Author: Devon Momy-Gamache
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Men’s hockey team preparing for final tournament
Laurier’s men’s hockey team will be hosting an Ontario College Athletics Association tournament on Friday at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. This will be the fourth and final tournament of the…
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Time for Peyton to ride off into the sunset
Before I even try to convince you that the Broncos will win, I want to make one thing clear. The team that got crushed by the Seahawks two years ago in…
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Varsity sports update
Laurier’s basketball and hockey teams are in the final stretch of the regular season and all are on pace to make the playoffs. Here’s a quick recap of every team’s season…
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John Scott: Thanks for ruining All-Star games, fans
Congratulations sports fans, we have all proven to be completely irresponsible and not worthy of having a vote in deciding who goes to all-star games. Sure, we could blame the leagues for giving…
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Opposites face off in college football championship game
[starbox id=”devon_devon”] Next Monday, a match-up between #1 Clemson (14-0) and #2 Alabama (13-1) will feature two teams that appear to be polar opposites. Fans of spread offenses will be able to…
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Laurier basketball team surprising and leading division
A third of the way through the season, the Laurier men’s basketball team is leading their division with a 4-3 record. They have had a large turnaround after struggling last season and…
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Canadian Junior team continues to unite Canada
On Boxing Day, the annual tradition of Canadians cheering for a group of 18 and 19 year old hockey players will continue. The annual IIHF world U-20 championships provide Canadians a…
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Canada continues journey to World Cup
A win at home and tie on the road may not seem like a big deal to some, but for those who follow Canadian soccer, it is confirmation of the progress this…
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Short-handed Laurier falls on home court
With a chance to advance to the finals, the Laurier-Brantford dodgeball team appeared to run out of steam in a 5-1 loss to Humber North. Laurier appeared to run out of steam…
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NFL at the half-way point: how’s your team doing?
The sprint that is the NFL season is half-way over. Every team has played eight games now, allowing for some consistency to show through their performance. Some of you may be looking…
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Reliving the Royals’ magic
The Royals won the world series to prove that their run from last year was not a fluke. But the style in which they won still leaves some doubt as to if…
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Campbell and Brown continue to shine in playoffs
With the regular season over, the playoffs have begun for Golden Hawk teams. The football team was lead by a record breaking performance from Dillon Campbell. An upset over McMaster means that…
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MLS playoff preview: Canadian edition
The MLS season has finished and history has been made. For the first time in the four seasons that Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal have been in MLS, they all qualified for the…
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Concussions: Effects on young athletes
Concussions began as something resulting from violent hits in football and hockey. However, scientists have now discovered that repeated injuries to the head can lead to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive…
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Laurier’s hockey season is about to start
The weather has cooled down and the hockey season is just around the corner for Laurier. The women’s hockey team finished sixth last season, making the playoffs. After sweeping Queen’s in 2…
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The Sputnik’s NHL season preview
Another season is about to begin in the NHL. Every fan has renewed hope for their favourite team and players. Ultimately though, only one team will be able to win the Stanley…
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Golden Hawks varsity sports update
The halfway point has arrived for some teams, while others are just starting to get deeper into their season. Below is our sports update for September 30, 2015. Women’s Soccer …
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Golden Hawks volleyball team prepares for season
Laurier Brantford’s co-ed volleyball team is getting ready for the upcoming season. The team held tryouts on September 14 and 18. Now that the roster has been set the team can…
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Did Tom Brady finish Judge Goodell
If you watched the opening game of the NFL season, you may have noticed a familiar scene. Tom Brady threw for 288 yards and four touchdowns to help the New England…
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MLB playoff chase reaching climax
The dog days of summer are gone and the top teams are getting ready for the playoffs or making a final push to clinch a spot. This season has seen the…
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2015 NFL Preview: Potential SB rematch
The 2015 NFL season will begin on September 10th, and as usual, many teams have a chance to hoist the Super Bowl. The usual contenders will be back from last season as the…
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Campus sports at Laurier Brantford
Students in Brantford have many choices for both intramural and extramural sports over the course of the year. Laurier is part of the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA), allowing extramural teams from Brantford…
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Waterloo fall sports review
The Laurier Golden Hawks have begun play in fall sports as both soccer teams and the football team have started their seasons. Below is a preview of all three teams and a review of last year’s seasons. Laurier’s football squad will…




