Author: sprintsports

by Emmet Paradis In a STEM complex workshop, University of Ottawa students are rewriting the rules of racing. Not through horsepower, but through hyper-efficiency.   The UO Supermileage Team, the university’s only electric racing group, is pushing the boundaries of automotive efficiency while competing on an international level.   “You can join no matter what program you’re…

by Agrani Tiwari In the heart of the University of Ottawa, a group of students takes on an exciting journey each year ─ crafting, engineering, and racing a Formula-style car. Formula uOttawa is the university’s Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) team.   Formula SAE an international student engineering competition organized by the Society of Automotive…

by Jude Osmond In 2019, his mother passed away from a hard battle with cancer, but that never stopped him from being who he is. Johanes is a very outgoing person and always has something positive to say.  In April 2022, his basketball career ended as he decided to move on from playing the game,…

by Shaun Klepko With the winter weather putting many sports on hold, many Ottawans are finding it harder to stay active. If you aren’t into hockey or skiing, it can be tough to find a fun physical activity to join. “I’m used to hibernating all winter,” said Jessica Balmford, a second-year uOttawa psychology student. “Coming…

by Jude Osmond Elijah Pare has had many significant moments in his career, but he said that his most memorable was on January ‘20’ 2023, when he scored 56 points in a high school game, which was a school record.” It felt memorable,” Pare said. Assistant coach Joe Tabi said he “remembers that game specifically”,…

by Shaun Klepko “This is just such a great way to get him into sports,” said Christiana Macmillan, as she watches her son Ian playing hockey at the Rockliffe Park Community Rink. Ian is only seven years old, but he can skate across the rink on his own and handle the puck like an experienced…

By Agrani Tiwari Community hockey is a huge part of Canada’s legacy. The Ottawa Golden Knights are one such team that has built a reputation in Ottawa’s hockey community.    Guided by the passion and experience of their coach and owner Steve Sundin, the team thrives on resilience and developing young talent in the Eastern Ontario…

By Emmet Paradis  Jan 21, 2025  Figure 1 The MTC Logo by Arthur Fortin-Brunet  A new motorsport club is challenging Ottawa’s street racing stereotype through organized, safety-first mountain runs.   The Midnight Touge Club, founded by Arthur Fortin-Brunet, aims to give a controlled environment for car enthusiasts while emphasizing camaraderie and safety.   “Touge is a Japanese…