RAISING OUR GAME stingers.ca STINGERS UNITED Each of us — students, faculty, alumni and friends — is on the road to discover and grow. Fuelled by our passion, we soar towards our goals — in labs, libraries, studios or on playing fields. It is seldom an easy flight. We face hurdles and are frequently put to the test. At times, limits are set upon us. Defiant, we welcome these challenges as calls to action. Through adversity we uncover strength, character and determination. We elevate ourselves — mentally and physically. Wherever or however far the road takes us, we remain loyal to our home — our hive. There, we regroup and unite around our athletes. They embody our mutual resolve and hunger to compete. They defend the hive from adversaries and remind us of our roots. We are one team, one family, and we share one legacy. Stingers, unite! CON CORDIA first Former Stinger Cammi Granato is among the first women inducted into the International Hockey Hall of Fame (2008), the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame (2009) and the Hockey Hall of Fame (200). PAGE 2 | #StingersUnited #CUalumni #CUgiving S YNERGY IN MOTION: “A team isn’t made by one guy and it’s not made by 0 guys. Everyone is involved. Whether it’s the water guy, the head coach or one of the players, we all contribute an important piece, and that’s what keeps us together.” – Mickey Donovan, head coach of the Stingers football team, Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec 204 Conference Coach of the Year CON CORDIA first STINGERS.CA | PAGE 3 LIKE DAUGHTER: “You’re not playing for yourself; you’re playing for a common goal.” — Larry Tittley, BA 78, Loyola Warriors, Sir George Williams Georgians, Concordia Stingers, Calgary Stampeders (976-79), LIKE FATHER: Ottawa Rough Riders (980-84); “My best friends are from the program… inducted to the Concordia Sports Hall of Fame in 998; father of Concordia I grew up in this program. I feel this rugby star Jackie Tittley (left) attachment and a responsibility to be an ambassador.” — Jackie Tittley, BA 2, three-time Canadian Interuniversity Sport all- Canadian;CON CcornerstoneORDIA offirst the Concordia women’s rugby program from 2008 to 202 PAGE 4 | #StingersUnited #CUalumni #CUgiving CONCORDIA ATHLETES BREAK AWAY FROM THE ORDINARY Our students play hard and play smart Our athletes push their physical limits and mental endurance on a daily basis in an array of sports. Pumping iron, driving to the hoop or running a new personal best, Concordians put themselves to the test. Concentration, leadership, teamwork and determination are skills students develop in athletics that carry over to classrooms and future careers. ATHLETICS AT A GLANCE CONcoRDIA’S VARSITY TEAMS CONcoRDIA’S SPORTS CLUBS • 350 student athletes • Football • Baseball • 0 varsity teams • Men’s Basketball • Cross-country • 9 Stingers became Olympians • Women’s Basketball • Golf • More than 65 Stingers graduated to the CFL or NFL • Men’s Hockey • Skiing • Member of Canadian Interuniversity • Women’s Hockey OUR ROOTS Sport (CIS) • Men’s Rugby The Stingers were born of Concordia’s two founding • Member of Réseau du sport étudiant du • Women’s Rugby Québec (RSEQ) institutions, Loyola College and Sir George Williams • Men’s Soccer University. The Warriors and the Georgians first • Women’s Soccer joined forces in the 975-976 season, a year after Concordia was officially formed. Previously rivals, the • Wrestling teams learned to play together, establishing the first Stinger roots. CON CORDIA first Quarterback Liam Mahoney becomes the first Stinger to claim the prized Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Peter Gorman Trophy for Rookie of the Year, in 2007. STINGERS.CA | PAGE 5 WELCOME TO THE STINGER HIVE T ake a tour of our home Loyola Campus is the main hive for student athletes. Two playing fields fitted with GUESTS FROM ALL OVER BRING THEIR artificial turf provide the venues for soccer, football or rugby games. Stands on GAME TO CONcoRDIA the north field seat up to 4,000 fans and supporters. Are you one of them? A series of junior international hockey exhibition games between the The Stinger Dome is an air-supported structure installed over the south field Czech Republic and Russia, and Team Canada and the Czech Republic that is open from November to April. The heated facility is used for varsity were held at the Ed Meagher Arena in August 204. soccer, rugby, baseball, camps and tournaments. The national Swedish junior hockey team used the In addition to hosting basketball games, the Recreation and Athletics Complex Ed Meagher facilities as a home base while playing and travelling in includes our varsity weight room and an athletic therapy clinic. North America in 204 and 2015. Concordia’s PERFORM Centre, a major health research facility on the The CFL hosted one of its combines at Concordia for the second Loyola Campus, offers a state-of-the-art conditioning floor that is available consecutive year on March 25, 205. for use by the community and our athletes. The Concordia Ed Meagher Arena’s ice surface meets National Hockey League standards. The ,000-seat facility features a CO2 green system that keeps the high-quality rink running months of the year. CON CORDIA first Concordia’s baseball club wins its first conference championship in 2007, advancing to the Canadian Interuniversity Baseball Association national championships. PAGE 6 | #StingersUnited #CUalumni #CUgiving BOSTON VS. MONTREAL: The Harvard Crimson faced off against the Stingers in an exhibition match at the Ed Meagher Arena on October 9, 204. CON CORDIA first STINGERS.CA | PAGE 7 FROM STINGER TO HOCKEY LEGEND: “I recall my Stingers days fondly. I gained critical leadership and athletic skills — and made friendships that will last a lifetime.” – Cammi Granato, attendee 97, former Stingers captain, U.S. Olympic gold and silver medallist, one of the first two women inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame CON CORDIA first PAGE 8 | #StingersUnited #CUalumni #CUgiving At THE TOP OF THEIR GAME FROM STINGER TO Stinger alumni have achieved Olympic and pro sports success HOCKEY LEGEND: Our athletes have joined the ranks of some of the world’s top competitors, representing the best in their sport on a national and international stage. The following lists highlight some of our elite exports. “I recall my Stingers days fondly. STINGERS IN PRO AND STINGER OLYMPIANS • Rob Dawson, BA 90, wrestling, Canada, I gained critical leadership and athletic 992 (Barcelona) AMATEUR SPORTS • David Tremblay, BA 4, wrestling, Canada, skills — and made friendships that will • Kristopher Bastien, BA 4, wide receiver, 202 (London) • Clark Davis, attendee, wrestling, Canada, 984 (Los Angeles), 988 (Seoul) last a lifetime.” Winnipeg Blue Bombers • Caroline Ouellette, attendee 0, women’s hockey, • Bob Berry, BA 67, western professional scout, Canada, four gold medals: 2002 (Salt Lake City), • Doug Yeats, BEng 85, wrestling, Canada, Ottawa Senators, and former NHL head coach 2006 (Turin), 200 (Vancouver), 204 (Sochi) 976 (Montreal), 984 (Los Angeles), 988 (Seoul), – Cammi Granato, attendee 97, former 992 (Barcelona) Stingers captain, U.S. Olympic gold and • Larry Carrière, BComm 72, assistant general • Martine Dugrenier, BSc 02, GrDip 08, wrestling, manager of the Montreal Canadiens Canada, 2008 (Beijing), 202 (London) • Garry Kallos, BSc 80, wrestling, Canada, silver medallist, one of the first two women 984 (Los Angeles) • Erin Dance, attendee 99, member of the Canadian • David Zilberman, BA 07, wrestling, Canada, inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame Women’s Rugby Team 2008 (Beijing) • Sylvia Sweeney, attendee 77, women’s basketball, Canada, 976 (Montreal), 984 (Los Angeles) • Sylvain Girard, BSc 99, wide receiver, • Cecilia Anderson, attendee 04, women’s hockey, Montreal Alouettes Sweden, 2006 (Turin) • Richard Pound, BA 63, LLD 0, partner, Stikeman, Elliott; founder, World Anti-Doping Agency, • Cory Greenwood, BA 0, middle linebacker and • Thérèse Brisson, BSc 89, women’s hockey, long snapper, Toronto Argonauts former vice-president of the International Olympic Canada, silver medal in 998 (Nagano), gold medal Committee, former chancellor, McGill University, • Kristian Matte, BA 0, offensive lineman, in 2002 (Salt Lake City) swimming, Canada, 960 (Rome) Montreal Alouettes • Karyn Bye, GrDip 95, women’s hockey, U.S., • The late Frank Shaughnessy Jr., BA 32, member of • James Monroe, attendee 93, centre, Saskatchewan gold medal in 998 (Nagano), silver medal in the Canadian Olympic Committee, men’s hockey, U.S., Roughriders 2002 (Salt Lake City) 936 (Germany) • Denis Montana, BA 02, NFL and CFL wide receiver • Cammi Granato, attendee 97, women’s hockey, • Mark Montreuil, attendee 95, defensive back, U.S., gold medal in 998 (Nagano), and silver San Diego Chargers medal in 2002 (Salt Lake City) • Rene Paredes, BA 2, placekicker, Calgary • Andy Borodow, attendee 87, wrestling, Canada, Stampeders 992 (Barcelona), 996 (Atlanta) • Sheila Turner, BSc 95, member of the Canadian Women’s Rugby Team • Cory Watson, attendee 0, wide receiver, CON CORDIA first Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Edmonton Eskimos • Natascha Wesch, BSc 94, member of the Canadian Women’s Rugby Team The Stingers host — and win — their first Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) national championship in women’s hockey in 998. STINGERS.CA | PAGE 9 LEADERS ON AND OFF THE FIELD Concordia athletes support their communities Our students make a difference through a variety of projects in neighbourhoods The annual Kelly-Anne Drummond Cup, a women’s rugby match against McGill and on campus. University, honours the late Stinger and raises funds for Women Aware, a Montreal group that assists and empowers women who have experienced conjugal violence. Sixteen of our athletes took part in the Concordia Stingers Physical Literacy Program, an outreach initiative aimed at developing fundamental movement skills Now in its ninth edition, the Erica Cadieux Memorial Women’s Soccer Game in children. The Stingers visited five local schools twice a week over five weeks to collects gifts for the young patients at the Montreal Children’s Hospital.