Reading Time: 3 minutesThe University of Ottawa women’s hockey team hosted the defending Reseau de Sport Etudiant du Quebec (RSEQ) champions Université de Montréal Carabins for their home opener on Sunday afternoon. The rookies performed well, despite a 2-1 loss.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe U of O men’s hockey team opened up the season on the road in Montreal on Thursday, beating McGill 3-2 in Quinn O’Brien’s first regular-season game as captain. The Vinton, Que. native is the third player to wear the “C” for the Gee-Gees after Eric Locke and Gabriel Vermette since the re-inception of the program in 2016.
Reading Time: < 1 minute“This award is a true reflection of my uOttawa Men’s Hockey players. They are the ones doing all the work and sacrifices. It’s not about X’s and O’s, it’s all about them playing hard every night and believing in themselves.’’ — Patrick Grandmaitre, Gee-Gees head men’s hockey coach.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“Truly devastated that this dream season has come to an abrupt end. Our players stayed true to themselves by fighting till the very end. We have great young men and a dedicated staff that deserved better. But that’s sports.” —Patrick Grandmaitre, Gee-Gees head men’s hockey coach.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Carabins easily won both matchups by identical 4-0 scores, ending a tough but resilient season for the Gee-Gees.
Reading Time: 4 minutes“Usually in the playoffs, what it comes down to is good teamwork, special teams, and goaltending. I know we have good teamwork and good goaltending, but special teams are something you’ve constantly got to work on.” —Patrick Grandmaitre, Gee-Gees head men’s hockey coach.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“This win means that all the players are focusing on the process and focusing on the little details that are going to make us better and better week after week.”
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis marked the third time the two teams met, and the first since the Alert Cup. The season series stood tied at one going into this match-up.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAn early third-period goal from Carleton’s Adam Chapman sealed the victory, and the Gees went home scoreless through 60 minutes for the first time in 2018-19.
Reading Time: 3 minutesEntering the game, the Gee-Gees were undefeated in regulation, sitting in first place in the OUA with a record of 9-0-1, while Carleton sat in fifth with a weaker 6-3-2 record.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter a two-win weekend at home against Queen’s and RMC, the men’s hockey team took to the road for a two-game trip to Northern Ontario, taking on the Nipissing Lakers on Friday, Nov. 9, and the Laurentian Voyageurs on Saturday, Nov. 10.
Reading Time: 2 minutesComing off a two-game Southern Ontario road trip, the Gee-Gees men’s hockey team was back in action at the Minto Sports Complex on Nov. 2 to take on the RMC Paladins.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDespite out-shooting their opponents 35-28, the Gee-Gees’ offence could only beat Martlets goalie Tricia Deguire a single time on their way to a 3-1 loss.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Gee-Gees opened up the 2018-19 season on the road against their crosstown rival Carleton Ravens on Oct. 11.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn Sept. 22, the Minto Sports Complex hosted a matchup between the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees and the St.Francis Xavier X-men in preseason action for men’s hockey.
Reading Time: 2 minutes “We were dominant, and it showed on the scoreboard in the shots and in possession time.”
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe two series were best-of-three and were pushed to a limit of three games, with Ottawa ultimately falling in the decisive third game.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Ottawa Gee-Gees and the Concordia Stingers Women’s Hockey teams squared off in the first game of their first round series on Feb. 21 at the Ed Meagher Arena in Montreal.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt was a slow start to the game, but a fiery third period would give the Garnet and Grey a 4-1 win on home ice.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt was a close game, but the Gee-Gees pulled out a clutch win on the road.
Reading Time: 2 minutesLoss comes after a six goal deficit in the first period Before the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees Men’s hockey game against the Carleton Ravens started on Friday, Dec. 1, the Ontario University Athletics website erroneously listed the match as a baseball game. Although unintentional, the mistake ended up being somewhat appropriate, as Friday’s game was …
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa men’s hockey team took on cross-town rivals the Carleton Ravens on Oct. 12. The game was the season opener for both teams, and the Gees would face a tough test in a hostile building with the matchup being the Ravens’ home opener.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe mental aspect of play is crucial for high-performance goaltenders around the world and Bouchard is no exception.
Reading Time: 3 minutesAfter what can only be viewed as a very successful inaugural season for the remodelled U of O men’s hockey team, the future looks very promising for such a young group.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs a result of this loss, the Gees’ record is now 14–8–4 and they sit in sixth place in the Ontario University Athletics East Division.
