UCLA Bruins missing key players in exhibition against Team Canada
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The UCLA Bruins participated in an exhibition against Team Canada on July 25, 2026. The Bruins were missing players including Timea Gardiner, KK Bransford, Somto Okafor, and Lina Jerković. Despite the absences, head coach Cori Close praised Gardiner and Bransford for their leadership from the bench. The new-look Bruins showed potential but had only three practices prior to the game. Sienna Betts stood out as a key player, which could bode well for the upcoming season.
- •UCLA faced Team Canada in an exhibition game on July 25.
- •Timea Gardiner and KK Bransford did not play due to previous injuries.
- •Somto Okafor and Lina Jerković also missed the game.
- •Cori Close highlighted Gardiner and Bransford's leadership from the bench.
- •Sienna Betts emerged as a standout player for UCLA.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Which UCLA Bruins missed the exhibition against Team Canada?
"The UCLA Bruins didn't quite have a full roster in their exhibition game Wednesday against Team Canada.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NHL•Nov 10, 2026, 11:38 AMBruins' Strong Start Makes Thursday's Canadiens Visit An Early Atlantic Division Test
- NHL•Nov 10, 2026, 9:42 AMNo. 9 UCLA faces UAPB following Kusturica's 29-point showing
NHL•Nov 10, 2026, 4:07 AMBoston Bruins legend Patrice Bergeron inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame- NHL•Nov 9, 2026, 3:42 PMHockey Hall of Fame ceremony how to watch, info on six inductees
NHL•Nov 9, 2026, 1:52 PMNHL stock watch: Biggest risers & fallers after Week 6- NHL•Nov 9, 2026, 3:20 AMBruins Bring the Heat Early, Then Swayman Slams the Door on Panthers
