Kevin Ndahiro of the Lakehead Men’s Basketball team will be heading to Lagos, Nigeria to compete for the Rwanda National Men’s Basketball team as they play in the African Qualifiers. Standing at 6’8, Ndahiro transferred from the University of North Alabama (NCAA D2) and previously competed for two seasons at Division 1…
Leashja Grant of the Lakehead women’s basketball team is competing with the Bahamas Senior National team at the Centrobasket Women’s Championship 2018 from August 20-24 in Manati, Puerto Rico that will qualify the top-four teams to the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2019. “I am very excited and proud to play for my great…
Lakehead athletics is pleased to announce Craig Barclay as the new head coach of the Women’s Volleyball Program at Lakehead University. Barclay graduated from Lakehead in 2008 and spent three years assistant coaching the Thunderwolves women’s volleyball team. He also spent time with the Superior North Volleyball club and is now currently…
For almost 50 years the Lakehead Wrestling Club has done an excellent job preparing wrestlers for the Lakehead University Varsity Team. This year is no exception as the Lakehead Wrestling Club has graduated three standouts that are now heading Lakehead in the fall to start their University careers. Maggie MacGillivray, Erin Clayton,…
Lakehead Athletics is pleased to announce Adam Kates as the new head coach of the Thunderwolves Varsity Nordic Skiing Program. Kates previously coached the ‘Wolves from 2009-2014 and understands the competitive and successful culture that is imbedded in Nordic skiing at Lakehead University. “I am very excited to be back at the helm of an…
Coach Kip Sigsworth and the Lakehead cross country/track program are excited to announce the commitment of Will McDonough for the upcoming season. Coming from Hammarskjold High School, Will is the third McDonough to now compete as a Thunderwolf following his siblings Joe (XC and Track) and Kielly (Basketball). Will is pursuing his Honours Bachelor…
The Lakehead University Aboriginal Mentorship Program and Reach Up! Northern Community Sport and Leadership Program traveled to Bearskin Lake First Nation on June 15-17 to spend time with youth in the area. The Aboriginal Mentorship Program (AMP) was established at Lakehead University in October 2013. Through AMP, Lakehead University mentors are able…
Lakehead University Athletics is pleased to welcome Kate Clower as the new Coach and Coordinator of the Lakehead women’s club hockey team. “We are excited to have Kate join the team. She has great experience and an undeniable passion for hockey that will only continue to excel our program,” explains Lakehead Athletics…
