The same but different, UQTR capture 3rd straight Queen’s Cup with OT win over TMU

TORONTO, ON—The crowd rocked louder than ever for the TMU Bold through double overtime in the 112th OUA Queen’s Cup, but the UQTR Patriotes needed just one bounce to send a vacuuming hush over the fervorous cheers.  Seventy seconds into the second overtime period, rookie forward Maverick Gauthier rushed over the blueline and into the TMU zone, firing a shot off goaltender Kai Edmonds, only … Continue reading The same but different, UQTR capture 3rd straight Queen’s Cup with OT win over TMU

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TMU’s breakthrough clashes UQTR’s legacy in 2024 OUA Queen’s Cup

TORONTO, ON – Flashbacks ran through TMU Bold men’s hockey head coach Johnny Duco’s mind throughout the OUA playoffs leading up to the 112th Queen’s Cup on home ice against the UQTR Patriotes.  For years, it’s been a similar script for TMU. Endless heartbreak, with talented, often finding regular season success but never being able to get over the hump and qualify for the final. … Continue reading TMU’s breakthrough clashes UQTR’s legacy in 2024 OUA Queen’s Cup

UQTR looks for third straight OUA Queen’s Cup berth in clash with McGill

TORONTO, ON – In many ways, the matchup is a clash of an up-and-coming team against a program back in a familiar spot. Yet, that’s anything but the case in the 2024 OUA East Final.  With the UQTR Patriotes and McGill Redbirds set to clash in the Queen’s Cup semifinal, they do so in different yet similar timelines of team development. While the Patriotes are … Continue reading UQTR looks for third straight OUA Queen’s Cup berth in clash with McGill

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Top seeds look to avoid upsets in OUA West second round

TORONTO, ON – The first round of the OUA Queen’s Cup Playoffs has come and gone, and teams are all set to drop the puck on the second round, with matchups that could determine the conference’s 2024 University Cup participants.  Across the OUA it was sweeps abound in the first round. In the OUA West, the No. 6 Laurier Golden Hawks surprised the No. 3 … Continue reading Top seeds look to avoid upsets in OUA West second round

Gee-Gees sweep Ravens with physical Colonel By Classic win

Ottawa, ON – The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees scored less than one minute in to take an early lead and didn’t look back en route to a 3-1 victory against their cross-town rival, the CarletonUniversity Ravens in a very physical and aggressive Colonel By Classic match. “We love winning in front of our fans, especially with all the students coming to support, so itmeans a … Continue reading Gee-Gees sweep Ravens with physical Colonel By Classic win

Kai Edmonds stops 22 as the TMU Bold shut out Toronto

Toronto, ON – A Friday night matchup at Varsity Arena between the cross-town rivals, the Toronto Varsity Blues and the TMU Bold. Second place in the OUA East on the line. Who wouldn’t want it any other way? Two bitter rivals squared off the way they have dozens of times before but this time it was TMU taking the 4-0 win and the pivotal points. With … Continue reading Kai Edmonds stops 22 as the TMU Bold shut out Toronto

McGill’s powerplay and other takeaways from OUA men’s hockey

TORONTO, ON – Entering the final month of the OUA men’s hockey regular season, the stakes could not be higher for several teams still battling for their playoff lives and the chance to keep their Queen’s Cup dreams alive.  With some schools playing their way back into playoff contention late in the schedule and others relying on special teams for success, 49 Sports looks at what … Continue reading McGill’s powerplay and other takeaways from OUA men’s hockey

Nipissing a contender? What we learned in OUA men’s hockey this week

TORONTO, ON – With less than a month remaining until the OUA Queen’s Cup Playoffs get underway, not only are playoff races becoming important, but also how programs are rounding into form as they approach the most critical point of their season.  While a solid start to a campaign can help ease the pressure come the end, few teams would want to go into the … Continue reading Nipissing a contender? What we learned in OUA men’s hockey this week

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Brock back to winning ways in latest OUA hockey takeaways

TORONTO, ON –  It doesn’t take long for the restart of the OUA hockey season to turn into a playoff hunt, and with three weeks remaining in the regular season, teams don’t have much buffer to make too many mistakes.  With the Queen’s Cup Playoffs looming in mid-February, here are four things 49 Sports learned in the latest week of OUA hockey.  READ MORE | … Continue reading Brock back to winning ways in latest OUA hockey takeaways

Artem Duda teases as TMU Bold knock off Brock Badgers in clash of OUA West titans

TORONTO, ON – Artem Duda was always going to be the main event at the Mattamy Athletic Centre on Thursday night. Since news broke that the TMU Bold had recruited Duda, one of the Arizona Coyotes’ top defensive prospects, the anticipation has been rising to see just what’s up his sleeve. This was destined to be a huge moment for the Bold and U SPORTS … Continue reading Artem Duda teases as TMU Bold knock off Brock Badgers in clash of OUA West titans