Herrfort leading Waterloo Warriors in return of OUA women’s hockey

TORONTO, ON – With the first week of OUA WOMEN’S hockey in 2024 in the rearview mirror, some teams could continue their strong form coming off the first half, while others had hiccups. For some, though, flipping the calendar allowed them a fresh start and a new look in the quick sprint towards the OUA McCaw Cup Playoffs.  Here are two things we learned from … Continue reading Herrfort leading Waterloo Warriors in return of OUA women’s hockey

3 OUA hockey questions: Does Duda make TMU a favourite?

TORONTO, ON – With the OUA hockey season underway for the second half, the sprint to the 2024 University Cup and U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Championship is on.  While several teams will ride strong starts to the playoffs with lesser second halves, others will surely pick up the pace and play themselves into postseason contention, hoping to lead to the Queen’s Cup, McCaw Cup and … Continue reading 3 OUA hockey questions: Does Duda make TMU a favourite?

Fedel’s hot streak leading Gryphons in OUA women’s hockey

TORONTO, ON – There’s a new top team in the OUA West Division this week, thanks in no small part to the new top goalie in the OUA, Martina Fedel.  With a 20-6-1 record across two OUA seasons heading into 2023-2024, Fedel was already a strong goalie, but across the first month and change of the new season, she has taken things to another level. … Continue reading Fedel’s hot streak leading Gryphons in OUA women’s hockey

Nipissing Lakers extend TMU Bold losing streak to four games with shootout win

TORONTO,ON – Friday night was a great sign for the TMU Bold in their rebuild. The Nipissing Lakers are one of the best teams in the league and amid a three game losing skid, they kept it as competitive as possible in a shootout loss. For the first five minutes of the game in the opening period, the Lakers controlled the pace of play and … Continue reading Nipissing Lakers extend TMU Bold losing streak to four games with shootout win

Western hockey players to boycott games, practices should Moxley return

TORONTO, ON – The Western Mustangs Women’s Hockey Team might be off the ice this U SPORTS hockey season. After TSN reported allegations of misconduct against head coach Candice Moxley in September, the school announced that they would reinstate the head coach on Monday after an investigation.  On Friday, Western Women’s Hockey Player circulated a letter to the media, which had previously been sent to … Continue reading Western hockey players to boycott games, practices should Moxley return

Gryphons link wins with 3-1 victory over Bold

TORONTO, ON – The Guelph Gryphons’ line of Tori Verbeek, Hannah Tait and Jamie Magoffin proved to be too much for the TMU Bold as they combined for six points in a Gryphons 3-1 win over the Bold. Both  TMU and Guelph came off wins in their recent games. It was clear that the Gryphons were not fazed by the trip to Toronto. At the … Continue reading Gryphons link wins with 3-1 victory over Bold

Carleton swept out of October with shutout loss to McGill

Ottawa, ON – Meet the new Ravens, same as the old Ravens?  That’s been the unfortunate question through the first four games of the final season in RSEQ for Carleton Ravens’s women’s hockey program. Armed with the first true full recruiting class under head coach Stacey Colarossi, the Ravens entered the 2023-2024 campaign looking to both end their time in RSEQ on a high, and … Continue reading Carleton swept out of October with shutout loss to McGill

Baxter, Griffin push TMU to 1st OUA win over Ontario Tech

TORONTO, ON – Lauren Griffin was once again fantastic as they normally are for the Bold as they beat the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks 4-0 for their first win of the season. Griffin turned away 24 shots as they kept the team in the game at various points. “We needed to lay it all out there, and we did. Obviously, 24 saves for sure, but that’s … Continue reading Baxter, Griffin push TMU to 1st OUA win over Ontario Tech

Walsh’s effort against ex-team among OUA women’s hockey takeaways

TORONTO, ON – Playing for two teams in U SPORTS and OUA hockey is not uncommon. To play for two contenders? Well, you’re getting a little closer to rare. But for Maddy Walsh’s effort against the Toronto Varsity Blues, well, that’s just stuff of legend. It was a mixed weekend overall for the Brock Badgers, as they got outmatched in the second half of their … Continue reading Walsh’s effort against ex-team among OUA women’s hockey takeaways

Nipissing, Waterloo start strong in OUA Women’s hockey Week 1

TORONTO, ON – As OUA men’s hockey entered its second week, the women’s game dropped the puck on their 2023-24 campaign. While one weekend does not offer much indication into the authentic level of teams for the rest of the season, it provided the baseline for some intriguing storylines to follow. As well, it’s the final year with 11 teams in OUA women’s hockey, with … Continue reading Nipissing, Waterloo start strong in OUA Women’s hockey Week 1