In their second showing of the year, the U of O women’s rugby team fell to Laval in a low-scoring game. This is their first meeting of the season, and the team will travel to Quebec city in search of revenge in just a few days.
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“We are very grateful for the therapy staff, first responders, nurses, doctors, and everyone on-site at the University of Toronto that did absolutely everything they could to help Francis. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Francis’ loved ones, teammates, and everyone he touched,” wrote Sue Hylland, in an email to the Fulcrum.
What do athletes look forward to the most about getting back on the field this season.
First- and second-years are getting excited about Panda Game, intramurals, and meeting new people!
Five months ago I wrote about the season I lost to the pandemic. Today, I’m writing about the season in front of me: the season we compete again.
In an exciting home opener for both teams, the Gee-Gees rugby teams put on a thrilling display of athleticism with 70-0 and 65-0 wins over Sherbrooke.
Youngblood, The Rookie and Slapshot are all highly regarded movies that revolve around rookies. And just like them, many of the U of O’s Gee-Gees team will rely heavily on their rookies to put on a show.
After nearly two years without playing, U of O rugby teams will take the field for the RSEQ fall season starting on Sept. 11.
“Deciding to retire has been one of the most difficult decisions of my life. I always say family comes first and I need to live up to my own words. I am very proud of what we have all accomplished to make this team into a national championship contender and more importantly, a great place to play,” said Sparks, in a press release.
With the year coming to a close, it’s time to announce the winners of the annual Cavalry Awards.
“Being able to get exposure at the professional level and being able to compete with big names and pro players is such an exciting experience and I can’t wait to see how I’ll do,” said Guillaume Pépin after being drafted into the CEBL by the Ottawa BlackJacks.
“I threw my cleats in my backpack, clueless to the reality that I wouldn’t have the opportunity to compete against another team for over a year- and counting.”
Do you ever find yourself replaying your favourite memories in your head? Well, so do many of U of O’s student-athletes.
Dylan St. Pierre, who just closed out his final season as a Gee-Gee, is looking forward to participating in the CFL combine despite the change to a virtual format.
The University of Ottawa Rocket League team took down the Sault Cougars in a 4-2 series win to earn themselves the OPSE championship after a strong 10-2 regular season record.
There are plenty of faces that make up the University of Ottawa track and field and cross country teams. Nathan Meraw and Nathan Hay are two accomplished athletes who represent the Gee-Gees.
If you enjoy comparing music, here are some of the University of Ottawa’s athletes album picks.
Made up of various athletes on campus, the Black Student-Athletes Advocacy Council began as an initiative by players on the women’s rugby team to create a safe and inclusive environment, before spreading to other teams on campus.
In November, Yvan Mongo was named the captain of the Gee-Gees men’s hockey team. Since then, Mongo has become the face of many initiatives on campus, and has continued to make an impact throughout the university.
There are plenty of recruits throughout the university’s various teams that are sure to make an impact on the athletics program.
“Time flies when you’re having fun, and streaming on Twitch is probably the most fun thing I can think of,” says the Fulcrum’s sports editor, Jasmine McKnight.
For Black History Month, the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees football program has taken a creative approach to honour it’s Black community. For every day of February, the program is highlighting an athlete, coach, or support staff from the program who has been successful on the field, in the classroom, or in the workforce.
University of Ottawa Hall of Famer Fabienne Perrin-Blizzard has entered the Canada Elite Basketball League (CEBL) as the assistant coach for the Ottawa BlackJacks. Perrin-Blizzard is currently the only woman to coach professional sports in Ottawa.
Growing up, every athlete has someone they look up to — a professional player, a coach, maybe even an older brother or sister. Here are athletes some of the Gee-Gees have idolized.
How did you spend your Super Sunday? This is how the Fulcrum’s sports editor spent hers.
