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Bulls off to hot start — Lethbridge hosts Medicine Hat tonight
By Lethbridge Herald on June 9th, 2015
Dylan PurcellLETHBRIDGE HERALDsports@lethbridgeherald.comLethbridge Bulls coach Ryan MacDonald isn’t surprised by his team’s 7-1 start to the Western Major Baseball League season — upon reflection, at least.MacDonald said seven strong pitching starts in eight games has been an important part, with the team’s offence catching up this weekend when they lit up the Okotoks Dawgs for 25 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elks win Medicine Hat tournament — Lethbridge earns 4-3 win in final
By Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2015
MEDICINE HATThe Lethbridge KB Heating Elks won an American Legion AA baseball tournament in Medicine Hat on Sunday. The Elks beat the hometown Moose Monarchs 4-3 in the final, with Austin Huculak knocking in the winning run in the seventh inning. Carter Witbeck got the win, pitching one inning in relief of Shawn Grandmont... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miners win three on weekend — team now sports 5-1 record
By Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2015
LETHBRIDGE HERALDThe Lethbridge Y’s Men Miners ran their American Legion A baseball conference record to 5-1 with a trio of wins on the weekend. “It’s always good to get a few wins in your pocket early in the season, expecially when you’re still trying things out,†said Miners coach Jared Ruff after his team swept a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bulls lead WMBL — Hurricanes, Bulls host softball game tonight
By Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2015
LETHBRIDGE HERALDThree days after a shocking one-game winless slump, the Lethbridge Bulls are back where they belong atop the Western Major Baseball League standings.The Bulls have just one loss in their eight games this season, and since that Thursday night beatdown by the Edmonton Prospects, the Bulls have taken three straight.They started with a 6-4 win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bulls lose to top-ranked Prospects
By Lethbridge Herald on June 5th, 2015
LETHBRIDGE HERALDThe Edmonton Prospects made a statement on Thursday night at Spitz Stadium, beating the Lethbridge Bulls 11-2 and taking over top spot in the Western Major Baseball League’s West Division.The Prospects knocked the Bulls’ pitching around — chasing starter Cole Slamko after two innings, then chasing Clark Grisbrook after an inning and a third before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Elks open season with a big bang
By Lethbridge Herald on June 4th, 2015
Lethbridge HeraldCarter Witbeck went five-for-five at the plate and the Lethbridge Elks scored six runs in the first inning en route to a 10-4 win over the Medicine Hat Monarchs Wednesday night at Spitz Stadium.Witbeck added two RBIs and a run himself for the Elks, who were playing their home opener of the 2015 American ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kisio next Hurricanes coach? Press conference late this afternoon
By Lethbridge Herald on June 4th, 2015
Dylan PurcellLethbridge Heralddpurcell@lethbridgeherald.comThe Lethbridge Hurricanes are set to introduce their new head coach to the public today at 3 p.m. — along with a few special guests.It’s anticipated the Canes will name former Calgary Hitmen assistant general manager and associate coach Brent Kisio as the franchise’s newest head coach.Kisio, 32, is the son of former ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bulls run record to 4-0 on rainy night
By Lethbridge Herald on June 3rd, 2015
Nick KuhlLethbridge Heraldnkuhl@lethbridgeherald.comGetting production from the bottom of the batting order is how teams start undefeated.For the Lethbridge Bulls Tuesday night at Spitz Stadium, it was second baseman Trace Hansen’s turn. Hitting in the seventh spot, he went four-for-four and scored three runs to lead his team to a 6-4 win over the visiting Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miners score a sweep over Fort Macleod Royals
By Lethbridge Herald on June 2nd, 2015
LethbridgeThe Lethbridge Y’s Men Miners kicked off their 2015 American Conference season with a double-header win.The Miners topped Fort Macleod 6-5 in their first game and followed that up with an 11-5 decision to score the sweep Monday afternoon at Spitz Stadium.In the first game, Liam Leech went 2-for-4 for the Miners with two RBI, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bulls improve to 3-0
By Lethbridge Herald on June 2nd, 2015
Ryan McCrackenSouthern Alberta Newspapersrmccracken@medicinehatnews.comThe reigning Western Major Baseball League champion Medicine Hat Mavericks returned to the diamond at Athletic Park Monday, but struggled to gather steam offensively in a 5-1 loss to the Lethbridge Bulls.“I’m a little disappointed with our start right now,†said Mavericks head coach Adam Shorsher, whose team fell to 0-3. “It’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shareholders have their say — Hurricanes shareholders vote to maintain community ownership
By Lethbridge Herald on June 2nd, 2015
Dylan PurcellLethbridge Heraldsports@lethbridgeherald.comThe Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club Ltd. will not attempt to sell the Western Hockey League franchise to private interests, based on a shareholder vote held Monday night at the Enmax Centre lounge.The issue, which creeps into the consciousness of local fans any time the team struggles financially or competitively, was put to rest ... Read More »
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