In case you were too busy getting mentally prepared for the debauch of the year, here’s what you missed this past week in the world of sports … FOOTBALL — The football world was shaken twice over the last week as two major stories dominated NFL headlines. First, the New[Read More…]
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Martlets miss golden opportunity, win CIS bronze
Rick MacWilliam / Edmonton Journal There are few athletic organisations that have been pegged with “win gold or bust” expectations. Canada’s Olympic hockey teams, however, are always held to this high standard. Thanks to their consistant success in the past 12 years, the team is now held to the same[Read More…]
Martlets soar through playoffs to win RSEQ title
Simon Poitrimolt / McGill Tribune For the seventh consecutive season, the McGill Martlets are the RSEQ women’s ice hockey champions. The title came at the expense of the University of Montreal Carabins, as McGill swept the two-game series by scores of 5-1 and 4-0, respectively. Though the scores seem to[Read More…]
And that’s how the cookie crumbled
Vermont’s gift to the world is undoubtedly their renowned Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. With a diverse line-up ranging from “Caramel Hat Trick” (a Canadian favourite) to “Chunky Monkey,” Ben & Jerry’s isn’t shy about experimenting with new and exciting combinations. Recently, their franchise near Harvard churned out a limited-edition[Read More…]
Redmen upset as strong season ends in RSEQ semis
The clock struck midnight on the Redmen basketball season as third-seeded UQAM upset second-seeded McGill 75-72 on Wednesday night. Gregory St. Armand led the way with 16 points and 10 rebounds, as the Citadins were able to overcome an early 10–2 deficit to advance to the RSEQ basketball finals against[Read More…]
Martlets win CIS bronze in improbable playoff run
The Martlets were in action over the weekend in Hamilton, Ontario representing McGill at the CIS National Volleyball Championships. The tournament, comprised of the top eight teams from across the country, concluded Sunday with the UBC Thunderbirds claiming gold, the Alberta Pandas obtaining silver, and the McGill Martlets rounding out[Read More…]
Martlets capture first RSEQ championship in 16 years
Sam Reynolds / McGill Tribune A team that shoots 29.4, 18.2, and 57.1 per cent from the field (three-point line and foul line respectively) isn’t usually very successful. But the McGill Martlet basketball team had something right this season. On Friday night, their whole season came together, overshadowing their poor[Read More…]
Redmen cap strong season with RSEQ championship
The McGill Redmen Hockey Team swept the OUA East Division Final in thrilling fashion on Saturday, beating the UQTR Patriotes 5-4 in double overtime. With the victory, the Redmen punched their ticket to the CIS Championship in Fredericton, where they finished second last season, losing to the University of New[Read More…]
Up close and personal at the Bell Centre
Francois Lacasse / NHLI The third period was more than half way through, and the Habs had just tied the game at three against their detested rivals, the Boston Bruins. The crowd around me were on their feet and sounding their satisfaction towards the home team’s strong play during the[Read More…]
Redmen and Martlets prevail in semis over Ottawa
Ryan Reisert / McGill Tribune Ryan Reisert / McGill Tribune The Redmen and Martlets were in playoff mode during reading week as both teams began their respective quests for their league championships. The Redmen began playoffs with a semifinal best-of-three matchup against the Ottawa Gee-Gees. The first game began with[Read More…]
