Defensive display leads Lancers to semi-finals By Ryan Rogers Sports Editor February 20, 2008 Making their first ever appearance in the playoffs with home court advantage, the Lancers women’s basketball team executed their strongest defensive showing all season to stifle the Laurier Golden Hawks 59-31. Head Coach Chantal Vallee said that she tried to calm her nervous team by focusing on defense through the week leading up to their big game. >> | Women's hockey drops close quarter-finals to Guelph By Ryan Rogers Sports Editor February 20, 2008 am was defeated in their quarter-final bout against the Guelph Gryphons last Saturday, losing 3-1. Guelph was seeded third overall with a record of 17-9-0-1. The Lancers were out shot by a wide margin of 27-13, but the score was kept close thanks to effective goaltending from Lancer Jamie Tessier, who took the loss on the night. >>  |
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| | Spitfires captain dies By Ryan Rogers Sports Editor February 20, 2008 The Lance sends our thoughts and condolences to the friends and family of Mickey Renaud and the Windsor Spitfires organization. Mickey passed away at Windsor Regional Hospital at approximately noon on Monday after collapsing at his Tecumseh home. Team Captain nicknamed ‘Mouse,’ Renaud was drafted by the Calgary Flames organization in the fifth round, 143rd overall in the 2007 NHL Draft. This was his third season with the Spitfires. Mickey Renaud Oct. 5, 1988 – Feb. 18, 2008. >> |