The Gaels men’s volleyball team play their first match in the CIS national championships Friday at 3 pm (Pacific time) against the Trinity Western Spartans at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, B.C. The Gaels, who are making their third appearance in the last five years, are ranked fifth.

The tournament continues all weekend and all main-bracket matches will be webcast live on SSN Canada. All times are local Pacific Time.

Friday, March 12

13:00 Quarter-final #1: No. 1 Laval vs. No. 8 Montreal
15:00 Quarter-final #2: No. 4 Trinity Western vs. No. 5 Queen’s
18:00 Quarter-final #3: No. 2 Alberta vs. No. 7 Thompson Rivers
20:00 Quarter-final #4: No. 3 Dalhousie vs. No. 6 Calgary

Saturday, March 13

13:00 Consolation #1: Loser QF #1 vs. Loser QF #2
15:00 Consolation #2: Loser QF #3 vs. Loser QF #4
18:00 Semi-final #1: Winner QF #1 vs. Winner QF #2
20:00 Semi-final #2: Winner QF #3 vs. Winner QF #4

Sunday, March 14

13:00 5th place
15:00 Bronze medal
18:00 Championship final

For more information visit www.gogaelsgo.com.