Badminton
The Thunder badminton team carried strong momentum into the ACAC Championships following an impressive showing at the third ACAC Tournament of the season.
In singles play:
Mattias Andersson delivered a standout performance for the Thunder, battling through a competitive draw to secure a third place finish and a bronze medal, earning him an ACAC All-Conference.
Emma Tran also put together a strong tournament ultimately finishing just short of the podium in fourth place but still being recognized for an ACAC All-Conference.
In doubles competition, Jonathan Su and Raphael Motel proved to be one of the top teams in the tournament, as they advanced to the Championship final. In a hard fought match against a strong NAIT pair, they pushed the contest to three games but ultimately earned a silver medal. Motell was then recognized as an ACAC All-Conference. Su and Motel went on to represent CUE on the national stage at the CCAA Nationals in Saint John, New Brunswick. Their efforts culminated in an impressive bronze medal performance.
Curling
The Thunder men’s and women’s curling teams wrapped up their seasons on the national stage, traveling to Regina to compete at the CCAA Curling Nationals.
The women’s team put together a strong and consistent performance throughout the round robin portion of the tournament, finishing with a 4-3 record. Their efforts earned them a fourth-place finish overall at the national level, while also finishing in second place among ACAC competitors at the event. The team as a whole brought home an ACAC Championship, their third in the history of the program.
On the men’s side, the team faced a challenging field and finished with an overall record of 1-7 at the championship. When compared within the conference, the men’s team finished third among ACAC representatives.
The mixed team ultimately finished fourth overall in the ACAC mixed team standings, narrowly missing out on an opportunity to compete at the national level.
Men’s Volleyball
The Thunder men’s volleyball team concluded their ACAC season with a 2–17 record.
Despite the team’s overall record, several standout athletes achieved remarkable individual milestones, setting records for Concordia Thunder volleyball:
- Liam Frost (2019-20, 2025-26) finished his career with 481 assists, ranking fourth all-time in Concordia career records.
- Alexi Dufour (2023-26) moved into second overall for service aces, recording 57.
- Brodie Wight also had an exceptional season and career, finishing with a career average of 2.54 kills per set, placing him third in Concordia history, and setting the single-season record with an outstanding 3.23 kills per set, the highest in program history.
Women’s Volleyball
The Thunder women’s volleyball team efforts culminated in a solid 8-11 record, reflecting a six win improvement from the previous season.
- Team captain Emma Thompson capped off an outstanding season by earning ACAC All-Conference honours. Over the course of the season, she tallied 199 kills, 23 service aces, and 118 digs. In addition to her standout season, Thompson set new records for Thunder Athletics, bringing her career kills total to 601. She also broke the career service aces record, registering 85.
Men’s Basketball
The Thunder men’s basketball team wrapped up their season with an 8-12 record, finishing fourth overall in the ACAC North Division standings.
- Malik Edwards was recognized for his outstanding season debut, earning ACAC Rookie of the Year.
- Keella Gatewech also stood out this season, receiving an ACAC All-Conference selection while also setting records for the Thunder by tying teammate Kyler Dutka for 1st overall for single season blocks at a whopping 33.
Women’s Basketball
The Thunder women’s basketball team ultimately placed the team in third overall with an impressive 16-4 record.
- Chloe Sutherland had a historic season, setting multiple records for both Concordia and the ACAC. She led the league with an outstanding 105 steals, the most in Thunder women’s basketball history. Offensively, Sutherland averaged 21.9 points per game, ranking second all-time for Concordia, and finished the season with a total of 417 points for her career, placing her third in program history. She was named a Tournament All-Star and earned two of the conference’s highest honours: the ACAC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. She capped off the year by receiving a CCAA All-Canadian selection, one of two Thunder athletes this year to receive the honour.
Indoor Track
Competing against some of the top talent in the conference, Thunder athletes delivered strong performances across a wide range of events, consistently earning podium finishes throughout the weekend. As a team, CUE put together an outstanding showing, finishing third overall in the conference standings. The women’s team matched that success with a third place finish of their own, while the men’s team elevated their performance to claim an impressive second place result.
- Owen Stewart delivered a remarkable meet, earning gold in the men’s 1000m and adding a silver medal in the 600m. His efforts also earned him ACAC All-Conference.
- Markus Boland also had a strong showing on the men’s side, capturing bronze medals in both the 1000m and 600m events, and was similarly recognized with an ACAC All-Conference selection for his performances.
- Ava Rudyk played a key role in the women team’s success, particularly in the relay events. She earned her recognition as an ACAC All-Conference athlete.
- Ashlee Walker continued to set the standard with a dominant showing across multiple events. She captured gold medals in the 1000m, 1500m, and 600m. In addition to her individual success, Walker played a key role in the relay events, helping the Thunder secure silver medals in both the 4x200m and 4x400m relays. She earned both an ACAC All-Conference and was named ACAC Runner of the Year.
Hockey
The Thunder men’s hockey team clinched their spot in the playoffs and wrapped up their year with a 9-15 record. Their playoff matchup was against their biggest rivals, the NAIT Ooks, in a best-of-three series. However, the Ooks ultimately brought the Thunder’s season to a close.
- Isaac Leik managed to hit the 50 career goals mark by the end of the season, contributing massively to the team’s success.
- Goaltender Griffin Bowerman completed a standout career for the Thunder men’s hockey program. Over his tenure, he recorded a career Goals Against Average (GAA) of 3.57, ranking second all-time for Concordia, along with a .903 save percentage. Bowerman also notched 27 career wins and logged 3,229 minutes in net.
- Dylan Handel was named to the ACAC All-Conference team for the second year in a row while also holding the title for ACAC scoring leader in back-to-back campaigns, leading the league this year with 38 points.
Men’s Futsal
Our Thunder men’s futsal team earned their place at the ACAC Championship tournament in Medicine Hat. The Thunder opened the tournament with a challenging matchup against the Lethbridge Kodiaks. The game began in dominant fashion, with the Thunder building a commanding 4-0 lead early on. Despite their strong start, they were unable to hold off the Kodiaks’ push, ultimately falling 6-4 in a hard-fought contest. The Thunder faced the Lakeland Rustlers in their next game and the team battled until the final whistle but came up short, bringing their season to a close with a tough loss.
- Carlos Echeverria received an ACAC All-Conference.
While the result was not what the team had hoped for, their journey to the championship tournament and first-place finish in the division highlights a successful and competitive season for the first ever Thunder futsal team.
Women’s Futsal
Our women’s futsal team capped off an incredible season in dominant fashion, capturing the ACAC Championship title. The Thunder battled through a competitive tournament, playing a total of three games en route to the gold medal and showcasing their resilience, and high-level play throughout the weekend. In the championship final, they faced off against their longtime rivals, the NAIT Ooks. In true championship fashion, the game was decided by the smallest of margins, with the Thunder securing a 1-0 victory scored by Maddison Kempster to claim the title and bring home the ACAC banner.
- Taytum Bush delivered an exceptional performance across the tournament and was rightfully named Most Valuable Player of the Tournament.
- Vanessa Pietramala and Taytum were both named ACAC futsal Tournament All-Stars and ACAC All-Conference athletes for their play both during the year and the championship tournament.
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