Dalhousie Tigers

The 2026–27 Season Awaits. 🐯🏀

The Tigers’ MBB schedule is officially here. 📅

Mark your calendars and join us as we get set for another season of Tigers basketball.

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The wait is over. 🐯🏐

The 2026–27 Dalhousie Tigers schedule is here. Time to get to work. 💪🔥

Feeling good on vacation, even better at work.

The Tigers Men's Basketball team wraps up its preseason tournament in the Bahamas! 🌴🏀 A great week of competition, growth, and preparation as the team gets ready for the season ahead.

🏒 Summer Hockey Camps are Almost Here! 🏒

There's still time to register for our upcoming camps:

📅 August 17–21
📅 August 24–28

Each camp includes:
❄️ 15 hours of ice time
💪 Fun off-ice activities
🏊 Pool time
🥪 Lunch included every day!

Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, build confidence, or have an awesome week on and off the ice, these camps have it all!

👉 Register here: https://www.dalsports.dal.ca/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=652def61-e577-49a4-9ee2-dfa3c190671a

Prepared for the challenge. 🌴🐯 The Tigers take on Valparaiso today at 8:30 PM AST in Nassau. Watch live: https://bahamarhoops.com/summer/

🚨 New Tiger Alert 🚨

Dalhousie Tigers men's basketball head coach Rick Plato is pleased to announce the commitment of Jeremiah Francis for the 2026-27 season.

A 6'2" shooting guard from Surrey, British Columbia, Francis joins the Tigers after three seasons with McMaster University. A skilled scorer and perimeter threat, he averaged 11.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game, bringing versatility, experience and offensive firepower to Dalhousie's backcourt.

Before beginning his university career, Francis starred at Holy Cross Regional High School, where he was named team MVP in both Grade 11 and Grade 12. He also represented Team BC at the Canadian Basketball Championships, leading the tournament with 20 three-pointers in four games to earn recognition as Canada's top shooter. He capped off his high school career as Holy Cross Regional High School's Athlete of the Year.

Off the court, Francis earned Gold Honour Roll recognition throughout high school and will study Management at Dalhousie.

"The Tigers are very pleased to announce the commitment of Jeremiah to the program," says Plato. "Although Jeremiah will redshirt this season, he brings tremendous skill, a positive attitude and great energy. An excellent three-point shooter, solid defender and dynamic scorer in transition, he'll spend this year learning the Tiger Way while pushing his teammates every day in practice. He'll be a terrific addition this season, and his true impact will be seen next year."

"I am excited for the opportunity to join the Tigers and compete at the next level while representing Dalhousie," says Francis. "I can't wait to meet my teammates, learn from the coaching staff and contribute in any way I can. I'm looking forward to growing as both a player and a person throughout my time at Dal."

Although the golf tournament is officially sold out, there are still exciting sponsorship opportunities available! Sponsoring the tournament is a great way to showcase your business, connect with the community, and support this fantastic event.

Don't miss the chance to be part of the day. To learn more about available sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected].

🚨 New Tiger Alert 🚨

Dalhousie Tigers men's basketball head coach Rick Plato is pleased to announce the commitment of Ben Salkauskas for the 2026-27 season.

A 6'2" guard from Calgary, Alberta, Salkauskas joins the Tigers following two standout seasons at Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, Michigan. During the 2025-26 campaign, he averaged 13.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game while shooting an efficient 44.2 percent from the field, 42.0 percent from three-point range and 74.3 percent from the free throw line.

His outstanding sophomore season earned him NJCAA Region 13 First Team All-Region honours and Gogebic Community College Team MVP recognition. Known for his ability to score at all three levels while creating opportunities for his teammates, Salkauskas brings a combination of skill, efficiency and experience to the Tigers backcourt.

Off the court, Salkauskas has demonstrated the same commitment to excellence in the classroom. He was named an NJCAA Academic All-American, earned Dean's List honours and graduated with High Honours. He will pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Dalhousie.

"I'm very excited to come to Dalhousie and contribute to a great program in its path towards winning championships!" says Salkauskas.

Salkauskas chose Dalhousie because of the opportunity to continue developing both as a player and as a person under Coach Plato while pursuing his goals of competing for championships and playing professional basketball. His versatility, shooting ability and leadership will make him a valuable addition to the Tigers as they prepare for the 2026-27 season.

🚨 New Tiger Alert 🚨

Dalhousie Tigers women’s soccer head coach Cindy Tye is pleased to announce the commitment of Vivian Johnson for the 2026-27 season.

A striker/winger from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Johnson brings speed, attacking creativity and a strong competitive drive to the Tigers program. Known for her dedication to continuous improvement, she will add skill and depth to Dalhousie’s attacking unit.

Johnson joins the Tigers after competing with United DFC from 2022-2024, Halifax County United Senior Women from 2024-25 and the University of Ottawa women’s soccer program in 2025. During her time with Halifax County United, she helped the club capture the 2025 NSSL Senior Women’s Championship.

Throughout her career, Johnson has been recognized for her outstanding athletic achievements. She was named Halifax Grammar School Female Athlete of the Year in both 2024 and 2025, earned Senior Girls’ Soccer MVP honours in 2024 and 2025, and was also recognized as Track and Field Athlete of the Year in both years.
Academically, Johnson has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to excellence. She earned a place on the Dean’s Honour List at the University of Ottawa in 2025 and graduated from Halifax Grammar School with numerous academic distinctions, including the Governor General’s Bronze Medal, the Academic Achievement Award for the highest academic average in her class for three consecutive years (2023-2025), the Walter Leslie Shield Award recognizing excellence in academics, athletics and leadership, and Subject Awards for Excellence in Biology, French and English.

Johnson will study Medical Sciences at Dalhousie, where she was drawn by the university’s outstanding academic reputation and strong science programs. She also saw the Tigers as an opportunity to continue developing as both a student and an athlete in a supportive, high-performance environment.

"I’m so grateful for the opportunity to play for such a well-respected team under a coaching staff that has been so welcoming and supportive," says Johnson. "The team’s culture, Dal’s strong academic reputation, and being close to home all make Dal a great fit for me, and I’m excited to see what I can accomplish both on and off the field!