The Tribune had the opportunity to sit down with Mathieu Darche, a McGill graduate (B.Com. ‘00) who played in the NHL last season with the Montreal Canadiens. He weighed in on his time at McGill, this year’s Redmen roster, and the current NHL lockout. McGill Tribune: What do you remember[Read More…]
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Fantasy is my reality
After unloading my backpack stuffed full of books and unzipping my puffy jacket, I settle into my McLennan carrel with a Tim Hortons’ double-double for a long study session. I open up my computer, click on Safari, and type “Yahoo fantasy basketball” into the Google search bar. The results appear,[Read More…]
For the boys: Sharples leaves on top
“My plan was to go to Western University to play lacrosse since grade 12,” Jishan Sharples, McGill’s graduating, and recently crowned national champion said. “I didn’t even think of going to McGill, hadn’t even visited the campus. I was sure I didn’t want to go there. But then [Head Coach[Read More…]
McGill earns first ever nationals appearance
Three weeks ago, the McGill tennis team qualified for its first national championship. The tournament will take place in Toronto in August 2013. McGill will compete as a co-ed team, picking up the second of the two qualifying tickets from the Eastern division, along with top-seeded Western University. The teams[Read More…]
All Braun in third period rally, Redmen freeze Lakers
The Redmen entered McConnell Arena this weekend looking to bounce back after a disappointing loss against the UQTR Patriotes. They did so in an exhilarating fashion, dominating both the University of Toronto Varsity Blues and the Nipissing Lakers in back-to-back contests that had McGill fans cheering through the weekend. After[Read More…]
Around the Water Cooler
In case you were too busy being impeached from your mayoral position, here’s what you missed this past week in the world of sports … BASKETBALL — Well, Raptor fans, there’s not much to say. Toronto lost four heartbreakers this past week, a trend that has been developing since their[Read More…]
Point Counterpoint
On Nov. 19, the MLB approved a blockbuster 12-player deal between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Miami Marlins. The Blue Jays received an influx of proven, but injury-prone MLB talent, and sent a slew of top prospects to the Marlins. With the trade, many baseball analysts believe the Jays[Read More…]
Sports Briefs
Basketball — Redmen 69, Concordia 68: Redmen defeat Stingers in dramatic finish, Dufort records 25 pts., 14 reb. in win The McGill Redmen passed their first true test of the season on Saturday afternoon by defeating the Concordia Stingers 69-68, on the road to improve to 3-0 on the season. Again, Vincent[Read More…]
Martlets reduce errors, roll against AUS opponents
Love Competition Hall was packed with women’s volleyball action all weekend. Starting Friday, McGill hosted the second round of AUS Interlock play, a bi-seasonal tournament which pits RSEQ teams against four of the eight members of the AUS division. Earlier this season, McGill travelled east to take on the first[Read More…]
CFL: why don’t we stand on guard for thee?
I woke up on Saturday, opened my curtains, and noticed a brisk November wind carrying snowflakes through the early morning (maybe afternoon) air. I thought to myself, “it’s about time, this is Canada. Snow in November is normal, expected.” But this November has not been normal; it has not been[Read More…]
