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Hurricanes boost line-up in big trade with Warriors
By Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2024
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – sports@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Hurricanes bolstered their line-up immensely on Monday with the acquisition of Winnipeg Jets prospect Brayden Yager and goalie Jackson Unger from the Moose Jaw Warriors. The Canes sent goalie Brady Smith, forward Landen Ward, the WHL playing rights to Colt Carter and six draft picks the other way. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canes suffer fifth straight loss
By Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2024
Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes suffered their fifth straight loss after a 4-1 road setback to the Saskatoon Blades on Friday night. After a scoreless first period, the Blades opened the scoring with two quick goals from Brandon Lisowsky just 1:21 into the middle frame, followed by Rowan Calvert’s powerplay goal over two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kodiaks end semester on high note
By Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Both of the Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks basketball teams ended their first semesters on high notes with wins over the Concordia University of Edmonton Thunder on home court on Friday afternoon. The Kodiak women’s team began with a 73-66 win over the Thunder. “Well, they gutted it out,” said Ken McMurray, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Lee cherishes playing The Western Slam in home country
By Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Western Slam NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament in Lethbridge has Canadian players playing in it and for one western Canadian player, he is excited to be playing in the tournament in his home country. Freshman guard Torian Lee is from Surrey, British Columbia and plays for the California-based ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Horns seeing continuous improvements
By Lethbridge Herald on November 28th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s basketball team have had a solid start to their season as the first semester of play comes to an end this weekend. “I’m happy with where we’re at,” said Dave Waknuk, Horns head coach. “I think it’s a team that is improving as we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local high school teams set to play at The Western Slam
By Lethbridge Herald on November 28th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Western Slam NCAA men’s basketball tounrnement in Lethbridge this week will have a local addition to it with some high school teams taking to the floor ahead of the main games at VisitLethbridge.com Arena. “When we first got the bid right out of the gates, one of the things ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canes look to re-establish identity
By Lethbridge Herald on November 27th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes are coming off a U.S. Division where they earned a single point in three games and are using this week to re-establish their identity. “I thought we had it on our US trip in spurts but not for 60 minutes, and guys are well aware of that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canes lose Memorial Cup bid
By Lethbridge Herald on November 27th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Canadian Hockey League announced on Wednesday that the Kelowna Rockets were selected to host the 2026 Memorial Cup. Wednesday’s announcement meant the Rockets’ bid was successful over those of the Lethbridge Hurricanes, Medicine Hat Tigers, Brandon Wheat Kings and Spokane Chiefs. “(I am) disappointed in the outcome today (on ... Read More »
2 responsesHeadwater Hurricanes’ winning streak comes to an end
By Lethbridge Herald on November 26th, 2024
Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Headwater Hurricanes 17AAA’s three-game winning streak came to an end after a pair of home losses over the weekend. The Canes lost to the division-leading Okotoks Oilers 5-2 on Friday. Parker Fleishhauer and Barrett Van Nistelrooy scored for Lethbridge in the losing effort. Lucas Pasemko saved 32-of-36 shots in the Canes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pronghorn men’s basketball suffers first loss of season
By Lethbridge Herald on November 26th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns basketball teams split the back half of their home series with the Mount Royal University Cougars on Saturday. The Horn men’s team suffered their first loss of the season after a 72-64 defeat to the Cougars to split both of their games with MRU after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pronghorn men’s off to a hot start
By Lethbridge Herald on November 26th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s basketball team are off to a strong start with a 5-1 record with two games to go in the first semester. Second-year head coach Kenny Otieno has been happy with his team’s effort since preseason. “We came in with a different mindset this season ... Read More »
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