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WHL trade market continues to heat up ahead of Thursday’s deadline
By Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2025
James Tubb Southern Alberta Newspapers WHL teams were firing on all cylinders two days ahead of the trade deadline. A total of 10 trades were completed in the Western Hockey League by press time Tuesday, with a total of 17 players on the move. The day started with a goalie swap between the Moose ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anholt speaks on new acquisitions
By Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes got a head start of tomorrow’s WHL trade deadline with a couple of new acquisitions earlier in the week. The Hurricanes acquired 19-year-old defenceman Caden Price from the Kelowna Rockets in exchange for 17-year-old blue liner Will Sharpe, the WHL playing rights to 17-year-old goaltender Harrison Boettiger ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes thump Warriors on Tuesday
By Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Defenceman Logan McCutcheon had two goals and an assist to lead the Lethbridge Hurricanes to a 6-2 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors on Tuesday night at VisitLethbridge.com Arena. “We had a bit of slow start,” said McCutcheon. “But I think that (once) we got into it, we got our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LSHOF taking nominations for 2025 class
By Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame is now taking nominations for the 2025 Class. The categories include for Athlete, Team, Builder Special Award and historical and more details on each of the awards are on the LSHOF’s website. “It’s very important that we look back and reward and acknowledge great ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes blown out by Oil Kings
By Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes started a three-game weekend mini-series with the Edmonton Oil Kings by losing 7-3 at VisitLethbridge.com Arena on Friday night. “We were playing from behind all night and it’s not a recipe for success,” said Bill Peters, Hurricanes head coach. “It’s something that we don’t usually do but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canes clash with Oil Kings in pivotal weekend games
By Lethbridge Herald on January 2nd, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes are set to open up the new year with three games in three nights against the Edmonton Oil Kings beginning tonight at home. There will be big points up for grabs as the Oil Kings trail the Canes by two points in the standings. “It’s a challenge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canes ready for second-half challenge
By Lethbridge Herald on January 2nd, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes have kicked off the second half of the Western Hockey League season with plenty areas to clean up and are embracing the challenges ahead. “There’s always things to clean-up,” said Matt Anholt, Canes associate head coach. “Our special teams needs to be better right now and good ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge hosts successful UCC
By Lethbridge Herald on January 1st, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The five-day University Challenge Cup ringette national championship that was hosted by the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns was considered an overwhelming success. “The tournament was very successful,” said Susan Stevenson, University of Lethbridge Pronghorns head coach and a Lethbridge UCC committee member. There was lots of positive feedback coming from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Looking back at Lethbridge sports in 2024
By Lethbridge Herald on January 1st, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Another year has wrapped up in the Lethbridge sports scene and here are some highlights from 2024. LCI Clippers capture first volleyball provincial championship The LCI Clippers varsity girls volleyball team won their first-ever provincial championship on home court in November. LCI swept Lindsay Thurber, a team they hadn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University Challenge Cup making a difference for ringette exposure
By Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2024
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – sports@lethbridgeherald.com The University Challenge Cup ringette national championship that has been hosted in Lethbridge over the last five days has made an impact on the sport’s exposure and growing the game in different ways. “I think it’s great both locally and across Canada,” said Rachel Bushfield, second-year University of Lethbridge Pronghorn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canes start second half with win
By Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes opened up the second half of the season with a 4-1 win over the Calgary Hitmen on Friday night at VisitLethbridge.com Arena. “You never know what you’re going to get for sure coming out of the Christmas break but guys played hard and got better as it ... Read More »
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