By Reegan MacAulay

Two volleyball games at home on a Saturday afternoon, ACAA basketball action on the road, and more Atlantic Collegiate Hockey Association action highlight upcoming Holland Hurricanes action. Here is everything you need to know for the upcoming weekend.

Before previewing this weekend's action, we'd like to shoutout our women's rugby and soccer teams, who will be having their 2023 championships recognized prior to this Saturday's women's volleyball game at the McMillan Centre in Charlottetown. The championship banners will be there and hung up on the gym wall.

Women's Volleyball

The women's volleyball Hurricanes are ready to rebound from a recent loss with a Saturday afternoon showdown at the McMillan Centre in Charlottetown on Dec. 2 against the 4-2 Mount Allison Mounties.

Previously, the 5-3 ‘Canes played the 5-3 St. Thomas University (STU) Tommies on Saturday, Nov. 25 and lost 3-2 in a close match. Jenna O'Neill led the ‘Canes with 16 kills.

Heading into this weekend, the Mounties currently sit fifth in the conference and carry a two-game winning streak, recently beating USTA and UNBSJ 3-0.

Last time the ‘Canes played the Mounties, Holland lost 3-1 on the road on Saturday, Nov. 11.

The defending champions will be heavily relying on Morgan White, fourth in the conference in kills with 72 and first in the conference in service aces per set with 1.79, and Ella Hickey, first in the conference in assists per set with 8.29. Game time is at 4 p.m. and the game can be viewed live at www.acaa.tv. Connect with the women's volleyball ‘Canes at www.x.com/caneswvball and www.instagram.com/caneswvball.

Men's Volleyball

The men's volleyball Hurricanes will join the women's volleyball Hurricanes with their own Saturday afternoon showdown at the McMillan Centre in Charlottetown on Dec. 2 against the 1-5 Crandall University Chargers.

Previously, the ‘Canes played the 3-4 STU Tommies on Saturday, Nov. 25 and lost 3-0. Carson Gray and Nathan Willis led the ‘Canes with six kills.

Heading into this weekend, the Chargers currently sit fifth and last in the conference and recently earned their first win of the season against UNBSJ 3-2 on Sunday, Nov. 26.

Last time the ‘Canes played the Chargers, Holland won 3-1 on the road on Thursday, Nov. 23.

The ‘Canes will look to return to the win column by heavily relying on Izumo Ueda, second in the conference in kills per set at 3.04, third in the conference in kills with 70, and second in the conference in hitting percentage with a .317. Carson Gray is fifth in the conference in kills per set with 2.52 and Marcus Lapointe is fourth in the conference in digs per set with 1.87. Game time is at 4 p.m. and the game can be viewed live at www.acaa.tv. Connect with the men's volleyball ‘Canes at www.x.com/canesmvball and www.instagram.com/canesmvball.

Women's Basketball

The women's basketball Hurricanes will look to get back in the win column with two games on the road this upcoming weekend.

Previously, the ‘Canes played the 6-1 Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) Mystics on Saturday, Nov. 25 and lost 100-78. Lauren Armstrong led the ‘Canes with 18 points and continues to lead the conference with 11 rebounds per game and is fifth in the conference with 15 points per game.

This Saturday, Dec. 2, the ‘Canes will head to Fredericton, New Brunswick and play the 1-5 STU Tommies. STU currently sits sixth in the conference and is on a five-game losing streak, recently losing to the University of New Brunswick Saint John (UNBSJ) Seawolves 61-58 on Friday, Nov. 24.

Last time the ‘Canes played the Tommies, Holland won 73-65 at home on Sunday, Oct. 29.

The ‘Canes will then visit Saint John, New Brunswick on Sunday, Dec. 3 and play the 2-5 UNBSJ Seawolves. UNBSJ currently sits fifth in the conference and has recently defeated STU 61-58.

Last time the ‘Canes played the Seawolves, Holland won 81-68 at home on Saturday, Nov. 4.

Keep an eye on Lauren Armstrong to maintain her rebounds-per-game momentum, Amy Plaggenhoef, who is fourth in the conference in points per game with 15.1, Alexa Rancourt, who is second in the

conference in rebounds per game at 9.9 and leading the conference in field goal per centage at 58.0, and Molly Steadman, who is second in the conference in field goal per centage at 57.7.

Saturday's game time is at 2 p.m. and Sunday's game time is at 1 p.m. Watch both games live at www.acaa.tv. Connect with the women's basketball Hurricanes, visit www.twitter.com/caneswbball and www.instagram.com/hurricanesbball.

Men's Basketball

The men's basketball Hurricanes will also look to get back in the win column with two games on the road this upcoming weekend.

Previously, the ‘Canes played the undefeated MSVU Mystics on Saturday, Nov. 25 and lost 87-62. Bryce Corless led the ‘Canes with 23 points and continues to lead the conference with 21.1 points per game.

This Saturday, Dec. 2, the ‘Canes will head to Fredericton, New Brunswick and play the 5-1 STU Tommies. STU currently sits second in the conference and carry a three-game winning streak.

Last time the ‘Canes played the Tommies, Holland lost 92-84 at home on Sunday, Oct. 29.

The ‘Canes will then visit Saint John, New Brunswick on Sunday, Dec. 3 and play the 1-6 UNBSJ Seawolves. UNBSJ currently sits sixth in the conference and are on a five-game losing streak.

Last time the ‘Canes played the Seawolves, Holland won 96-83 at home on Saturday, Nov. 4.

Keep an eye on Bryce Corless to maintain his points-per-game momentum, and Diangelo Woodside, who is fourth in the conference in field goal per centage at 57.4.

Saturday's game time is at 4 p.m. and Sunday's game time is at 3 p.m. Watch both games live at www.acaa.tv. Connect with the men's basketball Hurricanes, visit www.twitter.com/canesmbball and www.instagram.com/hurricanesbball.

Women's Hockey

The defending Atlantic Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) champions return to action this weekend with a doubleheader in Sydney, Nova Scotia against the 0-2 Cape Breton University (CBU) Capers.

Previously, the 0-1-1 Hurricanes played the 2023 ACHA Championship runner-up in the Acadia University Axewomen in a home-opener weekend doubleheader on Saturday, Nov. 18 and Sunday, Nov. 19, tying 0-0 and losing 4-0. Emma Arsenault played in goal for Holland in both games.

Heading into this weekend, the Capers have also previously played the Axewomen, losing both games in Acadia's home-opener weekend doubleheader on Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12.

Last season, the ‘Canes went 3-1-0 against the Capers and went 1-1 during the doubleheader in Sydney.

The ‘Canes have yet to score a point this season. Based on performances in the home-opener games, players that will be heavily relied on include veterans Jacy McMillan (F), Livi Lawlor (F), Madison Tingley (D), and Hillary Quilty (D), and rookies Taylor Gillis (F) and Kailey Lutley (F). It's more than likely rookie goaltender Bella Scott will be given her first career ACHA start at some point during the weekend.

Saturday's game time is at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday's game time is at 10:30 a.m. For more information on the Holland Hurricanes, visit www.hollandhurricanes.com, www.facebook.com/hollandhurricanes, www.x.com/hc_hurricanes and www.instagram.com/hollandhurricanes.

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