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Headwater Hurricanes piecing together success as Christmas break looms
By Lethbridge Herald on December 4th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Headwater Hurricanes U17AAA team seem to be piecing together many facets of their game with a couple of weeks to go before the Christmas break. Lethbridge is in fifth place with a 7-7 record and are looking to climb the ladder in the standings as they are only ... Read More »
1 responseKodiaks see growth in first half
By Lethbridge Herald on December 4th, 2024
The Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks basketball teams have completed the first halves of their seasons with identical 5-4 records and have seen growth amongst in their players as the games went on. Kodiak women’s head coach Ken McMurray is happy with a 5-4 record for a rebuilding team. “For a young, rebuilding team, I don’t think ... Read More »
1 responsePort brings championship pedigree to Canes
By Lethbridge Herald on December 3rd, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Defenceman Wojtech Port was recently acquired by the Lethbridge Hurricanes from the Moose Jaw Warriors and is looking forward to bringing his championship pedigree to the club. “I’m glad to be here,” said Port, after practice last week. Port was acquired in mid-November from the Warriors for Ryder Ellis and ... Read More »
1 responseHurricanes snap losing streak
By Lethbridge Herald on December 3rd, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald A night after both teams made a blockbuster trade, it was the Lethbridge Hurricanes who got the best of the Moose Jaw Warriors with a 5-3 win on Tuesday night at VisitLethbridge.com Arena. The win snapped a six game losing streak for the Canes. “I mean it’s a big relief,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes boost line-up in big trade with Warriors
By Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2024
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – sports@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Hurricanes bolstered their line-up immensely on Monday with the acquisition of Winnipeg Jets prospect Brayden Yager and goalie Jackson Unger from the Moose Jaw Warriors. The Canes sent goalie Brady Smith, forward Landen Ward, the WHL playing rights to Colt Carter and six draft picks the other way. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canes suffer fifth straight loss
By Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2024
Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes suffered their fifth straight loss after a 4-1 road setback to the Saskatoon Blades on Friday night. After a scoreless first period, the Blades opened the scoring with two quick goals from Brandon Lisowsky just 1:21 into the middle frame, followed by Rowan Calvert’s powerplay goal over two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kodiaks end semester on high note
By Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Both of the Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks basketball teams ended their first semesters on high notes with wins over the Concordia University of Edmonton Thunder on home court on Friday afternoon. The Kodiak women’s team began with a 73-66 win over the Thunder. “Well, they gutted it out,” said Ken McMurray, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Lee cherishes playing The Western Slam in home country
By Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Western Slam NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament in Lethbridge has Canadian players playing in it and for one western Canadian player, he is excited to be playing in the tournament in his home country. Freshman guard Torian Lee is from Surrey, British Columbia and plays for the California-based ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Horns seeing continuous improvements
By Lethbridge Herald on November 28th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s basketball team have had a solid start to their season as the first semester of play comes to an end this weekend. “I’m happy with where we’re at,” said Dave Waknuk, Horns head coach. “I think it’s a team that is improving as we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local high school teams set to play at The Western Slam
By Lethbridge Herald on November 28th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Western Slam NCAA men’s basketball tounrnement in Lethbridge this week will have a local addition to it with some high school teams taking to the floor ahead of the main games at VisitLethbridge.com Arena. “When we first got the bid right out of the gates, one of the things ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canes look to re-establish identity
By Lethbridge Herald on November 27th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes are coming off a U.S. Division where they earned a single point in three games and are using this week to re-establish their identity. “I thought we had it on our US trip in spurts but not for 60 minutes, and guys are well aware of that ... Read More »
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