The NAIT Ooks hockey program holds a very rich history. There is one team in particular that shines amongst the rest – the 84-85 men’s Ooks. The team won all their regular season games, swept their opponents at the nationals and capped off their season with a perfect...
Are athletes paid too much money? It’s one of the most debated questions in sports. It also has one of the most obvious answers. No, they aren’t. Now, there’s no question that athletes are getting PAID. The average salary in the NBA is a whopping $6.2 million. In the...
After another season has wrapped up for all Ooks teams, many players and coaches have been honoured for their work. In curling just over a week ago, Jules Owchar received the Curling Canada women’s coaching award, while Jonah Tobinski of the men’s curling team took...
Fifty three per cent. That was my mark in English 30-2 in high school. It was a measly grade to get my diploma for a student who didn’t show up to class and didn’t care. I care now. I’ve been your co-sports editor for two semesters while I’ve also been taking the...
The mens Ooks hockey team has seen another strong season come to a disappointing close after losing 4-1 in a do-or-die Game 3 final playoff to the MacEwan Griffins last Sunday in the ACAC championships. Griffins goaltender Marc-Olivier Daigle was voted playoff MVP for...
You don’t know how good you’ve got it until it’s gone. There are things in our lives that are so good, it’s sometimes hard to say good-bye. Saying good-bye to something or someone that provided you with amazing experiences and amazing memories can strengthen you as a...
The NAIT Ooks men’s and women’s hockey teams have had outstanding seasons. Both squads aspired to take home a championship this year. The teams’ two points leaders, Jake Mykitiuk and Kendra Hanson, participated in that hunt. Mykitiuk, a five-foot-seven, second year...
Sports can bring people together. It can mend relationships that have been broken or forgotten. It can simply create memories. Connor is a friend of mine from the radio program at NAIT. I’ve developed a strong relationship with him over the course of a year. Playing...
There’s a sense of accomplishment when you achieve your goals. To be recognized for your efforts is an honour and Imran Wadia, a men’s badminton player for the NAIT Ooks, has definitely been recognized. Wadia has been named the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association...
One of the biggest questions that has stuck around this NBA season is, where will Lebron James be playing next year? Lebron has a player option for next season that he is sure to decline, meaning he can test free agency and all 30 NBA teams can try to pull one of the...
