Reading Time: 5 minutesIn 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.
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Reading Time: 6 minutesYoungblood, 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.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter nearly two years without playing, U of O rugby teams will take the field for the RSEQ fall season starting on Sept. 11.
Reading Time: < 1 minute“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.
Reading Time: 3 minutesWith the year coming to a close, it’s time to announce the winners of the annual Cavalry Awards.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“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.
Reading Time: 3 minutes“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.”
Reading Time: 4 minutesDo you ever find yourself replaying your favourite memories in your head? Well, so do many of U of O’s student-athletes.
Reading Time: 2 minutesDylan 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.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 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.
Reading Time: 5 minutesThere 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.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you enjoy comparing music, here are some of the University of Ottawa’s athletes album picks.
Reading Time: 2 minutesMade 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.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn 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.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThere are plenty of recruits throughout the university’s various teams that are sure to make an impact on the athletics program.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“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.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor 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.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUniversity 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.
Reading Time: 3 minutesGrowing 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.
Reading Time: 4 minutesHow did you spend your Super Sunday? This is how the Fulcrum’s sports editor spent hers.
Reading Time: 5 minutes“The entire basketball community finds a way to get to that game and that’s what makes it just so awesome,” added Derouin. [On] a special night, we were able to get a win.”
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis year, U Sports announced the campaign would be taking place online from Feb. 1 to 7. But even with the shift, various teams throughout Canada have stepped up to make the weeklong digital event the best it can be.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn this new role, Derouin will “provide leadership not only to the BlackJacks coaching staff, but also to the front office” by using his knowledge in basketball analytics.
Reading Time: 3 minutesWith the anniversary mark quickly approaching, the Fulcrum sat down with Varsity Athletics director, Sue Hylland, to discuss how the department is using their down-time as the 2021 winter semester kicks off.
Reading Time: 3 minutesDespite being the most well established collegiate riding program in Canada, and the success the team has seen in both Canadian and American competition, the University of Ottawa equestrian team still faces misconceptions about their sport.
