February 4, 2022

Leslie Dal Cin announces retirement

Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation , Leslie Dal Cin, has announced her intention to retire this spring. According to a Jan. 27 press release, Dal Cin will step down from her post on May 31, coinciding with the end of the winter term. Her career in sports administration has spanned …

February 4, 2022

Women’s Basketball raises $4,900 for 15th annual Shoot for the Cure

With games cancelled for the month of January, the women’s basketball team kept busy off the hardcourt by capturing a win in the fight against cancer. From Jan. 17 to 30, the Gaels took part …

February 4, 2022

A conversation with Nixon Academic Leadership Award recipients

On Jan. 27, this year’s Nixon Academic Leadership Award recipients were announced by Queen’s Athletics and Recreation. The award, given to varsity athletes who demonstrate exceptionalism in academi…

February 1, 2022

'An absolute sprint’: Inside the 2018-19 Queen’s Men’s Hockey season, part two

“Our league is an absolute sprint. You only play 28 games, and if you lose one here or there, that can be the difference between hosting the Queen’s Cup and not.” For Patrick Sanvido, a fifth-year…

Perspective: U Sports is just as entertaining as the NCAA

January 28, 2022

On Nov 14., 2021, I stood on the sidelines at Nixon field and watched the Queen’s women’s rugby team win their first National Championship. Standing there, soaked head to toe from rain that had pel…

Everything to know about the return of varsity sports and recreation at Queen’s

January 28, 2022

Both varsity athletes and recreationally active students have lots to look forward to following recent return-to-sport announcements from Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and Athletics and Recrea…

Queen’s alum Chris Patrician heading to the Beijing Winter Olympics for bobsleigh

January 28, 2022

Chris Patrician, ArtSci ’14, will represent Canada at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics for bobsleigh. After spending much of his life involved with competitive sports in some form or another, Patri…

Returning from the pandemic-induced pause

January 28, 2022

After the OUA paused competition across university sport in response to the pandemic, athletes and coaches across the province will return to play on Feb. 9. In preparation for the resumption of th…

How each OUA team got its name: Part one

January 28, 2022

At its inception in 1906, the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union (CIAU)—the first formal Canadian intercollegiate athletics league, now known as the OUA—had only four members. Over a hundred y…

'You’re fighting for them’: Inside the 2018-19 Queen’s Men’s Hockey season, part one

January 25, 2022

“Ask those guys what it’s like to lose this game because you’re never going to get it back.” Those were the words Queen’s men’s hockey head coach Brett Gibson said to his younger players before the…

How are varsity athletes dealing with the OUA’s pause on sport?

January 21, 2022

Almost two years on, the pandemic is still disrupting the schedules of varsity athletes. Following a surge in province-wide COVID-19 cases in December, the Ontario University Athletics association …

‘It just keeps me driven’: Gaels’ defensive lineman Anthony Federico ranked 15th in CFL scouting report

January 21, 2022

Queen’s Gaels’ star defensive back Anthony Federico knows who he is and he isn’t afraid to say it. “I’m a very competitive guy,” Federico told The Journal during a recent interview after being n…

Point/Counterpoint: Should fighting be allowed in the NHL?

January 21, 2022

YES In most sports, violence is distasteful. In soccer or baseball, the outbreak of a fight would result in a hefty suspension. There’s a reason why fighting in the National Hockey League (NHL) …

Queen’s professor breaks down the advantage of small towns over bigger cities for producing athletic talent

January 21, 2022

For boys in youth hockey, the chances of playing in an NHL game are one in 1000. If you were born and raised in a small town rather than a big city, however, these defying odds could waver in your …

Ontario University Athletics pushing for ‘Elite’ Status in the eyes of Ontario Government

January 18, 2022

The Ontario University Athletics (OUA) association is making a push for elite status following the Ontario Government’s decision to exclude post-secondary athletics from their list of “elite amateu…

Golden Gaels power rankings: Where does each team sit prior to Jan. 28?

January 14, 2022

Men’s Hockey Conf. record: 8-0-1, ranked no. 5 in U Sports Top 10 If there’s any team that doesn’t need to question their performance so far, it’s the Men’s Hockey team. Prior to the OUA’s pause on…

New Men’s Volleyball assistant coach Paul Sanderson talks about his life in volleyball

January 14, 2022

When Paul Sanderson was a high school student in Australia, he had a choice: continue playing basketball as a member of the provincial team or pursue volleyball at the national level. Over a decade…

‘The Queen’s Journal’ vs ‘Western Gazette’ Fantasy Football: Wrapping up the competition

January 14, 2022

After 18 chaotic weeks, the NFL regular season ended on Sunday, and with it the fantasy football competition between the Queen’s Journal and the Western Gazette came to an end. With the Super Bowl …

Rachael Meilikhan takes beach volleyball to the international stage

January 14, 2022

While many varsity athletes were winding down for the holiday break this past December, Rachael Meilikhan, BHSc ’23, was winding up for her first international beach volleyball tournament with Team…

Canadian University Men’s Rugby Championship: Round one recap

November 26, 2021

Game 1—UBC Thunderbirds vs RMC Paladins The UBC Thunderbirds and RMC Paladins played the opening game of the tournament, inaugurating the Canadian University Men’s Rugby Championship this past Wedn…

Women’s soccer caps 2021 with win over Cape Breton in U Sports Consolation Finals

November 26, 2021

After dropping their first contest against MacEwan University last Thursday, the Queen’s Women’s Soccer team came back to finish in fifth place at the 2021 U Sports Women’s Soccer Championships aft…

Sports in Brief: Week 10

November 26, 2021

Varsity Sports Football The Men’s Football Team fell to the Western Mustangs 29-0 in the 113th Yates Cup on Nov. 20, effectively putting an end to their 2021 campaign. Their loss against the Mustan…

The Queen’s Journal’ vs ‘Western Gazette’ Fantasy Football 2021: Week 12

November 26, 2021

With American Thanksgiving this week, the NFL will be providing the conversational fodder for millions of families across North America. Beyond watching the stylings of Dak Prescott and Dan Campbel…

Queen’s topples Concordia in first round of Men’s Rugby Nationals

November 26, 2021

The Men’s Rugby Team returned to play on Wednesday evening, coming away with a 38-22 win over the Concordia Stingers in the first round of the Canadian University Men’s Rugby Championship. With t…

Former Gael, current Olympian Julie-Anne Staehli slows down to catch up with ‘The Journal’

November 26, 2021

Even with years of race wins and success under her belt, numbers are only half the story for Olympian and Queen’s alum Julie-Anne Staehli. Hailing from Lucknow, Ont., Staehli ran cross country an…

Gaels fall to the Mustangs in 113th Yates Cup

November 26, 2021

The Queen’s Gaels were defeated by the Western Mustangs 29-0 in the 113th Yates Cup on Saturday. With that loss—their first of the year—the Gaels head into the off-season with a 7-1 overall record …

Gaels Defeat Gee-Gees in OUA Semifinals, advance to 113th Yates Cup

November 19, 2021

The Queen’s Gaels defeated the uOttawa Gee-Gees 32-15 on Saturday at Richardson Stadium. With their victory, the Gaels will be playing for the 113th Yates Cup against the Western Mustangs on Nov. 2…

Sports in Brief: Week nine

November 19, 2021

Varsity Teams Football The Queen’s Men’s Football Team defeated the uOttawa Gee-Gees in the OUA semi-final last weekend 32-15. In doing so, they advance to the Yates Cup—Ontario’s provincial title …

The Queen’s Journal’ vs ‘Western Gazette’ Fantasy Football 2021: Week 11

November 19, 2021

The oddities of this NFL season have now extended into a second week—upsets have continued, and star players have struggled. After an unexpected win last week, The Journal is back in action as the …

Queen’s Women’s Rugby wins 2021 U Sports Championship

November 19, 2021

Befitting its name, Queen’s now inhabits a monarchical position over Canada’s varsity women’s rugby. That is, they do after last Sunday, when they beat the uOttawa Gee-Gees 28-16 to win the U Sport…