Lakehead Athletics’ welcomed six more individuals, and one team today into the Wall of Fame during the Induction ceremony this afternoon. 2017 Wall of Fame Inductees: Builders: Dr. Jack Remus Bill Keeler (posthumously) Male Athlete Inductees: John LaPlante (Men’s Basketball) Joel Scherban (Men’s Hockey) Female Athlete Inductees: Muriel Mortson (Women’s Basketball) Katie Patroch (Women’s…
Lakehead Woman’s Volleyball heads to Ottawa this upcoming weekend to participate with 10 other teams in the Gee-Gees Pre-Season Classic. The first official competition of the season brings a lot of excitement for the athletes as they get to showcase their growth over the summer and with a solid mixture of young strong…
The Lakehead men’s and women’s basketball teams are finally getting back on the court this Thursday and Friday in their first non-conference games of the year against the Winnipeg Wesmen at the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse. To add to the excitement, the games are being held during Homecoming weekend where returning alumni and…
Lakehead Athletics male athlete of the year, Kevin Tree, was busy this summer as he joined 393 Canadians in Taipei City, Chinese Taipei from Aug. 19-30 to compete in the 2017 Summer Universiade. “Overall the experience I had was phenomenal. The people, the city, the organization of it all was incredibly well done.” – Kevin…
Reach Up! is a collaborative initiative between Lakehead University Athletics and Wasaya Airways to provide on-site instruction in sport-specific coaching and general leadership strategies for youth in Northern Ontario First Nations communities serviced by Wasaya Airways. Program visits feature discussions between Lakehead coaches and community coaches/leaders on how to grow and sustain…
Jesse Leach has committed to Lakehead Wrestling for the 2017-2018 season. A standout with the high school wrestling powerhouse St Ignatius Falcons coached by Shane Comeau, Jesse has qualified for 4 OFSAA Championships and a number of provincial and national championships. Jesse is an outstanding competitor that continuously works hard to improve….
Lakehead University will welcome alumni and friends back to campus during the annual Homecoming Weekend, taking place from September 28-30, 2017. Returning alumni will enjoy events that bring together lifelong friends, celebrate alumni excellence, and provide a nostalgic return to the university community. Major events include the Alumni Awards Dinner, Speakers Series,…
Ontario University Athletics (OUA) is excited to announce the release of the 2017-18 league-based sports schedules. Of particular interest, OUA Men’s and Women’s Basketball received a format change, returning to an East and West conference alignment. Under the new divisions, each team will play home and away in addition to a single game, which…
