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New football coach makes immediate impact
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In a mere two weeks since being formally introduced as Laurier’s new head coach and manager of football operations, Michael Faulds has already exceeded expectations. “People are thinking that we’re rolling the dice … not a chance,” said Peter Baxter, director of athletics and recreation at WLU. Faulds steps into the position at the young…
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Hawks start road to post-season
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“It was special.” Fourth-year netminder Ryan Daniels described Thursday’s win against the No. 2 Western Mustangs as a momentum builder for the Wilfrid Laurier men’s hockey team. In a game that featured a shutout from Daniels and two goals from second-year Tyler Stothers, the Hawks completed the first task on their to-do list to make…
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Fighting through
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Peter Campbell doesn’t know how his star player does it. When Max Allin stepped onto the court Wednesday following an emotional moment of silence for his father Dave, he put on an unforgettable performance in his memory. And even Campbell, who has coached Allin for four years, was amazed. “I [said] to him all the…
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Final stretch holds challenges for Hawks
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The Wilfrid Laurier women’s hockey team is still hanging onto the top of the Ontario University Athletics’ (OUA) standings thanks to two wins this past weekend. The Hawks rolled over the Toronto Varsity Blues 6-1 the Ryerson Rams 5-2, welcoming the second half of the 2012-13 season. “It was definitely a good start getting back…
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The Cord on Sports: World Juniors more than Canada’s tournament
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People say Canada is the only country that cares about the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Hockey Championships — a tournament that takes the nation by storm every holiday season As much as I am a strong, proud, enthusiastic Canadian, I beg to differ. Last year the tournament was in North America. Waking…
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Welcome back hockey: a look at the World Juniors
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Oh, those Russians. After countless months being disappointed by the abandoned NHL season, Canada can finally turn on their television sets and enter the hockey world once more. This boxing day, Canada kicks off the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior’s tournament against Germany. And in light of the NHL lockout, Canada’s roster is…
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Top-heavy OUA gives Hawks a challenge
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Last year, the Wilfrid Laurier women’s hockey team rolled over the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) league, barely breaking a sweat. Going 25-0-1, the Hawks nestled themselves into first place well before the Christmas break and coasted through the rest of the season as the team to beat. This year, very little has changed in regards…
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Raptors Report: Week 4
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With the city of Toronto buzzing from the Argonauts making the Grey Cup and the Blue Jays completing a massive trade, the Raptors looked to keep up the momentum when they invaded the City of Brotherly Love to take on the 76ers. Kyle Lowry returned to the lineup after missing the past 6 games with…
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Basketball drops to 1-2
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After going 6-1 during preseason, including defeating two previous Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) contenders, the Wilfrid Laurier women’s basketball team was ranked No. 9 nationally going into their home opening weekend. But after the Toronto Varsity Blues defeated Laurier 58-54 Friday and the Ryerson Rams won an overtime match 72-69, the Hawks dropped to 1-2…
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Men’s hockey climbs to .500
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Despite playing the No. 8 Lakehead Thunderwolves, the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks men’s hockey team seemed like an entirely new team. After an overtime loss Thursday to the Western Mustangs, the Hawks defeated the Lakehead 4-2 Saturday to improve to .500 on the season. “Overall, we’ve been playing really well,” said first-year Ryan Lopes. “All…
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