New Lakehead Athletics Facility Proposed
Lakehead Athletics is looking to expand its facilities. This process would involve several renovations to the Lakehead University Athletics hanger and fieldhouse to better serve the needs of its stakeholders.
Shooting Guard Brandon Persad Commits to T-Wolves
The men’s basketball team has announced another recruiting commitment for the 2015-16 season: 6’4″ shooting guard Brandon Persad, of Thornhill, Ontario. Persad will complete his studies at Thornlea Secondary School in a few weeks. “We are very pleased in having Brandon commit to Lakehead,” says head coach Manny Furtado. “We are getting…
OUA Unveils 2015-16 Basketball Schedule
The OUA unveiled the schedule for the 2015-16 basketball season today. OUA Release The Thunderwolves, slotted in the Central division with McMaster, Brock, and Guelph, will have some chances at their divisional foes early in the schedule, on top of playing their first six regular season games in the Thunderdome. In their…
Men’s Hoops Add Another Kelowna Recruit
Coach Manny Furtado of the men’s basketball team has been successful in landing another recruit from Kelowna, B.C.’s Mt Boucherie HS. Kache Kopec, of Kelowna, B.C., will be a Thunderwolf next season, joining his high school teammate, Quincy Johnson. Says Coach Furtado, “We are very pleased that Kache will be a member…
Libero Alyssa Genereux Joins T-Wolves
Alyssa Genereux, a libero with the Aurora Storm Volleyball Club, and coached by one of Canada’s best known coaches, Merv Mosher, is set to arrive at Lakehead University in the fall. Genereux comes to Lakehead ready to continue her growth as a player and a strong academic student. She’s benefitted greatly from…
Volleyball Welcomes Setter Mehlhorn
Coach Chris Green announced another addition to the women’s volleyball team on Thursday, this time 5’8” setter Haley Mehlhorn of the Regina, Saskatchewan. Mehlhorn, who played for Archbishop M.C. O’Neill H.S. and currently with the Strasbourg Volleyball Club, has signed a letter of intent to attend Lakehead University as a Thunderwolf in…
Rachel Sweezey Commits to Lakehead
The women’s volleyball team has announced their second player commitment of the off-season, 5’10 Rachel Sweezey of Ottawa, Ontario. A multi-dimensional athlete with tremendous upside, Sweezey hails from the nationally accredited Mavericks Volleyball Club, coached by Judi Mousseau, who has produced elite volleyball players for years. “Coach Mousseau is doing great work…
Klassen Commits to LU Volleyball
Catherine Klassen, a 6′ right side from Cypress River, Manitoba has confirmed her commitment to Lakehead Women’s Volleyball. Klassen brings an impressive resume, including membership on the perennial national 18U contenders, Shock Volleyball Club out of Winnipeg. Catherine’s development over her high school and club seasons has been nothing short…
