Hail the Gaels
Mike Arnold midfielder, men’s soccer
The Gaels captain scored about a third of the 8-5-1 soccer team’s goals this season. He was the lone Queen’s player to be nominated as an OUA First-Team All-Star after he finished the season in the top three of OUA scoring with nine goals in 14 games.
It was a career-high finish for the fourth-year Arnold who has been in the top 10 of scoring for the past three years. Dan Bannister guard, men’s basketball
Bannister was the offensive catalyst this past season for the Gaels. He finished with the fifth most points in the OUA, averaging 17.05 points per game.
He was also making major contributions defensively by the end of the season averaging 1.73 steals per game. For his efforts, Bannister was named to the East Second Team All-Stars.
Mel Dodd-Moher
goaltender, women’s hockey
Dodd-Moher led the women’s hockey team to a bronze medal finish in the team’s first CIS appearance this season.
She was named the top goaltender of the championship tournament after allowing only four goals in the three games including shutting out the Laurier Golden Hawks in the OUA playoffs.
Katie Matthews
middle, women’s volleyball
The team captain was named an OUA East First Team All-Star after finishing a career-best season with the Gaels in her final year at Queen’s. She finished first in the country in solo blocks with 55 as well as accumulating 160 kills and 96 digs.
She was also named the top female student-athlete after being honoured with the PHE ’55 Alumnae Award.
Brittany Moore
guard, women’s basketball
Moore played a central role on the women’s basketball team. She averaged 16.45 points per game over the course of the season, good enough for fourth in the OUA. Her biggest performances came as the Gaels went on a four game winning streak at season’s end where she averaged 20.5 points per game. Her contributions earned her First Team All-Star honours.
Matt O’Donnell
offensive lineman, football
The Gaels offensive lineman ended his Queen’s career with an invite to the East-West Shrine Bowl, a showcase for eligible players in the NFL draft. O’Donnell’s final season has been filled with accolades, including being named CIS All-Canadian for the second time, ranking 11th heading into the CFL draft and receiving the 2010 OUA J.P. Metras Award for top lineman in the conference.
Jacqueline Tessier
striker, women’s soccer
Tessier led the CIS during the regular season in scoring with 18 goals in 16 games. She continued her scoring streak with four goals in the Gaels’ playoff run to becoming CIS champions.
The second-year student made a name for herself early in the season with five goals in a single game. Tessier was named OUA East Player of the Year and a CIS All-Canadian.
Ashley Ward
eight man, women’s rugby
Ward’s rugby career began out east at St. Francis Xavier University before spending her final year helping the Queen’s Gaels earn their first CIS-berth, where they placed fifth.
She was named a CIS All-Canadian for the first time in her CIS career after scoring three tries as an eight man during the Gaels’ undefeated season.
Joren Zeeman
outside hitter, men’s volleyball
Zeeman enjoyed a big year for the Gaels this season earning him his third straight CIS All-Canadian honours. He finished second in the nation in points per set (4.9) and fourth in kills per set (4.1) and service aces (22). Away from his strong game performance he also played an important leadership role as one of the team’s veterans.
— Kate Bascom and Lauri Kytömaa