For the first time since 2001, the Concordia Stingers will face off against the McGill Redmen in men’s university hockey playoff action.
The best-of-three OUA East quarterfinals begin Wednesday night at McGill’s McConnell Arena. Game 2 will be played at Concordia’s Ed Meagher Arena, 7200 Sherbrooke St. W. on the Loyola campus Friday at 7:30 p.m. If necessary, Game 3 is at McGill on Sunday at 7 p.m.
The fierce rivalry attracted big crowds in excess of 500 fans at each of the four games between the teams this season. The Redmen won the first three matches, and the schools skated to a 2-2 tie in the 20th annual Corey Cup game last Friday.
Jason Beliveau and Dmitri Toupikov scored for the Stingers, erasing an early 2-0 McGill lead. The tie and a 2-1 victory over the UQTR Patriotes last Wednesday gave Concordia three points in the standings and the last spot in the OUA East playoff race.
In 2001, the Stingers took the best-of-three series in two straight games. The scores were 2-1 and 3-2 in overtime.
The Queen’s Golden Gaels and the Ottawa Gee-Gees will play in the other OUA East series. The UQTR Patriotes and the Toronto Varsity Blues have byes in the first round. The Ryerson Rams and the RMC Paladins have been eliminated
Tickets for Game 2 can be purchased in advance with Visa or MasterCard by calling (514) 848-2424, ext. 3898.
