The Queen’s Gaels saw many successes and some failures this 2023-24 season. The Journal was there to capture those moments, and the thoughts behind them.
For anyone wondering what it takes to put up points at the collegiate level, these Gaels have the answer.
“Pretty much my motto is just hit the ball.”
—Men’s Volleyball player Reed Venning, ArtSci ’26, on how he puts up so many points.
“Good es, get it to me, [then I] put it in the net.”
—Men’s Lacrosse player Reed Allen, Comm ’26, on the formula to scoring goals.
“Every time you play RMC, you just have to match their work ethic and I thought we slept-walked through the first two periods.”
—Men’s Hockey Head Coach Brett Gibson after a 5-1 home win against the Royal Military College (RMC) Paladins.
“It’s not like it was surprising to me what has happened, because like, literally, that’s our DNA.”
—Men’s Basketball Head Coach Steph Barrie on playing from a point deficit in the OUA Championship game.
“The tears will probably come once the crowd’s gone, but it feels really awesome that we got to keep it at Nixon field.”
—Women’s Rugby player Lizzie Gibson, ArtSci ’24, after winning OUA Gold at home in her last season with the Gaels.
“It’s not just inspiring to 10-year-olds. This is inspiring to the 22-year-olds that are coming to the end of their hockey career, or maybe just beginning that kind of path.”
—Women’s Hockey player Scout Watkins Southward, ArtSci ’24, on the inauguration of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL).
“Over 20 years, we’ve been on [the court at] the same time, more often than not. It’s pretty magical, you know, when we have the ball, we know what the other ones doing, and we’re able to move off each other. It’s the best thing I’m able to play with him for so long.”
—Men’s Basketball player Luka Syllas, ConEd ’24, on playing with brother Cole Syllas, Sci ’24.
“Just in that moment, jumping up, catching the ball and then coming down with [the ball] for the touchdown, it just felt amazing to bring it down for the teammates.”
—Queen’s Football Receiver Nathan Falconi, ArtSci ’24, following the first touchdown of the Gaels season.
“We’ve proven we can play with anyone in the conference, it’s kind of just us versus us. If we play our best football, we’re going to have the chance to do some special things.”
—Queen’s Football Quarterback Alex Vreeken, Kin ’25, following the Gaels vs Western Mustangs home game.
“I love when the RMC student section was getting going and they get chanting, I think it’s kind of fun being the bad guy.”
—Men’s Hockey player Dalton Duhart, ArtSci ’26, following the 6-0 Carr-Harris Cup win at the Slush Puppie Place.
“I looked him in the eyes, and I could tell that he was nervous. I was confident I was going to save it. I was calmer than him.”
—Men’s Soccer Goaltender Connor Adams, ArtSci ’25, after a penalty shot save against the TMU Bold.
“When I wake up in the morning, it’s Angus. When I go to bed, it’s Angus.”
—Ethan Rashid-Cocker, Comm ’27, referencing cross-country teammate Angus Skinner, ConEd ’28, who also happens to be his roommate.
“I definitely encourage students to come out and just to push us through because we’re going to need it. If we can get the students out again next week, it will make a difference in the game, I can promise you that.”
—Queen’s Football Head Coach Steve Snyder after Queen’s Homecoming game win over the uOttawa Gee-Gees.
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