Local Sports

Hurricanes looking to find their rhythm, says Peters

By Lethbridge Herald on January 15th, 2024

James Tubb – SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS – jtubb@medicinehatnews.com The Lethbridge Hurricanes are gearing up for the sprint of 28 games ahead of them. The Hurricanes are coming off a split weekend against the Medicine Hat Tigers, with a 5-2 win at the Enmax Centre on Friday before consistency cost them in a 3-2 loss Saturday at Medicine ... Read More »

1 response

Hurricanes acquire D-man and forward at trade deadline

By Lethbridge Herald on January 10th, 2024

The Lethbridge Hurricanes continued to deal as the Western Hockey League trade deadline arrived on Wednesday. The team announced Wednesday afternoon that it had acquired 2004-born defenceman Brandon Wynne from the Seattle Thunderbirds in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick. Wynne, 19, was undrafted in the WHL draft but signed by the Edmonton Oil Kings ... Read More »

1 response

Hurricanes trades aim for more competitive lineup

By Lethbridge Herald on January 9th, 2024

Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Hurricanes general manager Peter Anholt says the team’s big players need to play bigger and the smaller guys have to be more competitive. The Canes GM spoke to reporters on Tuesday morning after the Western Hockey League club pulled the trigger on three trades Monday. The team, however, may ... Read More »

1 response

Peters bringing positive vibes to Canes dressing room

By Lethbridge Herald on January 4th, 2024

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Hurricanes head coach Bill Peters feels he is settling in well in his first season with the hockey club and the players are feeling the positive vibe in the dressing room as a result. “It’s good,” said Peters. “It’s a good group of young men to work with, a ... Read More »

1 response

U13AA Hurricanes ready for second half

By Lethbridge Herald on January 4th, 2024

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge U13AA Hurricanes hockey club open the post-Christmas break schedule tonight with the hope of continuing to build on their torrid start to the South Central Alberta Hockey League season. The team is undefeated at 20-0 in league play and are ranked second in western Canada according to My ... Read More »

1 response

Horns feeling confident heading into second semester

By Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2024

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s basketball team start second semester tomorrow feeling confident after six-game win streak to finish first semester. Horns head coach Dave Waknuk says the spirits are good. “ I think we’re excited about what we accomplished but we know we still have so much more ... Read More »

1 response

Canes double up the Broncos

By Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2024

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes avenged a loss to the Swift Current Broncos a week ago with a 6-3 win on Wednesday night at the Enmax Centre. “I liked our second period even though we came out of it down one,” said Bill Peters, Hurricanes head coach. “The guys knew they were ... Read More »

1 response

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 response

Hurricanes 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 response

Taber’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 response

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 response