The Algonquin Thunder men’s soccer team earned the silver medal at the 2005 National Men’s Soccer Championships this past weekend at Langara College in Vancouver.

The Thunder lost 2-0 in the gold medal final to Douglas College (BCCAA). On the road to the CCAA final, Algonquin won their two round robin games defeating host Langara College 2-1 (BCCAA), and then blanked Champlain St. Lambert (FQSE) 4-0 advancing the Thunder to the gold medal game.

The CCAA silver medal was the sixth trip to the national podium for the Algonquin Thunder men’s soccer team. Along with their national championship season in 2002-03, they also claimed silver last year in 2003-2004.

For their hard work and excellent play three Algonquin players were recognized to the CCAA All-Star team. Forward Stefano Flamini, defender Mike Gagliano and mid-fielder Vedran Fustar of Algonquin were named to the all-star squad.

Final Standings:
Gold: Douglas College (BCCAA)
Silver: Algonquin College (OCAA)
Bronze: NAIT (ACAC)
Fourth: Champl. St. Lambert (FQSE)
Fifth: Langara College (BCCAA)
Sixth: UNBSJ (ACAA)

Algonquin Thunder CCAA Championship Results:

Wednesday, November 9
Algonquin Defeats Langara 2-1
Algonquin Player of the Game: Mike Gagliano

Friday, November 11
Algonquin Defeats Champl. St. Lambert 4-0
Algonquin Player of the Game: Stefano Flamini

Saturday, November12
Championship Final: Douglas College Defeats Algonquin 2-0
Algonquin Player of the Game: Stephane Le May


For more information, including schedules, news, results and developments on the 2005 CCAA Soccer Nationals, please click here to visit the Championship Website.