Benjamin Deans

Volume 139 (2011-2012) – Assistant Sports Editor

Benjamin Deans
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journal_sports@ams.queensu.ca
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Ben is a member of the Engineering Class of 2014.

Stories

John Lenz and the men’s basketball team could only beat the Royal Military College Paladins this season.
April 5, 2012
The Journal’s varsity year-end awards
Anti Wesley-James hopes to play football next season.
March 23, 2012
Strong man on campus
The Queen’s football team had to go through last fall’s OUA playoffs with injuries to key players like quarterback BIlly McPhee and linebacker Sam Sabourin.
March 16, 2012
No bounties in CIS, Queen’s coach says
March 16, 2012
Thuggery taints football
Queen’s receiver Giovanni Aprile was ranked 14th by the Canadian Football League Scouting Bureau.
March 9, 2012
Four Queen’s players at CFL combine
Men’s volleyball co-captain Niko Rukavina (15) comtemplates the end of his Queen’s career after falling 3-1 to the Manitoba Bisons in the CIS bronze medal match on March 4 at the ARC.
March 9, 2012
End of an era for men's volleyball
The Spartans celebrate after winning their second straight national championship.
March 4, 2012
Spartans take national championship
All-Canadian outside hitter Joren Zeeman congratulates Manitoba players following the Gaels' 3-1 loss.
March 4, 2012
Queen's settles for fourth after losing bronze medal match
Almost 2,000 people crowded into the ARC to watch the Gaels' 3-0 semifinal loss to the Trinity Western Spartans.
March 4, 2012
Gaels to compete for first-ever national medal in third-place game against Manitoba
Queen's players line up for post-game awards after Saturday's semifinal loss to the Trinity Western Spartans.
March 4, 2012
Straight-set loss dashes Queen's campaign for gold
KINGSTON, Ont. (03/03/2012) - Taylor Hunt (10) spikes at the 2012 CIS Men's Volleyball Championship Consolation Semifinals - Alberta Golden Bears vs. Dalhousie Tigers.
March 3, 2012
Home crowd troubles Golden Bears veteran
The Trinity Western Spartans beat the eighth-seeded Dalhousie Tigers in straight sets in their quarter-final on Friday night.
March 3, 2012
Defending champs prepare for tonight's semifinal against Gaels
March 3, 2012
Queen's records first quarter-final win at national championship
From left: Captains Dan Rosenbaum, Niko Rukavina and Jackson Dakin celebrate last weekend’s OUA title.
March 2, 2012
Queen’s hosts volleyball nationals
The visiting men’s volleyball coaches share a laugh at the CIS tournament’s opening press conference on Thursday morning.
March 2, 2012
Tournament part of Queen's long-term plans
February 26, 2012
Gaels win OUA championship
February 26, 2012
Gaels win Ontario championship
Queen's TV, Sports Streaming Network and Queen's Athletics finalized an arrangement for the CIS men's volleyball championships during a conference call on Feb. 13.
February 16, 2012
QTV settles webcast deal for national championship
Queen's TV, Sports Streaming Network and Queen's Athletics finalized an arrangement for the CIS men's volleyball championships during a conference call on Feb. 13.
February 16, 2012
Webcast deal reached
Middle Anthony Pitfield practices on Wednesday in preparation for Saturday’s QUA quarter-final against Guelph.
February 16, 2012
Gaels open post-season at home
Queen's TV, Sports Streaming Network and Queen's Athletics finalized an arrangement for the CIS men's volleyball championships during a conference call on Feb. 13.
February 16, 2012
Webcast deal reached
Football coach Pat Sheahan says 75 to 100 prospects visit him at his office in the ARC every year.
February 10, 2012
Recruitment in full flight
The men’s volleyball team celebrates after a 3-0 win over the Windsor Lancers at the ARC on Sunday.
February 7, 2012
Five straight wins to end season
The Queen's TV team webcasts a varsity game at the ARC. Since signing a $4,000 contract with Queen's Athletics in November, QTV has webcast seven varsity games and will webcast four more.
February 3, 2012
QTV loses rights
The men's volleyball team is 8-6 and fifth in the OUA.
January 27, 2012
Eyes on March
January 20, 2012
Basketball on both sides of the border
The women’s basketball team watches head coach Dave Wilson conduct a video session at the ARC on Tuesday afternoon.
January 20, 2012
Study session
The women’s soccer team won provincial and national gold medals this season.
December 1, 2011
Women's soccer tops varsity power rankings
Fifth-year Niko Rukavina has been playing as a libero to avoid jumping on his injured ankle.
November 25, 2011
Blown lead
Gaels flyhalf and OUA leading scorer Liam Underwood couldn’t stop the Gaels from losing 21-15 to the Western Mustangs in the OUA final on Sunday.
November 18, 2011
Second best
November 18, 2011
Athletics signs streaming deal with QTV
November 14, 2011
Gaels claim second straight national title
November 11, 2011
Early losing streak
Head coach Pat Sheahan (back right) talks to his team after Saturday's loss. In nine seasons, Sheahan's playoff record is 10-8.
November 11, 2011
Semifinal win was too much to ask
The McMaster Marauders beat the Gaels 26-2 in the season opener at Richardson Stadium on Sept. 5
November 4, 2011
Semifinal showdown at Mac
November 1, 2011
Third and fifth in Ottawa
November 1, 2011
Straight set win
Backup quarterback Ryan Mitchell celebrates with injured starter Billy McPhee during the football team's 14-10 OUA quarter-final win at Richardson Stadium on Saturday.
November 1, 2011
Playoff win
The Queen’s Parking Department’s truck can drive 65 kilometres before needing to be recharged.
October 28, 2011
Electric truck on campus
October 28, 2011
Who will win the Yates Cup?
Goalkeeper Dylan Maxwell holds his head after the Gaels' shootout loss to the Laurentian Voyageurs in an OUA playoff game on Wednesday.
October 28, 2011
Gaels fall in shootout
Left to right: Michael Amoroso, Dan Rosenbaum, Bryan Fautley, Joren Zeeman and Niko Rukavina.
October 28, 2011
Volleyball veterans want gold
Matt O'Donnell watches his former team beat the Western Mustangs 37-0 on Saturday.
October 25, 2011
O'Donnell returns to Richardson
Defensive back Josh Sultana recovers a fumble a touchdown during the Gaels' 37-0 win over the Western Mustangs on Saturday.
October 25, 2011
Gaels shut out Mustangs
October 20, 2011
Western won’t play starters
October 20, 2011
Are coaches to blame?
October 17, 2011
Team China falls to Gaels
Billy McPhee threw for 77 yards against his uncle’s team in the rain at Richardson Stadium on Saturday.
October 17, 2011
Warrior woes
Queen's student Nick Green (left) fell to Greg Wilson in the Kick for a Million semifinal in Hamilton last Friday.
October 14, 2011
One yard short
October 14, 2011
Win in Windsor
John Williamson (left) is the hated office manager in charge of assigning sales leads and Shelly Levene (right) is the older real estate agent, in denial about being past his prime.
October 13, 2011
Blue Canoe treads new waters
Queen's kicker Dan Village has started for the football team since 2007, setting 14 records in that span.
October 7, 2011
Queen's kicker keeps converting
October 7, 2011
Sports in brief
Striker Jackie Tessier has eight goals so far this season.
October 7, 2011
Second win against Ottawa
Nick Green attempts a kick during the Wendy's Kick for a Million quarter-finals at the Rogers Centre on Saturday night.
October 4, 2011
Queen's student advances
The football team overcame injuries, rain and a poor performance to win 13-6 against the University of Toronto Varsity Blues in Toronto on Friday night.
October 3, 2011
Gaels grind out win
Gaels goalkeeper Marshall Peacock goes up for a ball during yesterday's 2-0 win over the Royal Military College Paladins.
September 30, 2011
Sports in brief
Fifth-year student Nick Green (right) is a quarterfinalist in the Wendy's Kick for a Million challenge in Toronto on Saturday. He practiced with Gaels' kicker Dan Village (left) during the team's football practice on Tuesday at Richardson Stadium.
September 30, 2011
Green kicks for $1 million
September 27, 2011
Gaels continue 40-year streak
September 23, 2011
Rethink week
Receiver Giovanni Aprile put up four touchdowns last weekend.
September 23, 2011
Fresh start for football star
Ryan Granberg ran for 153 yards against a mediocre Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks defence on Saturday.
September 20, 2011
Don't get too excited
Gaels running back Ryan Granberg advances with the ball, while Laurier Golden Hawks Samuel Aird tries to take him down during Saturday’s home game at Richardson stadium.
September 18, 2011
Gaels score seven touchdowns in first win
Over 9,100 people watched the Gaels' Homecoming football game against the Ottawa Gee-Gees in 2010.
September 16, 2011
Home game drought
The Gaels couldn't register a touchdown in their 19-6 loss to the Ottawa Gee-Gees.
September 12, 2011
Still no touch downs
Gaels defensive backs Ben D'Andrea, right, and T.J. Chase-Dunawa, left, bring down a Marauders running back during Monday's game.
September 6, 2011
Gaels lose season opener
Mackenzie Simpson averaged 14.8 points per game at St. Lawrence College last season.
July 26, 2011
Once a Viking, now a Gael
With a fifth place finish in an Illinois competition, the Queen’s baja racing team saw their best result since 2008.
July 26, 2011
Queen’s Baja team in top five
June 28, 2011
Lineman in limbo
Next season's starting quarterback Billy McPhee works out at West Campus last week.
June 28, 2011
Quarterback question answered
June 2, 2011
Former Gael switches focus
May 31, 2011
Succession plan to ensure future
Guard Brittany Moore posted 18 points in the 62-51 loss to the Ryerson Rams.
March 4, 2011
Rams knock off Queen’s
February 3, 2011
Just taking care of business
The women’s volleyball team have struggled in their past four games despite a 9-1 start to the season.
February 1, 2011
Gaels rebound then relapse
Post Jill Wheat gets possession of the ball in a loss to the Rams.
January 28, 2011
Losing that feeling
November 26, 2010
Road weary Gaels
November 12, 2010
Struggling in extra time
November 5, 2010
Loss and win for Gaels
October 29, 2010
Goaltending hot, offence not for Gaels

Photos

The football team overcame injuries, rain and a poor performance to win 13-6 against the University of Toronto Varsity Blues in Toronto on Friday night.
October 3, 2011
Gaels grind out win

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