Reading Time: 3 minutesTwice every school year, the Fulcrum gives out Cavalry Awards for the best Gee-Gee athletics have to offer.
Gee Gees
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Gees avenged their loss with a convincing 4-1 win, in a performance that solidified their place atop the provincial regular season standings.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe men’s team looked to exact the same punishment on the winless Thunderbirds following the blowout in the women’s game.
Reading Time: 2 minutesGee-Gees women’s hockey once again teamed up with Breast Cancer Action Ottawa, dedicating all of Sunday’s “Pink the Rink” match proceeds to the charitable organization.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor the Gee-Gees men, being the number one team in the nation means every competitor has the game circled on their calendars, looking to take their shot at the best.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn most leagues, using video review during the game is a no-go, so coaches are starting to use photographs to analyze players’ position to prepare a winning play.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Garnet and Grey women carried their momentum into the final period, effectively putting the game away with a two-on-one goal by Roxanne Rioux, pushing Ottawa’s lead to 4-2.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe teams’ long-awaited shared home opener was an overwhelming success, and left its audience ecstatic to see garnet and grey on the floor at Montpetit Hall once again.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe game was even more important for the Gee-Gees as they said goodbye to their star seniors—Cynthia Leblanc, Julia Francki, and Pilar Khoury along with role players Mélissa Pesant, and Elisabeth Wong.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA victory means that the Gees were crowned the national bronze medalists, an improvement on last year and the highest finish in team history.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAlthough the nutrition and physical aspects are commonly always present an athlete’s life, it’s the mental aspects that are sometimes overlooked.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter playing staunch defence for the final 15 minutes, the Gees secured their trip to the OUA final four.
Reading Time: 3 minutesGee-Gees managed to eke out the tough 25-17 win for the conference championship crown.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe feel of this year’s team is remarkably different from past years. Nevertheless, the players are proving to triumph despite the team’s more youthful roster.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the Gees’ swan song, veteran quarterback Derek Wendel had another defining performance, highlighting a record-shattering season that has become easily overlooked due to the team’s struggles.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe close 2-1 victory secured a playoff berth for the Gees, as they currently sit atop the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) East division with just three regular season games to go.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith the win at home, the team officially clinched the top spot in the RSEQ standings ahead of Concordia (6-1-0) and Laval (5-0-2).
Reading Time: 2 minutesA competitive but small division means they will become very familiar with their foes. The team should be able to pull off multiple wins, even if they only come over the Ravens.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe expectations were low going into the game and despite the team putting up a somewhat valiant effort in the first half, they couldn’t hold off the Mustangs.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor those who find going to the gym uninspiring, fitting in the time to exercise may seem even more daunting. Here are some alternative ways to get your daily dose, all while avoiding the gym.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe StFX rugby team has four national championships to their name, the most recent coming last year. The match was a timely test for the two national powerhouses during their weeklong break from regular season action.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Gees are still undefeated in the 2015 season, topping the OUA East with an impressive 9-0-3 record.
Reading Time: 2 minutesRegenerating the team with a younger core of players is essential for the future, but the Gee-Gees should still see the benefits in this season.
Reading Time: 2 minutesMany thought the Gee-Gees could do serious damage in the playoffs—but after facing off against Laurier, they’ve only damaged their pride and any shot at contention.
Reading Time: 3 minutesDerek Wendel’s special day was overshadowed by the defeat. Breaking the record for most passing yards in a game in school history is a pretty special achievement, but it was also good enough to tie for 11th all time in Canadian university football history.
