Westgate CVI Leftside Payton Kooistra has committed to the Lakehead Woman’s Volleyball program for next season. Coached by Westgate’s Curtis Michaluk and Steve Shonosky, Payton has developed into a consistent player and led her team in all categories as they qualified this season for OFSSAA’s in Mississauga. Also a member of Superior North Volleyball Club,…
Lakehead Athletics celebrated the 2017/2018 season this afternoon by handing out their awards at the Annual Awards Gala held in the John N. Paterson Faculty of Law Auditorium at PACI. Leashja Grant (Women’s Basketball) earned the Female Athlete of the Year and Wrestling’s Marco Palermo walked away with the Male Athlete of…
Lakehead University Thunderwolves Men’s Hockey team’s Bill McDonald has announced his retirement as head coach. A native of Thunder Bay, Bill ‘Macker’ McDonald began his coaching career with the Thunder Bay Twins in 1986. From 1991 to 1995, he led the Thunder Bay Thunder Hawks and Senators to three Colonial/United League championships in four years. “As…
Claire Wiersema of Kingston, Ontario has committed to the Thunderwolves Women’s Basketball Team for next years season. A 5’11” Small Forward, Wiersema was the captain of the 2017 OFSAA Champions, the Frontenac Falcons. Claire will be studying Concurrent Education in Math at Lakehead and is entering with a 95% average. Head coach…
Coach Ryan Thomson and the men’s basketball program announced today the commitment of Lock Lam for next season. A 6’9 wing from Ottawa, Ontario, Lock figures to play heavily into the Thunderwolves future and be an impact player. Lock is a versatile athlete that can guard multiple positions and will be a huge contribution to next seasons team. “I am…
The Lakehead men’s basketball program is pleased to announce the commitment of Igor Milkovic and Blake Anderson for the 2018/19 season. Milkovic (pictured above) is a 6’8 forward from Mississauga, Ontario by way of Lincoln Prep. Coach Ryan Thomson says, “I am happy to announce Igor’s commitment to the Thunderwolves family. Igor is…
Women’s Team Champions of CEUIS Waterloo Series The Lakehead Ultimate Women’s team finished up the 4 on 4 CEUIS with amazing results. The Lakehead Women’s Team played in the semifinals against Western. The Thunderwolves played with grit and composure as they held onto the lead throughout the game. Veteran Alicia Todd…
The Lakehead women’s hockey team won the ACHA D2 National Championship today with a 5-1 victory over Minot State in Columbus, Ohio. Throughout the tournament, the Wolves once again dominated the competition and after a 4-3 semi-final win over Bishops, Lakehead confirmed their spot in the finals against Minot State. After a…
