Carnival

Colourful Carnival fans!

Last Wednesday was a special night as the McGill Redmen faced off against UQTR (Université de Québec à Trois-Rivières). When I walked into McConnell Arena that evening, I found myself in a swarm of multicoloured jumpsuits, red t-shirts and beer. Not only was this a Red Thunder game, but Carnival participants were there to double the hype. Now, what's Carnival you ask? Well, imagine frosh in the winter. Except this one is team-based, everyone wears jumpsuits (aka "puke suits") and compete in drinking-related games to win the week-long event. Needless to say, these enthusiastic, inebriated folk made the game all the more fun.

It was hard to tell what side the fans were on just by the sight of them: when McGill scored, everyone was on their feet cheering, arms around each other and ordering another round in celebration; when UQTR scored, everyone was on their feet booing, arms around each other and ordering another round to ease their woes. Thankfully, there was more to celebrate than to cry about. The Redmen won 4-2!

If you're looking for another chance to cheer on our teams, come join the fans for some more hockey as our boys take on the Concordia Stingers on Friday at McConnell Arena. Also on this weekend: the McGill Team Challenge for our track and field stars at the fieldhouse and Martlet volleyball versus Sherbrooke on Sunday at the Love Competition Hall (in the Sports Complex).

Check out the McGill Athletics homepage for all the lastest info on our varsity teams, tickets, how to get there and more.

- Martlet Girl