Samantha Crook
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Megan Smith to compete at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts
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Megan Smith will be traveling to Calgary, Alberta with Team Krysta Burns to compete in the 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts later this February, where she will represent Northern Ontario. From the young age of four, Megan Smith discovered her passion for curling and has been participating in the sport ever since. Smith is a…
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All-time rushing leader, Dillon Campbell on his induction to the Hawk Hall of Fame
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Dillon Campbell, one of the most productive players to wear the purple and gold across all Laurier sports has cemented his legacy with the Hawks after being inducted into the 2020 Hall of Fame class. The 5’8 Whitby, Ontario native spent five seasons with the Golden Hawks football team and was an offensive force in…
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Two Laurier Athletics staff named to Team Ontario for the 2021 Canada Summer Games
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Among the talented athletes representing Team Ontario in the 2021 Canada Summer Games are two Laurier faculty members. Long-time swim coach now with Laurier, Cathy Pardy and accomplished communications coordinator Jamie Howieson were named to the staff of the provincial team for the summer games. Pardy will be joining the team as the swim head…
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Golden Hawks honour seven impressive inductees into hall of fame
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Over this past homecoming weekend, Wilfrid Laurier University celebrated and honoured seven new members to the Golden Hawk Hall of Fame. The 2020 induction class featured five dominant athletes, an inspiring coach and a remarkable team. The seven were recognized virtually by the Golden Hawks Hall of Fame for their outstanding contributions to Laurier athletics…
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Second year running back Nelmes describes his adjustment to a fall without football
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“Me personally, I was really looking forward to it.” That was Men’s Football running back and specialists, Tanner Nelmes’ response to the OUA’s cancellation of the fall football season. The first year all-rookie of course understands the decision and the priority to put safety first in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic but was looking…
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What the cancellation of OUA sports programming means for Laurier Athletics
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On June 8, Ontario University Athletics (OUA) announced the cancellation of all OUA-sanctioned sports programming and championships. The cancellation, which was made based on provincial public health regulations, will be in place until Dec. 31. 2020. “It’s for the health and safety for our student athletes, our coaches, all our staff — including the student…
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Brown and Laurie each honoured with the President’s Award after historic seasons
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The Laurier Golden Hawks honoured their student-athletes, supporting staff and department members as they announced major award winners through an online banquet near the end of last month. Laurier’s annual athletic banquet honouring the accomplishments of the best student-athletes was scheduled to be held on April 6. This year, however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Wilfrid Laurier and University of Waterloo to receive upgrades to their athletic facilities
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The city of Waterloo has committed to a $5 million donation to split between both of the universities in the city, Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo, in order to upgrade their athletic facilities. The University of Waterloo will be putting its half of the funding towards enhancing the Columbia Ice Field, a…
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Golden Hawks women’s softball team heading into nationals after stunning 14-1 season
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s women’s softball team is heading into the national championships with a new hunger for a national title, following an incredible 14-1 season this year. The championships will be hosted by Laurier University, from Oct. 11 to 13 at Budd Park in Kitchener, and will feature the top eight collegiate softball teams in…
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Laurier women’s fastpitch team remains undefeated with 7-0 lead
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Women’s fast pitch at Laurier has gone on a seven-game win streak, sitting first in their division as they stay undefeated during the first two weekends of their season, aiming towards a first place finish at the season’s end. “We have a really strong focus obviously we are hosting the national championships this fall and…
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