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Kodiaks volleyball teams begin playoff runs in new format
By Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2022
The Lethbridge College Kodiaks men’s and women’s volleyball teams’ Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference playoffs begin in an all-new format. For the Kodiaks women, it starts tonight at the Val Matteotti Gymnasium as the 8-8 Kodiaks host the SAIT Trojans, while the 9-7 Kodiaks men hit the road to take on the Trojans in Calgary. Under ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Volleyball Club hosting Easter Camp
By Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2022
The Lethbridge Volleyball Club and STARS is serving up an educational experience on the sport with an Easter Camp. The camp will run April 18-22 for U9 and U12 age groups (birth dates falling between Jan 1, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2015), giving the opportunity for athletes to learn the basic volleyball skills and movements ... Read More »
2 responsesHurricanes chill the Ice in a shootout
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2022
The Lethbridge Hurricanes saw a three-goal lead evaporate, but still regrouped for two crucial points. The Hurricanes got past the Winnipeg Ice 4-3 in a shootout in Western Hockey League play Wednesday night in Winnipeg. Kicking off the first game of a seven-game road trip, the Canes grabbed a 3-0 lead after the first period, ... Read More »
1 responseU18 Hurricanes strike first in second round against Buffaloes
By Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2022
It went a little longer than normal, but the Lethbridge U18 Hurricanes have grabbed an early lead in their second round Alberta Elite Hockey League series against the Calgary Buffaloes. Canes forward Grady Martin scored 14:26 into the second overtime and goaltender Erick Roest made 41 saves as Lethbridge posted a 1-0 win in Game ... Read More »
1 responsePronghorns men’s basketball ready to host Canada West playoffs
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2022
The Canada West men’s basketball playoffs begin today at the 1st Choice Savings Centre. The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns, however, do not. But that’s not as ominous as it sounds. Instead, it’s beneficial. As the opening slate of games take the floor, the Horns will instead take a seat and assume the spectator role, having ... Read More »
1 responseU16 Canes look to snap slump in AEHL play
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on March 2nd, 2022
As they look to lock up a playoff spot, the Lethbridge U16 Hurricanes seek to snap a five-game losing streak as they head into their final weekend of Alberta Elite Hockey League play. The Canes were handed a pair of home ice losses in league play last weekend, losing 8-3 to the Red Deer North ... Read More »
1 responseQualifier has local skaters ready for short track championships
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on March 2nd, 2022
Wyatt Scratch has a need for speed. Last weekend at the 2022 CYST West Qualifier, the nine-year-old member of the Lethbridge Speed Skating Association addressed that need at his first speed skating event. “It’s been going good. I like to go really fast,” said Scratch during the second day of the event Sunday afternoon at ... Read More »
2 responsesKodiaks futsal sights set on ACAC finals
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on March 2nd, 2022
The Lethbridge College Kodiaks men’s futsal team has set themselves up nicely for the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference Futsal Championships. Thanks to Jaden Veluw, they also made themselves a highlight reel, Twitter presence as well. The Kodiaks men’s and women’s futsal teams kicked off two years away from action due to the COVID-19 pandemic with ... Read More »
2 responsesU18 Hurricanes advance after eliminating Oilers
By Dale Woodard on March 1st, 2022
Thanks to two must-wins in the span of 24 hours, the Lethbridge U18 Hurricanes will play for another day. And at least another round, which starts tonight. The Canes downed the Okotoks Oilers 5-1 in Game 3 of the teams’ opening round, best-of-three Alberta Elite Hockey League series Sunday afternoon at Nicholas Sheran Arena. That ... Read More »
1 responseOne Hall of a night for the Hurricanes
By Dale Woodard on March 1st, 2022
With their parents and families watching, the Lethbridge Hurricanes got the bounce back they desperately needed. Then with all those familiar faces looking on, Justin Hall went and flirted with some Western Hockey League history as the Hurricanes romped past the Medicine Hat Tigers 9-2 Saturday night at the Enmax Centre. Hall scored twice in ... Read More »
1 responseKodiaks futsal kicking it again
By Lethbridge Herald on February 26th, 2022
The Lethbridge College Kodiaks futsal teams are kicking it again. After losing last season to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kodaks return to Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference play today with the first of two group-stage match days in the hunt for a berth in the 2022 ACAC Futsal Championships. The Kodiaks have been placed in the ... Read More »
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