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CURRENT NEWS All news releases can be viewed under our News link archive. We hope you enjoy a preview of our returning 2010 athletes and UOIT Varsity Athletics values. SUPPORT YOUR UOIT RIDGEBACKS Thursday September 9, 2010 Registration Includes Lunch Shotgun Tee Off: 1:00 pm Dinner & Prizes: 6:30 pm Ridgebacks Season tickets now on Sale - July 27, 2010 OSHAWA, Ont. - The Ridgebacks men's and women's hockey teams are heading into their fourth season of play with more excitement and confidence than ever. Both teams will know the route they will have to take in order to achieve their goals as the OUA regular season schedule has been released....read more Ridgebacks pick up an experienced defenceman - July 6, 2010 OSHAWA, Ont. – University of Ontario Institute of Technology men's hockey head coach Marlin Muylaert is proud to announce the addition of Matt Pasztor to the Ridgebacks lineup for the 2010/11 season. A native of Langton, Ont., the 6'2 defenceman has played four years of junior hockey and is ready to make the leap to the University level. ... read more Bebek to join Ridgebacks coaching staff - July 5, 2010 OSHAWA, Ont. – University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) men's soccer head coach Vaso Vujanovic is proud to announce the hiring of Goran Bebek as the goalkeeper coach of the Ridgebacks. “Goran will bring strength and confidence to our goalkeepers' performance this fall,” said Vujanovic. “He will be a great addition to our team heading into our first season in the OUA.” ... read more UOIT Ridgebacks ready to hit the pitch – OUA soccer schedule set - June 29, 2010 OSHAWA, Ont. – The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) men's soccer schedule has been set as the Ridgebacks enter their first season of play in the OUA. Things officially get started on Saturday, September 18 as the Ridgebacks home opener takes place against the Western Mustangs beginning at 3:15 p.m. on Vaso's Field. The game will feature a special opening ceremony celebrating the historic afternoon on campus as University soccer kicks off for the first time in the Durham region. ... read more 2010-11 UOIT Ridgebacks hockey schedules released - June 28, 2010 Season tickets now on Sale OSHAWA, Ont. - The Ridgebacks men's and women's hockey teams are heading into their fourth season of play with more excitement and confidence than ever. Both teams will know the route they will have to take in order to achieve their goals as the OUA regular season schedule has been released. ... read more Beresford named Ridgebacks rowing head coach - June 22, 2010 OSHAWA, Ont. - The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) athletic department is proud to announce that Caitlin Beresford has been named the new head coach of the Ridgebacks varsity rowing program. ... read more Tavares takes over UOIT dance program - June 17, 2010 Oshawa, ONT. – The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) athletic department is pleased to announce that Christine Tavares has been named the new head coach of the varsity dance program. “I am really excited to be working with the Ridgebacks this year,” said Tavares. “From the performances I saw at BAM, I was really impressed with the student-athletes' talent and passion towards dance. I cannot wait for the season to start in September.” ... read more Catch Ridgebacks Men's Hockey Coaches on Rogers TV Thursday Night!!! - June 17, 2010 Make sure you tune into Rogers TV on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. as UOIT men's hockey coaches Marlin Muylaert and Craig Fisher will be appearing live on the Sportszone!!! ... read more UOIT Ridgebacks men's hockey adds an OHL veteran to the lineup - June 16, 2010 OSHAWA, Ont. - University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) men's hockey head coach Marlin Muylaert is proud to announce the addition of Luke Van Moerkerke to the team for the 2010-11 season. “We are very happy to be adding Luke to our lineup,” said Muylaert. “Luke is a big body adding size and muscle to our forward position. He captained the Brantford Eagles this season and was a key component of their power play and penalty kill units. We think Luke has a ton of untapped potential and will develop into a dominant university hockey player during his tenure here at UOIT.” ... read more Millikin to be honoured by the Canadian Secondary School Rowing Association - June 1, 2010 OSHAWA, Ont. – Founding coach of the UOIT Ridgebacks rowing program Rob Millikin is receiving another award in recognition for his contributions to the sport of rowing as he is being honoured with an award of excellence from the Canadian Secondary School Rowing Association (CSSRA). ... read more