Laurier athletics
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Golden Hawks book ticket to Yates Cup
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“We learned that there’s different ways to win … We have a tough, resilient team.” Head coach Michael Faulds said after the Hawks’ gritty win over the Windsor Lancers. Coming off a blowout quarter final against the Waterloo Warriors, the Hawks were looking to keep the momentum going in the OUA semifinals against a Windsor…
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Women’s playoff hopes end in gritty match
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The Laurier women’s soccer team embarked on an admirable playoff journey as the team advanced to the round of 16, where they faced the Windsor Lancers. It was a night to remember, as Laurier secured a stunning 2-1 victory after being down 1-0 at halftime. In the 55th minute, Jada Johnson emerged as a key…
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Shoutout to Shootout Laurier Stays Golden
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The Sun Life Financial Arena witnessed a battle between the Laurier Golden Hawks and the Western Mustangs. On display was a balanced exhibition of skills from both sides through four periods. Ultimately the game was decided in a penalty shootout. The opening period set the tone for the rest of the game as Laurier’s netminder…
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Golden Hawks Dominate OUA Quarterfinal Game
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The Golden Hawks kept the pedal to the metal in the OUA quarterfinals with a 69-0 victory against the Waterloo Warriors. The tone was set early on as the Warriors’ Johari Hastings completed one of his two interceptions. Taylor Elgersma and company went to work, sending Ethan Jordan into the endzone. Waterloo found themselves in…
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Golden Hawks valiant efforts end in back-to-back losses
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The Laurier Golden Hawks men’s hockey team welcomed both the York Lions and Nipissing Lakers in a two game home stand, looking to keep in the win column and carry the momentum from their 3-2 win over the Carleton Ravens the previous weekend. The 2-3-1 Golden Hawks took on the 1-4 York Lions in their…
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Hawks defeat Lancers in Golden Senior Day victory
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The Laurier football team hosted the Windsor Lancers on Senior day and the last home game of the regular season. With both sides sitting atop the OUA standings, a hard-fought battle was sure to ensue. A regular storyline for the Hawks was the defense, and Saturday’s game was no different as one of the top…
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Golden Hawks Soar over Paladins in 85-3 victory on Senior Day
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In a display of rugby dominance, Laurier Golden Hawks showed an array of offensive prowess by winning 85-3 over the visiting Royal Military College (RMC) Paladins on Saturday’s Senior Day. Coming off last week’s blowout win against the York Lions, Laurier carried the momentum over to secure back-to-back wins. The match was an offensive masterclass…
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Laurier women’s rugby fall to Warriors in Battle of Waterloo
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The Golden Hawks women’s rugby team hosted the Waterloo Warriors in the Battle of Waterloo while also holding Senior Day celebrations. Emotions were high for all players as the game marked the last regular season home appearance for the Hawks, and potentially the final time the graduating athletes play in front of their supporters. Both…
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Golden Hawks Fall to McMaster After Hard Fought Battle at Alumni Field
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The Laurier Golden Hawks’ men’s soccer team faced a challenging weekend as they battled with the McMaster Marauders in back-to-back games, ultimately falling short with identical 1-0 scores. The Golden Hawks started the game strong, setting the tone with a corner kick and two shots in the first six minutes of the match. Laurier pushed…
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Laurier stays golden in homecoming win
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Over 4,000 fans turned University Stadium into a sea of purple and gold as the Laurier football team hosted the McMaster Marauders in the annual Homecoming football game. Expectations were high for the Hawks as they looked to maintain their perfect record against the struggling Marauders. “I told the guys all week, ‘Don’t look at…
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