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Contenders, sleepers, and series to watch: Previewing the 2024 OUA West Playoffs

TORONTO, ON – After 28 games of regular season action and a thrilling play-in game, it’s finally time to drop the puck on the 2024 OUA Queen’s Cup Playoffs.  Featuring the hosts of the 2024 U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship, the TMU Bold, it’s a special year for the OUA West, one where a winner looks like a complete wildcard in what was an extremely … Continue reading Contenders, sleepers, and series to watch: Previewing the 2024 OUA West Playoffs

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Women's Basketball

Amy Stinson keeps it simple

Hamilton, ON- Amy Stinson is an overthinker. Her coaches know that. She knows that. Stinson finds herself overthinking a lot during some games. So, what was the fourth-year McMaster Marauders forward thinking when she stepped up to the free throw line late in the game against the Brock Badgers on Feb. 10? When the Marauders were clinging to a one-point lead in overtime with nine … Continue reading Amy Stinson keeps it simple

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Volleyball

Hatashita and Stratford celebrate final seniors night together

Hamilton, ON- This seniors night felt different. McMaster Marauders libero Christina Stratford celebrated her seniors night in the past but it didn’t feel like the real one. She knew was going to come back. This time, Stratford knows it’s the end. The feeling hasn’t totally hit her yet. She knows her team is hosting nationals. She knows this was indeed her final seniors night on … Continue reading Hatashita and Stratford celebrate final seniors night together

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Hockey, Men's Hockey

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

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Volleyball

“Focus on the task at hand”: McMaster re-centres against Brock

Hamilton, ON- So many thoughts go through Brad Douwes’ head during a game. He knows what these games in the second half of the season mean in terms of the standings. He senses how his team will win when they’re playing really well. He has different thoughts when things don’t go so well. Those thoughts were swirling in his head as the Marauders kept up … Continue reading “Focus on the task at hand”: McMaster re-centres against Brock

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Hockey, Women's Hockey

Nipissing holding onto narrow lead and other OUA Women’s Hockey takeaways

TORONTO, ON – OUA women’s hockey features a lot of different races. There’s the obvious chase for playoff positions, which has a few competitors. The points title is still very much in play, as some players have cooled down while others hit their stride. Just about every team and player has some skin in the game. Nothing is winding down, only heating up. There’s still … Continue reading Nipissing holding onto narrow lead and other OUA Women’s Hockey takeaways

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Volleyball

“Growth is never easy”: McMaster learns tough road to improvement  

Hamilton, ON- Nathan Janzen says it time and time again – and he means it. Winning in this league is really really hard. The McMaster Marauders women’s volleyball head coach knows that from all his years as an assistant coach. He really knows that from this season – his first as an OUA head coach. He knows that from his team’s back-to-back losses to the … Continue reading “Growth is never easy”: McMaster learns tough road to improvement  

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Volleyball

Sullie Sundara returns with new perspective

Hamilton, ON- Sullie Sundara felt lots of different emotions upon her return. The McMaster Marauders were hosting the OUA leading Brock Badgers on Feb. 2. She hadn’t played a full game since Dec. 2 against the Guelph Gryphons – not counting her brief appearance versus the Queen’s Gaels in late January. The third-year outside hitter felt the excitement of finally being back. She felt the … Continue reading Sullie Sundara returns with new perspective

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Volleyball

“One Big Family”: Brock’s Culture Shift Pays Off 

Hamilton, ON- Steve Delaney needed to reflect.  The Brock Badgers women’s volleyball head coach had just seen his team win the OUA championships for the second year in a row. The Badgers had just played in their second straight national championships – losing in the quarterfinals both times.  Delaney and the Badgers have been on the rise ever since the Burlington native had taken over the … Continue reading “One Big Family”: Brock’s Culture Shift Pays Off 

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Men's Basketball

Veteran Ottawa Gee-Gees top Carleton youth to win Capital Hoops

Ottawa, ON – The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees men’s basketball team won the Capital Hoops Classic for the first time in four years.  The 71-61 victory against the Carleton Ravens is just the fourth time Ottawa bettered their rivals in the 17 matchups at the annual game. For forward Brock Newton, the rare win meant a lot to him and the team. “There’s a lot … Continue reading Veteran Ottawa Gee-Gees top Carleton youth to win Capital Hoops

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