In a move that shocked the hockey world and left fans wondering, “Is this a joke?”, it is now official: Connor McDavid is joining the NAIT Ooks men’s hockey team for the 2026/27 season. The NHL superstar made the announcement Friday morning at a press conference held...
PWHL Takeover Tour rolls into Rogers Place: Why it might be Edmonton’s turn to land a team
The 2025/26 PWHL Takeover Tour came to a close on April 7 in Edmonton as the Boston Fleet took down the Vancouver Golden Eyes 5-1 at Rogers Place. However, as much as fans' attention was drawn to the ice, there is no doubt that many fans — including myself — were...
State of the Ooks: Q&A with NAIT’s Athletics Director
The 2025/26 Ooks season is in the books. All the teams have packed up for the summer, so we sat down with Jordan Richey, NAIT’s Director of Athletics and Recreation to get some insight into how the department viewed this season and what they have in store for next...
2026 nationals recap: Women’s basketball
NAIT struggled out of the gate, as they trailed 22-11 to the Blue at the end of the first and 44-29 at the half.
Women’s basketball qualifies for nationals for first time in 5 years
The NAIT women’s basketball team is headed back to nationals for the first time since winning the championship in 2022. They’ll attempt to reclaim their title at Dawson College from March 18-21. NAIT entered the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC)...
Nationals recap: Men’s volleyball
The NAIT Men’s volleyball team hosts the 2026 Canadian Collegiate Athletics Association (CCAA) Volleyball Nationals from March 11 to March 14. Follow along here for daily updates on the Ooks' journey. Day three: Ooks lose to VIU Mariners in offensive showdown The NAIT...
NAIT badminton wins gold in men’s doubles for first national title since 2022
NAIT’s badminton team had a successful national run, bringing home four medals. At the 2026 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Badminton Championships in Saint John, N.B., the Ooks earned bronze in women's singles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles. The...
Men’s volleyball brotherhood chase redemption as national host wildcards
It's not every year that a team knows exactly where its season will end. For the NAIT Ooks men's volleyball team, that ending will unfold at home, in front of their fans. NAIT is hosting the Canadian Collegiate Athletics Association (CCAA) men’s volleyball...
Women’s volleyball team claims bronze at provincials for first medal since 2013
NAIT’s women’s volleyball team had an incredible comeback at the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) provincial championships in Camrose, Alta. after picking up their first medal since winning the ACAC conference championship in 2013. The Ooks won bronze...
Badminton team seeking national gold medal after tough provincial wins
The NAIT badminton team will send seven athletes to nationals in Saint John, N.B., after the Ooks won three silvers and a gold medal at the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) championships on Feb 21. and Feb. 22. Samantha Tran won silver in the women’s...










