Some elements still under construction After many years of planning and construction, the first phase of the new Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre will be open to students and members on Sat., September 3, 2016. Though the building may still feel like it is under construction, the new fitness centre, studios, […]
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Muggles attend a magical book release for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Chapters Guelph brewed the perfect potion for fun On Sat, July 30, 2016—also known as the eve of Harry Potter’s birthday—countless muggles (that’s non-magical folk for you non-magical folk) gathered at the Stone Road Mall Chapters in Guelph to buy Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two. […]
Toronto Argonauts host intense training camp at Alumni Stadium
Gryphons football players learn from the pros in hopes to make the CFL Getting ready for the upcoming season, the Toronto Argonauts set up camp at the University of Guelph’s Alumni Stadium on Wed, May 25 and will continue training and practicing until Sat, June 18. Joining the pros on […]
Breaking new ground for Gryphons football
New $8.5 million facility donated to help players’ performance and prestige On Thursday, April 28, 2016, Gryphons football members and supporters gathered to celebrate the official groundbreaking ceremony for a new state-of-the-art facility set to open in December this year. The new two-storey pavilion will be built as an extension […]
Gryphons fall 3–2 to Mustangs in Frosty Mug showdown
Defending OUA champions the Guelph Gryphons men’s hockey team faced off against the Western Mustangs in the sixth annual Frosty Mug game at the Sleeman Centre in front of a record-breaking crowd of raucous fans. The enthusiastic support, however, was not enough to propel them to victory. Former Colorado Avalanche […]
Gryphons lose close game to Western
The Guelph Gryphons women’s basketball team started the winter semester with a game against the Western Mustangs on Jan. 9, 2015, looking to come off of the holiday break with a nice win. Last time they played, they suffered a tough defeat at the hands of the McMaster Marauders, setting […]
Gryphons begin search for new head coach
Stu Lang announced he would be relinquishing his duties as head coach following Guelph’s Yates Cup winning 2015 season. The new coach will certainly not be named before the university’s new athletic director is announced, however, a few candidates have emerged as front-runners. “The next head coach has to take […]
Meet the Gryphons: nationally recognized players make All-Canadian team
As the CIS football season draws to a close after the Vanier Cup Championship, it is only fitting to end the season by acknowledging the accomplishments of the Gryphons’ top football players. Second-year kicker Gabriel Ferraro was named Second Team All-Canadian after an outstanding season with the Gryphons. Ferraro, a […]
Gryphons defeat York in 3-0 sweep
Friday night at the W.F. Mitchell Athletic Centre witnessed the Gryphons men’s volleyball team hosting the York Lions. The Guelph team came into the game 2-6 on the season with a great 3-0 set win over the Royal Military College. The Gryphons were looking for redemption against the York Lions […]
Gryphons fall 25-10 to Montréal Carabins
The Guelph Gryphons football team and their fans braved the cold on Nov. 21, 2015 to take their shot at the CIS Mitchell Bowl on home turf at Alumni Stadium. Despite a strong effort and unified presence on the field, the Gryphons were ultimately disappointed as it was not enough […]
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