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All content by Jon Van Zytveld
Courtesy Photo / Sports Information Department Softball Head Coach Doug Woods

WOODS’ WINNING WAYS

Jon Van Zytveld
Apr 19, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews GVSU vs. Ashland

Senior send-off

Jon Van Zytveld
Apr 16, 2012
GVL / Archive Senior Andrea Nicholson at bat against Ferris State.

Ready to rebound

Jon Van Zytveld
Apr 11, 2012
GVL / Bo Anderson Pitcher Hannah Santora went seven scoreless innings for the Lakers during Saturday's second game vs. SVSU

Lakers split pair of double-headers

Jon Van Zytveld
Apr 9, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews GVSU vs. Ferris State

Big things ahead

Jon Van Zytveld
Apr 5, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews GVSU vs. Ferris State

Lakers win three, drop one against Ferris State

Jon Van Zytveld
Apr 2, 2012
GVL / Archive The Womens Lacrosse team, lead by freshman Sarah Lowe (16), have found earlier succes with their youth.

Freshmen fuel emerging team

Jon Van Zytveld
Mar 29, 2012
GVL / Archive Freshman Sarah Lowe looking to pass the ball to a teammate during the lakers first home match against Lindenwood.

Early success at home unifies team

Jon Van Zytveld
Mar 26, 2012
GVL / Archive Junior Jeremy Christopher (11) skates the puck up the ice during a previous matchup with Oakland University.

Laker hockey falls in ACHA Championship game to end season

Jon Van Zytveld
Mar 22, 2012

INCHING CLOSER

Jon Van Zytveld
Mar 19, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Freshman Sarah Lowe taking the ball up the field during the Lakers recent practice before their first home game.

LAX preps for first-ever home game

Jon Van Zytveld
Mar 15, 2012
GVL / Archive Freshman Blaine Marney (16) during the Lakers previous match against Hope college.

Club hockey heads to nationals

Jon Van Zytveld
Mar 12, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Freshman Matt Smartt (20) shooting the puck away from a defender during the Lakers last game against Hope College

Lakers win GMHL hockey tourney

Jon Van Zytveld
Mar 10, 2012
GVL / Archive Freshman Blaine Marney during the Lakers previous match against Hope college.

Postseason preperation

Jon Van Zytveld
Mar 1, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Senior Goalie Josh Lavigne

Goalies prepare for post-season challenges

Jon Van Zytveld
Feb 23, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Freshman Matt Smartt (20) shooting the puck away from a defender during the Lakers last game against Hope College

SKATING INTO THE SUNSET

Jon Van Zytveld
Feb 20, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter GVSU Mens Hockey Bench

Club hockey programs demonstrate GV unity

Jon Van Zytveld
Feb 16, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Freshman Matt Smartt (20) shooting the puck away from a defender during the Lakers last game against Hope College

Hockey club falls to D-III Hope, look to improve for Nationals

Jon Van Zytveld
Feb 13, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews A Laker wrestler at the Laker Classic Wrestling Tournament this past week in the Fieldhouse.

Wrestlers set records, place fourth at National Duals

Jon Van Zytveld
Feb 9, 2012
GVL / Archive Defenseman Dylan Dault (4) prepares for Oakland to move up the ice during a previous match.

Club hockey returns to winning ways with road sweep

Jon Van Zytveld
Feb 6, 2012
GVL / Archive Junior Forward Chad Wilhelm skating during a match last season.

Wilhelm brothers lead hockey offense

Jon Van Zytveld
Feb 2, 2012
GVL / Nicki Lamson Freshman forward Jacob Endicott (15)

Freshman Endicott sparks Laker hockey offense

Jon Van Zytveld
Jan 26, 2012

Men’s hockey club continues strong play after dominating weekend

Jon Van Zytveld
Jan 23, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Senior Ryan Welch (21) gets ready for a face-off.

Winning streak unites Lakers

Jon Van Zytveld
Jan 19, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Junior Jeremy Christopher (11) skates the puck up the ice during a recent matchup with Oakland University.

Men’s club hockey defeats Oakland, preps for more

Jon Van Zytveld
Jan 16, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter A GVSU hockey team member takes a shot on the awaiting goalie during practice.

Lakers look to extend 19-game win streak against Oakland

Jon Van Zytveld
Jan 12, 2012
GVL Archive Senior Forward Brad Keough

GVSU drops Davenport, preps for challenges ahead

Jon Van Zytveld
Jan 9, 2012
GVL Archive Senior Eric Beaupre

Club hockey extends winning streak, get “wakeup call”

Jon Van Zytveld
Dec 12, 2011
GVL Archive Senior Brian Savalle

Lakers take out MSU, look ahead to Chicago Dodgeball Open

Jon Van Zytveld
Dec 8, 2011
GVL/ Rane Martin Freshman Danielle Vallier comes up for air while swimming the 200 yard IM at the Lakers meet against Northern Michigan University last Saturday.

Lakers take first at Calvin College Winter Invitational

Jon Van Zytveld
Dec 5, 2011

Club roller hockey teams up for holiday aid

Jon Van Zytveld
Dec 1, 2011
GVL Archive Senior Ryan Welch breaks away from defenders

Lakers go head-to-head with DI opponents

Jon Van Zytveld
Nov 28, 2011
Courtesy Photo/ Cory Whitaker Womens Club Hockey Team

Youthful Lakers rally after mixed weekend

Jon Van Zytveld
Nov 17, 2011

Lakers reach seven-game winning streak with victory over Wolverines

Jon Van Zytveld
Nov 14, 2011
GVL Archive A Laker athlete wrestles an opponent in a past meet

Lakers prepare to hit the mat

Jon Van Zytveld
Nov 10, 2011
GVL Archive Junior Bobby Anderson makes a shot on the goal

Lakers brush off ‘sluggish start’ in road victories

Jon Van Zytveld
Nov 7, 2011
GVL Archive Baseball head coach Steve Lyon.

Lakers prepare for once-in-a-lifetime trip to Cuba

Jon Van Zytveld
Nov 3, 2011
GVL Archive The Mens eight pulls during a past Lubbers Cup Regatta

Lakers place high at the Head of the Charles Regatta

Jon Van Zytveld
Oct 27, 2011
GVL/ Dylan Graham Laker Fall Classic 2011

GV finishes strong at Laker Fall Classic

Jon Van Zytveld
Oct 24, 2011
GVL / Rachel Iturralde Alison Modafferi and Susan Hoddinott, both on the club lacrosse team, practice on the turf field.

Club sports offer athletic opportunities

Jon Van Zytveld
Oct 20, 2011

Lakers score high at Penn State invitational

Jon Van Zytveld
Oct 17, 2011
GVL Archive Senior Travis Shooks lines up his putt during a past match.

Lakers victorious at second-straight tournament

Jon Van Zytveld
Oct 13, 2011
GVL Archive The team huddles together before their match begins.

Lakers snap losing streak on road trip

Jon Van Zytveld
Oct 10, 2011

Lakers win big at the GVSU Fall Invitational

Jon Van Zytveld
Oct 3, 2011
GVL Archive A member of the Men's Rugby team powers through the defense

Club rugby rising in popularity at GVSU

Jon Van Zytveld
Sep 22, 2011
GVL/ Rachel Iturralde Sophomore Stacey Catalano spikes the ball during their match against Lake Superior State University on Friday.

GV rebounds to defeat Lake Superior State, Northwood

Jon Van Zytveld
Sep 19, 2011