BY THE NUMBERS: Gee-Gees clash with Gaels in home opener at TD Place

Photo: Greg Kolz.
Photo: Greg Kolz.
August 31, 2022

September 3, 2022 

  • The Matchup: Ottawa Gee-Gees (1-0, T-1st in OUA) versus Queen's Gaels (1-0, T-1st in OUA)
  • Location: TD Place Stadium
  • Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
  • Tickets: tickets.geegees.ca
  • Last meeting: Ottawa 15, Queen's 32 – Nov. 13, 2021 (OUA East Final)
  • Broadcast: OUA.tv

OTTAWA GAMES NOTES

  • Ottawa opened their season with a win on the road against Windsor. A late 38-yard field goal from Campbell Fair sealed a 19-16 victory. Fair drilled four field goals, all from over 30 yards out, and was selected as the Canadian Football Perspective's OUA Special Teams Player of the Week.

  • The Gee-Gees defence forced three turnovers (two interceptions and a fumble recovery). Eric Cumberbatch and Kevin Victome combined for four pass breakups, while Jonathan Fournier blocked a punt.

  • J-P Cimankinda's 125-yard performance on the ground ranks him third in the nation in rushing yardage.

QUEEN'S GAME NOTES

  • Major Stat Leaders
    • Passing yards: James Keenan – 246
    • Rushing yards: Jaden Blackman – 134
    • Receiving yards: Nathan Falconi – 80
    • Tackles: Three players tied at 4

  • Queen's earned a home win to open their season, besting Toronto 47-25. Queen's outscored the Varsity Blues 27-7 in the second half.

  • James Keenan spread the ball around – five receivers had multiple receptions.

  • The Gaels and Gee-Gees met three times in 2021, with Queen's emerging victorious in all three. They eventually fell in the Yates Cup to Western.

Tickets for all Gee-Gees home games are available for purchase at tickets.geegees.ca. The game will be streamed live for free on OUA.tv (in English).