Dalhousie Tigers

Rick Rivers Report 2024- Vol 7: Dalhousie Delivers on Destiny

by Rick Rivers

It was true fall football weather, cool, cloudy and with a breeze as the 2024 AFL championship game began. The Dal Tigers delivered a coaches’ dream first half at Wickwire Field. Justin Vogels, mimicked Ted Wickwire, probably Dalhousie’s best ever QB, throwing three TD passes in the first Q, giving the black and gold, a 28-0 lead and the eventual AFL title, 48-23, over the defending champions, the…

Semi Final Week Players of the Week

Congratulations to the following players for being recognized as the AFL Players of the Week for their respective franchises.

Holland Hurricanes

Hurricanes Semi-Final Recap

by Reegan MacAulay

The football Hurricanes had their 2024 season conclude with a tough 38-20 loss to the UNB Reds at the BMO Centre in Fredericton, N.B. on Saturday. UNB had a fiery start offensively, going up 7-0 just minutes into the match with a rushing touchdown and successful PAT. Things remained stable until the closing minutes as a throwing touchdown and good PAT gave the Reds a 14-0 lead going into the…

Holland Hurricanes

Hurricanes Playoff Semi-Final Preview

by Reegan MacAulay

The football Hurricanes are set to wage an all-out war against the UNB Reds in AFL semifinal action on Saturday, Oct. 26 in Fredericton, N.B. With the season series tied 1-1 and Holland being routed 51-2 in the last match between the two teams on Oct. 12; football fans will be treated to a game for the ages at the BMO Centre. Both teams finished the regular season tied for second in the standings…

Dalhousie Tigers

Rick Rivers Report 2024- Vol 6: Tigers to Host AFL Championship

by Rick Rivers

Two weeks ago I talked of the TIGERS-REDS’ rivalry.This week I can add the HURRICANES to the mix.On a beautiful late Sunday afternoon, the Tigers rode an exciting roller coaster of highs and lows as Dalhousie eked out a 31-28 overtime victory against Holland College to end a perfect 6-0 regular season.In their first meeting the Tigers had a come from behind win, edging HC, 24 to 21, in the waning…