For the majority of university athletes, recognition comes in the form of trophies, accolades, and team victories. A special way McGill honours its varsity athletes is by wrapping doors in the Athletic Complex with their images, featuring team members from a range of sports from artistic swimming to rugby. The[Read More…]
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Redbirds bring the heat against the Lakehead Thunderwolves
This past Saturday, Feb. 8, Redbirds hockey won 4-2 against the Lakehead Thunderwolves in what one could call a brawl masked as a university hockey game. The intense aggression and rigour from the Thunderwolves were counteracted by the Redbirds, leading them to a predictable but entertaining victory. Centre Charles Boutin,[Read More…]
Two McGill Women’s Soccer alumni sign with Montreal Roses FC
Montreal Roses FC, one of the inaugural clubs of the newly established Northern Super League (NSL), announced the signings of McGill Women’s Soccer alumni Mara Bouchard (BA ‘24) and Stephanie Hill (MSc ‘24, BSc ‘23) on Jan. 9. Both Bouchard and Hill initially planned to pursue professional soccer following their[Read More…]
Martlets volleyball push through countless long rallies to beat Laval in five-set game
After a surprise victory against previously undefeated Université de Sherbrooke Vert et Or just two days prior, Martlets volleyball (8–9) took to Love Competition Hall on Jan. 12 for a game against Université Laval Rouge et Or. Despite a tough 16-25 loss in the fourth set, McGill triumphed in the[Read More…]
McGill Women in Sport Program changes the game for what it means to be a Martlet
The McGill Women in Sport (WiS) program, established in September 2018 through a transformative $3.5 million CAD donation from alumni Sheryl (BCom’67) and David Kerr (BSc’65), is dedicated to advancing gender equity in varsity sports at McGill. As one of the few initiatives in Canada focused exclusively on women athletes[Read More…]
Karolina Wisniewska and Nikki van Noord speak on women’s leadership in sports in alumni panel
The McGill Women’s Alumnae Association partnered with the McGill Women in Sport Program to host a panel featuring Paralympic Ski Champion Karolina Wisniewska and McGill Assistant Swim Coach Nikki van Noord to speak on their careers in sports, the influence McGill had on their success, and how gender affected their[Read More…]
Varsity Report Card: Fall 2024
Martlets Field Hockey (0–10): C- The 2024-25 season concluded with the Martlets Field Hockey team once again finishing at the bottom of the Ontario University Association (OUA) standings. However, this year marked an important shift for the team as they hosted their first home game in over five years. The[Read More…]
Know Your Athlete: Ibrahim Chami
Ibrahim Chami, U1 Arts, a first-year defender for Redbirds Soccer, has made a strong mark on the field in his first season on the team. Starting off his rookie season strong, Chami has been named to the U SPORTS All-Rookie Team, has merited first-team all-star status in the Réseau du[Read More…]
Martlets Field Hockey host their first home game in over five years
After a five-year absence, the McGill Women’s Field Hockey team finally returned to their home pitch: Percival Molson Stadium. On Oct. 12, the Martlets hosted their only home games of the season against the Queen’s Gaels. Despite narrowly falling short in both matches (2-0 and 3-2), the team displayed unwavering[Read More…]
McGill Squash(es) the competition at home opener
The McGill Squash team had a weekend to remember, hosting their only home match of the season against the Ottawa Gee-Gees and the Queen’s Gaels. The energy at the Webster Squash Courts was palpable as the players took to the court, eager to showcase their skills and lay down statement[Read More…]
