Monday, March 06, 2006

Varsity Ice Hockey 6-1

What can I say, this was by far one of the most exciting ice hockey matches that I have ever been to. It probably helps that one of our very own, Paul St. Pierre Plamadon, was on the ice and doing a most fabulous job. Paul, we promised you a massive sign and here it is...

... we hope you saw us waving proudly at you and cheering you on.

Last Saturday, the MBA class was out in full force to watch our Oxford Blues played the annual the annual Varsity match against Cambridge. Our boys did a sterling job with an excellent defence and a fantastic goalie.

History
Oxford University's hockey tradition traces its roots to a historically unconfirmed 6-0 victory over Cambridge in St Moritz in 1885, but the first photograph and team lists date from February 1895. Formed by Canadians, the tradition has continued to this day (Paul is from Canada) however the heaving statium last Saturday is evidence that the rest of the world is catching up with this exciting sport.

Well done Paul for a great match!

Sunday, March 05, 2006

Torpids and blades

Well folks, Torpids for 2006 is now over. Thanks to all those who came to cheer your classmates on and a huge round of applause to Paul Kohler (six-seat for St Hugh’s Men’s First VIII) & Kate Patterson (Stroke for St Hugh’s Women’s First VIII), who both won the coveted “Blades” today.

We had a great turnout, with a big crowd for the Templeton race. It was a real heartbreaking moment as the race was klaxoned (cancelled due to a crash) before our boys got to make their move. A shame, as they were probably up for Blades as well.

St Hugh’s M1 about to get its final bump for Blades – Paul Kohler is in the bottom boat, 4th head from the bottom, wearing the black beanie.


Kate got hers just as they turned the corner. Kate is the second head from the bottom (first facing the camera).


And rumour had it that Seth was going shirtless today. He disappointed his female fans by stripping only to a lyrca singlet (in sub-zero temperatures), but the ladies still requested to see it. Some of you may also recognise Mike Smets in front of Seth (PhD student at SBS).

Congrats to all who participated and all those that bumped.