This past weekend was Homecoming/ Alumni weekend at McGill, and what a successful weekend for the Martlet hockey team.
Friday, October 14th, we started the day off by volunteering to direct traffic at the Leacock luncheon. The Leacock luncheon is a lunch for past graduates, staff and friends to come together in honor of professor Stephen Leacock and share some laughs. The luncheon is held at one of the enormous, maze-like hotels in downtown Montreal. That's where we came in. Small groups of us were located throughout the hotel pointing the older crowd in the right direction. Everyone was so polite and nice. It was amusing to hear some of their stories too.
Friday night, we head over the mountain to take on the University of Montreal in their home opener. It was ironic how we rushed so much to get to the rink on time (our bus was late) and when we got there we found out the game was going to be delayed because the linesmen (or linsewomen) were stuck in traffic. We didn't let the wait get us off our game. We came out flying, and silenced the crowd beating them 6 - 1.
On Sunday, friends, family, past players, and supporters of McGill hockey all came out to watch our home game against Ottawa. Before the drop of the puck, there was a special ceremony revealing last years championship banner, as well as recognizing coach Peter Smith's 300th win behind the bench. The game started off a bit slow with the score still tied at 0-0 after the first period. The pace picked up in the second and third period and we pulled away from Ottawa. The final score was 3-0 for the home team showing off their new, classy, uniforms.
Friday night, we head over the mountain to take on the University of Montreal in their home opener. It was ironic how we rushed so much to get to the rink on time (our bus was late) and when we got there we found out the game was going to be delayed because the linesmen (or linsewomen) were stuck in traffic. We didn't let the wait get us off our game. We came out flying, and silenced the crowd beating them 6 - 1.
On Sunday, friends, family, past players, and supporters of McGill hockey all came out to watch our home game against Ottawa. Before the drop of the puck, there was a special ceremony revealing last years championship banner, as well as recognizing coach Peter Smith's 300th win behind the bench. The game started off a bit slow with the score still tied at 0-0 after the first period. The pace picked up in the second and third period and we pulled away from Ottawa. The final score was 3-0 for the home team showing off their new, classy, uniforms.
Post game celebrations were held in the lounge, where family, friends, and alumni were invited to grab some dinner with us. The main reason for this was to celebrate the success of the 2010-2011 Martlet hockey team who were last years National Champions. As champions, each player, and staff receive gorgeous gold championship rings with diamonds!! It was an amazing feeling to open the box with all my other teammates, in front of our families, and alumni. It is something I will cherish for many years to come.
If we keep working hard, who knows what could happen this year.
LOL "IRONIC"
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