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Price brings multiple facets to Canes
By Lethbridge Herald on January 30th, 2025
The Lethbridge Hurricanes undoubtedly can become accustomed to watching a multi-faceted defenceman in the newly acquired Caden Price from the Kelowna Rockets. Price is a stopper on defence, a player that makes plays and one that moves the puck. “I think younger on in my career ,when I was 16, I kind of learned to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Makena Wood balances excellence in the pool and classroom
By Lethbridge Herald on January 29th, 2025
USPORTS COMMUNICATIONS For Makena Wood, a student-athlete at the University of Lethbridge, life is a seamless blend of passion for swimming and neuroscience. The 21-year-old swimmer has carved a unique path, excelling not only in her sport but also as a dedicated academic, volunteer, and mentor. “I’m super passionate about both athletics and academics,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Hawks split road games
By Lethbridge Herald on January 29th, 2025
Lethbridge Herald The Val Matteotti Golden Hawks U15AAA hockey team split their road games over the weekend. The Hawks began their weekend by being blanked 8-0 by Red Deer on Saturday before rebounding with a 3-2 overtime win over the Airdrie Xtreme on Sunday. Briggs Fabro scored 3:10 into overtime to propel the Hawks to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yager enjoying a decorative career
By Lethbridge Herald on January 29th, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Brayden Yager is enjoying a decorative junior hockey career, which has lead him being drafted to the NHL and earning some awards along the way. Yager’s accolades include winning the Western Hockey League’s Most Sportsmanlike Player of the Year two years in a row while with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kodiaks dominate Broncos over the weekend
By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Three out of the four Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiak court teams dominated the Olds College Broncos over the weekend. The women’s basketball team won 71-61 on Saturday after 61-51 win on Friday night onv home court to improve to 6-9 on the season. Bailey Blackmore drained 19 points and Halle Aleman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two father-son duos to share special refereeing experience
By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Two father-son duos are set to share a memorable game experience as referees this weekend. Brent Woods and his son Ryan as well as Gabe Mabin and his son Ty will all work the Lethbridge Lightning senior hockey game in what is the first four-man system by fathers and their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Horns swimming making waves of progress
By Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald University of Lethbridge Pronghorns swimming head coach Peter Schori has liked the progression of his swimmers in the pool so far this season. Schori has liked what he has seen in terms of the continual improvement from the women’s team, despite it being a process. “Like they, for the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes collect points over busy weekend of games
By Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes earned four of a possible six points after a three game in three night stretch over the weekend. The Canes ended their weekend with a 2-1 road win against the Edmonton Oil Kings on Sunday. Brayden Yager took a Noah Chadwick pass and walked into the slot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canes down Rebels to move winning streak to nine games
By Lethbridge Herald on January 24th, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Leo Braillard scored a hat trick to help the Lethbridge Hurricanes to a 4-1 win over Red Deer Rebels on Friday night at VisitLethbridge.com Arena. “Yeah it’s really nice,” said Braillard, on the hat trick. “Wormy give me two good (passes) and yeah it’s very nice to score (a) hat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wickstrom leading by example
By Lethbridge Herald on January 23rd, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiak women’s volleyball player and Coaldale product, Aideena Wickstrom, has not only grown as a player and a person but leads by example every time she steps out on the court for her fellow teammates. Wickstrom initially started playing collegiate volleyball right out of high school at Humber ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U11AA Canes capture inaugural showcase
By Lethbridge Herald on January 22nd, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes U11AA team are flying high after winning a big tournament in Leduc over the weekend. The Canes went an undefeated 7-0 to capture the prestigious inaugural 48-team Hockey Alberta U11AA Showcase in Leduc. “We have a really nice team that is very tight knit,” said Riley Parker, ... Read More »
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