For the game to be worth playing, watching, and supporting, it must first be fair. It must, thus, prioritize equity.
Greg Mason
Starting her on ice career in the small Ontario town of Ayr, Katherine Birkby is now playing her third season in the garnet and gray.
With the score at 13-12 in the third quarter, the Golden Gaels offense was able to capitalize on two fumbles and an interception deep in Gee-Gees territory to run away with the game.
“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.
After nearly two years without playing, U of O rugby teams will take the field for the RSEQ fall season starting on Sept. 11.
The Gee-Gees football team closed out a two-game road trip in Guelph on Saturday afternoon. Coming off a blowout win against York last week, the boys in Grey and Garnet hoped they could keep their momentum going with Panda Game less than a week away.
In our final-ever print issue, two of these four will be selected for top Gee-Gees male and female athletes of the year. Here’s some background on the four finalists.
“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.
“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.
“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.
This year, U of O varsity teams have been giving back to the community in many different ways—some donating blood, others going to developing countries to teach their respective sports, while still others focused on more local causes.
In honour of the year in review, here are the top five moments for University of Ottawa teams, athletes, and alumni.
McCallan, Babcock and Karwowski go five-for-five in RSEQ championship with Coach Boyd Under the lights at Matt Anthony Field, the Gee-Gees women’s rugby team claimed their fifth consecutive Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) banner with a 40-19 win over the Laval Rouge et Or. “It’s so amazing to know that every time I …
The Gee-Gees opened up the 2018-19 season on the road against their crosstown rival Carleton Ravens on Oct. 11.
The University of Ottawa women’s rugby team lit up Matt Anthony field on Sept. 23, soundly beating the McGill Martlets 116–0. According to the U of O, this is a team record for highest-scoring game, and their first game to break 100 points.
The mental aspect of play is crucial for high-performance goaltenders around the world and Bouchard is no exception.
The University of Ottawa women’s basketball team split a two-game series against two Ontario University Athletics rivals, the York University Lions and the Queen’s University Golden Gaels on Feb. 10 and 11, respectively.
The University of Ottawa men’s basketball team traveled to Toronto and Kingston to face off against York University and Queen’s University. The Gee-Gees came away with two victories despite a lackluster start to the weekend.
The Gees have responded well since their humiliating loss to Carleton on their home court, generating four straight wins in a row.
The University of Ottawa women’s basketball team hit the road again to take on two Ontario University Athletics (OUA) rivals, and ended up splitting their games over the weekend.
Both teams have one more weekend before their much-anticipated Capital Hoops matchup, and a chance to avenge their losses to Carleton.
The Gees looked out of sorts all game, and a major blowout was the end result. When the last buzzer mercifully sounded the final score read an embarrassing 80–41.
