The playoffs are a fresh start during which anything is possible, and this was exemplified in game one of the opening round series between the Concordia Stingers and McGill Redmen in the OUA East. The fierce rivalry was a one-sided affair during the regular season, as the Redmen took both[Read More…]
Tag: Hockey
Know your McGill Athlete: Jacob Gervais-Chouinard
The McGill Redmen are having an impressive season, and sophomore goaltender Jacob Gervais-Chouinard is a major reason behind this success. His outstanding save percentage of .944-per cent tops the CIS rankings. In the classroom, Gervais-Chouinard is a hard-working student majoring in Economics and minoring in Finance. At the moment, he’s not[Read More…]
Redmen capture OUA East
McGill Redmen 5 RMC Paladins 1 Playoffs in sports are occasionally referred to as the ‘second season.’ The slate is wiped clean for all those participating, and while a high seed translates to home-ice advantage, it guarantees little beyond that. That being said, players on the[Read More…]
McGill bounces back from tough loss, blows out Ravens
McGill Martlets 7 Carleton Ravens 2 The Martlets (12-4) ended an emotionally draining weekend by dominating the Carleton Ravens (3-12) 7-2. McGill responded to a 5-0 loss in its previous outing to the CIS No. 1 ranked Montréal Carabins with a complete performance. Junior forward Gabrielle[Read More…]
Labrecque leads Redmen past Gaels
McGill Redmen 4 Queen's Gaels 1 Freshman defenceman Samuel Labrecque came out of the Redmen locker room after Friday night’s game and addressed the media outside in short, quiet sentences. “I was pretty lucky on all the goals,” Labrecque said, after ending a 22 game hat[Read More…]
Behind the Bench: Winter ‘not so’ classic
As Troy Brouwer scored the game-winning goal with 13 seconds remaining in regulation, one could almost forget that the NHL’s annual Winter Classic was struggling to maintain its popularity among fans. This year’s game, an outdoor tilt between the Washington Capitals and the Chicago Blackhawks, may have been the most[Read More…]
Seeds of Change seeks community for growth at McGill
McGill University Advancement, which promotes the university through fundraising and alumni-engaging activities, launched an online crowdfunding initiative named Seeds of Change in May 2014, which has since raised more than $50,000 and funded nine projects. “We wanted to help students to get the exposure they need to maintain and expand[Read More…]
Point counterpoint: O captain my captain or The more the merrier
Head Coach Michael Therrien ruffled a few feathers in the hockey world this offseason when he announced that the Canadiens would be dividing the team’s leadership duties among four alternate captains. The wisdom behind having a sole captain is that it provides a veteran presence for the team to rally[Read More…]
