With Thunder Bay welcoming snow at home, Thunderwolves athletes were primarily on the road, collecting some wins in every active sport. The men’s hockey team were the sole Lakehead squad playing at home, though both basketball teams return to Thunder Bay next weekend. The women’s volleyball completed another bye weekend prior to…
This weekend saw a few tough finishes for the Thunderwolves Athletics pack as they faced off against a number of tough opponents. Our men’s hockey team and both basketball teams defended our territory here in Thunder Bay, while volleyball had a bye weekend. Men’s Hockey The finished the weekend 1-2m including…
You always hear the gym before you see it—the storm of defensive talk, competing communication, and dribbles. As you enter, the punctuating sounds of Thunderwolves men’s basketball head coach Ryan Thomson’s rapid-fire instructions become clear, organizing the chaos into controlled beats. Thomson is quick to call for a reset on the action,…
Thunderwolves women’s basketball coach Jon Kreiner finds himself shouting a little louder these days. The long-time bench boss has finally returned to helm the women’s squad after last year’s cancelled season, but he’s relishing the vocal strain. “I’m so happy, excited, thrilled—throw all the adjectives in there—that’s how it feels to coach…
This weekend saw a lot of action for the Thunderwolves Athletics pack, with a number of OUA regular season openers. Most of our Wolves were in Hamilton, Ontario being hosted by McMaster, with the exceptions of our cross country squad who were representing the Thunderwolves pack at the OUA championships in London,…
It’s been said that teamwork is the beauty of sport. For Hannah Shortreed, the Thunderwolves women’s volleyball team’s veteran setter, that might ring true. “I’m really looking forward to being back on the court with the team,” she says. “Setter is an interesting position and integrated position, but it isn’t any more…
Weekend of Wins for the Thunderwolves After more than a year away from the Lakehead, the Thunderwolves Athletics pack returned with a dominating howl. The weekend saw a three-day flurry of local action, and local fans were welcomed back with a perfect sweep. Men’s Hockey The men’s hockey team were the first…
The 2021-2022 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) season is right around the corner. With just 45 days remaining until the action kicks off for the Thunderwolves Women’s basketball team, here is a look at returning Head Coach Jon Kreiner’s coaching staff that will lead our talented roster this season: Dave McCallum – Assistant…
