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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 »
Be the first to comment!Tuesday’s Good Sport column: Watson, ‘Canes get what they deserve in deal
By Lethbridge Herald on May 19th, 2015
By Dylan PurcellWell, it’s Peter Anholt’s team now, and you might as well to get used to it. As a shareholders’ don’t-sell vote approaches for the Lethbridge Hurricanes, Anholt continues to adjust his lineup, making this his team from the captain on down. This prompts fans to search out conspiracy theories and decry the trade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BOWLED OVER — Football Alberta Bantam Bowl held Monday at U of L
By Lethbridge Herald on May 19th, 2015
Dylan PurcellLETHBRIDGE HERALDsports@lethbridgeherald.comThere were more southern Alberta players than ever before at this season’s Football Alberta Bantam Bowl. And for what it’s worth, the 31-13 win by Team South over Team North was also the largest margin of victory ever. Whether you believe in coincidence or not, the weekend showcase of bantam-aged football talent from across ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes ship captain Jamal Watson to Seattle for Cory Millette
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2015
The Lethbridge Hurricanes announced today the team has acquired overage forward Cory Millette and a fifth round draft pick in the 2016 WHL Bantam draft from the Seattle Thunderbirds in exchange for captain Jamal Watson.Millette, who is from Storthoaks, Saskatchewan, scored 47 points (24 goals, 23 assists) while appearing in 71 games with the Seattle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes hire head scout
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2015
Dylan PurcellLETHBRIDGE HERALDsports@lethbridgeherald.comPeter Anholt’s dominoes continue to fall.When Anholt signed a three-year extension to be the Lethbridge Hurricanes general manager last month, he said it was the first of a few more dominoes yet to be tipped over. First was the preparation for the bantam draft. They did that when they not only drafted top defence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Churchill Griffins beat Flyers on rugby pitch
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2015
LETHBRIDGEThe Winston Churchill Griffins defeated the Fort Macleod F.P. Walshe Flyers 29-17 in Southern Alberta High School Girls Rugby League action in Lethbridge Wednesday. Abby Neudorf scored twice for the Griffins, with Mihki Lagemaat, Claudia Higginbotham and Christine Villaluna each addign one score. Neudorf also kicked two converts. The Flyers’ were led by Latoya Healy’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American Legion baseball tournament starts today
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2015
LETHBRIDGEThe Lethbridge-Montana American Legion baseball season is set to begin, and the Y’s Men Miners will throw out their first pitch this weekend as part of the Ron Matthews Memorial tournament at Spitz Stadium.Games begin today at 2 p.m. with the Vauxhall Spurs and Strathmore Reds. The Reds are up again in the late afternoon, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes announce appointment of the team’s new head scout
By Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2015
The Lethbridge Hurricanes announced today Rob MacLachlan has been hired as the team’s new head scout on a multi-year deal, while Todd Hassen has been named assistant head scout.MacLachlan, a native of Moose Jaw, spent the last 14 years with the Warriors in a scouting capacity with the last 11 as the team’s head scout.Hassen, ... Read More »
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