For the second consecutive year, the McGill Women’s Field Hockey team made their home debut, marking a major step in the team’s efforts to re-establish their presence on campus. On Oct. 11 and 12, the Martlets played their only home games of the season, facing off against the University of[Read More…]
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Tides and Roses split points as former Martlets reunite in NSL showdown
The Halifax Tides FC played the Montreal Roses FC in a crucial Northern Super League (NSL) match on Oct. 2, which ended in a 2-2 draw. The game was the final matchup this season between three McGill Martlets Soccer alumni: Sophie Guilmette (MA ‘25), Mara Bouchard (BA ‘24), and Stéphanie[Read More…]
Youth give rugby a “try” through Redbirds Rugby-CRARR partnership for community safety
On Oct. 4, approximately 50 youth from the Greater Montreal Area ran sprints, played touch rugby, and learned the fundamentals of the sport, coached by varsity athletes from McGill’s Redbirds Rugby Team, on Forbes Field. The training event was the second half of an initiative led by Montreal’s Center for[Read More…]
Kelsey Mitchell’s collapse sparks reflection on what happens when “The Fever” burns too hot
In the third quarter of Game 5 of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) semi-finals against the Las Vegas Aces, Kelsey Mitchell’s legs locked mid-stride. The Indiana Fever guard suddenly slowed, freezing in pain as her body began to betray her. In an instant, a highly-anticipated playoff game became a[Read More…]
Made in Mashteuiatsh: Mikisiw Awashish brings hockey home
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 is a day of profound grief as the country remembers the violence the Canadian government and churches inflicted on Indigenous children in the residential school systems they ran. But it is also a day that celebrates Indigenous heritage. This celebratory[Read More…]
McGill Redbirds triumph in Legacy Game, honouring Indigenous roots of lacrosse
The McGill Redbirds lacrosse team claimed their fourth consecutive win in the annual Legacy Game series, defeating the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees 13-9 on the evening of Sept. 30. Nearly 600 fans stood witness to the highly entertaining match-up at Percival Molson Stadium. While the scoreboard reflected another strong Redbirds[Read More…]
Trailblazers: Four Indigenous athletes everyone should know
Indigenous Peoples across North America have a long history of athletic excellence, with games such as lacrosse, canoeing, and snowshoe racing forming the foundation of many Indigenous cultures and communities. These sports were not only competitions, but also core actions that held spiritual, social, and practical significance for the Indigenous[Read More…]
Europe holds off U.S. rally to retain golf’s Ryder Cup amid fan controversy
For the second straight Ryder Cup, Team Europe lifted the trophy, fending off a late Team U.S.A charge to claim a 15-13 victory at Bethpage Black Golf Course in Long Island, New York, on Sept. 28. But as grand as the tournament’s golfing was, it will more likely be remembered[Read More…]
“Unofficially the best,” McGill Women’s Squash aims to secure varsity status
The McGill Women’s Squash Team has emerged as one of the most successful in Canada since the COVID-19 pandemic. The players have rebuilt their team and gone on to capture two consecutive Jesters League Championships in 2024 and 2025. This year, they are aiming for a third straight title—all without[Read More…]
Know Your Athlete: Ann Stephanie Fortin
Dominating once again, the Martlets Soccer program has had a valiant start to their season, conceding zero goals in five of their opening nine games. This remarkable defensive effort can be largely credited to their new arrival, Ann Stephanie Fortin, the team’s starting goalkeeper. On Sept. 21, Fortin made eight[Read More…]
