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Kodiaks 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 »
1 responseGizowski finding role on Canes
By Lethbridge Herald on December 21st, 2023
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Kooper Gizowski has really come into his own in his first season with the Lethbridge Hurricanes after coming over in an offseason trade with the Spokane Chiefs. Gizowski had a slow start but more recently had points in 11 of the last 18 games and sits third in team scoring ... Read More »
1 responseCanes happy with first half, know improvements are needed
By Lethbridge Herald on December 20th, 2023
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes have completed the first half of the Western Hockey League season and the coaching staff has been happy with areas of the team’s game, while there is still plenty to work on heading into the second half. “I think we’ve been really happy with our defensive play,” ... Read More »
1 responseIce Spice curling team claims high school league crown
By Lethbridge Herald on December 20th, 2023
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald LCI’s Ice Spice curling team won the Curling Cup as high school league champions after defeating their fellow high school team, the Rolling Stones, 9-4 in six ends on Tuesday night at the Lethbridge Curling Club. What may have made the win more impressive is that it capped off an ... Read More »
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