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Golden Hawk Teams to Watch in the New Year
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The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks Women’s Hockey team closed out the first half of the season on a serious high. On Monday, Dec. 1, they cracked the national rankings at No. 5 in U SPORTS, riding a five-game winning streak into 2026 and turning heads across Ontario. Over that 5-game period, the Hawks outscored opponents 18–3, highlighted by…
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Tennis is a Growing Sport in Canada, Don’t Miss out on Next Season
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Tennis has lost a lot of its cultural standing in the past few years as aging superstars are retiring or nearing the end of their careers; however, this past year that narrative turned on its head. Proving to a whole new generation that Tennis can still be culturally relevant. The sport is growing faster than many people…
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Queen’s Gaels Upset Laurier Golden Hawks in 117th Yeates Cup
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The morning of the 117th Yates Cup was charged with excitement. Staff, students, and supporters alike from both Laurier and Queens came out in droves to cheer on their teams. The Goldenhawks came into the game as overwhelming favourites, as the Hawks had remained undefeated until this point. Additionally, the Hawks collected a long list of OUA awards in the days leading up to the game. However, they were unable to keep their streak alive, losing to the Gaels 30-27. Laurier came…
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Golden Hawks Outlast Lakehead in OT Thriller Before Winter Break
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Even a snowstorm couldn’t stop Laurier students from packing the stands as the Golden Hawks hosted the Central Division–leading Lakehead Thunderwolves at the Laurier Athletic Complex on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, following the women’s team’s hard-fought win over the same opponent. The Golden Hawks prevailed 104–102 in overtime, improving to 6–5 on the season and moving into second…
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University of Waterloo Develops AI System to Revolutionize Hockey Analytics
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System leverages machine learning to overcome challenges of speed and visibility in fast-paced hockey games. On Nov. 6, the University of Waterloo announced that its researchers had developed a new artificial intelligence system capable of tracking a hockey puck using nothing more than regular game footage and contextual cues from the players on the ice. …
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Is Lebron Overstaying his Welcome?
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LeBron’s grip on the league is loosening; one of the most celebrated careers is nearing its end. LeBron James is undeniably one of the greatest players in NBA history, but at 40 years old, many are starting to wonder if he’s overstaying his welcome in the league. Even in his 23rd season, LeBron continues to…
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Laurier Undefeated 4-2 Versus York Lions
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Melancon’s two-goal night and Malboeuf’s wall-like performance lift young Golden Hawks past York In a game that balanced grit and precision, the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks defeated the York Lions 4–2 at the Sun Life Financial Arena on Oct. 9, continuing their strong start to the OUA West season. The win improved Laurier’s record to…
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Recapping the Blue Jays Historical Season
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The Blue Jays narrowly lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers in their First World Series since 1993 The Toronto Blue Jays were on the precipice of greatness, as for the first time in 32 years, they played in the Major League Baseball World Series. What made their run even more improbable was the fact that…
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Hawks bring the heat for Homecoming in 59-21
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A convincing win all around, see how Laurier maintained their unbeaten record in the season. On Saturday, September 27th, the Laurier Golden Hawks Men’s Football team suited up to play the University of Toronto Varsity Blues in front of a packed Homecoming crowd. The Golden Hawks aimed to stay at the top of the table…
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Men’s Baseball Team Lose 3-7 to the Gryphons
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Golden Hawks drop second straight loss to Gryphons at Bechtel Park The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks baseball team fell 3-7 to the University of Guelph Gryphons on Sunday at 3:00pm at Bechtel Park, dropping the latter half of their weekend doubleheader and continuing a tough start to their OUA campaign. The Golden Hawks entered the…
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