Gee-Gees Return: 2026 winter sports mid-season update

Gee-Gees Return: 2026 winter sports mid-season update
January 8, 2026

Women's Volleyball

The Scoop: The Gee-Gees have established themselves as a serious contender in the OUA East, entering 2026 with an impressive 7-3 conference record. After a series of exhibition tune-ups over the break, the team is looking to chase down the conference leaders and secure a high playoff seed.   

  • Record: 7-3 
  • Regular Season Games Remaining: 10
  • Stat Leaders (per set): 
  • Assists: Harper Schaefer – 9.28 (1st OUA, 3rd U SPORTS)
  • Kills: Audrey Odigie – 3.92 (3rd OUA, 5th U SPORTS)
  • Blocks: Christine Hachokake – 1.03 (2nd OUA)

 

Circle Your Calendar: 

  • Jan 16 & 17 at Western: The season resumes with a massive road test. Western (7-3) is neck-and-neck with Ottawa in the standings, making this a potential playoff preview. 
  • Jan 23 & 24 vs Windsor: The following weekend has all the same implications, as Windsor (7-3) comes to town. Defending their home court would be a huge boost for the Gee-Gees.  

 

Women's Basketball

The Scoop: It's been a battle for positioning in the OUA East. Sitting at 5-5, the Gee-Gees are right in the thick of the playoff hunt. The second half is all about consistency. If the dynamic duo of Allie McCarthy and Bailey Russell stays hot, this team has the firepower to climb the standings rapidly. 

  • Record: 5-5 
  • Regular Season Games Remaining: 12
  • Stat Leaders (per game): 
  • Points: Allie McCarthy – 23.2 (2nd OUA and U SPORTS), Bailey Russell 20.2 (3rd OUA and U SPORTS)
  • Rebounds: Allie McCarthy – 8.8 
  • Assists: Bailey Russell – 3.7 (3rd OUA), Allie McCarthy – 3.5 (4th OUA)
  • Steals: Allie McCarthy – 3.0 (4th OUA), Enora Touloute – 2.9 (5th OUA)
  • Blocks: Enora Touloute – 0.9

 

Circle Your Calendar: 

Jan 10 vs. Queen's: The Gaels are currently the top team in the OUA. This home game is a perfect opportunity for a statement upset. 

Feb 6 vs. Carleton (Capital Hoops Classic): The biggest game of the year. The rivalry heads to TD Place for a Friday night showdown in front of the biggest regular season crowd.  

 

Men's Basketball 

The Scoop: The Gee-Gees team enters the new year with a 5-5 record, looking to find their rhythm for a deep postseason run. With a balanced offensive attack led by the likes of Alex Phaneuf, Brock Newton, and Owen Kenney, the Gee-Gees have the talent to compete with anyone. The focus now shifts to turning close losses into important wins as the playoff race tightens. 

  • Record: 5-5 
  • Regular Season Games Remaining: 12
  • Stat Leaders: 
  • Points: Alec Phaneuf – 15.9
  • Rebounds: Brock Newton – 7.8
  • Assists: Alec Phaneuf – 4.4
  • Steals: Justin Tounkara and Owen Kenney – 1.4
  • Blocks: Owen Kenney – 0.9

 

Circle Your Calendar: 

Jan 16 vs. TMU: Ottawa resumes the season with a lineup of home games, but this game against TMU (8-2) will mark their biggest challenge, and biggest opportunity, over that stretch.  

Feb 6 vs. Carleton (Capital Hoops Classic): It doesn't get bigger than this. The battle for Ottawa bragging rights takes center stage at TD Place. 

 

Women's Hockey

The Scoop: The Gee-Gees have been gritty and effective, skating to an 8-6 record to rank third in the OUA East. They currently sit firmly in the playoff mix, relying on a balanced scoring attack and solid goaltending from Clara Genier.

  • Record: 8-6 
  • Regular Games Remaining: 13
  • Stat Leaders: 
  • Points: Gillian Warren – 12
  • Goals: Gillian Warren – 6
  • Assists: Maelle Laplante – 8
  • Goaltending: Clara Genier – 9 Games Played (1.53 GAA, .946 SV%)

 

Circle Your Calendar: 

Jan 16 vs. Queen's (Country Night): Grab your cowboy hats! The Gee-Gees host a theme night against a Queen's squad who currently sits in 1st in the OUA. Expect a rowdy one at the Minto Sports Complex.  

Feb 6 vs. Ontario Tech and Feb 7 vs. TMU: As the season winds down, points against struggling teams like Ontario Tech and TMU will be crucial for seeding. This home weekend presents Ottawa with an excellent opportunity to improve their final standings.  

 

Men's Hockey

The Scoop: The Men's team is flying high with a 10-6 record, establishing themselves as one of the top threats in the OUA East. With offensive weapons like Max Grondin and stellar goaltending from Franky Lapenna, this team is eyeing another championship run.   

  • Record: 10-6 
  • Regular Season Games Remaining: 12
  • Stat Leaders: 
  • Points:  Max Grondin – 22 (3rd OUA)
  • Goals: Max Grondin, Mitchell Martin, and Marc-Antoine Seguin – 8
  • Assists: Zach Giroux – 15 (4th OUA)
  • Goaltending: Franky Lapenna – 9 wins (2.28GAA .925SV% (5th OUA)) 

 

Circle Your Calendar: 

Jan 23 vs. Queen's (Telfer Night): Free tickets for all Telfer students and alumni! Expect a packed and well-dressed house as the Gee-Gees look to assert dominance over their Kingston rivals. 

 
Tickets for all Gee-Gees home games can be found at tickets.geegees.ca