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Finishing on a high note

Thunderwolves close the season with a pair of wins Amy Szybalski Staff Writer The Lakehead Thunderwolves defeated the Brock Badgers 4-2 on Friday night and 6-4 on Saturday night at the Fort William Gardens. Although the ‘Wolves started off playing well, Brock was able to capitalize on chances first when Thomas Stajan got one past [...]

February 14, 2012
The Wink of St. Patrick

The Wink of St. Patrick

Dec. 2, 1995, Montreal. If you haven’t seen the footage, you need to. A livid Patrick Roy, finally pulled after allowing nine goals on 26 shots, stands over team president Ronald Corey, and tells him he’ll never play for the Canadiens again.

February 14, 2012

Men’s Basketball standing strong in first

Our first place OUA Basketball team shook up the Brock Badgers last weekend in St. Catherines. The ‘Wolves took a pair of big wins, 82-73 over the Badgers on Friday and a devastating 90-42 on Saturday.

February 14, 2012

‘Wolves Cheerleading flips competition

The Lakehead University Thunderwolves Cheerleading team boarded their bus to the Stunt Evolution VI in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Saturday morning. At the Investor’s Group Athletic Centre on the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry Campus, the Thunderwolves placed first in the basket toss Competition.

February 14, 2012

Women’s basketball team in must-win situation

The women’s basketball team lost a pair of tough games to the Brock Badgers, 77-70 in overtime on Friday and 78-55 on Saturday.

February 14, 2012
Lakehead takes pair from Waterloo

Lakehead takes pair from Waterloo

The Thunderwolves women’s Basketball team walked away with two successes this weekend. They ended their four game losing streak as they dominated the Waterloo Warriors 70-50 on Feb. 3 and 70-58 on Feb. 4.

February 7, 2012

Huge performances by LU track and field in “la belle province”

Ten athletes from Lakehead’s Track and Field team flew to Montreal last weekend to take part in the largest indoor track meet in Canada: the McGill Team Challenge, which plays host to hundreds of Canadian athletes. The Thunderwolves notched four top-five performances, set five school records, and recorded fourteen personal bests.

February 7, 2012

‘Wolves bash Badgers, get trampled by Mustangs

The men’s Hockey team took on the Brock Badgers and the Western Mustangs on the road, splitting their weekend series by defeating the Badgers 4-2 in St. Catherines and losing to the Mustangs 7-4 in London.

February 7, 2012
Weekend of déjà vu for ‘Wolves Basketball

Weekend of déjà vu for ‘Wolves Basketball

The men’s Basketball team took on the Waterloo Warriors and cleaned up the court, winning games on Feb. 3 and 4. The ‘Wolves had déjà vu, triumphing 84-74 on Friday and 84-72 on Saturday.

February 7, 2012
You’re a winner!

You’re a winner!

When the defending Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins visited the Whitehouse on Jan. 23, an important member of their team was absent: goaltender Tim Thomas, the 2011 Conn Smythe Trophy winner as MVP of the NHL playoffs.

February 7, 2012

Back to the drawing board

It was an unfortunate weekend for the Women’s Basketball team as they lost both games against the Windsor Lancers, 79-52 on Friday, and 77-42 on Saturday.

January 30, 2012

Brightwell takes gold at Guelph

Emma Brightwell, a fifth year Lakehead wrestler, had not been to a tournament in a long time. Plagued with injuries and inconveniences, the Guelph Open was the first time she stepped out on the wrestling mat at a tournament in two years. Fortunately, the lack of previous competition did not slow her down. She finished the day with a gold medal around her neck.

January 30, 2012

On the road again

The Thunderwolves men’s hockey team traveled to St Catherine’s on Friday to take on the Brock Badgers. Unfortunately for the ‘Wolves, the game ended in their third straight loss as the Badgers won 3-2.

January 30, 2012

‘Wolves show up Windsor

Lakehead’s men’s basketball team played a close series against Windsor last weekend, winning on the Lancer’s home court with scores of 87-83 on Friday and 85-79 on Saturday.

January 30, 2012

Lakehead shut out at home

The Thunderwolves may have hit a wall last weekend as they met the Western Mustangs in a double header at home. The ‘Wolves lost 1-0 on Friday night and managed an identical score during Saturday’s game.

January 24, 2012

Men’s basketball team ranked second in the country

The LU men’s basketball team showed why they are ranked number two in the country by defeating the McMaster Marauders 83-76 on Friday and 91-71 on Saturday. The wins were enough to give Lakehead the top spot in the OUA West division.

January 24, 2012

Marauders claim victory against LU

The Women’s Basketball team lost 74-57 on Friday and 73-44 on Saturday against the McMaster Marauders, but the game also had a second focus: the women sported pink jerseys to support the Think Pink campaign to fight breast cancer.

January 24, 2012

You’re a Winner!

For the second time in four months, a Dominican-born Major League Baseball pitcher has been arrested for using a false identity.

January 24, 2012

Bringing it back

Jan. 6 and 7 gave indications of the work that the women’s basketball team has done since holidays began. The ‘Wolves earned a 74-58 victory in game one against the Western Mustangs. Game two was a nail biter, as LU closely defeated the Mustangs 64-63.

January 10, 2012

Lakehead introduces Alpine Ski team

Lakehead University is proud to announce the start of a club Alpine Ski team and is looking for anyone interested in trying out. The team will be led by coaches Lauren Lattimer, Dave Bradley, and Steve Tollefsen.

January 10, 2012