Local Sports
The year it was for Lethbridge sports
By Lethbridge Herald on December 29th, 2023
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald 2023 saw many highlights throughout the Lethbridge sports scene and here are the top stories captured during the year. Canes make controversial hire The Lethbridge Hurricanes replaced Brent Kisio with Bill Peters before the start of training camp in late August. The hire didn’t come without its controversy considering ... Read More »
1 responseHurricanes snap losing streak with shootout win
By Lethbridge Herald on December 29th, 2023
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes snapped a five-game losing streak after 2-1 shootout win over the Red Deer Rebels on Friday night at the Enmax Centre. Logan McCutcheon scored the shootout winner in the seventh round to preserve the win for the Canes. “Oh, gutsy effort,” said Matt Anholt, Hurricanes assistant coach ... Read More »
1 responseTaber’s Sparks energizing on the court for Kodiaks
By Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2023
By Heather Cameron Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Taber Times Taber local Kitawna Sparks was named November’s Athlete of the Month at Lethbridge College. “When I learned I was November’s Athlete of the Month, I felt extremely grateful,” said Sparks. “I’ve had a very good start to this basketball season, and this past month I’ve done very ... Read More »
1 responseKodiaks Athletics had many proud moments in 2023
By Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2023
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge College Kodiaks had many highlights to be proud of in 2023. A notable highlight for finishes came from the women’s volleyball team who placed fourth at ACAC championships. “Women’s volleyball obviously did great getting to a program first by moving into the ‘A’ Side of the championships and ... Read More »
1 responseHurricanes saw positives in 2023
By Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2023
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes had a mixture of great highlights and major changes throughout the calendar year of 2023. “I think it was a good step in the direction that we’re headed through a little bit of a reload phase right now,” said Matt Anholt, Lethbridge Hurricanes assistant coach. The club ... Read More »
1 responseBroncos edge Hurricanes in OT
By Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2023
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Rylan Gould scored 2:04 into overtime to give the Swift Current Broncos a 7-6 win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Wednesday night at the Enmax Centre. “Well, anytime you’re on the wrong side of the final score, you’re not very happy,” said Bill Peters, Hurricanes head coach. “Some of the ... Read More »
1 responsePronghorn Athletics saw continued improvements in 2023
By Lethbridge Herald on December 26th, 2023
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Another year is just about in the books and the University of Lethbridge Pronghorn Athletics continued to see improvements and growth from their teams. “We’ve had lots of highs and a couple of lows,” said Neil Langevin, Pronghorn Athletics executive director. “We’re continuing just to try to improve Pronghorn Athletics ... Read More »
1 responseComets go into Sugar Bowl with optimism
By Lethbridge Herald on December 22nd, 2023
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Talented boys high school basketball teams will convene at Raymond High School for the 56th annual Sugar Bowl for two days on Boxing Day and Dec. 27. Comets head coach Brett Ralph said there is a certain level of excitement that goes into playing in a Sugar Bowl. “We fortunately ... Read More »
1 responseCopperheads content with play at Christmas break
By Lethbridge Herald on December 22nd, 2023
The Coaldale Copperheads has plenty to be content about with their performance up to the Christmas break. The coaching staff, in particular, have liked how the players have come back from adversity. “They find a way to come back,” said Geoff Oster, co-head coach. “There’s been a number of times that we haven’t scored the ... Read More »
1 responseCopperheads content with play at Christmas break
By Lethbridge Herald on December 22nd, 2023
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Coaldale Copperheads has plenty to be content about with their performance up to the Christmas break. The coaching staff, in particular, have liked how the players have come back from adversity. “They find a way to come back,” said Geoff Oster, co-head coach. “There’s been a number of times ... Read More »
1 responseGolden Hawks showing improvements
By Lethbridge Herald on December 21st, 2023
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Val Matteoti Golden Hawks U15AAA hockey team had a strong stretch of games prior to the Christmas break that has helped them improve in certain areas of their game moving forward. “I think we feel pretty good about things going into the break,” said head coach Mitch Maxwell. “We ... Read More »
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