Local Sports
Two big wins for Copperheads as winter break starts
By Lethbridge Herald on December 22nd, 2022
By Cole Parkinson Southern Alberta Newspapers Before Christmas break started, the Coaldale Copperheads were hopeful to add four points in the Heritage Junior ‘B’ Hockey League. The last weekend before the break came and the Snakes saw a pair of games on tap. First up, the Copperheads welcomed in the Strathmore Wheatland Kings on Saturday ... Read More »
1 responseKodiaks volleyball signs Coaldale players
By Lethbridge Herald on December 22nd, 2022
SUBMITTED BY LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE ATHLETICS The Lethbridge College Kodiaks men’s volleyball team signed two Coaldale products for next season. Ben Dyck joins the Kodiaks after leading the Kate Andrews Pride to silver medals in both the Southern Alberta High School Volleyball League and 2A provincial championships. The 6-foot-3 outside hitter has an impressive 11-foot-3 spike ... Read More »
1 responseU18 AAA Hurricanes players excited for NAHC opportunity
By Lethbridge Herald on December 22nd, 2022
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald While there is plenty of hockey season left, but for three Lethbridge Hurricanes U18 AAA players their seasons will be prolonged into the spring time thanks to an incredible opportunity on a national scale. Carter Cunningham, Rhyle Weaselhead and Dayton Tailfeathers will be representing the Team Alberta U18 squad at ... Read More »
2 responsesHurricanes pleased with first half progression
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on December 22nd, 2022
The Lethbridge Hurricanes have hit the half way point of the season sitting fifth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 19-13-0-1, and the coaching staff is pleased with the progression through the first fourth months of the season. “Very proud,” said Ryan Aasman, Hurricanes assistant coach. “(In) the preseason, a lot of ... Read More »
1 responseMinor hockey U13 and U18AA teams split weekend games
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on December 21st, 2022
The local double AA teams wrapped up their schedules this weekend before the Christmas break. U13AA The U13 AA Hurricanes opened up the weekend with a 4-1 loss to the Wheatland Braves on the road in Hussar, before ending the first half on a high with a 5-3 win over Okotoks on Saturday. The Canes ... Read More »
1 responseU18 AAA Hurricanes pick up two home wins
By Lethbridge Herald on December 19th, 2022
By Justin Seward The Lethbridge U18 AAA Hurricanes are feeling pretty good about themselves heading into the holiday break after picking up two home ice victories over teams that are above and below them in the standings. The fourth place Canes (12-8-1-1) knocked off the second place Calgary NW Flames(14-6-1-1) 6-3 on Saturday at Nicholas ... Read More »
1 responseHitmen drop Hurricanes
By Lethbridge Herald on December 19th, 2022
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes went in to the Christmas break on a sour note after a 7-2 shellacking at the hands of the Calgary Hitmen on Saturday night at the Enmax Centre. It was the second game in a row the Canes gave up six or more goals after being shutout ... Read More »
1 responseRockets dismantle Hurricanes
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2022
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes got behind the eight ball early, and it showed the rest of the way in a 6-0 loss to the Kelowna Rockets on Friday night at the Enmax Centre. “Yeah, just played disconnected and (didn’t) really play as a team,” said Hurricanes assistant coach Matt Anholt. “And ... Read More »
3 responsesLCI Rams ready for competitive Green and Gold tournament
By Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2022
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald LCI Rams senior boys basketball is ready to host its annual Green and Gold tournament this weekend. The tournament will have the host LCI, Magrath, Cardston, Sir Winston Churchill, Huntington Hills, Bev Facey, Mt. Baker and Bishop McNally competing. “There’s a good mix of teams,” said Ross Bekkering, LCI head ... Read More »
1 responseWalking Football kicks into Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2022
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The sport of Walking Football has been in the city since October, and is simply playing the game of soccer, walking. “For uninitiated, it’s walking soccer,” said organizer Mike Ross. Ross was in England visiting family when he got first introduced to the sport. “And I went, like most people, ... Read More »
1 responseCanes’ strong third period tops Oil Kings
By Lethbridge Herald on December 14th, 2022
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – sports@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Hurricanes extended their winning streak to five games after a 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oil Kings on Wednesday night at the Enmax Centre. “Especially at home ,when you have a lead going into the third, good teams locked that down and find a way to get the ... Read More »
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