Category: Sports
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Laurier Brantford’s hockey teams prepare to hit the ice once again
Olga Steblyk / Sputnik Photography With the fall semester now underway, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford hockey players are preparing for the quickly approaching season, which is starting up after fall Reading Week. …
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The importance of school sports teams and clubs at Laurier Brantford
Serena Anagbe / Photo Editor Students playing dodgeball in the LBYMCA. Despite being a smaller campus and being home to only two varsity sports teams, athletics play a huge role in campus…
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How Laurier athletes stay active in the off-season
Serena Anagbe / Photo EditorFitness training equipment in the LBYMCA gym. With the off-season wrapping up quickly, Wilfrid Laurier University athletes are in their final stages of preparing for when school sports…
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Golden hawks wrapping up the athletic year
Photo Contribution by Serena Anagbe Wilfrid Laurier Brantford Golden Hawks are beginning to wrap up an athletic year that saw some ups and some downs. This is the first full athletic season…
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Indoor soccer teams play in regionals at Conestoga
Photo Contribution by Laurier Athletics The Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford Golden Hawks’ men’s and women’s varsity indoor soccer team are getting ready to compete at Regionals on Feb. 27. The women’s team…
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Student-Athlete Spotlight: Ayden Carr
Photo Contribution by Laurier Athletics After an incredible rookie season, Ayden Carr, a first-year student-athlete at Laurier Brantford, is ready to take the next step in his athletic career. Carr finished up…
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The Hamilton Bulldogs move to Brantford
Photo Contribution by Jeremy Vyn The Ontario Hockey League is back in Brantford for the first time since 1984. The Hamilton Bulldogs are going under renovations and long-term closure at their home…
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Varsity indoor soccer season off to strong start
Photo Contribution by Laurier Athletics Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford Golden Hawks kicked off their season after competing at their first tournament of the year. Both the men’s and women’s team looked forward…
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How to make the most of the LBYMCA
Photo Credits to Jeremy Vyn Ever since it was built, the Laurier Brantford YMCA has been a focal point for the community and the student experience. “The facility is much more than…
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The World Cup Final
Photo Credits to Serena Anagbe On Dec. 18, Argentina won the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986 in a penalty shoot-out against France. The final match of the 2022…
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Cross-Country team hosts first Kids’ Fun Run
Wilfrid Laurier University’s cross-country team hosted their first-ever kids’ fun run fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 19. The event allowed future runners or anyone in the youth community to come out and…
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Volleyball team hosts first tournament
The volleyball team hosted their first tournament of the year in the Laurier Brantford YMCA on Friday, November 25. A tough tournament saw Laurier have an early exit, finishing third in the…
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Canada’s historical World Cup run
Nothing is more exciting to soccer fans everywhere than the quadrennial event that will be gracing our screens until mid-December. The FIFA World Cup, hosted this year in Qatar, is consistently one…
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Laurier Brantford shines at first co-ed volleyball tournament of the season
Photo contributed by Megan Jacklin / Coordinator, Recreation & Student Life The Golden Hawks had an excellent first co-ed volleyball tournament hosted at Humber College on November 7. The team made it…
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Homecoming Game was a Success
Photo contributed by Megan Jacklin Laurier hosted their first-ever homecoming basketball game where it saw the current 2022 Extramural team defeat the Alumni’s. The game went down to the final shot where…
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Kara Hughes: A Hall of Famer in the Making
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY MEGAN JACKLIN / LAURIER ATHLETICS From a former student athlete to now coaching, the future Hall of Famer reflects on her time at Wilfrid Laurier University in Brantford. Kara Hughes,…
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Access Storage Sports and Entertainment Complex is Closing Its Doors
Photo contributed by Jeremy Vyn Access Storage Sports and Entertainment Complex is closing its doors permanently near the end of the year, leaving teams scrambling to relocate. At the end of this…
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What Makes The Laurier Brantford YMCA Great?
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY SARA SHEIKH / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY The Laurier Brantford YMCA (LBYMCA) has become a crucial landmark for the Golden Hawks and the people of Brantford. Opened on September 14, 2018,…
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Laurier Brantford Women’s Soccer Team Make History
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY JEREMY VYN / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY The Laurier Brantford Women’s Soccer team has made provincials for the first time in their history. On March 8, the team competed in…
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Goal Setting in Sports
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY SARA SHEIKH / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Accomplishing the goals one sets out delivers the feelings of fulfillment and happiness. Knowing what you want to achieve and the steps you need…
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For The Love Of Fitness
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY KAREN SAVOY / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Starting a fitness journey can be a difficult routine to get into. In the beginning, things may seem overwhelming and evaluating why you…
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Gyms Reopen January 31st, 2022
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY SARA SHEIKH / SPUNTIK PHOTOGRAPHY The Ontario government has announced public fitness centres are allowed to reopen as of Jan. 31, 2022. As there have been ongoing reopening/closures…
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How The Raptors Culture Has Grown Over The Past Decade
Off a 2019 Championship run, The Toronto Raptors have grown into a respectable and loved franchise in the NBA. While the progress of the team has been steady and impactful almost…
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2022 Winter Sports Season Postponed Until Further Notice
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY SARA SHEIKH / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY The Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) has made some announcements regarding the upcoming 2022 Winter Season. With the safety of athletes and staff being…
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Should Athletes Be Considered Role Models?
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY JEREMY VYN / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY As social media has evolved and the focus on sports is at an all-time high, greater attention has been placed on athletes regarding their…
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A Recap of World Soccer So Far This Season
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY JEREMY VYN / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY What a week for soccer it was! Big news from clubs all around the world last week as players returned from their international breaks,…
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Laurier Brantford Varsity XC Compete at Nationals
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY LAURIER BRANTFORD / INSTAGRAM On Nov. 13, 2021, the Laurier Brantford cross country (XC) team competed at the CCAA National Championships at St. Mary’s University in Calgary, Alberta. …
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Showdown between Red Bull and Mercedes for the Formula 1 Championship
PHOTO BY NICO BAUM / UNSPLASH Formula 1 is gearing towards a close and exciting finish after the Mexican Grand-Prix held on the 7th of November. Max Verstappen and his team at…
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Ontario Lifts Covid Capacity Limits in Gyms
As announced on Oct. 25, 2021, Ontario lifted COVID-19 restrictions placed on gyms provided customers show proof of full immunization. After a year of having no access to gyms and fitness centres,…
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Toronto Raptors Return Home For The 2021/22 Season
The Toronto Raptors are finally back home playing where they belong – the Scotiabank Arena in downtown Toronto. After spending a forgettable season down in Tampa Bay, Florida, the Raptors are…
