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Rattlers strike provincial gold
By Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2024
The Lethbridge Rattlers U19 B ringette team went from being unsure if they could field a team to becoming provincial champions all in one season. The Rattlers went a perfect 6-0, including a 6-4 win over Medicine Hat in the gold medal game, on route to winning the provincial title over the weekend in Leduc. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canes move into playoff mode with overtime win over Tigers
By Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2024
James Tubb – SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS – jtubb@medicinehatnews.com The Lethbridge Hurricanes ended their regular season on a high note. The Canes won the final game on their 68-game slate, beating the Tigers 4-3 in overtime Saturday in Medicine Hat. The win gives the Hurricanes a record of 33-28-7, putting them at seventh in the eastern conference heading ... Read More »
1 responseLSHOF announces 2024 inductees
By Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame announced their 2024 inductees at their permanent location in the Cavendish Farms Centre on Friday morning. One of the inductees in the Builders category, former U of L men’s soccer coach Randy Bardock ,was on hand for the announcement. Bardock continues to be a ... Read More »
1 responseTigers edge Canes in OT thriller
By Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Oasiz Wiesblatt scored 4:11 into overtime to lift the Medicine Hat Tigers to a 3-2 win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes in a thrilling game at the Enmax Centre on Friday night. “Our ability with the puck was extremely poor,” said Matt Anholt, Hurricanes, assistant coach to Dustin Forbes of 106.7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Klippenstein learning the WHL ropes
By Lethbridge Herald on March 21st, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Local rookie Carter Klippenstein is using this year as a learning opportunity with the Brandon Wheat Kings and in the Western Hockey League. “I kind of just wanted to approach it as a big learning opportunity,” said Klippenstein. “As a later birthday, I’m lucky to have my draft year next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canes using final regular season games as a playoff tune-up
By Lethbridge Herald on March 21st, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes are using a regular season ending home-and-home clash with the Medicine Hat Tigers to prepare for playoffs starting next week. “It’s a good hockey team that is also in the same spot as us in trying to make sure they’re ready to go for playoffs,” said Ryan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roersma experiencing personal and team success with Wheat Kings
By Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge’s Rylen Roersma is nearing the end of his third full season with the Brandon Wheat Kings and has seen some personal and team success. “My season’s been pretty good so far,” said Roersma. “I thought this year as a team we’ve really been pretty tight collectively and have had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canes’ Marques benefitting from system play this season
By Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Miguel Marques has made significant strides this season with his play. The Prince George, B.C. product has increased his point total by 50 over a season ago in his second full Western Hockey League campaign. Marques has 28 goals and 44 assists for 72 points to lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kodiaks excel on track during championships
By Lethbridge Herald on March 19th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald New records set, a repeat team champion and placing improvements were all a part of a successful weekend for the Lethbridge College Kodiaks indoor track teams in Edmonton at ACAC championships. Kodiak men’s athlete Owen Stewart led the way as his time of 1:23.04 in the 600-metre race and time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes grind their way to a playoff spot
By Lethbridge Herald on March 19th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes are heading to the postseason for the seventh straight season after a playoff-spot clinching win in Red Deer on Saturday and taking five-of-six points overall on the weekend. “Obviously clinching on Saturday was excellent for our group, you know, lots of excitement there finally to get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles win back-to-back provincial basketball titles
By Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2024
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – sports@lethbridgeherald.com The Immanuel Christian Eagles senior girls basketball team have now won back-to-back 2A provincial titles after defeating the Three Hills Royals 86-53 on home court in Saturday’s final in front of a boisterous crowd. “It’s surreal man,” said Mike Greeno, Eagles head coach. “We’ve kind of been looking forward to ... Read More »
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