SPORTS

Earl Haig Hockey Returns Stronger Than Ever

After a two-year hiatus, the Earl Haig Hockey Team has made an extraordinary comeback, re-establishing itself as one of the TDSB’s top varsity hockey teams. Following their impressive run to the City Finals Championship Game last year—their first appearance in nearly three decades—the team is determined to build off their success this season.

Justin Chin

Senior Boys Volleyball at OFSAA

In November, Earl Haig’s Senior Boys’ Volleyball team secured fifth place in the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA), accomplishing more at OFSAA than any team in Haig history. This season, the Senior Boys’ Volleyball Team played against approximately 12 other teams, emerging victorious in league play, playoffs, regionals, and finally, elimination-based matches at cities. Only the teams with the highest scores advance. Earl Haig competed in the AAA divi

Keira Ha

The Indomitable Human Spirit: Toronto Maple Leafs Fans

Between exorbitant nosebleed ticket prices and games distributed between countless streaming platforms, watching the Leafs lose in Boston is as expensive as ever. And yet, the fans are willing to pay. The fans are willing to cheer. The fans are willing to be let down yet again. Every year Leafs fans grasp onto the fleeting excitement of a game where the core four almost live up to their salaries. But this bliss is almost instantly lost to the emotional whiplash of a multi-gam

Parnia Raghibizadeh

The PWHL: Two Months In

In January 2024, the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), became North America’s newest professional sports league. The first game was played in Toronto after announcing its founding in 2023. It attracted 2,900,000 fans to tune in to watch New York play against Toronto, the former shutting out PWHL Toronto 4-0. While the home fans may have wanted a different result, it was a notable milestone in women’s sports nonetheless.

Ian Welsman

Grassroots to Mainstream: Toronto’s Rugby Scene

Often overshadowed by mainstream sports like hockey or basketball, rugby possesses a distinctive culture and ethos that sets it apart. While it may not enjoy the same level of popularity, the rugby community– especially here in Toronto–is flourishing.

Lama Abousalem

Earl Haig Girls’ Basketball: Victories Beyond the Scoreboard

In the face of setbacks, the girls’ basketball team at Earl Haig emerged not only as athletes, but as a resilient team that embraced every challenge on the court. They have always managed to find victories in lessons learned, despite a win or loss, with stepping stones toward improvement.

Nadine Alsaghir