Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawk Club
“Building Champions, Building Traditions” Volume 3, Issue 1 Message from Dr. Bob Rosehart Golden Hawk athletics has long been part of the proud heritage of Wilfrid Laurier U n i v e r s i t y. Whether you are participating as an athlete, a supporting student, alumnus or friend, your contribution to the success of our programs over the years has been much valued and appreciated. At Laurier, we believe that learning goes beyond the lecture hall and involvement in Golden Hawk athletics is a valuable leadership experience that serves our student athletethroughout their lifetime. A new spirit of enthusiasm and renewal in Golden Hawks athletics has evolved at Laurier and this could not have been done without your participation and support. We have invested in new fitness equipment, renewed physical facilities and have placed a considerable focus on the recruitment of coaches and high quality student athletes with both outstanding academic and athletic credentials. The spirit of the new Hawk logo stands proud and tall and 2002/2003 promises to be an exciting season. We look forward to your participation. Golden Hawk Club Mission Statement “A means of providing Alumni and Friends of Wilfrid Laurier University with an opportunity to help build the best interuniversity athletics program in Canada.”
Summer 2002
Hawks Continue to Soar The Men’s Soccer team celebrated winning their second national championship this year in Halifax against the University of British Columbia. This is the first ever Golden Hawk team to win back-to-back national titles. They fought through the cold winds and sore muscles to bring the national title back to Waterloo. The team finished their regular season with a 7-2-1 record, as they headed into the OUA playoffs. After winning the first two playoff games against McMaster (3-1) and Toronto (2-1), the Hawks advanced to the OUA gold medal game against Waterloo, losing 2-1. Although this loss was heartbreaking, the team still had an opportunity for the national title as the top two teams advanced to the CIS championships. Upon arriving in Halifax, the Hawks first played St. Mary’s University and tied 3-3. Their second game against UQTR resulted in a 4-1 win which advanced them to the championship game to be played against UBC. When the game was tied 1-1 at the half, the Hawks increased their intensity. With only 2 minutes left in the game, First Team All Canadian, Wojchiech Cwik, scored the winning goal allowing the Hawks to once again be titled National Champions! The Women’s Hockey team finished their season with an outstanding record of 23
The Women's Hockey team defeated Toronto 2-1, winning the OUA Championship Title.
The Men's Soccer Team celebrates being the first Laurier team ever to win a back-to-back National Titles.
wins, 1 loss and 1 tie. They won a silver medal in the CIS national championship after losing a hard fought game to the Alberta Pandas with a final score of 5-2. After finishing an undefeated regular season, the Lady Hawks continued their winning ways in the OUA playoffs. Upon defeating Queen’s 3-2 in the semi-final game, the Hawks went on to win the OUA Championship against Toronto 2-1. In CIS playoff action, the Hawks traveled to Regina where they were victorious in their first two games, beating St. FX, 3-2 and Regina 2-1. The gold medal game was played against the number one ranked Alberta Pandas. Trailing 3-0 after the first, the Hawks came back to score 2 in the second, finishing the game with a final score of 5-2. First year goalie, Cindy Eadie had an outstanding game allowing the Hawks to stay within reach of the Pandas. With fourteen rookies on the team the Lady Hawks look forward to next season, with a promising opportunity to return to the national championships. For the first time in Laurier Volleyball history, the Lady Hawks finished their regular season undefeated with an outstanding continued from cover record of 18-0. They entered the OUA play
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