We are thankful to be welcome on these lands in friendship. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home.

This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

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UOIT men’s hockey team stuns Top 10 U.S. powerhouse Michigan Wolverines

October 3, 2011

Scoreboard tells the story: UOIT defeats Michigan Wolverines 3-2 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Bottom right: 111,000 Michigan football fans see message promoting UOIT-Michigan hockey game during the Wolverines’ football game against Minnesota.

It was a most memorable journey south of the border for the UOIT Ridgebacks men’s hockey team as they defeated the University of Michigan Wolverines 3-2 in an exhibition game on October 1 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The win by the Ridgebacks represents one of the greatest achievements in UOIT men’s hockey history. The Wolverines enter the new season ranked number six in U.S. national polls and were last year’s finalists in the U.S. national championship (NCAA Frozen Four).

“It may have been the best game we have ever played in the five-year history of our program,” said UOIT head coach Marlin Muylaert. “Michigan came out flying to begin the game. The crowd was buzzing for their home opener and they fed off the energy in the building. After their first goal, our team managed to settle things down and stick to our game plan.”

UOIT built a 3-1 lead on goals by Brendan Wise (Stouffville, ON), James Woodcroft (Milton, ON) and Jesse Stoughton (Bobcaygeon, ON). Michigan got one goal back midway in the third, but goaltender Jason Guy (Whitby, ON) held the fort, making a remarkable 54 saves in the win. UOIT managed to kill off nine of Michigan’s 10 power play chances.

Ridgebacks mentioned on Michigan stadium sign

This was the Ridgebacks’ second win over a NCAA opponent as they defeated Ferris State last fall.

Come out and support your Ridgebacks at their home opener on Saturday, October 8 when they take on the York Lions at the Campus Ice Centre.

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