Redbirds Hockey (21–5–2): A After a disappointing second-round exit from the playoffs last year, the Redbirds entered the 2023-24 season looking for vengeance. With an added year of experience for Eric Uba and William Rouleau and the addition of Zach Gallant, the Redbirds were expected to come out flying from[Read More…]
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Martlets hockey clinch first home-game victory in thriller match against Ottawa Gee-Gees
Coming back after a disappointing loss against third-in-the-standings Université de Montréal’s Carabins (13–9–2) on Feb. 9, the Martlets returned to the ice against the University of Ottawa’s Gee-Gees (7–12–5) on Feb. 11. The physical game was also the senior salute, which gave graduating students a thrill going into their final[Read More…]
Varsity Round Up: Jan. 18–21
Martlet Volleyball (9–5) Coming off the heels of a three-game win streak, the No. 10, nationally ranked Martlets (9–5) were upset by the UQÀM Citadins (9–6) at the Centre Sportif de l’UQÀM in a match that lasted over two hours. After losing the first set 25-23, the Martlets were able[Read More…]
First of many to come: PWHL Draft Recap
On Sept. 18, the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) held its first-ever draft in Toronto. Following 15 rounds and 90 players selected, The Tribune breaks down how the leagues’ original six fared. Montréal After a successful bout during the free-agency period where they signed Marie-Philip Poulin, Laura Stacey, and goalkeeper[Read More…]
Varsity Report Card: Winter 2023
Artistic Swimming: A+ Winter 2023 was a successful season for the McGill artistic swimming team. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, the team returned to the Canadian University Artistic Swimming League (CUASL) with a hunger for success. The young team, composed mainly of first-year swimmers, faced not only[Read More…]
We’ve got the(m) beat
Music at sporting events has the remarkable ability to intensify each twist and turn of a game, create a gripping narrative, and even sway the outcome in one team’s favour. Some might say this is best evidenced by the opening scene of High School Musical 3, where Troy Bolton (Zac[Read More…]
Know Your Athlete: Marika Labrecque
After five years with the Martlets varsity hockey team, sixth-year centre Marika Labrecque took her athletic prowess to the next level and joined the varsity golf team. Originally from Lac-Etchemin, a small town near Quebec City, Labrecque chose to attend McGill both because of its educational and athletic prospects. Labrecque[Read More…]
Martlets hockey loses 4-3 to Queen’s in suspenseful overtime
On Sept. 17, the McGill women’s hockey team (0–2) played their first game of the semester. Matched up against the Queen’s University Golden Gaels (2–0), the game was marked with aggressive plays on both sides that left viewers wishing they could watch them on replay. After a long fight, the[Read More…]
Stymied by Concordia Stingers, Martlets hockey falls short of RSEQ title
Delayed by a week due to COVID-19 protocols, game one for the Martlets hockey team (12-3-0) versus the Concordia Stingers (11-3-1) best-of-three playoff series took place on March 17. Throughout the season, McGill worked hard to earn their spot in the RSEQ finals. Though the team fought tooth and nail,[Read More…]
Martlets hockey returns with a bang, winning first game back against Carleton Ravens
On a chilly evening at McConnell Arena, the McGill Martlets hockey team (10–3–0) played their first game of the semester after over two months of hiatus due to recurring pandemic restrictions. The McGill team returned on Feb. 18 with style and determination, beating out the Carleton Ravens 3-0 (4–9–0). From[Read More…]