season. His tenure stands as the second-longest in program history, surpassed only by Donald "Doc" Rawso's 18-year run beginning in 1933. Hinds not only sustained excellence—he ushered in a new era for the program.
In 1999–00, Hinds coached the first-ever Huskie women's wrestling team, coinciding with the inaugural season of CIS and Canada West women's wrestling. Under his leadership, the women's team achieved its best-ever national finish—third place in 2008–09—and returned to the podium in 2011–12. On the men's side, Hinds guided the Huskies to three national podium finishes, including silver in 2004–05, and 10 second-place finishes in Canada West.
His impact on individual athletes was equally profound. Hinds produced 48 Canada West First Team All-Stars, 59 Second Team All-Stars, and coached 17 major award winners, including two Wrestlers of the Year. He was named Canada West Coach of the Year four times and earned CIS Coach of the Year honors in 2006–07—the same year he received the Colb McEown Trophy as University of Saskatchewan Coach of the Year.
Beyond the Huskies, Hinds developed nine junior national team members, seven senior national team members, three Olympic trial winners, and multiple international medalists. He coached former Huskie Viola Yanik to a senior bronze medal and fifth-place finish at the 2004 Olympic Games and served on numerous Team Canada coaching staffs at major championships worldwide.
Already a member of the Northwestern Ontario and Saskatoon Sports Halls of Fame, Todd Hinds leaves a legacy defined by an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Team Category
2009-10 Men's Basketball
The 2009–10 Huskie Men's Basketball team achieved something no squad in program history had, and something no team has done since. 15 student-athletes, three coaches, and eight support staff became both Canada West and CIS Champions, claiming the one and only conference and national titles in program history.
After finishing the regular season with a 14–6 record and second place in the Canada West Prairie Division, the Huskies stormed through the playoffs. They defeated Fraser Valley in two games, then edged UBC in a thrilling overtime semifinal before claiming the Canada West crown with a 96–83 victory over Calgary.
Entering the CIS Final 8 as the No. 5 seed, the Huskies took their remarkable run to the national stage and Ottawa, Ontario. They opened with a win over Windsor, then stunned the tournament hosts and top-seeded Carleton Ravens to advance to the program's first-ever national final. In the championship game, Saskatchewan faced UBC for the second time in the postseason, earning a decisive 91–81 victory to secure the CIS title.
Individual accolades highlighted the team's dominance. At the CIS Final 8, Troy Gottselig was named MVP of the championship tournament and was joined by Showron Glover and Michael Linklater as tournament All-Stars. Glover was also recognized for his regular season success, earning Canada West First Team All-Star and First Team All-Canadian honours. Following the season, Greg Jockims was named the Colb McEown Trophy as University of Saskatchewan Coach of the Year, while Glover adding another accolade in the E. Kent Phillips Trophy as Male Athlete of the Year.
The 2009–10 Huskies didn't just win—they redefined what was possible for the program, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire.
1999-00, 2000-01 Women's Track & Field
Back-to-back national champions. That's the legacy of the Huskie Women's Track and Field teams from 1999–2000 and 2000–01—two seasons that defined excellence.
In 2000, the Huskies captured the CIAU national title in Montreal, powered by dominant relay performances. Wins in the 4x200m and 4x400m relays sealed the championship. Kristen Hagel set a CIAU pole vault record and added podium finishes in triple and long jump, earning the title of Outstanding Female Athlete of the Championships. Legendary head coach Lyle Sanderson was named CIAU Coach of the Year, and the team collected six Canada West first-team all-stars, nine first-team All-Canadians, and multiple University of Saskatchewan major awards.
The following year in Sherbrooke, the Huskies proved their dominance again. Thrower Karla Johnson shattered the CIAU weight throw record, while sprinter Kim Moffatt led the charge on the track. The championship was clinched with a dramatic 4x400m relay victory by Moffatt, Amy Brockman, Lindsay Boyd, and Becky Brockman. Boyd, Moffatt, Karlyn Serby, and Deanne Mengel also struck gold in the 4x200m relay. In 2001, the team earned 20 Canada West first-team all-star selections and multiple national honors.
These teams weren't just champions—they were record breakers and history makers.
