It's that time of year again. The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for what many hope will be a very long postseason run ending with Edmonton hanging its sixth Stanley Cup banner. If you’re new to the city, you’ve likely been wrapped up in the Oilers show, but there are...
A long time coming
When a team signs what was called a “historic recruiting class,” expectations for the season are going to be very high. And for NAIT’s men’s volleyball team, that was precisely the case. But in a season for the record books, they surpassed any and all expectations,...
A new era of women’s basketball
Editor's note: This version of this article originally appeared in the February 14 print issue of the Nugget. All statistics and information were correct at time of printing. It's been almost two years since the Ooks women's team lifted the trophy at the CCAA National...
What’s up with all the live concerts at sporting events?
It seems like every all-star game or special game in sports seems to have some level of live entertainment these days. Sure, live concerts at sporting events are a great way to fill the space in breaks between action; the Super Bowl is a great example. It is one...
NAIT Ooks to face off against Korea University Tigers in ACAC men’s hockey exhibition tour
The Ooks are facing off against a surprising opponent on January 17: the men’s hockey team from Korea University. In a “groundbreaking” announcement on January 5, the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) announced the Korea University Tigers will embark on a...
Fall sports wrap-up: Hot starts and playoff runs
While no snow is on the ground yet, the ACAC has arrived at their yearly winter break. The schedule will pick back up in the new year as student-athletes across the province head home for the holiday season. With the stoppage comes an opportunity to reflect on an...
NAIT’s cross-country team shines in inaugural season, qualifies two for nationals
It’s the final grand prix of the season. After a long and treacherous 10 weeks, it all comes down to this. 100 runners will compete to become a National Champion in cross-country running, but only one will be crowned the winner. While NAIT didn’t land the winner...
Ooks soccer teams ready to take flight into playoffs
With October coming to an end and the leaves beginning to fall, the ACAC soccer regular season has come to a close. NAIT's men's and women's teams finished with a record of 8-2-2 and 7-3-2 and are headed to the playoffs to compete for a conference championship. The...
Dylan Guenther: City of Champions to the NHL
Of the 7,500 players that have suited up for a game in the NHL, only 207 were born in Edmonton. Each of these athletes likely has an impressive story of overcoming adversity and sacrifice, and Dylan Guenther’s tale is no different. Growing up in the city of...
Ooks weekend recap: September 22-26
It's fall time! That means the Ooks are in full swing, with hockey, soccer, volleyball and golf all in action. Here's how the blue and gold fared this weekend. Hockey Women's The women's team kicked off a three-game road trip starting with Minot State on Friday. The...