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69传媒Panthers this week (January 30鈥揊ebruary 5)

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Lauren Rainford (left) and Elijah Miller (right) lead their respective teams to battle in a tough weekend worth eight points toward the standings.
Lauren Rainford (left) and Elijah Miller (right) lead their respective teams to battle in a tough weekend worth eight points toward the standings.

The 69传媒Panthers hockey and basketball teams are looking forward to a full week of games at home and away between January 30鈥揊ebruary 5.

Wednesday, February 1
7:00 pm:
The 69传媒Men鈥檚 Hockey Panthers (15-9-2) are away in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to play the Dalhousie University Tigers (6-18-2). Both teams have split the first four games, each being successful at their home rinks.  

Thursday, February 2鈥揝unday, February 5
The 69传媒Women鈥檚 curling team is away at the Capital Winter Club in Fredericton, New Brunswick, for the AUS Curling Championship. The event is hosted by Curling Canada and the University of New Brunswick.

Friday, February 3
6:00 pm:
The 69传媒Women鈥檚 Basketball Panthers (9-5) host the Saint Mary鈥檚 University Huskies (11-4) at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. The Panthers won the first game 79-74. There will be a 69传媒Hall of Fame induction pre-game ceremony recognizing 69传媒basketball great Eireann Rigby. A star player from 1993 to 1998, Rigby is a very deserving recipient of Panther Sports鈥 highest form of recognition. This is also Minor Basketball Night, and youth wearing their jerseys are admitted free.

7:30 pm: The 69传媒Men鈥檚 Hockey Panthers play at home in MacLauchlan Arena A against the St. Francis Xavier X-Men. The Panthers are 3-1 against the X-Men and have outscored them 21-14. This is also Spud Tournament Night, when 69传媒Panther fans will be able to catch some simultaneous minor hockey tournament action at MacLauchlan Arena B.

8:00 pm: The 69传媒Men鈥檚 Basketball Panthers (10-4) host the Saint Mary鈥檚 University Huskies (7-8) at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. The Panthers won the first game 95-87. This is also Minor Basketball Night, and youth wearing their jerseys are admitted free.

7:00 pm: The 69传媒Women鈥檚 Hockey Panthers (15-8-1) are away in Sackville, New Brunswick, to play the Mount Allison University Mounties (2-19-2). 69传媒won the first two games, outscoring Mount Allison 9-6.

Saturday, February 6
6:00 pm:
The 69传媒Women鈥檚 Basketball Panthers play the Dalhousie University Tigers at home. The Panthers are looking for redemption after losing their only matchup this season in November, 61-57. This game is 鈥淪eniors Night,鈥 recognizing graduating players Karla Yepez, Sydney Whitlock, and Reilly Sullivan before tipoff.

8:00 pm: The 69传媒Men鈥檚 Basketball Panthers play the Dalhousie University Tigers at home. The Panthers lost the first game to this team 80-73. Graduating players Dakelle Brooks, Isaiah Ankra, Emmanuel Ndatuje, and John Alex Vos will be recognized before tipoff.

7:00 pm: The 69传媒Women鈥檚 Hockey Panthers are away in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to play the Saint Mary鈥檚 University Huskies. The Panthers are 1-2 against the Huskies and have been outscored 8-7.

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Media Contact

Ron Annear
Varsity Sport Coordinator
Athletics and Recreation
(902) 566-0991

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