Ridgebacks punch quarterfinal ticket after gritty victory in North Bay

The Ontario Tech women's hockey team is moving on to the quarterfinals of the OUA Playoffs after earning a 2–1 victory over the Nipissing Lakers in the play-in game on Friday morning.

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

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Ontario Tech duo McGee, Jackson set sights on PWHL Draft
Ontario Tech women's hockey standouts Zoe McGee and Julia Jackson have officially declared for the 2026 PWHL Draft, continuing the next chapter of two of the most accomplished careers in Ridgebacks program history.
Ontario Tech recognized with OUA CHAMP Award for Best Theme Night
The Ontario Tech Ridgebacks have added another accolade to the department's growing list of honours, earning the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) CHAMP Award for Best Theme Night for their inaugural Her Way to Play event.
McGee and Baker named Ontario Tech Athletes of the Year
The Regent Theatre hosted Ontario Tech's 19th annual athletic awards gala on Thursday night, recognizing Ridgebacks student-athletes for their outstanding achievements over the past season.
Emily Harrison earns OUA East All-Rookie honour
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Sold-out crowd backs Ridgebacks in semifinal finale
The Ontario Tech women's hockey team saw their historic post season run come to an end on Friday night, dropping a 2–0 decision to the Guelph Gryphons in Game 2 of the OUA semifinals in front of a sold-out Dog Pound.
Ridgebacks drop game 1 of OUA semifinals to Guelph
The Ontario Tech women's hockey team were unable to solve Martina Fedel on Wednesday night, falling 3–0 to the Guelph Gryphons in Game 1 of the OUA Semifinals.