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
MONTREAL, QC – As the RSEQ women’s hockey season approaches the finish line, the conference is set to look different next season. The Carleton Ravens and Ottawa Gee-Gees announced in Feb. 2023 that they will be moving their women’s hockey teams from the RSEQ to the OUA for the 2024-25 season. “It has always been a topic of conversation for the last five, six years, … Continue reading As Ottawa schools join OUA, RSEQ hockey faces a critical shrinking point
TORONTO, ON – The OUA’s best are ready to fight. The 2024 Queen’s Cup playoffs are finally here. With the defending back-to-back champs, one of the hottest teams in the country, and the rest with reasons to be optimistic, the OUA East playoff matchups will be ones to watch from start to finish. Thanks to their red-hot final few weeks, the McGill Redbirds clinched the … Continue reading An unstoppable force and an underdog: Previewing the 2024 OUA East 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
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
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
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
Ottawa, ON – The Carleton Ravens women’s basketball team ascended from the ashes of a scarce unfathomable first half to overcome their crosstown rival, the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees, with a 78-72 win. The closing minutes consisted of everything you could’ve asked for. With the Ravens up three points, guard Dorcas Busia dived for a loose ball. As she slid across the floor, her outstretched … Continue reading Carleton Ravens hang on for fourth straight Capital Hoops win
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
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
