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Meneghin to focus on being a better playoff performer
By Lethbridge Herald on April 16th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Hurricanes goaltender Harrison Meneghin had a career year as the full-time starter for the team. Meneghin posted career bests with a 27-20-5-0 record, a 2.59 GAA and 0.919 save percentage in 53 starts. “I really liked my regular season,” said Meneghin. “I felt good going into playoffs but as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sydor cherishes WHL career
By Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Over age forward Dylan Sydor cherished his time in the Western Hockey league with the Lethbridge Hurricanes and his hometown Kamloops Blazers. “It was awesome,” said Sydor. “And thanks to all my coaches and the teammates I played with throughout the years, it’s been a great time and just seeing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alexander, Lehman named U of L’s athletes of the year
By Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2024
University of Lethbridge Pronghorn Athletics recognized the excellence of their athletes earlier week at the annual Blue and Gold Awards Ceremony and some athletes spoke about their awards on Thursday during a media availability. Swimmer Delaney Lehman won the Female Athlete of the Year. Lehman won a silver medal in the 50-metre breaststroke and bronze ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bulldogs taking a day-by-day approach
By Lethbridge Herald on April 11th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Winston Churchill Bulldogs senior rugby team begin their quest for a third consecutive provincial title when a new season begins next week. “We just want to take it one step at a time, one day at a time ,” said head coach Jonathan Dick. “We’ve been working hard in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yavitu wins a second consecutive provincial title
By Lethbridge Herald on April 11th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Young West Wind gymnasts, Amalia Yavitu, was crowned a provincial champion again this past weekend at the Alberta Provincial Championship. The local gymnasts won the Level 6 provincial title in Calgary after an accumulation of placing first in the vault and bars, fourth in beams and eighth on the floor. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tschigerl grateful for time in WHL
By Lethbridge Herald on April 10th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Sean Tschigerl completed his WHL career last week when the team was swept out of the first round of the playoffs by the Swift Current Broncos. The over ager compiled 52 points this season split between the Canes and Calgary Hitmen. He was dealt to the Canes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nicol reflects on swimming career
By Lethbridge Herald on April 10th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Rachel Nicol reflected on what was a successful swimming career after announcing her retirement from competitive competition earlier this year after 26 years. “Overall, it feels good,” said Nicol, when asked about how it feels to be retired. “I feel content with the decision, I don’t look back at it ... Read More »
1 responseShields wins double gold at nationals
By Lethbridge Herald on April 9th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Amateur Wrestling Association’s Payton Shields finally made the top of the podium this past weekend in Mississauga in her third trip to the National Wrestling Championships Shields captured gold in both the freestyle and Greco Roman styles after going undefeated in the Women’s 57 kg , U19 categories. “I’d ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arntsen leaves a lasting impression on and off the ice
By Lethbridge Herald on April 9th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Hurricanes captain Joe Arntsen has now finished out his storied five-year WHL career and left an impact on his teammates and in the community. “It’s meant everything,” said Arntsen. “Coming in here, I didn’t really know anything about Lethbridge and right from day one, Pete (Anholt), and the coaching ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nicol retires from competitive swimming
By Lethbridge Herald on April 5th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Rachel Nicol has announced her retirement after 26 years of competitive swimming, “2024 was on the horizon (for) Paris with the Olympics and that was really what kind of made me take a hard look at swimming and if I wanted to go for another Olympic trials,” said Nicol. “It’s ... Read More »
1 responseHurricanes learn a lot after another early playoff exit
By Lethbridge Herald on April 5th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes learned a lot as a team after another season with an early playoff exit. This was the third consecutive season the Canes were swept in the first round of the playoffs “We’re disappointed to be done obviously,” said Bill Peters, Hurricanes head coach. “So probably left a ... Read More »
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