Nov. 17, 2010

5 years ago…

“We ain’t done yet”

The Golden Hawks claimed their second straight Yates Cup against the Western Mustangs. A strong play by the Hawks’ defence left the team with the number–one offence in Canada with only 11 points in the loss.

A crowd over 5,915 began to celebrate the 29-11 win, pouring into the drinking zone with three seconds still on the clock. The victory paved the road to the Uteck Bowl, where the Hawks were scheduled to play against the Canada East champions Acadia Axemen.

—Printed Nov. 16, 2005

10 years ago…

“Soccer: Simply the best”

The Laurier men’s soccer team beat St. Mary’s University in a penalty shootout in this year’s national soccer championship. Beating the Victoria Vikings and Laurentian during the tournament, the championship win was the first ever national gold medal for the team.

—Printed Nov. 15, 2000