Tag: Queen's Gaels

Autism Mentorship Program brings together Athletics, community

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It’s an age-old adage that when good people get together, good things happen. Case in point: Josh Mosely and Emilio Frometa. Case in another point: varsity athletes and kids with autism. Mosely and Frometa met each other through Queen’s football. Frometa, your prototypical friendly giant, was at the...

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Meet Kara Blair, Queen’s most humble star

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Kara Blair has made an incredible leap forward over the last year, and her individual accomplishments—highlighted by a fourth-place finish at this year’s nationals—helped push the top-ranked Queen’s cross-country team into championship territory. Following an outstanding season as co-captain of the...

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Gaels return from nationals with bronze

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Following a tough loss against the No. 3 University of Victoria Vikes in the semi-finals, the No. 2 Gaels played the host No. 4 Concordia Stingers in the bronze medal match. The game was a hard-fought battle that earned the Gaels their second consecutive national medal. The Gaels were able to open...

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Gaels split Kingston games

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This past weekend, the Gaels men’s hockey team pulled out a win as they continue to try to lift themselves out from the bottom of the OUA East standings. Coming into the weekend with a record of 5-8-0, the Gaels ranked third last in the OUA’s Eastern division. The Gaels have been struggling offensively...

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Varsity Clubs round-up: November edition

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Queen’s varsity clubs have continued to impress. Squash beat up on opponents in Montreal, women’s water polo had a strong showing in Ottawa, and artistic swimming looked solid at the McGill Invitational. Women’s squash keeps dominating, men’s squash holds tight at the top After a successful crossover...

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Late try secures championship for Gaels

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The men’s rugby team won a hard-fought battle against the Guelph Gryphons to cap off an undefeated season in OUA play, securing Queen’s third consecutive provincial championship. The Gaels will now move on to nationals, where they’ve earned the No. 2 seed in the tournament. The game’s scoring opened...

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Gaels handed fourth straight loss

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Looking to shake off last week’s losses to Carleton and McGill, the Queen’s Gaels were at home this past weekend facing off against the No. 6 University of Toronto Varsity Blues and No. 9 Ryerson Rams. Friday night’s action saw the Gaels hosting the Varsity Blues, who currently sit first in the OUA...

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Picks for key varsity Queen's fall matchups

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With the off-season coming to a close, varsity seasons have started up. Every Queen’s team rolls into September bristling with hope and trying to make a run for a championship. With a fresh new schedule, we made our picks for key games to keep an eye out for this fall’s varsity teams. Football September...

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Young Gaels adjust to Queen’s

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Aside from exam season, it’s hard to find a more hectic time at Queen’s than the seven-day span from move-in day to the start of classes.   First year students especially run the gauntlet during this time — they have to move in to residence, adjust to a new city and living environment, participate...

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Key matchups for the 2016-17 Gaels

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With varsity seasons quickly approaching, Queen’s teams are starting to gear up in their quest for a championship. Some will succeed, and others won’t, but there’s sure to be a lot of action in the coming season. Just last month the OUA released the full schedule for all varsity sports. With the grand...

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Pro dreams, and a career cut short

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In 2011, Nelson Lords football teammates Doug Corby and Will Finch were the talk of Ontario high school football as the “next big thing”. The Burlington-based Lords were dubbed the number one team in Canada by CanadaFootballChat.com, and Finch and Corby formed a formidable quarterback-wide receiver...

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Top spot slips away

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A controversial disallowed goal helped spoil senior night for the women’s hockey team. Queen’s fell 3-1 to the top-ranked Laurier Golden Hawks at home on Saturday night, before beating the Waterloo Warriors 2-1 yesterday. At third place overall, the Gaels are set to play the sixth-place Windsor Lancers...

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Football scores pre-season win

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Rookie kicker Dillon Wamsley shone in his CIS debut, as the Queen’s Gaels defeated the McGill Redmen 23-9 on Sunday, in an exhibition game at Richardson Stadium. Wamsley, one of the top-rated kicking recruits in the country, is currently battling with veterans Aaron Gazendam and Garnet Peters to replace...

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