Jared Lackman-Mincoff
Jared Lackman-Mincoff is The Link's Volume 45 sports editor. You will likely see him wearing the same shirt on more than one occasion.
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SportsNo mountain too steep for Jessymaude Drapeau
Jessymaude Drapeau has been through her fair share of challenges. But her ability to use her past experiences as motivation allows her to perform at an elite level.
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SportsPotential policy change could harm U Sports men’s hockey
The NCAA allowing eligibility to Canadian Hockey League players would have drastic consequences for U Sports recruitment.
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SportsStingers 3, Varsity Blues 1: Mission accomplished
The Concordia Stingers women’s hockey team defeated the Toronto Varsity Blues 3-1 in the U Sports gold medal game to capture its second U Sports title in three years.
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SportsConcordia 4, Saskatchewan 0: One down, two to go
The Concordia Stingers women’s hockey team will face the University of Waterloo Warriors in the U Sports semifinals on March 16.
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SportsMontreal leading the way in Canadian skateboarding
The city’s years-long journey to the forefront of the Canadian skateboarding landscape has included the construction of several skate parks, the creation of community groups and countless initiatives geared toward diversity and inclusion.
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SportsUQAM 63, Concordia 57: So close, yet so far
The Concordia Stingers fought the good fight. But in the end, it was the Citadins who came away with the win at John Dore Court on March 2.
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SportsNewfound depth propels Stingers men’s basketball to new heights
The Concordia men’s basketball team has seen a quick resurgence in 2023-24 following a season to forget in 2022-23. Having more starters healthy and bolstered depth on the roster have made them the team to beat in the RSEQ.
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SportsConcordia 13, Ottawa 0: Battle-tested Stingers advance to RSEQ final
The Concordia Stingers women’s hockey team defeated the Ottawa Gee-Gees 13-0 in the ultimate third game of the RSEQ semi-final to advance to their third consecutive final.
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SportsTop five winter Stingers for 2023-24
Ranking the most impactful Stingers on the hockey and basketball teams.
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SportsShut Up and Dribble: Marc-André Fleury is the latest player to expose NHL’s hypocrisy
The NHL was not going to stop Marc-André Fleury from wearing his special goalie mask for Native American Heritage Night, especially since the league has backed out of all of its recent threats of punishment.
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SportsWomen’s basketball’s beating heart returns with a flourish
Stingers forward Serena Tchida missed the second half of 2022-23 with a torn Achilles. She persevered through a grueling rehab process, and now she’s back earlier than expected. She could not be happier, and neither could the rest of her team upon regaining the services of their most admired leader.
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SportsAlouettes Grey Cup parade takes over Montreal
Montreal fans showed up in droves on Nov. 22 to celebrate the Alouettes victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 110th Grey Cup. It is Montreal’s first CFL championship since 2010.
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SportsOut-of-province tuition hikes spell trouble for Stingers, Redbirds, Martlets, Gaiters
The Quebec government’s tuition hike will make it difficult for the province’s English universities to recruit out-of-province varsity athletes. Concordia, McGill, and Bishop’s are concerned for the future of their athletics departments, but the scope of the hike’s impact goes well beyond the three institutions.
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SportsCanadian Soccer Needs to Be More Accessible
The Canadian men’s national soccer team has played some big games this summer and is still riding a high following their 2022 FIFA World Cup appearance. Soccer is growing in Canada, but that growth will not continue without some help from Canada’s major sporting networks.
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SportsPromoting Sports Gambling: Canada’s Other Pandemic
Sports betting commercials have become a concern among young Canadians. These advertisements are addictive and encourage young adults to take risks, which can lead to further gambling problems later in life.
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SportsStingers’ Jeremy Murphy Joins Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Jeremy Murphy’s Concordia Stingers career came to an end as he was drafted into the Canadian Football League. He is currently at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers training camp preparing for the 2023 CFL season.
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SportsStingers Fall Seconds Short of National Championship
The Stingers Women’s hockey team came home with silver medals from the 2023 U Sports National Championship.
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SportsConcordia 6, Carleton 0: Stingers Close Regular Season on Perfect Note
Stingers’ women’s hockey trounce Ravens ending the regular season on a high
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SportsConcordia 3, Carleton 2: Stingers’ 3rd Period Heroics Fuel Fifth Straight Win
Stingers achieve comeback win against Ravens
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SportsUnderstanding the Growth of Women’s Hockey
A new league and modern marketing strategies are helping the growth of women’s hockey
