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Queen's Cup 2003: University of Toronto Preview

Tue Mar 04, 2003
Written by Mike Aylward
Photo by James Mirabelli

The No. 7 University of Toronto Blues enter the Queen's Cup sporting a 16-5-3 OUA regular season record and a 20-11-3 overall record. The Blues qualified for the Queen's Cup by defeating Queen's in the OUA Mid East Finals two games to one. Toronto was fifth in the OUA in goals for with 109 and sixth in goals against with 67. Toronto plays UQTR in the first semi-final Saturday at 4:00 p.m.

Head Coach Darren Lowe, who was voted OUA East Coach of the Year this season,said his team is busy preparing for UQTR. "The Varsity Blues are looking forward to the challenge of facing the nation's No 2 ranked Trois -Rivieres Patriotes this weekend in London"

Head to Head History:
Lakehead and Toronto have met three times. Lakehead has a record of 1-1-1 against the Blues, outscoring them 13-12.

Lakehead vs Toronto Results:
Dec. 28, 2002 Lakehead 7 Toronto 5
Nov. 17, 2001: Toronto 4 Lakehead 4
Nov. 16, 2001: Toronto 3 Lakehead 2

Toronto vs. Queen's Cup Opposition 2002-2003 (Record: 3-2)
Sat Feb 8 Toronto 4 UQTR 2
Sat Dec 28 Lakehead 7 Toronto 5 NC
Sat Nov 2 UQTR 7 Toronto 1
Thu Oct 17 Toronto 2 York 1
Tue Oct 1 Toronto 5 York 3 NC

Players To Watch:
Toronto is led by OUA East All-Stars Ian Malcolm, Jamie Bruno, and Mark Hynes. Team captain Malcolm is a talented all-around player while goaltender Bruno can win big games for the Blues.

For the Toronto Roster, click here.

Historical Highlights:
CIS National Championships: 10 (tied for most with Alberta)
Queen's Cup Championships: 41

Toronto 2002-2003 Results:
Sun Mar 2 Toronto 5 Queen's 0 PL div f
Fri Feb 28 Queen's 2 Toronto 0 PL div f
Wed Feb 26 Toronto 1 Queen's 0 PL div f
Sat Feb 15 Toronto 6 Ryerson 0
Thu Feb 13 Toronto 7 Ryerson 2
Sat Feb 8 Toronto 4 UQTR 2
Fri Feb 7 Concorida 3 Toronto 3 TIE OT
Sat Feb 1 Toronto 3 RMC 2
Fri Jan 31 Toronto 11 Queen's 2
Fri Jan 24 Toronto 4 Ryerson 2
Sat Jan 18 Toronto 6 RMC 3
Fri Jan 17 Toronto 7 Queen's 4
Sun Jan 12 Ottawa 4 Toronto 2
Sat Jan 11 McGill 6 Toronto 0
Sun Jan 5 Toronto 7 Guelph 1
Fri Dec 27 Calgary 6 Toronto 3 NC
Sat Dec 28 Lakehead 7 Toronto 5 NC
Sun Dec 29 Toronto 4 StFX 2 NC
Sat Nov 30 Toronto 7 Ryerson 4
Sat Nov 23 Toronto 8 Waterloo 0
Thu Nov 21 Western 4 Toronto 0
Sat Nov 16 Toronto 8 Windsor 2
Fri Nov 15 Toronto 4 Windsor 2
Sat Nov 9 Ottawa 4 Toronto 4 TIE OT
Fri Nov 8 Toronto 3 McGill 2
Sat Nov 2 UQTR 7 Toronto 1
Fri Nov 1 Toronto 3 Concordia 3 TIE OT
Sat Oct 26 Toronto 5 Laurier 2
Sat Oct 19 Brock 5 Toronto 4
Thu Oct 17 Toronto 2 York 1
Sat Oct 12 Clarkson 8 Toronto 2 EX
Sat Oct 5 Michigan 8 Toronto 1 EX
Fri Oct 4 Notre Dame 8 Toronto 1 EX
Tue Oct 1 Toronto 5 York 3 NC

For more info on the University of Toronto Varsity Blues, click here.