While talking about mental health is becoming less taboo in many countries, the world of sports is a little behind. But the hosts of 2 Mutts Hockey Podcast, Joshua Marshall and Clay Vanderham, want that to change. At their Nov. 25 event, "The Invisible Game:...
State of the Ooks: Fall wrap-up
It's December, which means half of the Ooks are finished their seasons, and the other half have gone home for winter break after an exciting few months. There are lots to get up to date with, from the potential championship contenders to the teams that might need to...
Golf team sends six to nationals to cap off second season
After an impressive finish at the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Championships—where they took home four medals—NAIT’s golf program qualified six golfers for nationals. The top five finishers on the men's side—Cayden Clark, Mason Gorski, Blake Feth,...
Women’s volleyball team aim for playoff return in 2024/25
NAIT's volleyball teams are trending in very different directions entering 2024/25. Last year, the men's team ended a 47-year streak to win their first ACAC title since 1977 and first national title in program history. Meanwhile, the women's team missed the playoffs...
Men’s hockey team drop home opener, fall to 1-3 on year
The men's hockey team lost their home opener 6-5 against the Red Deer Kings in a thrilling back-and-forth finish on Saturday night, dropping to 1-3 on the year. The team began their season with a three-game road trip starting last weekend on Oct. 18 and 19...
Women’s basketball team stumbles in opening weekend
NAIT's basketball teams tipped off their season this weekend, with the men's and women's home opener on Friday, Oct. 25. The beginning of the new season signaled a fresh start for the team; they faced off against the Keyano College Huskies, who snatched their playoff...
Men’s basketball team win first game under new Head Coach
NAIT's basketball teams tipped off their season last weekend, with the men's home opener on Friday, Oct. 25. Last season saw the Ooks qualify for the divisional playoffs, but they lost to Keyano 81-69. The opening weekend had them matched up against Keyano again,...
Men’s soccer team pushes ahead to playoffs, women’s team narrowly misses
The soccer season has come and gone and now, it's time to crown a champion. NAIT’s soccer teams both saw success this year, but only one will advance to the postseason. The men's club will represent the blue and gold as the first seed in the North Division at the...
Women’s hockey team start season with 2-0 victory over Olds
After a banner raising ceremony to celebrate last season’s Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) win–the first since the 2014/15 season–the women’s hockey team kicked off their home opener with a bang, defeating the Olds College Broncos 6-3. This puts them at an...
Behind the success: Soccer star’s journey to Player of the Year
This article was originally posted in the October 9 print issue. Read it here. The Ooks men’s soccer team is looking to turn the tide after two consecutive second-place finishes, and team captain Peter Jones is central to that ambition. As the 2023/24 Alberta Colleges...