Women's Soccer

Team Information

Head Coach: Dave McDowell
- 16th season
- Lifetime record: 155-28-43
- two time National Coach of the year 1993, 1998
- six time Ontario Coach of the Year 90,92,93,95,98,99,02
- in sixteen seasons has produced:
- 53 Ontario All-stars, 6 Conference MVPs
- 26 All-Canadians, 1 National Player of the Year/Raeleen Dunne 1999
- 1 National Rookie of the Year/Eilish McConville 2003
- 85 academic All-Canadians

Assistant/Goalkeeper Coach: Marco Giacomello
- 11th season
- Queen's defender 1983-1987

Assistant Coach: Kevin Greig
- 4th season
- York midfielder 84,90-94
- Toronto Blizzard professional 1982-1984

Contact Information:
Dave McDowell
Head Coach Women's Soccer
c/o Department of Athletics and Recreation
Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario
Canada, K7L 3N6
(613) 546-1737
email: dmcdowell2@cogeco.ca

OUA/CIS: OUA/CIS

For More Information Visit:
Queen's Soccer Homepage

Schedule/Results: Click here

Eligibility Certificate: Excel file

Women's Soccer News

SOCCER (M/W): QUEEN’S SOCCER HOSTS HIGH SCHOOL INDOOR INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT THIS WEEKEND

Kingston, Ont. (April 2, 2008) –  Queen’s University Golden Gaels soccer teams will be hosting some of some of Ontario’s top high school soccer teams from April 5-6 at the Quarry Sportsplex in north-central Kingston.  The annual Queen’s Soccer High School Indoor Invitational Tournament will see 40 teams take part.

The men’s draw is highlighted by two-time defending champion St. Aloysius Gonzaga of Mississauga, Ont. Seven teams from the Kingston area are also entered with the Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute and Bayridge Secondary School in the same pool as St. Aloysius Gonzaga.  The top two teams from each of the four pools will advance to Sunday afternoon's quarterfinals. 

On the women’s side, the 20-team field will be led by two-time defending champion Bayside Secondary School of Belleville, Ont.  Five Kingston and area teams are in the women’s draw with Bayridge in the same pool as Bayside.  Similar to the men’s tournament, the top-two teams in each of the four pools will advance to the playoff rounds on Sunday afternoon.

Action starts on Saturday, April 5th at 8:00am and continues all day.  Play resumes on Sunday morning beginning at 8:00am with the quarter finals scheduled to begin at 2:00pm.  The Semi-Finals are slated for 4:00pm with the championship matches kicking off at 5:15pm.

Soccer (M/W): Champions Crowned At Queen's Indoor Soccer Invitational
Kingston, Ont. (February 6, 2008) - Queen's University ended Carleton's championship reign with a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory over the Carleton Alumni in the women's final of the Queen's Indoor Soccer Invitational at the Quarry Sportsplex last Saturday. In the final the teams battled for over 15 minutes of the extra period before the game was decided. Nine teams took part in pool play with Queen's, Carleton and Ottawa South United topping their divisions. Carleton who was trying to win their third straight championship, advanced to the final with a 2-0 triumph over Ale House United in the quarterfinals and a 3-0 semi final win over Stooley's. Queen's road to the championship saw them get past Sir Sanford Fleming 3-0 in the round of eight and Dawson College 1-0 in the semi finals.

On the men's side Stages from Kingston captured the title with a 1-0 victory over the Waterloo Alumni B squad. 11 teams took part in pool play with Queen's Alumni, Queen's II and Waterloo Alumni A topping their respective divisions. Waterloo Alumni B defeated Queen's I 2-0 in the quarterfinals and and Queen's Alumni 2-1 in the semi finals with Stages who had reached the final four each of the last four seasons beating Queen's II 3-0 and Waterloo Alumni A 3-2 in overtime to reach the championship.

Women's Soccer Players Named OUA All Stars

Kingston, Ont. (November 1, 2007) - The Queen's Golden Gaels have placed two players on to the OUA East division All Star teams.  Gaels striker Renee MacLellan of Kingston was the only Gael named a First Team OUA All Star as she led the Tricolour in scoring.  Queen's goalkeeper Hannah Shoichet of Victoria, B.C. was selected to the OUA Second Team after a season of splitting the position with Katie McKenna of Oakville, Ont.

The first place Ottawa Gee Gees are recognized with two major awards and Ryerson University also receives two major awards, following a breakout season.  University of Ottawa Amanda Robinson of Fredericton, N.B. receives the Most Valuable Player in the division.  Katarina Vulic of Oakville, Ont. is recognized with the Community Service award for her achievements in soccer, academics and community involvement.  Ryerson Ram striker Andrea Raso of Toronto, Ont. is the East Rookie of the Year with her coach Peyvand Mossavat receiving the division's Coach of the Year honours following a standout season in which the program finished in fifth place in the OUA East, their highest finish in program history.

Women's Soccer Upset 2-1 By RMC

Kingston, Ont. (October 24, 2007) - The RMC Paladins made an early goal stand up as they upset the Queen's Golden Gaels 2-0 in OUA East quarterfinal action at Richardson Stadium Wednesday afternoon.  The Paladins scored three minutes into the game and again in the second half to record a win in the first appearance by an RMC female varsity team in the history of the school.

The Paladins took the play to the Gaels right from the opening kickoff and were rewarded with a corner kick.  Off the corner the ball was loose near the Queen's goal and finally Heather MacLellan of Kingston, Ont. was able to kick the ball by goalkeeper Hannah Shoichet of Victoria, B.C. to make it 1-0. 

Queen's head coach Dave McDowell said the early goal was not what his team needed.  "Full value to RMC they created some chances and took them.  They defended really well and did not allow us to do a whole lot in terms of offensive chances".

The Paladins scored their insurance marker in the 59th minute on a counter attack when Laura Gray of Brookside, N.S. passed to Melanie Ross of Calgary, Alta. in the Queen's area.  Ross was able to chip her shot by Shoichet and propel RMC on their way to one of the biggest wins in school history. 

RMC coach Chad Bealieu feels that while the early goal was important it was how his squad reacted after it that was key to the win.  "In four of the five previous games we have scored early and then let the other team tie the score.  It was important to score first but even more important to keep the lead into halftime".

RMC was full marks for their win as they carried the play to the Gaels outshooting them 10-3.  Beaulieu says this victory does not surprise him.  "The team we have here has worked hard and tried to carry a winning attitude even during the tough times.  Credit to the players and the approach that they have taken and the dedication they have shown which has laid a great foundation for us". 

RMC moves on to the OUA East semifinals in Ottawa this weekend when they visit the first place Gee Gees.

Women's Soccer Blanks Carleton 2-0

Kingston, Ontario (October 20, 2007) - The Queen's Golden Gaels won their final game heading into the playoffs 2-0 over the visiting Carleton Ravens Saturday afternoon at Richardson Stadium.  The Gaels in a physical affair received a first half goal from Claire Parsons of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and an early second half goal from Renee MacLellan of Kingston, Ontario.

Parsons opened the scoring nine minutes into the game when her free kick from 30 yards out sailed into the Carleton net over goalkeeper Kate Shaughnessy of Ottawa, Ontario.  Parsons said the goal was off something she had been practising all week.  "At the last second it just curled a bit which I wasn't expecting.  After I hit it I thought it's going in the right spot and then it curled out a bit".

The second Gaels goal came just a minute after halftime when MacLellan controlled the ball eluded a couple of Carleton defenders and chipped the ball over Shaughnessy. 

Queen's head coach Dave McDowell said anytime Carleton and Queen's play it is going to be a physical battle.  "There were some hard tackles and some late tackles but I'm not sure if they were nasty or clumsy.  Our girls certainly played hard with them and that is good to see".

The Gaels finish the regular season in third place and will host an OUA East quarterfinal game Wednesday afternoon at Richardson Stadium.  Carleton finishes in fourth and will host a Wednesday quarterfinal in Ottawa.

Women's Soccer Blasts Trent 5-0
 
Kingston, Ont. (October 14, 2007) - The Queen's Golden Gaels exploded for a 5-0 over the visiting Trent Excalibur Sunday afternoon at Richardson Stadium. 
 
Queen's scored twice in the first half on a penalty kick by Ali Skinner in the 19th minute and a shot by Laura Vanderlaan in the 34th minute.  In the second half the Gaels made it 3-0 on a Katie Dalziel goal four minutes after the restart off a Claire Parsons corner kick.  Queen's rounded out the scoring on two goals by Danielle Gibson in the 77th and 82nd minutes.
 
Gaels goalkeeper Hannah Shoichet recorded the shutout as her team outshot Trent 10-3. 
 
Queen's runs their record to 7-1-7 and move to within two points of second place Carleton and Toronto.  The Gaels host Carleton next Saturday October 20th at 1pm at Richardson Stadium.

Women's Soccer Ties 1-1 With RMC

Kingston, Ont. (October 12, 2007) - The Queen's Golden Gaels and RMC Paladins fought to a 1-1 tie Friday afternoon in Kingston.  The Paladins scored first on Queen's goalkeeper Katie McKenna ending her shutout streak at 552 minutes. 

RMC took the 1-0 lead 12 minutes into the game when a cross by Laura Gray forced McKenna to make a diving save.  However, the Queen's goalkeeper could not hang onto the ball and Paladins Kate Searle was able to drill the ball into the open net.

Queen's tied the game nine minutes later when Katie Dalziel scored.  Dalziel took a cross in the area and had her first shot stopped.  The rebound came back to her and she made a move on RMC goalkeeper Erica Pessotto and blasted the ball into the net.

The Gaels outshot RMC 6-4 including five in the opening half.  In the second half both teams played tight defence.

Queen's head coach Dave McDowell was not happy with his young team's performance.  "I thought RMC played quite well and did some good things against us but I think again it was another game where we were not prepared to come out here and play."

The point is the first ever for RMC against the Gaels and Paladins head coach Chad Beaulieu feels this should give his team confidence that they are getting better.  "This was a very important result for us and it will give us some momentum hopefully in a week when we host Ryerson and Toronto."

The tie takes the Gaels record to 6-1-7  tied for third with Toronto while RMC improves to 2-7-4 two points up on Nipissing for the sixth and final OUA East playoff spot.  Queen's takes to the field again Sunday October 14th at Richardson Stadium against the Trent Excalibur at 1pm.

Women's Soccer Blanks Trent 3-0, Ties Ryerson 0-0

Kingston, Ont. (October 8, 2007) - The Queen's Golden Gaels had a successful weekend winning and tying their two road games.  Saturday afternoon against the host Trent Excalibur   Queen's took a 1-0 in the first half on a goal by Aleisha Marchant and added to it on second half markers from Sara Buckham and Laura Vanderlaan.  Queen’s goalkeeper Katie McKenna continued her stellar play recording her sixth straight shutout of the season and now has not conceded a goal in the 540 minutes she has played.  Sunday afternoon the Golden Gaels were held off the scoresheet but continued their air tight defence as they made it 380 straight minutes without giving up a goal.  Queen's is now 6-1-6 tied for third with the Toronto Varsity Blues and two points back of second place Carleton.  The Tricolour return to play at Richardson Stadium Friday October 12th at 3pm against the RMC Paladins and two days later at 1pm against the Trent Excalibur. 

Women's Soccer Hands #1 Ottawa 1-0 Loss
Kingston, Ont. (October 3, 2007) - The Queen's Golden Gaels handed the top ranked Ottawa Gee Gees their first loss of the season 1-0 Wednesday night in Kingston. The Gee Gees were 9-0-0 coming into the game but strong goalkeeping by Hannah Schoichet, Victoria, British Columbia and a goal on a set piece gave the Gaels the victory over the defending OUA champions.

Queen's scored the winning marker in the 63rd minute when Laura Johnstone's, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, free kick eluded everyone and ended up in the far corner of the Gee Gee net. Queen's head coach Dave McDowell said the goal came on a play that is a problem for goalkeepers. "A ball swung in on the post where we have a lot of players heading in towards the net. It is very difficult for goalies to deal with that ball or the potential touch on the ball".

As for Schoichet she saved all four shots that were on net and got a little help from the woodwork on a chance by Val May, Ottawa, Ontario that hit the cross bar. Gee Gee head coach Steve Johnson said that he warned his team the Gaels were getting better and would pose a challenge. "We told the girls that 9-0 was a great start but that we were in a similar situation to Queen's last year working through different players. We were struggling at that time to find ourselves and this exact same point last year was where we came together and I told them Queen's would give us a better game than the last time we played". In the previous meeting September 9th Ottawa won 1-0 but badly outchanced the Gaels.

In that game like Wednesday Schoichet was the story making big saves but McDowell told his team that the win is another good stepping stone. "I told them it is a fantastic win but don't get to high or to low. There is still a good part of the season to go over and you don't want this to be the pinnacle but the start of reaching the top of the mountain at the end of October".

The win improves Queen's to 5-1-5 taking over third place in the OUA East by a point over Toronto. The loss still leaves Ottawa five points ahead of second place Carleton. The Gaels are on the road this weekend at Trent Saturday afternoon and Ryerson Sunday afternoon. They return home Friday October 12th when they host the RMC Paladins at 3pm at Richardson Stadium.

Women's Soccer Ties Toronto 0-0
Toronto, Ont. (September 29, 2007) - The Queen's Golden Gaels received another strong game from goalkeeper Katie McKenna as they fought to a 0-0 draw with the Varsity Blues in Toronto Saturday afternoon. McKenna increased her shutout streak to five games and has yet to give up a goal in the 450 minutes she has played so far this season. Saturday she made four saves all in the second half as the Gaels move their record to 4-1-5 and stay in fourth place in the OUA East a point back of the Varsity Blues. The Gaels are back in action at home this Wednesday night when they entertain the 8-0-0 and nationally ranked Ottawa Gee Gees at 5pm at Richardson Stadium.

Women's Soccer Wins Both Games 5-0, 4-1
Kingston, Ont. (September 23, 2007) - The Queen's Golden Gaels swept their weekend home games blasting Laurentian 5-0 Saturday and Nipissing 4-1 Sunday afternoon. The Gaels who had struggled with their scoring touch found it from forward Renee MacLellan who scored two goals each day. Ali Skinner, Erin Smith and Courtney Devane tallied on Saturday with Claire Parsons and Katie Dalziel getting the other goals Sunday. For Queen's head coach Dave McDowell said he was pleased to see the scoring touch return to his forwards MacLellan and Parsons, "Last week we started to create chances and this weekend we started to put them away". He added Parsons and MacLellan's speed causes problems for defences, "They are a nice due in that they are both very fast and can get behind defenders. In the first half Sunday we struggled a bit understanding that they want to run a little bit and once we got balls behind their back three it caused Nipissing problems".

The six points put the Gaels in third place a point back of second place Toronto who the Gaels face next Saturday afternoon in Toronto and three points ahead of fourth place Carleton. Queen's is not back to Richardson Stadium again until Wednesday October 3rd when they host the undefeated and first place Ottawa Gee Gees at 5pm.

Photos by Michael Parkinson...

Women's Soccer Ties At Nipissing 1-1, Laurentian 0-0
Kingston, Ont. (September 16, 2007) - The Queen's Golden Gaels continue to struggle to find the net as they tied a pair of road games up north 1-1 with Nipissing Saturday and Sunday 0-0 with Laurentian. On Saturday in North Bay, the Gaels took the lead 15 minutes in on a goal by Renee MacLellan but the home side tied it late in the first half when Alexandria Instance scored. Queen's controlled most of the play in the second half but could not capitalize on their chances. The following day in Sudbury the Gaels again dominated ball possession and had numerous scoring chances but their finishing failed them. Queen's goalkeeper Katie McKenna recorded the shutout Sunday making five saves. McKenna has yet to concede a goal in the four games she has played and the Gaels as a team have only allowed two goals this season. The Tricolour sit in fourth right now in the OUA East with a 2-1-4 record and return home to Richardson Stadium next weekend to host Laurentian Saturday September 22nd at noon and Nipissing Sunday September 23rd also at noon.

Women's Soccer Blanks RMC 2-0
Kingston, Ont. (September 12, 2007) - The Queen's Golden Gaels got back on track with a 2-0 shutout of the RMC Paladins Wednesday night at RMC. The Gaels, who lost for the first time since last year's CIS gold medal game in Victoria, British Columbia, four days ago to the Ottawa Gee Gees, did all their offensive damage in the first half. Queen's opened the scoring in the 25th minute when Laura Johnstone scored her second of the season and Kaley Robinson made it 2-0, 15 minutes later with her first of the season. Gaels goalkeeper Katie McKenna recorded her third shutout of the season and has yet to concede a goal this season. Queen's sees action next this weekend when they travel north to play Laurentian in Sudbury and Nipissing in North Bay. The Tricolour returns to Richardson Stadium when they play return games with both northern schools September 22nd and 23rd starting at noon.

Women's Soccer Loses 1-0 At Ottawa
Ottawa, Ont. (September 9, 2007) - The Queen's Golden Gaels lost their first game of the OUA season 1-0 to the Ottawa Gee Gees Sunday afternoon in the Nation's Capital. The defending league champions scored the only goal of the game when Amanda Robinson put in a free kick from the edge of the Gaels penalty area. Ottawa outshot Queen's 11-2 but goalkeeper Hannah Shoichet played her second strong game for the Tricolour. The Gaels with the loss drop to 1-1-2 while Ottawa remains undefeated at 3-0-0. Queen's returns to action this Wednesday September 12th at 4:30pm when they visit the RMC Paladins and they are back on the turf of Richardson Stadium Saturday September 22nd when they entertain the Laurentian Voyageurs.

Women's Soccer Ties Carleton 0-0

Ottawa, Ont. (September 8, 2007) - The Queen's Golden Gaels recorded their second straight scoreless tie Saturday afternoon at Carleton against the Ravens at Keith Harris Field. The Ravens took play took the Gaels in the first 15 minutes but goalkeeper Katie McKenna was solid making two key stops to keep the game at 0-0. Queen's picked up play and in the last few minutes of the first half tested Carleton goalkeeper and former Gael Kate Shaughnessy forcing her to make some saves. In the second half both teams played defensively happy to take the point as Queen's has not given up a goal yet this OUA season (270 minutes), with two by McKenna. For the Gaels they are now 1-0-2 and their next game is Wednesday September 12th at RMC at 4:30pm. Their next home game is Saturday September 22nd when they entertain Laurentian at noon at Richardson Stadium.

Women's Soccer Ties Toronto 0-0
Kingston, Ont. (September 2, 2007) - The Queen's Golden Gaels and Toronto Varsity Blues played to 0-0 draw Sunday afternoon in Kingston. The game was a defensive struggle with both teams combining for just 5 total shots on goal. The best chances came in the second half 30 minutes in when Gael Sarah Buckham was called for a handball in the penalty area. Blues Heidi Bargmann stepped up to take the spot kick against Queen's goalkeeper Hannah Soichet but Bargmann's shot went over the net. In all the former All Canadian at UBC, Soichet made three saves while her counterpart Katie Rowland made 2. After the game Gaels head coach Dave McDowell said he was not pleased with some of the effort put forth by his side. "Clearly we're not fit enough to play the way we want to right now. Our midfield pressence was not as good as we would like". He added that it is not all doom and gloom "There are lots of good things with a young team but lots of things that we need to work on". Queen's returns to action next weekend in Ottawa against Carleton Saturday September 8th and Ottawa the following day. They return home to play Saturday September 22nd at noon when they host the Laurentian Voyageurs. Admission to the game is free.

Women's Soccer Beats Ryerson 2-0
Kingston, Ont. (September 1, 2007) - The Queen's Golden Gaels opened their OUA regular season with a 2-0 win over the visiting Ryerson Rams Saturday afternoon in Kingston. The Gaels were playing without six starters who graduated from their CIS silver medal winning team. Queen's opened the scoring in the 20th minute of the first half when Kaley Robinson beat the Rams offside trap. Robinson took the ball down the left side and crossed across the area to an unmarked Laura Johnstone who blasted the ball into an empty net. In the 27th minute of the second half Johnstone became the set up person as she crossed a ball to Renee MacLellan who put home the insurance goal for the Gaels. Overall Queen's dominated play forcing Ryerson goalkeeper Michelle Smiciklas to make seven saves. The Gaels return to action Sunday afternoon when they host the University of Toronto Varsity Blues at 1pm at Richardson Stadium.

Photos by Michael Parkinson...

Women's Soccer Hosts Danone Cup
Kingston, ON (July 25, 2007) - The Queen's Golden Gaels women's soccer team is once again hosting a McDonald's Soccer Camp in Kingston on Saturday August 11th at La Salle Secondary School. The camp is open to girls and boys born January 1st, 1996 to December 31st, 1998 and is free. The children will have a chance to have fun, learn new skills, play games and perhaps even get a chance to represent Canada at the Danone Nations Cup in France next year. Registration for each participant should be done on-line at www.coupedanonecup.com or at La Salle Secondary School on RR #2 in Kingston at 11am on Saturday August 11th. For more information contact Dave McDowell (613) 453-1692 or Marco Giacomello (613) 531-3068.

Women's Soccer Player Named To Canadian Team
Kingston, ON (June 27, 2007) - Queen's Golden Gaels women's soccer will be well represented at the World University Games in August as All Canadian striker Eilish McConville (Ottawa, ON) was announced as part of the 23 member Canadian team. Eilish, scored a CIS leading 22 goals this season and was named the CIS and OUA Player of the Year as the Gaels won a silver medal at the Canadian championships in Victoria, British Columbia last November. She finished her fantastic four year career with the Tricolour scoring a school record 55 goals and this year was named Queen's female athlete of the year and the OUA nominee for the BLG Award for the country's top female university athlete of the 2007. Eilish and the rest of the Canadian team will be participating in the Summer Universiade in Bangkok, Thailand from August 8-18. Canada will be in a pool with Great Britain, 2005 silver medalist China and their opening game opponent South Africa who they will face August 7th. Eilish is joined by four other OUA players three of which are from the conference champion Ottawa Gee Gees. The team will be coached by Steve Johnson also from the University of Ottawa. Eilish is the second Gael to be named to a Canadian team for this summer's Universiade Games, joining Dave Wilson who will be the head coach of the women's basketball team.

2nd Annual Queen's Greg Hulse Soccer Memorial Senior All Star Game
Kingston, ON (May 23, 2007) - The 2nd annual Queen's Greg Hulse Soccer Memorial will be held June 2, 2007 at Richardson Stadium. The Queen's Varsity Soccer Teams, with the support of the University and local High Schools, will hold both a Senior Girls and Boys All-Star Game in memory of Greg Hulse. Game times will be 1pm for Senior Girls and 3pm for Senior Boys. Greg was a member of the Queen's Men's Varsity Team (2004) as well as a former member of both the junior and senior Holy Cross soccer teams who passed away in June '05. His passion for the game of soccer and for the schools he attended was immense and the All-Star Games represent the celebration of the game he loved to play.

Last year's event showcased over 80 local athletes in 2 exciting All-Star Games. Prior to the games, players and coaches from both the Queen's Men's and Women's teams, and local High School coaches conducted morning training sessions for the All-Stars. Overall, it was quite a success as not only were monies raised for the Jamaica Mission, but also was a great community event. Players that participated in the event represented their respective high schools with pride and were provided with a uniform for the event. Participants were provided with gold and silver medals following the match.

Furthermore, the event was also able to raise funds for the Jamaica Mission, a charity that Greg and his family actively support. This mission is a series of projects run by the St Patrick's Foundation operating under the Archdiocese of St. Patrick's Jamaica. The Foundation (Kingston, Jamaica) operates health clinics, community development programs; remedial school programs, and assists with low income families and developing youth programs. Ultimately, the St. Patrick's Foundation provides community support, relief and a proactive alternative to the cycle of poverty and violence in the region.

Local soccer clubs such as Kingston United and Cataraqui Clippers were also involved. Both clubs provided ball boys and girls for the events.

An admission fee will be set to raise funds for the Jamaica Mission. Admission fee will be $5 for adults, $3 for high school students with an ID card, and $2 for children between ages of 5-12. Children under 5 will be admitted free of charge. There will also be fundraising during the event with a 50/50 draw and other raffles for replica jerseys.

Please come out and support the local soccer talent and pay tribute to a person who touched the lives of everyone he met. His compassionate character, his tenacious spirit, his will to compete, and his sportsmanship will be remembered forever.

Queen's High School Indoor Soccer Invitational
Kingston, ON (April 16, 2007) - Here is a summary of the Queen's Adidas High School Indoor Soccer Invitational tournament hosted by the Quarry Sportsplex on April 14-15.

Boys Division
St. Aloysius Gonzaga SS (Mississauga) beat Cardinal Newman SS (Toronto) 4-0 to repeat as tourney champions. Gonzaga got to an early lead to secure their third tourney title in four years. Twenty teams started pool play with Cardinal Newman, St. Patricks HS (Ottawa), Bayridge SS (Kingston) and Hillcrest HS (Ottawa) finising first in their respective divisions. St. Aloysius Gonzaga beat Bayridge 2-0 in quarter final action, and Hillcrest 1-0 in in the semi finals on their way to the championship. Cardinal Newman beat Mary Ward SS (Toronto) 4-1 in the quarters and St. Patricks 2-1 in an exciting overtime semi final match.

Girls Division
Bayside SS (Belleville) repeated as girls champions with a 2-0 victory over St Pius X SS (Ottawa). Twenty teams started play with Bayside, T. A. Blakelock HS (Oakville), St. Aloysius Gonzaga SS (Mississauga) and St. Joseph SS (Cornwall) capturing their respective divisions. St. Pius, who came out of the same group as Bayside, reached the final with a 3-2 quarter final victory over St. Aloysius Gonzaga, and a 3-2 overtime victory over Sydenham HS in the semi finals. Bayside beat St. Peters (Peterborough) 2 -1 in the quarter finals and T.A. Blakelock 2-1 in the semi finals on their way to their second title.

Queen's High School Indoor Soccer Invitational
Kingston, ON (April 12, 2007) - The Quarry Sportsplex is hosting the 10th annual Queen's High School Indoor Invitational Soccer Tournament this weekend, April 14-15. This years tournament sees 40 boys and girls teams from eastern Ontario and the Toronto area taking part. Action begins Saturday morning April 14th at 8:00am and continues through the weekend.

The boys draw sees 20 teams challenging for the title St. Aloysius Gonzaga SS of Mississauga won last year. Play starts Saturday at 8:00am and continues all day. Play resumes Sunday at 8:00am. Playoff action starts at 2:00pm with the quarter finals, followed by the semi finals at 4:00pm, and the final slated for 5:15pm.

On the girls side, 20 teams will be challenging for the title won by Bayside SS of Belleville. Play begins at 8:00am Saturday and continues all day. Play resumes Sunday at 8:00am. The playoffs begin at 2:00pm with quarterfinal action, followed by the semi finals at 4:00pm, and the championship game at 5:15pm.

Boys' Schedule
Girls' Schedule

Queen's Women's Soccer Player Nominated For National Award
Kingston, ON (April 10, 2007) - Eilish McConville the fourth year Queen's Golden Gael striker was announced Tuesday as the OUA nominee for the prestigious BLG Award, honouring the top Canadian Interuniversity Sport male and female athletes for the 2006-07 season. Eilish the Queen's female athlete of the year led the CIS in scoring this season with 22 goals as the Gaels won the silver medal at the CIS Championships in Victoria, British Columbia in November. She was named this season's winner of the Chantal Navert Award as the CIS Player of the Year, as well as a first team All Canadian and CIS Championship tournament All Star. In her four year career with the Tricolour Eilish scored 55 goals and was the CIS, OUA Rookie of the Year in 2003-04. Eilish is the OUA reprsentative for the BLG Award with nominees from Canada West, Quebec and Atlantic Conferences, with the winner being announced on Monday April 30th in Calgary, Alberta. The male and female winners will each receive a $10,000 post-graduate scholarship. TSN will broadcast the award announcement Tuesday May 20th at 11 am.

Women's Soccer Loses 3-1 to UBC - Wins CIS Silver
Victoria, BC (November 12, 2006) - A very entertaining Championship game with a pro UBC crowd, saw the UBC Thunderbirds gain the right to hoist the Gladys Bean Memorial Trophy at UVic’s Centennial Stadium as they defeated the Queen’s Golden Gaels 3-1.

The final started out fast and furious. Queen’s was the first to be able to take advantage of wet field conditions at Centennial Stadium as CIS player of the Year, Eilish McConville, won a head ball in the midfield, the ball dropped for striker Renee MacLellan who took advantage of a slip by a UBC midfielder and slotted the ball behind UBC keeper Jaclyn Dennett for the early 1-0 lead in the 3rd minute of the game.

Neither team was willing to sit back and be patient as each worked hard to created several offensive opportunities. In the 23rd minute, McConville took a terrific strike that hit the crossbar. In the 28th minute, Thunderbird’s forward Stephanie Thibert had a wonderful individual effort, outpacing the Queen’s defence and did all the work to put the ball behind goalie Katie McKenna to even the score at one apiece. UBC had six corner kicks throughout the half and one of them finally paid off at the 42nd minute as Amy Bobb got on the end of a rebound from keeper McKenna and scored the second and winning goal of the game for UBC. Bobb was also a goal scorer in their semi-final game over the Ottawa Gee-Gees.

The second half began with sustained pressure from UBC. Thunerbird’s Thibert continued to cause all kind of havoc for the Queen’s defenders as her work rate seemed to get better as the game wore on. In the 66th minute, UBC’s Jessica Briker put over a perfectly placed cross from the right hand side that Caitlin Davie was able to control and hit it with a left foot strike that eluded McKenna. UBC was not content with the lead as they continued to pressure until the final whistle winning numerous corner kicks.

“This shows that we can win in more than one way,” said UBC Head Coach Dick Mosher. “Today we came from behind. It seemed we needed that little bit of adversity to wake us up. But we really won the way that is characteristic for our team…from defending from front to back.”

“We gave away way too many corner kicks and set plays,” added Queen’s Head Coach Dave McDowell. “We did a good job in the first half but in the second half, give them credit, they were the better team.”

The player of the game for UBC was midfielder Davie while the MVP for Queen’s was goal scorer McLellan.

UBC wins their 5th CIS Championship gold medal in nine appearances. The last time they won was back to back Championship seasons in 2002 and 2003.

SCORING SUMMARY – Gold Game
Queen’s: 1-0-1
UBC: 2-1-3

First Half:
Queen’s: Renee McLellan, 3rd minute
UBC: Stephanie Thibert, 28th minute
UBC: Amy Bobb, 42nd minute

Second Half:
UBC: Caitlin Davie, 66th minute

Goalkeepers:
Queen’s: Katie McKenna (5 saves)
UBC: Jaclyn Dunnett (4 saves)

Shots on net by: Queen’s (8), UBC (13)
Corner kicks by: Queen’s (2), UBC (12)
Offsides by: Queen’s (1),UBC (0)
Fouls by: Queen’s (0),UBC (4)
Yellow cards by: Queen’s (0),UBC (0)
Red cards by: Queen’s (0), UBC (0)

TOURNAMENT AWARDS

M.V.P
Amy Bobb D UBC

All-Star Team
Goalkeeper: Jaclyn Dunnett, UBC
Defenders: Amy Bobb (UBC), Jodie Williams (York), Jessica Nooyen (Ottawa)
Midfielders: Jenna Clark (UBC), Caitlin Davie (UBC), Anja Sigloch (UBC)
Midfielders/forwards: Maude Filion-Collin (Ottawa), Carrie Knoll (Queen’s)
Forwards: Eilish McConville (Queen’s), Renee MacLellan (Queen’s)

Fairplay Award
Cape Breton University

Taken from files of the CIS

Women's Soccer Wins 1-0 Over York
Victoria, BC (November 11, 2006) - The Queen's Golden Gaels have advanced to the CIS championship game courtesy of a 1-0 win over the York Lions in the first semifinal game at the University of Victoria Saturday afternoon. After a scoreless first half the Gaels scored the games only goal on a shot by Katie Dalziel that got by the York keeper. "We played a composed game,” claimed Queen’s Head Coach Dave McDowell. “I thought we had a good first half and it was definitely rougher in the second half. We’ll take that goal and are happy to be playing in the final.” The Gaels outshot York 7-3 in the first half yet were kept off the scoreboard by Lions goalkeeper Aurelia Gumiela. Queen's will face UBC in the championship game, it will be the Tricolour's second appearance in the national championship final, the other was 1988 when they defeated Acadia 2-0 to win their only CIS banner.

Women's Soccer Player Voted Best in CIS
Victoria, BC (November 9, 2006) - She was the most dominant women's soccer player in the OUA this season and tonight the rest of the country acknowledged that as Queen's Golden Gaels striker Eilish McConville was named Tissot Player of the Year. The fourth year Ottawa native received the Chantal Navert Award at the All Canadian Banquet in Victoria, British Columbia host site of this year's CIS women's soccer championships. McConville led the country scoring 22 goals in 16 regular season games and added four in the OUA playoffs as the Gaels finished in first in the East losing in the OUA final last Sunday 1-0 to the Ottawa Gee Gees. During her career the former national Rookie of the Year netted 55 goals in 46 regular season games. The Applied Science student's tally of 22 goals this season was five more than any other player in the country and ten clear in the OUA scoring race. In addition to winning player of the year honours Eilish was also named a first team All Canadian, the only Gael and 1 of only 4 OUA players named to the first or second All Canadian squads.

Women's Soccer Wins CIS Quarterfinal 2-1 Over Cape Breton
Victoria, BC (November 9, 2006) - The Queen's Golden Gaels have advanced to the CIS championship semifinals with a 2-1 quarterfinal win over the Cape Breton Capers today in Victoria British Columbia. Things did not start off well for the Gaels as the Atlantic Conference Champion Capers took a 1-0 lead just ninety seconds into the game and carried that scoreline into halftime despite the Gaels hitting the goal post and cross bar three times in the first 45 minutes. In the second half Queen's tied the game as star striker Eilish McConville's cross was headed in off the crossbar by Kingston native Renee MacLellan in the 62nd minute. The winning goal for the Tricolour came with under ten minutes left in regulation when Katie Dalziel blasted home a shot in the 81st minute to make it 2-1. Despite not scoring Eilish McConville was voted the Player of the Game as she had numerous chances that would have resulted in goals if not for the exceptional goalkeeping of Donalda Rhodes. The Gaels will play OUA rival York at 3pm Eastern time Saturday in the first semifinal. The Lions upset the Canada West champion Trinity Western Spartans 1-0 in extra time.

Gaels Women's Soccer: UVic to Video Webcast CIS Women's Soccer Championship
Vikes Athletics at the University of Victoria announced today that they will be video webcasting nine of the eleven games of the 2006 Canadian Interuniversity Sport women's soccer championship.

The Vikes, in partnership with Wavelit.com of Vancouver, will broadcast games from the championship on a pay-per-view basis. Single games will be available at a cost of $6.95 and the tournament package is $29.95.

"This championship brings together the top women's soccer players in the country," said UVic Athletics Public Relations Coordinator Pete Lewis. "The partnership we have with Wavelit.com allows us to showcase university soccer nationwide and provide an opportunity for family, friends and fans who otherwise couldn't be here, the chance to watch."

Those wanting to tune in can do so through the website at www.wavelit.com/uvicsoccer. Users can select the games they wish to watch–from one or two or the entire tournament and payment can be made with VISA, MasterCard or Paypal.

The championship begins on Thursday and runs through to Sunday. Trinity Western University, Universite d'Ottawa, McGill University, Cape Breton University, Queen's University, University of British Columbia, University of Victoria and York University have all qualified for the championship.

A schedule of games to be broadcast is available below. For full schedule and championship information visit the CIS Championship website .

Broadcast schedule:

Thursday, November 9th
12 Noon - Cape Breton vs. Queen's
3PM - University of Victoria vs. Universite d'Ottawa

Friday, November 10th
12 Noon - consolation round #1
3PM - consolation round #1

Saturday, November 11th
12 Noon - semi-final #1
3PM - semi-final #3

Sunday, November 12th
10AM - 5th place game
12 Noon - bronze medal game
3PM - gold medal game

OUA Announces OUA Women's Soccer All-Stars
Hamilton, On (November 6, 2006) - Queen's Athletics congratulates Eilish McConville, Janine Clark, and Renee MacLellan who were recognized today as OUA 1st Team All-Stars in women's soccer. Andrea Pigozzo received recognition as an OUA 2nd Team All-Star. Eilish McConville was also recognized as the East Division MVP.

Award Banquet Photos by Changuk Sohn...

Women's Soccer Loses OUA Final 1-0 to Ottawa
Kingston, Ont (November 5, 2006) - The Queen's Golden Gaels were frustrated by the Ottawa Gee Gees as they lost 1-0 in the OUA Gold Medal game at Richardson Stadium Sunday afternoon. While both teams had qualified for the CIS championships with their semifinal wins Saturday, the Gaels struggled to get anything going offensively on Sunday. The game's lone goal came from Ottawa's Laurel Fougere in the 57th minute. Fougere and Gaels Lexi Tattrie were named the game's MVPs. Queen's will leave Monday for the national championship tournament in Victoria, British Columbia and will play their quarterfinal game at either noon or 3pm (PST) on Thursday November 9th.

Photos by Changuk Sohn:
11.05 OUA Final Match : Queen's vs Ottawa
11.05 OUA Bronze Medal Match : Western vs York

Photos by Jeff Chan:
OUA Final Match: Queen's vs Ottawa

Photos by Michael Parkinson...

Women's Soccer Advances to OUA Final With 3-0 Win Over Western
Kingston, Ont (November 4, 2006) - The Queen's Golden Gaels rolled into Sunday's OUA gold medal game with a 3-0 win over the Western Ontario Mustangs Saturday afternoon at St. Lawrence College. The semi final win also earns the Tricolour a trip to the CIS championships next week in Victoria British Columbia. Like she has done all season Gaels striker Eilish McConville supplied the offence scoring all three goals in the fifteenth, thirty-fifth and seventieth minutes. McConville who finished the regular season with a nation's best 22 goals, scored her third goal on a penalty kick. Goalkeeper Katie McKenna recorded the shutout for the Gaels who play the winner of the second semifinal between Ottawa and York in the OUA final tomorrow afternoon at 2pm at Richardson Stadium.

The Ottawa Gee Gees advanced to the OUA Final with a come from behind 2-1 win over the York Lions Saturday in Kingston. The Lions led at halftime 1-0 on a goal in the 45th minute from April Noga. Six minutes into the second half the Gee Gees tied things on a goal from Katie Lugg. In the 72nd minute the winning goal came about when a York player tried to break up an Ottawa cross but ended up heading the ball into her own net. The Gee Gees advance to the CIS championships next week in Victoria British Columbia and will face the Queen's Golden Gaels in tomorrow's OUA gold medal game. The Lions will face the Western Ontario Mustangs for the bronze tomorrw with the winner getting the third and final OUA berth into next week's nationals.

Women's Soccer Wins Quarterfinal Over Toronto 2-0
Kingston, Ont (October 28, 2006) - The Queen's Golden Gaels advanced to the OUA finals with a 2-0 win over the University of Toronto Varsity Blues. The Gaels got a goal from Carrie Knoll in the 32nd minute and an insurance marker from the nations leading scorer Eilish McConville in the 86th minute. Gaels goalkeeper Katie McKenna recorded the shutout making two key saves in the first half especially. Queen's will be joined by York, Ottawa and Western in Kingston next weekend in the OUA finals. The semifinals on Saturday will see Queen's against Western and Ottawa facing York with the gold and bronze medal games being played Sunday.

Women's Soccer Player Elish McConville Garners Second CIS Athlete of the Week Recognition
Ottawa, Ont (October 25, 2006) - Queen's Athletics congratulates Eilish McConville who received her second CIS VIA Athlete of the Week recognition today. This recognition matches her two OUA Athlete of the Week accolades garnered previously. McConville, a fourth-year applied science student from Ottawa finished the regular season with a CIS-best 22 goals as she scored seven times in leading the Golden Gaels to three wins in the final week of the OUA schedule. The three-time all-Canadian and former CIS rookie of the year accounted for 70 percent of the Gaels goal production last week scoring twice in a 3-1 victory over Ryerson, registering a hat trick in a 4-0 shutout of RMC and adding a pair in a 3-1 win over the same Paladins in the second end of a home-and-away series. Nationally No. 3-ranked Queen's (12-1-3) will host an OUA quarter-final on Saturday.

Copy with assistance from files of the CIS.

Women's Soccer Beats RMC 3-1
Kingston, Ont (October 22, 2006) - The Queen's Golden Gaels finished the regular season with a 3-1 win over the RMC Paladins Sunday afternoon in Kingston. The Gaels received two goals from Eilish McConville and one from Renee MacLellan. Kate Searle scored the lone Paladin goal. For McConville she finishes the season with 22 goals, and is ranked number one nationally. The Gaels will host a division semifinal next weekend against an opponent still to be determined.

Women's Soccer Gaels Blank RMC 4-0
Kingston, Ont (October 21, 2006) - The Queen's Golden Gaels clinched first place in the OUA East with a 4-0 victory over the RMC Paladins at RMC on Saturday afternoon. Gaels striker Eilish McConville added to her goal total scoring a hat trick to give her 20 goals on the season. Queen's led 3-0 at halftime on two goals by McConville in the 4th and 13th minutes and a strike by Renee MacLellan in the 21st minute. In the second half the Gaels continued to control play but could only get one goal from McConville in the 89th minute.

Queen's Women's Soccer Beats Ryerson 3-1
Toronto, Ont (October 19, 2006) - Eilish McConville scored twice to lead the Golden Gaels women's soccer team to a 3-1 victory over the Ryerson Rams. The win puts the Gaels in first place overall in the OUA East, three points ahead of Carleton and 4 points in front of Ottawa. Ryerson opened the game with a goal twenty minutes into the game. McConville evened the game up 1-1 with a goal at the 32 minute mark. McCoville scored again in the first minute of the second half giving the Gaels a 2-1 lead over the Rams, and McConville's 17th goal of the season. Carrie Knoll added an insurance goal for the Gaels fifteen minutes later. The East division leading Gaels now sit with a 10-1-3 record and will wrap up regular season play this weekend against the RMC Paladins on Saturday and Sunday . Saturday's game will be played at RMC at 3.00 pm, while Sunday's game will take place on 3.00 pm at Richardson Stadium.

Soccer Games at Ryerson Cancelled Sunday
Toronto, Ont (October 15, 2006) - The Queen's Golden Gaels men's and women's soccer teams had their games against the Ryerson Rams in Toronto on Sunday cancelled. The referee decided that the field the Rams were using was unplayable and in no condition to stage a competitive soccer game. No makeup date has been determined as of yet. Gaels are in action again next weekend with a home and home series with the RMC Paladins. The Paladins host Queen's Saturday with the two schools doing it again Sunday afternoon at Richardson Stadium starting at 1pm with the men's game.

Gaels Women's Soccer Struggle to 0-0 Tie With Toronto
Toronto, Ont (October 14, 2006) - The Queen's Golden Gaels played to a scoreless tie with the host University of Toronto Varsity Blues Saturday afternoon in Toronto. The Gaels played a strong opening half with numerous chances including one that hit the crossbar but they could not break the 0-0 deadlock. In the second half Queen's play slipped a little as they went into a strong wind and had to settle for the draw which leaves their record at 9-1-3 good for first in the East four points up on the Ottawa Gee Gees who played today against Nipissing. Today the Gaels play in Toronto against the Ryerson Rams who they beat 2-1 in Kingston two weeks ago.

Women's Soccer Tie With Ottawa 1-1
Ottawa, Ont (October 8, 2006) - The Gaels were a minute from defeating the #2 ranked Ottawa Gee Gees when Sarah D'Apolonia struck. D'Apolonia scored in the 89th minute to allow the Gee-Gees to salvage a 1-1 draw with the Queen's University Golden Gaels Sunday afternoon in OUA women's soccer action at the University of Ottawa Sports Complex.

Eilish McConville opened the scoring for the Gaels in the 29th minute with her CIS leading 15th goal of the campaign.

With the four point weekend, Queen's stays in first place in the OUA East Division three points ahead of the Gee Gees, with a record of 9 wins a loss and two ties, while Ottawa has seven wins and five ties. Up next for the Gaels is a road trip to Toronto with games Saturday against the University of Toronto and Sunday against Ryerson.

Women's Soccer Defeat Carleton 2-0

Ottawa, Ont (October 7, 2006) - On Saturday the Gaels shutout the Carleton Ravens at Keith Harris Field in Ottawa 2-0. Queen's scored both goals in the first half, the first by Katie Dalziel (3rd of the season) in just the second minute, and Caitlin Lamber followed that with a goal in the 34th minute (3rd of the season) with Katie McKenna recording the shutout, her sixth of the season.

Women's Soccer wins 2-1 (league)
Kingston, On (October 1, 2006) - The Queen's Golden Gaels won their fourth straight 2-1 over the Ryerson Rams. The Gaels got both their goals late in the first half. Renee McLellan scored in the 37th minute for Queen's converting a great cross by Eilish McConville. In the 42nd minute Caitlin Lambert made it 2-0 blasting a shot from the top of the area into the top left corner of the net. In the second half play slowed down until Ryerson got on the board on a great shot by Kendra Welham in the 79th minute. Ryerson pressured the Gaels during the closing stages of the game but could not score the equalizer.

Photos by Changuk Sohn...

Women's Soccer wins 4-0 (league)
Kingston, On (September 30, 2006) - The Queen's Golden Gaels won their third straight game 4-0 over the University of Toronto Varsity Blues. The Gaels opened the scoring in the 7th minute on a goal by Katie Dalziel. Maia Lawson scored in the 19th minute to make it 2-0 Queen's. In the second half the Gaels struck early again as Dalziel converted a cross in the 50th minute to make it 3-0. The league's leading scorer Eilish McConville rounded out the scoring in the 77th minute with a great individual move which she finished with a shot to the right corner of the net. Gaels goalkeeper Katie McKenna recorded the shutout making three saves.

Photos by Changuk Sohn...

CIS - VIA Rail athletes of the week
Soccer players McConville, Scholefield honoured
OTTAWA (CIS) – Soccer players Eilish McConville from Queen’s University and Jamie Scholefield from McGill University are the Canadian Interuniversity Sport - VIA Rail female and male athletes of the week for the period ending Sept. 24, 2006.

McConville, a fourth-year applied science student from Ottawa scored an astounding seven goals in leading the No. 5-ranked Golden Gaels (6-1-1) to two wins in three outings over the past week. The three-time all-Canadian striker, who leads the nation in scoring with 13 tallies in eight games, scored four times in a 6-2 win over Nipissing and twice in a 4-1 victory over Laurentian, and had Queen’s lone goal in a tight 2-1 loss to No. 2 Ottawa.

Taken from files of the CIS

Eilish McConville Recognized as OUA Athlete of the Week for the Second Time This Month
The fourth year Applied Science student had a dominating week scoring seven goals in three games. McConville, who has scored 13 goals so far this season scored four in a 6-2 win over Nipissing Sunday, two in a 4-1 win over Laurentian Saturday and the only goal in a 2-1 loss to Ottawa last Wednesday. It's the second OUA Athlete of the Week nod for McConville in the first month of competition.

Women's Soccer - Queen's 6 Nipissing 2
Kingston, Ont (Sept 24, 2006) - The Queen's Golden Gaels defeated the Nipissing Lakers 6-2 at Richardson Stadium. Eilish McConville led the Gaels with four goals and an own goal when her cross was put in by a Nipissing defender. Renee McLellan scored the other Queen's goal while Nicole O'Brien scored both Nipissing goals. The Gaels led 1-0 at half-time on McConville's first in the 35th minute. But the Lakers came back early in the second half to take a 2-1 lead on O'Brien's two goals a minute apart in the 56th and 57th minutes. McConville tied things a minute later and McLellan scored what proved to be the winner in the 68th minute. McConville completed the scoring with goals in the 75th and 90th minute on great individual efforts and sandwiched inbetween in the 87th minute was the own goal. The Gaels put 13 shots on the Lakers net to just 3 Nipissing shots.

Women's Soccer - Queen's 4 Laurentian 1
Kingston, Ont (Sept 23, 2006) - The Queen's Golden Gaels defeated the Laurentian Lady Vees 4-1 today at Richardson Stadium. The Gaels led 2-0 in the first half on goals by Kaley Robinson in the 15th and 37th minutes. Queen's got a pair of goals from Eilish McConville in the second half's 55th and 75th minutes. Laurentian broke the shutout in the 83rd minute on a goal by Erica Duczeminski. Queen's outshot Laurentian 12-3 in the game.

Gaels Lose 2-1 to Ottawa Gee Gees
Kingston, Ont (Sept 20, 2006) - The Ottawa Gee Gees defeated the Queen's Golden Gaels 2-1 in Kingston. The Gee Gees opened the scoring in the 28th minute on a header by Val May off a cross by Katie Lugg. Ottawa added to their lead early in the second half off a corner kick. After an initial stop by Queen's goalkeeper Katie McKenna, Sara Bullock blasted home the rebound in the 54th minute to make it 2-0. The Gaels got on the board in the 78th minute on a penalty shot that was converted by Eilish McConville. Queen's applied pressure down the stretch but could not tie the score and as result lose for the first time in OUA play. The Gaels record is now 4-1-1 while Ottawa improves to 4-0-2. The Gaels next action is this Saturday and Sunday when they host Laurentian and Nipissing at noon (men) and 2pm (women) at Richardson Stadium.

Battle of the Undefeated in Women's Soccer
Kingston, Ont (Sept 20, 2006) - Two nationally ranked women's soccer powers clash at Richardson Stadium in Kingston tonight as the #2 nationally ranked Ottawa Gee Gees face the #7 ranked Queen's Golden Gaels. Both teams come into the game unbeaten with the Gaels leading the East Division with a record of 4-0-1 and Ottawa in third in the division with a record of 3-0-2. The game will feature five of the OUA's top ten scorers, Gaels Eilish McConville leads the league with 5 goals, Ottawa's Katie Lugg is second with 4, Lugg's teammates Courtney Luscombe and Valerie May both have 3 while Queen's Renee Maclellan has 2. A year ago Ottawa made it all the way to the CIS final where they lost to the University of Victoria. Last weekend the Gaels defeated Nipissing 3-0 and tied Laurentian 0-0. Game time is 5pm at Richardson Stadium. The Gaels are also at home this weekend against Laurentian and Nipissing with the men playing at noon Saturday and Sunday and the women following at 2pm.

September 17, 2006 vs. Laurentian
Queen's powerful offence was held to a 0-0 draw at Laurentian Sunday. The Gaels remain in first place in the OUA East by a point over Carleton. Queen's goalkeeper Katie McKenna recorded her third straight shutout and fourth of the season. Gaels next game is this Wednesday at Richardson Stadium against nationally ranked Ottawa at 5pm.

September 16, 2006 vs. Nipissing
In North Bay the Queen's Golden Gaels made it two straight games without conceding a goal as they blanked the Nipissing Lakers 4-0. Eilish McConville scored a pair with her first, the only goal of the first half in the eighth minute. McConville made it 2-0 just two minutes into the second half with Aleisha Marchant and Caitlin Lambert scoring in the games last six minutes, with Marchant's goal coming off a cross by McConville. Goalkeeper Katie McKenna recorded her second straight shutout and third blank sheet of the young season.

OUA Athlete of the Week: Eilish McConville, Women's Soccer

The OUA's second leading scorer last season was at it again this weekend as she found the back of the net four times in the Gaels 5-3 win over the Trent Excalibur Friday. The fourth-year striker, who had 11 goals in 12 matches in 2005, already leads the league after playing just three games.

Taken from the files of the OUA.

Queen's Soccer Takes Two From Ravens
Kingston, Ont (September 10th, 2006) - Chris Gencarelli scored on a penalty kick with 2 minutes left to lift the Queen's Golden Gaels to a 2-1 win over the Carleton Ravens in men's soccer at Richardson Stadium Sunday afternoon. Gencarelli took the penalty kick after a Carleton player committed a hand ball in the area. The Gaels had taken the lead in the first half on a header by Wade Ennis off a corner kick by David Kerr-Vayne in the 18th minute. Carleton tied it 12 minutes into the second half off a header by Kofi Ilboudi. After the equalizer the game got a little chippy as both teams had chances before the Gaels penalty kick which came off a free kick by the Gaels Jared King. King's free kick into the area was neatly backheeled by Gencarelli which resulted in a Raven player stopping the ball with his hand. The Gaels improve their OUA record to 2-0-1 while Carleton slips to 1-1-1.

The women's soccer team blanked Carleton 2-0 scoring in each half. In the first half Kaley Robinson headed in a cross from Renee McLellan in the 30th minute to get the Gaels on the board. Queen's added the insurance marker in the 71st minute on a shot by Laura Barker off a set up by Robinson. The shot seemed to fool the Carleton Raven goaltender as it got by her to make it 2-0. With the win the Gaels move to 3-0 while Carleton suffers its first loss in OUA regular season play falling to 2-1.

Queen's next game is next Saturday September 16th at Nipissing.

Men's photos by Don Empey...
Women's photos by Don Empey...

Men's photos by Changuk Sohn...
Women's photos by Changuk Sohn...

Gaels Soccer Sweep Trent
Peterborough, ON (September 2, 2006) - The Queen's Golden Gaels men's and women's soccer teams opened their OUA regular schedules with shutout victories over the Trent University Excalibur. In the men's game the Gaels won 1-0 on a goal in the 75th minute by Chris Gencarelli. Trent sat back defensively waiting for chances to counterattack on Queen's keeping the game scoreless until Gencarelli's goal on a great pass by Jared King. The two 4th year Kingston natives are also captains on this year's team. Goalkeeper Tyler Lewis ( 2nd year, Vancouver, BC) recorded the shutout for the Gaels.

In the women's game, Queen's blanked Trent 3-0. Gaels got goals from Brynn Gradley (1st year, West Vancouver, BC), Renee MacLellan (2nd year, Kingston) and Laura Johnstone (3rd year, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia) on an own goal. Katie McKenna (2nd year, Oakville) played goal for Queen's recording the shutout.

Both teams return to action with their regular season home openers against the same Trent University squads at Richardson Stadium on Friday, September 8th. Men play at 4pm with the women following at 6pm.

Danone Nations Cup - McDonald's Soccer Camp
Kingston, Ont - (August 30, 2006) - Queen's Golden Gaels Soccer will again be hosting the Danone Nations Cup - McDonald's Soccer Camp. The Eastern Ontario Area Camp will be held the morning of Sunday October 1, 2006. The Danone Nations Cup is the major international cup for kids aged 10-12 (born in 1995, 1996, 1997). It gives over 2 million children the opportunity to take part in an international tournament and to develop their passion for soccer and skills in the game. In Canada, the McDonald's Soccer Camps are the first level of participation in the Danone Cup. The camp will be held at Lasalle Secondary School on Highway 15 in Kingston and will be hosted by the Queen's Women Soccer Coaching Staff and Players.

There is no cost to participate, and every participant receives a t-shirt and products from Danone and McDonald's. The camps will feature games, music, fun, and other surprises. To register for the camp go to the Canadian Danone Nations Cup site at www.coupedanonecup.com. For more information email dmcdowell2@cogeco.ca or call (613) 453-1692

First Annual Queen's Greg Hulse Memorial Game a Huge Success
KINGSTON, ON (June 5, 2006) - The First Annual Queen's Greg Hulse Memorial was held over the weekend at Richardson Stadium. Despite less than favourable weather conditions, the event was a success as both Senior Girls and Senior Boys Soccer All-Stars played exciting matches in memory of former local player Greg Hulse.

The day began early Saturday morning at Lasalle High School where players from both the Senior Girls and Senior Boys had a light training session. High school coaches along with coaches and players from both the Queen's Men's and Women's Varsity Soccer Teams held a light session for the teams to prepare for the day.

The event officially kicked off with the Senior Girls All-Star Game at 1pm as the North Team defeated the South by a score of 2-0. After a scoreless first half, the North Team pulled ahead after an excellent strike by FSS player Jamee Baldry off the post in the 53rd minute. Baldry followed up with another excellent strike in the 73rd minute.

Despite losing several players to injury (Robyn Sweet (NDSS), Elissa Riel (RND), the South team battled on valiantly but were unable to solve the solid goalkeeping of Amanda Waters (ESS) and Paula Washington (KCVI).

Game MVP's were awarded to the North's Jamee Baldry and the South's Genevive Lacasse (KCVI).

The Senior Boy's Game followed with the South Team defeating the North Team by a score of 3-0. Again, after a scoreless first half, KCVI's Eric Lee and Ben Tennant responded for 2 goals in the 2nd half. Evan Minthorn (NDSS) followed up with an insurance goal in the 83rd minute when he deftly chipped in a goal over the goal-keeper from 25 yards out. Team South's goal-keper Robert McMillen was outstanding throughout the match and saved several shots in the closing minutes of the match.

Game MVP's were awarded to Chad Reeves (FSS) for Team North and Rob McMillan of Team South (NDSS).

Local clubs such as the Cataraqui Clippers, Kingston United and Limestone City FC were also involved as they supplied ball boys and ball girls for both games. They also participated in mini soccer games at half-time of each game.

The winning teams were presented with a trophy by Greg's father Jonathan Hulse. Bill Sparrow and Kelly Smith of Queen's Athletics were on hand to assist Mr. Hulse with the trophy presentations. The winners and runners-up were presented with a gold and silver medal respectively.

Team photos and other pictures taken during the game will be up on the Queen's soccer website in a few weeks at www.queenssoccer.ca

The admission fee and the two 50/50 draws will go towards the charity that Greg supported, the Jamaica Mission Fund.

Greg Hulse Memorial High School All-Star Game
KINGSTON, ON (May 30, 2006) - The Queen's University Men's and Women's Varsity Soccer teams along with local High Schools, will hold the inaugural Queen's Athletics - Greg Hulse Memorial High School All-Star Game this weekend on June 3, 2006, in memory of Greg Hulse. Greg was a member of the Queen's Men's Soccer Team as well as a former member of both the junior and senior Holy Cross soccer teams. Hulse died tragically in a car accident in June of 2005.

A training session for the Girl's All-Star Teams will take place on Saturday morning (June 3rd) at Lasalle High School from 9-10 am, followed by the Boy's All-Star training session from 10:15-11:15 am at same location. Players will participate in a very light training session under the supervision of high school and university coaches as well as varsity players.

The Senior Girl's All-Star Game will be held at 1 pm and will be followed by the Senior Boy's Game at 3 pm. Both games will be held at Richardson Stadium in Kingston. The winning teams will be presented with a trophy donated by the Hulse Family.

Team rosters will be published in Whig Standard on Wednesday or Thursday of this week.

An admission fee will be set to raise money for a charity/scholarship and several raffles will also be held to raise funds for a charity of the Hulse family's choice.

Please come out and support the local soccer talent and pay tribute to a person who touched the lives of everyone he met. His compassionate character, his tenacious spirit, his will to compete, and his sportsmanship will be remembered forever.