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Smith enjoying time with Hurricanes, a new look at Highway 3 rivalry
By Lethbridge Herald on December 19th, 2024
By James Tubb Southern Alberta Newspapers Shane Smith never thought he’d be donning a Lethbridge Hurricanes sweater. The former Medicine Hat Tigers forward has played 22 games in the red and blue since being acquired on Oct. 5 in a one-for-one deal for 20-year-old goaltender Harrison Meneghin. Smith returned to Medicine Hat last Saturday in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sharpe seeing growth in his game
By Lethbridge Herald on December 19th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Hurricanes defenceman Will Sharpe is in second WHL season and is seeing overall growth in different areas of his game so far this season. “I think just being in the league a little bit longer, you get a little bit more confidence in you,” said Sharpe. “Obviously situations are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canes goalies thriving off each other
By Lethbridge Herald on December 18th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes got a boost in goal couple of weeks ago when they acquired goalie Jackson Unger from the Moose Jaw Warriors. The 19-year-old Unger won a WHL championship with the Warriors last season and brings that experience into mentoring his new goaltending partner in 17-year-old Koen Cleaver and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canes happy with first half of season
By Lethbridge Herald on December 17th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes finished off the unofficial first half of the season over the weekend and the team is pleased about their results so far this season. “I think for the most part, there’s been a lot of ups,” said Ryan Aasman, Canes assistant coach. “We really liked the start ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Horns ringette donate socks to Streets Alive
By Lethbridge Herald on December 17th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns ringette showed their generosity for a local charity on Tuesday. The Horns donated 200 socks to the Streets Alive Mission with another 150 pairs still to arrive for the organization. The idea of donating stemmed from the Horns hosting the upcoming national championship and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes feeling good heading into holiday break
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2024
James Tubb – SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS – jtubb@medicinehatnews.com The Lethbridge Hurricanes enter the holiday break on a high note. The Hurricanes finished off a three-in-three weekend with a pair of 4-1 wins at home, beating the Red Deer Rebels on Friday and the Medicine Hat Tigers on Sunday. The second win of the weekend was a bounce-back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Third period goals help Canes to win
By Lethbridge Herald on December 14th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes came away with a gritty 4-1 win over the Red Deer Rebels on Friday night at VisitLethbridge.com Arena to go a perfect 4-0 on their four-game homestand this month. Trae Johnson got the game winner 9:32 into the third period to give the Canes a 2-1 lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gibb credits U of L for his development
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Local University of Lethbridge Pronghorn men’s basketball player Shae Gibb is finishing out is collegiate career this year in a program that has helped him grow and learn. “Honestly, playing as a Pronghorn has meant so much to me growing up as a Lethbridge kid,” said the fifth-year guard. “So ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strong competition helped Kodiaks grow in first semester
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks men’s volleyball team are sitting comfortably at the semester break with an 8-1 record and really learned a lot about themselves through playing the North Division in the first semester. “We’re happy being 8-1,” said Greg Gibos, Kodiaks head coach. A goal for the Kodiaks in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks split home and home with Tigers
By Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Val Matteotti Golden Hawks split their home-and-home series with the South East Tigers after a 4-3 loss on Wednesday night at Nicholas Sheran Arena. Briggs Fabro had a shorthanded and a powerplay goal, while Delphin De Boer scored a goal in the loss for Lethbridge. Trevin Ibach, Nelson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes edge Blades on Wednesday
By Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes edged the Saskatoon Blades 2-1 on Wednesday night at VisitLethbridge.com Arena. “I thought we had the puck lots,” said Bill Peters, Canes head coach. “We didn’t finish as well as we would (have) liked but I thought we generated a lot of good looks throughout the line-up.” ... Read More »
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