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The Meaning of Hockey

The Meaning of Hockey

To me hockey is not just a game, but rather a solid foundation of life, reiterating core values set forth by my parents. Communication, discipline, trust, work ethic; all four of these are principles which add to the makeup of my character, and it is of no coincidence that I share these with my teammates [...]

Southern Alberta…a place for hockey

Southern Alberta...a place for hockey

At first glance, it looked completely out of context. Two Lethbridge Hurricanes, seated on the home bench, with bouquets of flowers in their hands.
The rest of the scene was as usual, a full house of more than 5,200 fans, the visiting Medicine Hat Tigers occupying their station, waiting for a Western Hockey League battle to [...]

Men’s hockey roller coaster season leads to home playoff date

Men’s hockey roller coaster season leads to home playoff date

by Eoin Colquhoun
It was an up and down season, but after finishing fourth, the Lethbridge Pronghorn men’s hockey team, for the second time in three seasons will host the opening round of Canada West playoffs.
Coming off a disappointing 2007-08 season, there was reserved optimism as Coach Gatto’s squad entered the season. The opening weekends [...]

Women’s Hockey makes strides under new leadership

Women’s Hockey makes strides under new leadership

While their record may not indicate it, and although they missed the playoffs for a second consecutive season, the Lethbridge Pronghorn women’s hockey team made strides under the new leadership of first year head coach Chandy Kaip. Kaip was named the Horns first full time Head Coach of the women’s hockey program on July 8, [...]