Sunday, November 17, 2019

Sports

Playoff performances

By Sam Gillett | November 15, 2019 |

In this image: Two players during the Dalhousie versus University of New Brunswick game on Oct. 31.

The Cape Breton University Capers won the men’s and women’s AUS soccer trophies, while both Dalhousie University Tigers teams bowed out in quarter finals.

Making big strides

By Ilyas Kurbanov | November 15, 2019 |

In this image: Jessica Needham running during an AUS championship meet.

Competing for the Dalhousie University Tigers women’s cross-country team for a second year, Jessica Needham has become a valuable racer in the 2019 season.

Another perfect season

By Ellery Platts | November 15, 2019 |

In this image: Liam MacIntosh and Matt Wilson.

The Dalhousie University Tigers men’s lacrosse team has claimed their ninth consecutive Maritime University Field Lacrosse League (MUFLL) championship.

This seems familiar

By Luke Dyment | November 15, 2019 |

In this image: A Dalhousie Tiger's hockey player.

Just like his father 30 years ago, Brett Crossley is balancing his studies with playing for the Dalhousie University Tigers men’s hockey team.

A wake-up call

By Sarah Moore | November 2, 2019 |

In this image: Alexi Armstrong playing a game with her high school soccer team.

Alexi Armstrong knew something was wrong. When she was 15 years old, the volleyball and soccer player was exhausted all the time, and it wasn’t adding up.

From the football field to the basketball court

By Ilyas Kurbanov | November 2, 2019 |

In this image: Romarie Johnson practices at the University of King's College.

Playing both football for Dal and basketball for King’s creates unique challenges for athletes Cairo Berry, Michael Clarke and Romarie Johnson.

Sailing through university

By Darcey Neale | October 31, 2019 |

In this image: Kat Walker and Sierra Fahrman competing in the McGill University Invitational Regatta.

Knowing how to sail is not the main priority for a recruit of the Dalhousie Sailing Club. Instead, enthusiasm and a bit of dedication go a long way.

Anchoring the back line

By Sam Gillett | October 21, 2019 |

In this image: Jeff Arkin at a men's soccer game.

After graduating, defender Jeff Arkin took a year off, but he’s returned to lead the Dalhousie University Tigers men’s soccer team.

Scary sports stories

By Isabel Buckmaster | October 18, 2019 |

In this image: Sascha Kappos goes to dunk the basketball in a game.

From talented players to aggressive teams, there many things that can strike fear into even the strongest of high-level athletes.

Four’s a crowd

By Luke Dyment | October 18, 2019 |

In this image: A women's soccer game at Dalhousie University.

In soccer, only one keeper can play the position at a time. The four keepers on the Dalhousie University Tigers women’s soccer team roster know this well.