The Norwich men’s hockey team has withstood injuries and obstacles while keeping its top ranking in U.S. College Hockey Online’s polls. The Cadets are looking forward to preserving their health while looking ahead to the playoffs, according to forward Shane Gorman, 20, communications major from Trumbull, Conn. For many teams […]
Sports
New team members face high expectations for club hockey
Despite some tough games the Norwich club hockey team has faced, this young team is taking the challenge of training an interesting new group of players head on, according to one of the sophomores on the team. The team is currently sporting a losing record of 6-10 as it plays […]
Women’s hoops gain over break
The Norwich University women’s basketball team is making a strong final push as it heads toward the end of its season. This push can be attributed to the Cadets’ improving young talent and crucial team bonding over the winter break, according to team members and coaches. Tylita Butler, 19, a […]
Two seniors have designs on football ring
After a successful season including a second Eastern Collegiate Football conference championship and a program-first national playoff bid, the Norwich football team is awaiting its rewards. Since the end of the season in late November, two seniors have been working diligently creating the team’s second championship ring. The final drafts […]
Sportsmanship
One thing Norwich athletes agree on is the importance of sportsmanship and integrity. Sportsmanship is defined by the NCAA as a set of behaviors to be exhibited by student-athletes, coaches, game officials, administrators and fans in athletics competition.”These behaviors are based on values, including respect, civility, fairness, honesty and responsibility,” […]
The face of Rugby
George Lepeltier has been involved with the Norwich men’s rugby team for roughly 25 years. His time and commitment to the team has earned him the unique position as the team’s special advisor, according to Bob Weggler, the head coach. “When I first came on board (Lepeltier) always got water […]
Football thinks pink for breast cancer
Support for breast cancer awareness has been demonstrated by professional and amateur football players during the month of October for the past two seasons. During mid-semester break, the Cadets showed support for the fight against this terrible disease. Breast cancer is a reality to some of Norwich’s football players. “Several […]
Lady Cadets are ready!
The Norwich women’s basketball team starts the season with its first home game against Plattsburgh State College on Nov. 15 at 5:30 p.m. According to Head Coach Mark Zacher, the Lady Cadets have been practicing very well since the season started. “I was very excited and happy with the girls […]
Women’s hockey a huge ‘target’
With the title belonging to Norwich University, the women’s hockey team knows it has a huge target on its back and other teams wants a piece of it, according to a member on the team. In its fourth year as a varsity sport, the Lady Cadets last season won the […]
Cheerleaders put some pep into their comeback
Cheerleading is back at Norwich. Now a club sport, the Norwich cheerleading team hopes to regain varsity status. “Originally the cheerleading team was a varsity sport six to eight years ago but it died off. To become a varsity sport we must submit a petition to athletics which we will […]