U Sports MHKY: RMC’s Band of Brothers are ready for the 2020 Queen’s Cup Playoffs

Kingston, ON- You only get one shot to make a first impression. For the RMC Paladins, they are getting that shot as they take on the OUA Playoffs for the first time since 2006. But they are not the normal “first-timers” as the school is far different than any other in Canada. The Paladins have not made an appearance in the playoffs since the re-brand … Continue reading U Sports MHKY: RMC’s Band of Brothers are ready for the 2020 Queen’s Cup Playoffs

U Sports Hockey: The Brock Badgers looked into a mirror and got opposite results

There was a saying that my great grandmother used to tell to me: “You can’t sit on two different seats at the same time.” Although that’s exactly what the Brock Badgers hockey program was doing Thursday night as their men hosted the Guelph Gryphons in St. Catherines and the women were in Toronto facing the Ryerson Rams. Both games were thrilling, with high scoring, high-speed … Continue reading U Sports Hockey: The Brock Badgers looked into a mirror and got opposite results

Lacrosse: Guelph and Brock players impact Rock’s 13 goal victory

Three started the game, two got on the scoresheet, one got his first goal of the season; that was the impact former CUFLA players had on the Toronto Rock’s 13-12 victory over the expansion Rochester Knighthawks If there was one object in the world that could describe the game from the perspectives of both sides, it would have do be a cardiogram. The up and … Continue reading Lacrosse: Guelph and Brock players impact Rock’s 13 goal victory

U Sports Basketball: Rams trot to a pair of wins over Mustangs

Ryerson basketball was back on their home court for the inaugural games of the 2020s as they hosted a matinee affair against the Western Mustangs, who boast some of the top basketball talents in the OUA. The women’s teams hit the floor first and the game proved to be one that could not be missed. The matchup pitted two of the top teams in the … Continue reading U Sports Basketball: Rams trot to a pair of wins over Mustangs

U Sports MHKY: Varsity Blues fall in overtime and lose their win streak

In front of a large crowd, the University of Toronto Varsity Blues and Ryerson Rams hit the ice for their first meeting of the new decade. Although the game took place at Toronto’s Varsity Arena, there were many Ryerson supporters who made the quick stroll up Yonge Steet to take in some weeknight hockey. The game pitted the two longest win streaks in the OUA … Continue reading U Sports MHKY: Varsity Blues fall in overtime and lose their win streak

U Sports MHKY: Rams show no rust, shake off Badgers in 2020 opener

They devoured turkeys, munched on latkes and on Thursday night, they were back on the ice as the players of the Ryerson Rams and Brock Badgers dropped the puck on the 2020’s after a lengthy break. One would expect some rust to have built up over the break, but the Rams were as shiny as ever as they defeated the Brock Badgers 3-1 in St.Catherines … Continue reading U Sports MHKY: Rams show no rust, shake off Badgers in 2020 opener