Category Archives: Local Sports

NHL, NHLPA agree on deal for 56-game season starting January 13
TORONTO, ON - Hockey fans will be able to watch their favourite NHL teams in January.The National Hockey League (NHL) and the NHL Players' Association have reached an agreement for a shortened, 56-gam...
Dec 20, 2020

Dylan Cozens named Alternate Captain for Team Canada in World Juniors
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Captain of the Lethbridge Hurricanes will have a similar role with Canada's National Junior team.Hockey Canada announced its leadership group for the 2021 IIHF World Junior Champi...
Dec 18, 2020

Healthy food options coming to city's concessions and vending machines
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Hot dogs and pop won't be the only things on the menu.Lethbridge City Council voted unanimously this week to accept the recommendations from the Healthy Communities Association of Let...
Dec 16, 2020

WHL delays regular season start date to undetermined time
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It looks like the Lethbridge Hurricanes will have to wait a bit longer to hit the ice.The Western Hockey League (WHL) announced Tuesday that it is not in a position to start the regul...
Dec 15, 2020

Hurricanes trade Zach Ashton to Vancouver
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes have picked up an additional draft pick in a trade with the Vancouver Giants.2001-born defenseman Zach Ashton will make his way to the coast after being acqu...
Dec 14, 2020

Lethbridge Hurricane Dylan Cozens named to Canada’s world junior roster
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Hockey Canada has announced its 25-man roster for the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship. Lethbridge Hurricanes captain Dylan Cozens is one of the players selected.The 19-year-old is...
Dec 11, 2020

Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame reschedules 2020 induction banquet, launches new website
LETHBRIDGE, AB - COVID-19 has led the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame (LSHOF) to reschedule its 2020 induction banquet.Instead of honouring inductees before year's end, the LSHOF will hold a banquet in...
Dec 11, 2020

Operation Red Nose 2020 shifts focus to scholarship fund for Pronghorn student-athletes
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Despite Operation Red Nose being cancelled this year, the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns are still focusing on supporting student-athletes this holiday season.In October, it was ...
Dec 10, 2020

Two Grand Slam events added to curling bubble at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary
CALGARY, AB- Add two more competitions to the Calgary curling "bubble" that's slated to hold several events later this season.The Grand Slam of Curling said Thursday that it plans to host The Players'...
Dec 03, 2020

Former U of L basketball star named to Canada West Hall of Fame
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Shawna (Molcak) Kolaczek has been enshrined in the Canada West Hall of Fame.The basketball stand-out played five seasons at the University of Lethbridge, crafting a resume that cement...
Dec 01, 2020