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Local MMA Fighter Corinne Laframboise Is Aiming for the UFC

Laframboise Lives and Breathes MMA

Victoria Lamas – Published February 5, 2019 – Comments

Corinne Laframboise was pinned to the ground by her opponent during the second round of her latest professional mixed martial arts fight. Her back on the floor of the cage, she fought to regain control.

Laframboise hoisted her legs from Morgane Ribout’s waist to her neck, surprising her adversary with a triangle choke that ultimately won the Montreal fighter her bout at the Bell Centre.

McGill 70, Concordia 59: Stingers Suffer Second Consecutive Loss During Seniors Night

Men’s Basketball Drops Final Regular Season Home Game

Wala Amara — Published February 16, 2019 | Comments

Thursday night, McGill went to Notre-Dame-de-Grace to put up 70 points, beating Concordia at home.
Queen’s 3, Concordia 2: Stingers Fall in Game One of Rematch Series

Late Penalty Sinks Men’s Hockey

Dustin Kagan-Fleming — Published February 14, 2019 | Comments

The Concordia Stingers met the Queen’s Golden Gaels for game one of their third consecutive playoff series on Feb. 13 in Kingston. Last season, the Maroon and Gold won a tight, three game series, getting revenge for a defeat at the hands of Queen’s and their strong goaltending.
Canadian Elite Basketball League Joins Forces With U SPORTS

League Partnership Creates Opportunities for University Men’s Basketball Players

Ireland Compton — Published February 12, 2019 | Comments

U SPORTS announced on Twitter and through a press release Tuesday morning that it will be partnering with the Canadian Elite Basketball League, a new professional men’s basketball league expected to begin play in spring 2019.
Stingers 3, Carabins 1: Concordia Women’s Hockey Inches Closer To First Seed In The RSEQ

Stingers Celebrate Pink In The Rink With Impressive Victory Over League Leaders

Louis Pringle — Published February 11, 2019 | Comments

The Stingers women’s hockey team came into Saturday’s game versus Université de Montréal looking to add to their five game winning streak after shutting out their last two opponents.
Thompson Brothers Share Their Journey at First Voices Week

Brothers Recount Their Path to Professional Lacrosse, Obstacles Faced Along the Way

Ireland Compton — Published February 9, 2019 | Comments

Brothers Jeremy, Jerome, Miles, and Lyle Thompson from the Onondaga Iroquois Nation in upstate New York were quite literally born with lacrosse sticks in their hands, receiving traditional wooden sticks at birth.
Dylan McCrory Found His Way Back to Hockey With the Stingers

Dylan McCrory Finding Success and Passion for Hockey Again

Dustin Kagan-Fleming — Published February 5, 2019 | Comments

January 2018: Dylan McCrory thought he was done with hockey. He had left his NCAA school and figured his hockey dream was over.
Hoops on the Rise: A New Beginning

Two Former Concordia Students Reignite Montreal Basketball Community With Local Sports Media Company

John Ngala — Published February 5, 2019 | Comments

“Hoops on the Rise is a platform where kids can reach their goals academically and athletically,” said co-founder Inti Salinas. “We want to create a space where kids can come to us for everything.”
Concordia 4, McGill 3: the Battle of Montreal Delivers Again

The Age Old Rivalry of Men’s Hockey Continues On

Dustin Kagan-Fleming — Published February 4, 2019 | Comments

“This one has a special place in our locker room,” said Stingers defenceman Bradley Lalonde.
Ottawa 4, Concordia 1: ‘Mental Breakdowns’ Cost Concordia

Stingers Men’s Hockey Falls to Top Team in Division

Dustin Kagan-Fleming — Published February 2, 2019 | Comments

“Our level of intensity went down just a bit and so that’s why they took advantage. You can’t do that against a top five team in the country,” said Stingers defenceman Alexandre Gosselin.
Concordia 5, Carleton 2: Stingers Outclass Ravens To Keep Winning Streak Alive

Veteran Forward Sophie Gagnon Shines With Three Points

Louis Pringle — Published January 29, 2019 | Comments

The Concordia Stingers women’s hockey team took on the Carleton Ravens at Ed Meagher arena on Sunday afternoon, the fourth meeting between the two squads this season.