Men’s hockey team preparing for final tournament

  Laurier’s men’s hockey team will be hosting an Ontario College Athletics Association tournament on Friday at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. This will be the fourth and final tournament of the season for the team. The team has improved…

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Time for Peyton to ride off into the sunset

  Before I even try to convince you that the Broncos will win, I want to make one thing clear. The team that got crushed by the Seahawks two years ago in Super Bowl 48 no longer exists. Peyton Manning…

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Varsity sports update

  Laurier’s basketball and hockey teams are in the final stretch of the regular season and all are on pace to make the playoffs. Here’s a quick recap of every team’s season as they prepare for their final games. Men’s…

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John Scott: Thanks for ruining All-Star games, fans

Congratulations sports fans, we have all proven to be completely irresponsible and not worthy of having a vote in deciding who goes to all-star games. Sure, we could blame the leagues for giving us this chance to ruin their showcase events,…

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Opposites face off in college football championship game

[starbox id=”devon_devon”] Next Monday, a match-up between #1 Clemson (14-0) and #2 Alabama (13-1) will feature two teams that appear to be polar opposites. Fans of spread offenses will be able to cheer for Clemson which is led by the…

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Laurier basketball team surprising and leading division

A third of the way through the season, the Laurier men’s basketball team is leading their division with a 4-3 record. They have had a large turnaround after struggling last season and finishing with a 7-13 record. The team is…

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Canadian Junior team continues to unite Canada

On Boxing Day, the annual tradition of Canadians cheering for a group of 18 and 19 year old hockey players will continue.   The annual IIHF world U-20 championships provide Canadians a chance to cheer for a group of kids…

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Canada continues journey to World Cup

A win at home and tie on the road may not seem like a big deal to some, but for those who follow Canadian soccer, it is confirmation of the progress this team has made. Although this is the fourth…

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Short-handed Laurier falls on home court

With a chance to advance to the finals, the Laurier-Brantford dodgeball team appeared to run out of steam in a 5-1 loss to Humber North. Laurier appeared to run out of steam losing the last three points of the game.…

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NFL at the half-way point: how’s your team doing?

The sprint that is the NFL season is half-way over. Every team has played eight games now, allowing for some consistency to show through their performance. Some of you may be looking for a refresher now that baseball is done.…

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Reliving the Royals’ magic

The Royals won the world series to prove that their run from last year was not a fluke. But the style in which they won still leaves some doubt as to if this style can be replicated. Some luck is…

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Campbell and Brown continue to shine in playoffs

With the regular season over, the playoffs have begun for Golden Hawk teams. The football team was lead by a record breaking performance from Dillon Campbell. An upset over McMaster means that a big challenge will be ahead against Western.…

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MLS playoff preview: Canadian edition

The MLS season has finished and history has been made. For the first time in the four seasons that Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal have been in MLS, they all qualified for the playoffs in the same season. Vancouver finished second…

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Concussions: Effects on young athletes

Concussions began as something resulting from violent hits in football and hockey. However, scientists have now discovered that repeated injuries to the head can lead to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive degenerative disease of the brain.   CTE can…

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Laurier’s hockey season is about to start

The weather has cooled down and the hockey season is just around the corner for Laurier. The women’s hockey team finished sixth last season, making the playoffs. After sweeping Queen’s in 2 games, Laurier lost two straight and were eliminated…

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The Sputnik’s NHL season preview

Another season is about to begin in the NHL. Every fan has renewed hope for their favourite team and players. Ultimately though, only one team will be able to win the Stanley Cup. Some teams may determine success to be…

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Golden Hawks varsity sports update

The halfway point has arrived for some teams, while others are just starting to get deeper into their season. Below is our sports update for September 30, 2015.   Women’s Soccer   The women’s soccer team has had a strong…

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Golden Hawks volleyball team prepares for season

  Laurier Brantford’s co-ed volleyball team is getting ready for the upcoming season. The team held tryouts on September 14 and 18. Now that the roster has been set the team can begin practicing. Their first OCCA tournament of the…

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Did Tom Brady finish Judge Goodell

  If you watched the opening game of the NFL season, you may have noticed a familiar scene. Tom Brady threw for 288 yards and four touchdowns to help the New England Patriots defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-21 to start…

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MLB playoff chase reaching climax

  The dog days of summer are gone and the top teams are getting ready for the playoffs or making a final push to clinch a spot. This season has seen the top teams open enough of a gap over…

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2015 NFL Preview: Potential SB rematch

The 2015 NFL season will begin on September 10th, and as usual, many teams have a chance to hoist the Super Bowl. The usual contenders will be back from last season as the Patriots, Colts, and Broncos will be competing to…

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Waterloo fall sports review

The Laurier Golden Hawks have begun play in fall sports as both soccer teams and the football team have started their seasons. Below is a preview of all three teams and a review of last year’s seasons. Laurier’s football squad will be looking to improve on last season and advance…

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