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RUGBY (m): McGill 57, Harvard 0 (F) 39th Covo Cup (150th anniv. of intercollegiate rugby-football; @USPORTS_Rugby @ Molson Stadium) @harvardcrimson (now 1-5 overall) vs @McGillRugby (now 6-2 overall) STREAM: NEXT: RSEQ SEMIFINAL Oct. 26 TBC vs @mcgillu
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McGill medical school grad Laurent Duvernay-Tardif introduces himself as “Dr. Duvernay-Tardif” as Kansas City offence announced vs Chicago in NFL on NBC ⁦ @mcgillu ⁩ ⁦ @McGillAlumni ⁩ ⁦ @McGillNewsMag ⁩ ⁦ @McGillREPORTER ⁩ ⁦ @McGillMed ⁩ ⁦ @McGillMFOOT
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Congrats to ⁦ @mcgillu ⁩ grad Dr. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif on winning a Super Bowl ring in KC’s 31-20 victory over SanFrancisco. Also winning a ring is McGill grad Darche, team physician ⁦ @jp5251 ⁩ ⁦ @LaurentDTardif ⁩ ⁦ @SashaGhavami ⁩⁩
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Congratulations to our tennant, the ⁦ @MTLAlouettes ⁩, on winning the Grey Cup Signed Percival Molson Memorial Stadium
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Overlooking Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, the downtown core and the St. Lawrence River, on a beautiful fall day in Montréal.
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McGill University was established more than 200 years ago on March 31, 1821. This photo overlooking the campus is circa 1859. @mcgillu
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Laurent Duvernay-Tardif posted this photo with the prestigious Vince Lombardi Trophy, on board the team flight, Tuesday, from Miami to Kansas City. A Super Bowl parade is scheduled for Wednesday. #mcgillproud @mcgillu @McGillAlumni @McGillREPORTER @USPORTSca @RSEQ1 @McGillMed
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Happy 89th birthday to McGill grad Dick Irvin (BCom ‘53), a Hall of Fame broadcaster with Hockey Night in Canada. Irvin, who skated for McGill from 1951 to 1953, was appointed a member of the Order of Canada in 2013 @fmhalumni @McGillHockey @DesautelsMcGill @McGillAlumni
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Super Bowl champion and McGill football grad ⁦ @LaurentDTardif ⁩ honoured by the ⁦ @CanadiensMTL @McGillMFOOT ⁩ ⁦ @McGillMed ⁩ ⁦ @mcgillu ⁩ ⁦ @McGillAlumni ⁩ ⁦ @RonaldHilaire95
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Congrats to former @McGillAthletics athletes and @mcgillu grads Dr. Taro Kaibara (BSc '90) and Dr. J.P. Darche (BSc '97), who worked the sidelines for Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix. Kaibara served as an NFL neuro trauma consultant, while Darche is a team physician with Kansas City
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On the anniv. of his 4/24/1974 birthday, we pause to remember ex-McGill hockey coach Kelly Nobes (BEd ‘97, MEd‘01) who died 9/4/2019. During his 9 yrs as bench boss, he guided McGill to a 259-119-3 record, 3 Queen’s Cup titles & 5 trips to nationals (silver in ‘11, gold in ‘12)
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Congrats to @McGillu University football grad Dr. Jean-Philippe Darche (BSc '97), who worked on the Kansas City bench, in his capacity as a team physician. He has earned his third Super Bowl ring in this capacity, in addition to playing in another Super Bowl game with Seattle.
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Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock, a @mcgillu @hockeyredmen grad, will perform ceremonial faceoff at ConU-McGill Homecoming, Fri Oct 12
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“Very humbled and honored to win the National Hero Award by the Canada Walk of Fame,” says Laurent Duvernay-Tardif of the NY Jets. “Shoutout to all of the frontline workers for their dedication in these challenging times.” @LaurentDTardif
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Basketball inventor James Naismith, a McGill grad from Almonte, Ont., is smiling as the championship is finally won by a team from his homeland. Congrats @Raptors on winning the 2019 NBA Finals #WeTheNorth @McGillMBB @McGillAlumni @McGill_CoachD @nba @RSEQ1 @USPORTSca @CanBball
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The McGill University Athletics & Recreation community is saddened to learn of the death of Kelly Nobes, head coach of the McGill University men's varsity hockey program on Sept. 4. He was 45. Full story ➡️
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In memory of Michael Soles (BA ‘89), the flag outside the Sir Arthur Currie Memorial Gymnasium at the McGill Athletics Centre, has been lowered to half-mast. Our Hall of Fame running back died on July 7, 2021 and his funeral will be held today (July 29). He will be sorely missed.
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Congrats to @McGillHockey grad Mathieu Darche (B. Com ‘00), director of hockey operations for the @TBLightning and wife Stéphanie, also a grad from @DesautelsMcGill , on receiving their Stanley Cup bling @fmhalumni @McGillAlumni @McGillNewsMag @matdarche52 @Dave_Stubbs @StuCowan1
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Two McGill grads thrilled to share an evening in Montreal with Lord Stanley’s famous challice. McGill’s longtime sports information officer Earl Zukerman (BA ‘80) and Mathieu Darche (BCom ‘00), Tampa’s director of hockey operations. ⁦ @StuCowan1 ⁩ ⁦ @RBoutinJDQ
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. @mcgillu @McGillBaseball team wins 28th consecutive game and fourth straight CCBA @CdnUnivBaseball national championship. Watch final out!
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Ann-Sophie Bettez, a @mcgillu @MartletHockey grad, scored one goal & added a pair of assists in the @TheCWHL 2019 All-Star Game. Joining her, behind the bench, was guest coach and McGill grad Charline Labonte. @Labonte32 @Bettez24 @LesCanadiennes @McGillAlumni @McGillEducation
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@AlabamaMBB The Alabama-McGill live stream is now up and running. Sorry for the technical issues.
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Alabama Men’s Basketball
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The ball is in the air and we are underway between #Alabama and McGill! Watch here: #RollTide #BuckleUp
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COMMITTED Hugues Picard QB Baylor School (Tennessee) “An amazing athlete with a strong arm. Smart, methodological, decisive quarterback with the heart of a champion. Also a terrific student that will be of instant value to our @DesautelsMcGill school of business.” — Ron Hilaire
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Bonne fête Serge Vleminckx, ancien journaliste par excellence pour Le Journal de Montréal. Nous tenons à remercier « Vlem » pour sa couverture dévouée et passionnée du sport universitaire de 1979 à 2009 @univlem @RBoutinJDQ @RDSca @TVASports @JdeMontreal @RSEQ1 @USPORTSca
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Congrats to McGill grad Mélodie Daoust on winning her third Olympic medal, her second gold! ⁦ @mcgillu ⁩ ⁦ @McGillAlumni ⁩ ⁦ @McGillEducation @MartletHockey @melodaoust15 ⁩⁩ ⁦ @RSEQ1 ⁩ ⁦ @USPORTSca ⁩ ⁦ @49SPORTNET ⁩ ⁦⁦ @BenSteiner00
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Congrats to Tampa’s asst GM Mathieu Darche (BCom ‘00) on becoming the 15th @mcgillu hockey grad to win the Stanley Cup. His older brother Dr. JP Darche (BSc ‘98) won a Super Bowl ring earlier this year @jp5251 @matdarche52 @RBoutinJDQ @McGillHockey @DesautelsMcGill @McGillAlumni
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Congrats to McGill hockey grad Mathieu Darche (BCom ‘00), Tampa’s director of hockey operations, on winning the @StanleyCup . The first McGillian to win back-to-back Cups since asst coach Jamie Kompon in 2012 (LA) and 2013 (CHI) @matdarche52 @fmhalumni @McGillHockey @McGillAlumni
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COMMITTED TO McGILL @PhoenixSherbroo @QMJHL
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It's over from Place Bell! Your Redmen put up a valiant effort, but fall 103 - 58 to Duke. What an afternoon of basketball!
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Congrats to McGill hockey defenceman Scott Walford ( #4 ) an economics junior from Coquitlam, BC, who had one assist in Canada’s 7-2 gold medal victory over the USA at the FISU World University Games in Lake Placid, NY. @USPORTSIntl @USPORTS_Hockey @OUAsport @McGillHockey @mcgillu
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BASEBALL: McGill 10, Carleton 1 (F) @McGillBaseball wins 28th consecutive game and fourth consecutive national title
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Sincere condolences to #McGill grad Mike Babcock and family on the passing of his father, Mike Sr., Saturday night.
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Congrats to the McGill Martlets on capturing the Quebec university w. hockey championship for the 15th time ⁦ @mcgillu ⁩ ⁦ @McGillAlumni ⁩ ⁦ @mcgilldaily ⁩ ⁦ @McGillREPORTER ⁩ ⁦ @McGilluMedia ⁩ ⁦ @McGillNewsMag ⁩ ⁦ @mcgilltribune ⁩ ⁦ @uMcGill
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Former McGill and Alouette running back Mike Soles receives award of distinction
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COMMITTED TO McGILL ⁦ @WHLGiants ⁩ ⁦ @BladesHockey ⁩ ⁦ @victoriaroyals ⁩ ⁦ @TheWHL ⁩ ⁦ @CHLHockey
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On this date, we pause to remember running back Michael Soles, a McGill Sports Hall of Fame inductee, who went on to a productive 11-year career in the @CFL , with @GoElks and @MTLAlouettes He succumbed on July 7/21 after a 16-year struggle with ALS. He was 54.😢 @SLA_ALS_Quebec
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TSN in-game interview with ⁦ @mcgillu ⁩ ⁦ @MartletHockey ⁩ grad Ann-Sophie Bettez (BCom ‘12) after scoring first career goal for Canada ⁦ @McGillAlumni ⁩ ⁦ @McGillNewsMag ⁩ ⁦ @McGillREPORTER ⁩ ⁦ @USPORTSca
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McGill grad Kim St-Pierre among Class of 2020 inductees to the Hockey Hall of Fame ⁦ @MartletHockey ⁩ ⁦ @McgillMen ⁩ ⁦ @mcgillu ⁩ ⁦ @McGillAlumni ⁩ ⁦ @McGillNewsMag ⁩ ⁦ @McGillREPORTER
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McGill grad Melodie Daoust scores in the post-overtime shootout but Canada settles for silver in Olympic w. Hockey final.
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COMMITTED TO McGILL ⁦ @DrakkarBAC ⁩ ⁦ @SagueneensLHJMQ ⁩ ⁦ @QMJHL ⁩ ⁦ @Mashteuiatsh
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Under the guidance of coaches @RonaldHilaire95 & Anthony De Francesco, the McGill Redbirds football team spent Saturday at Sun Youth (Jeunesse au Soleil) helping package free meals for 5,000 families in need. This is what community service is all about! @RedZoneMTL @McGillMFOOT
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COMMITTED TO McGILL @HuskiesRn @QMJHL
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Congrats to @McGillAlumni hockey grad George Burnett (BEd '86) on coaching the Guelph Storm ( @Storm_City ) to the @OHLHockey championship with a 4-2 series win over Ottawa. He has guided his squad to 4 consec playoff upsets & now advances to @CHLHockey @memorialcup tournament.
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McGill football grads Jean-Philippe Darche (BSc ‘97) & off lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (MDCM ‘18) provide Kansas City with 2 Canadian-born doctors, leading the NFL in that department. @jp5251 @matdarche52 @LaurentDTardif @McGillNewsMag @McGillAlumni
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THIS DATE IN HISTORY: First intercollegiate football game in Canada was played at McGill on Oct. 23, 1874 @McGillMFOOT @McGillRugby
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Watch freshman Sidney Gauthier’s buzzer-beater as McGill inbounded the ball with 6 secs left en route to an 80-79 victory at UQAM on Saturday (F-19-22). The win improved McGill’s record to 6-0. ⁦ @CanBallReport ⁩ ⁦ @BobLasso1492 ⁩ ⁦ @McGillMBB ⁩ VIDEO COURTESY UQAM
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McGillians for life pose with the Stanley Cup. From left to right: Head coach Dave Urquhart, Martin Raymond, Dave Grenier, Benoit Leroux, Mathieu Boisvert, Mathieu Darche, Dave Gourde, Earl Zukerman, Guy Boucher @mcgillu @McGillNewsMag @McGillAlumni @McGillHockey @fmhalumni
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COMMITTED TO McGILL
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OLYMPIC HOCKEY (w): CAN 4, FIN 1 @mcgillu @MartletHockey grad @Daoust17 scores 1 G and 1 A; Now has 4 points, including 3 goals in 2 games. NEXT: CAN vs USA on Wednesday at 10 pm ET on CBC
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COMMITTED TO McGILL @quebec_remparts @QMJHL
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Congrats to McGill @MartletHockey grad @Daoust17 in making the Canadian Olympic team again! Nous sommes très fiers!!
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. @HockeyCanada reveals their @HC_Women 's Olympic roster in 2018:
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Réal served for many years at McGill Athletics & Recreation. He will not be forgotten.
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6 years
The University flag is lowered today, April 18, 2019, in memory of Real Delisle, Security Agent, Security Services.
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COMMITTED Nicholas Cenacle Altidor WR Vanier College TeamQuebec, TeamCanada, Div1 All-Star, Off player of year, Jr. College #1 ranked WR in Canada & #3 overall recruit “Passion defines this young man. His love for the game & craft of his position is unmatched” — Coach Hilaire
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McGill hockey grad Mathieu Darche (BCom ‘00) poses with the Stanley Cup on the front lawn of the White House ⁦ @matdarche52 ⁩ ⁦ @jp5251 ⁩ ⁦ @mcgillu ⁩ ⁦ @McGillNewsMag ⁩ ⁦ @DesautelsMcGill ⁩ ⁦ @fmhalumni ⁩ ⁦ @McGillHockey ⁩ ⁦ @DavidAmber
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Ronald Hilaire appointed 21st head coach in #McGill football history #McGillPride #CIS #RSEQ http://t.co/VjnyK97Yy3
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PLAY OF THE DAY: McGill defenceman Maxime Blanchard saves what would have been a sure a goal for Carleton's Reese Belton in an @OUAsport win over the @CURavens on Feb. 3/24. @USPORTS_Hockey @49SPORTNET @bulletinsportif
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Congrats to McGill DL Andrew Seinet-Spaulding, a social work senior from Pierrefonds, Que., on being selected by Calgary, 52nd overall in the 2020 CFL Draft @McGillMFOOT @RonaldHilaire95 @CFL @RSEQ1 @calstampeders
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. @mcgillu grad Patrick @DelisleHoude (BSc ‘15, MSc ‘17), the @CanadiensMTL strength & conditioning coordinator, sharing a moment with the Campbell Trophy. Congrats to him and McGill. grads Paul @prpwilson (BA ‘88) & @ShaunaDenis (BCom ‘07) — on advancing to the @StanleyCup finals
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COACHING CHANGE: Ronald Hilaire will not return to coach the McGill Redbirds football team in 2024. The search for a new head coach will begin immediately.
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Happy 86th birthday to McGill Sports Hall of Fame coach Charlie Baillie, a former Montreal Alouettes’s player, who was born on Valentine’s Day in 1935. @McGillMFOOT @MTLAlouettes @CFL @RSEQ1 @USPORTSca @FootballCanada @VanierCup
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On this date, we pause to remember coach Kelly Nobes, who passed away on Sept. 4/19. During his 9 years as bench boss at McGill, he guided his squad to a 259-119-3 record, 3 Queen's Cup league titles (2011, 2012, 2018) & 5 appearances at Nationals: silver in 2011 & gold in 2012).
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