Men’s soccer team opens season with win

Date and Time :    31 August, 2013 — 14:15 pm

Game Recap:

The Laurentian Voyageurs Men’s soccer team took away three points in their season opener against the Trent Excalibur. The Voyageurs scored two goals early on in the game, and held off for a 2-0 win.

The Voyageurs put Trent’s back line under pressure early on the game with Ian Wolfe (Orangeville, ON) netting his first of the season around the twenty minute mark. The game proved to be very physical from both teams, with the intensity increasing as the play progressed. Wolfe was able to convert on a free kick outside of Trent’s penalty box midway through the half, putting Laurentian up by two going into the second half.

The Voyageurs spent a fair share of the second half battling in their end, however they were able to hold off any goals. Seniors Cam Coulter (Sault St Marie, ON) and Cameron Brooks (Whitby, ON) provided Laurentian with a solid back line, stopping Trent from capitalizing on any opportunities. The game ended in a 2-0 victory for Laurentian, with Duncan Jobson (Bracebridge, ON) netting his first OUA shutout.

Laurentian University's Department of Athletics is home to 18 varsity sports teams. The Voyageurs decorated history of pride and tradition includes 62 provincial championships as well as 10 national championships in 52 years of competition.

Julie Lopez

Sports Writer