Football
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Laurier Fall 1–3 OWIFA Qualifier #2
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A cold and slushy February day didn’t stop the action at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Alumni Field, where the Golden Hawks hosted OWIFA Qualifier #2 on February 28. With eight university teams packed into a full day of games, the tournament brought high energy, tight matchups, and a clear look at how the league is shaping…
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Seahawks Dominate Patriots 29–13to Claim Super Bowl LX
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From kickoff, the air around Super Bowl LX was charged as the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots played each other for football’s biggest prize in sunny Santa Clara, California. The Seattle Seahawks did not stumble into a 29–13 win over the New England Patriots. The victory was not only a result of timely turnovers but also of the defensive identity they had built up all season. From the first play,…
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Liverpool Lose Momentum as Pressure Mounts on Arne Slot
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Liverpool FC’s current season has been full of ups and downs. The 24/25 premier league champions entered this season with high expectations but unfortunately have struggled to find consistent momentum, leading to increasing scrutiny on both performances on the pitch and direction of manager Arne Slot’s project. From a results standpoint, Liverpool’s form has been uneven. While there have been some displays of encouraging football…
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Hawks bring the heat for Homecoming in 59-21
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A convincing win all around, see how Laurier maintained their unbeaten record in the season. On Saturday, September 27th, the Laurier Golden Hawks Men’s Football team suited up to play the University of Toronto Varsity Blues in front of a packed Homecoming crowd. The Golden Hawks aimed to stay at the top of the table…
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Golden Hawks enter 2025 season with new quarterback and familiar expectations
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The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks are looking to build on one of the most memorable campaigns in program history as they begin their 2025 season with new leadership under centre and championship ambitions firmly intact. Last fall, Laurier stormed through the OUA, capped by a 51-31 victory over Western to capture the 116th Yates Cup…
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Laurier stuns Western to become best team in the country
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In an historic upset, the Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks men’s football team defeated the Western University Mustangs 43-28 on Sept. 14. This marks the first time Laurier has bested Western since 2006, ending the Mustangs’ three-game winning streak and propelling the Golden Hawks from fourth to first in the OUA standings. The win also…
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Shinerama fundraiser at Laurier turns 60 years old
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This year, Shinerama, Canada’s largest post-secondary fundraiser for cystic fibrosis turns 60 years old. Over 36 colleges and universities across Canada take part in the fundraiser, alongside over 20,000 student volunteers. Similar fundraisers, Lawn Summer Nights, Ride for the Breath of Life Canada and Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History also encourage community organizations to…
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Golden Hawk signed toWinnipeg Blue Bombers
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On Jan. 17, it was announced that former Golden Hawk defensive back Nico McCarthy had signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. After playing in 38 games total with the Golden Hawks, McCarthy was named an “OUA Second Team All-Star at safety in both 2022 and 2023” according to an article on the Blue Bombers’ website…
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Golden Hawks book ticket to Yates Cup
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“We learned that there’s different ways to win … We have a tough, resilient team.” Head coach Michael Faulds said after the Hawks’ gritty win over the Windsor Lancers. Coming off a blowout quarter final against the Waterloo Warriors, the Hawks were looking to keep the momentum going in the OUA semifinals against a Windsor…
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Golden Hawks Dominate OUA Quarterfinal Game
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The Golden Hawks kept the pedal to the metal in the OUA quarterfinals with a 69-0 victory against the Waterloo Warriors. The tone was set early on as the Warriors’ Johari Hastings completed one of his two interceptions. Taylor Elgersma and company went to work, sending Ethan Jordan into the endzone. Waterloo found themselves in…
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