Brad Wall (right) holding pads for his fighter Cody Jerome (left) while training at Professional Fighting Academy on April 4, 2024. A new set of six local community champions have been inducted by the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame for 2024, ranging from athletes, builders and special award winners. Starting in 1985, the Hall of…
Lethbridge College says farewell to its senior Kodiaks players in an emotional send off
Photo provided by Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels.com For the Lethbridge College Kodiaks, the winter season means saying farewell to players coming to the end of their college careers. The sound of evening practices and roaring fans on game day in the Val Matteotti gymnasium will be a distant echo for multiple Kodiaks on the men’s…
Bulls charging into 25th anniversary season
Zaden Wake is one of the Lethbridge Bulls new recruits this season. The Lethbridge College student is shown here preparing for the season with the local Prairie Baseball Academy which has helped produce some of the Bulls’ top talent. Win or lose, the upcoming baseball season will be a special one for the Lethbridge Bulls.…
Powering up the local sports experience in Lethbridge
Lethbridge Hurricanes winger, Trae Wilke, answers a question from the Hurricanes game day host, Cole Stefiuk, during the first intermission on Feb. 17, 2024 at the Enmax Centre. Photo by Justin Sibbet. As the light flicks red, a deafening horn is heard throughout the stadium in prelude to a pulsating rhythm and the roaring cheers…
Off-ice issues plaguing Hockey Canada
Peyton Whitequils watching his team from the bench during his game. Oct.14. Photo by Nakoda Thunderchief. Hockey has always been a part of Canada’s identity, from the crowds cheering to booing. Players getting three goals having fans come home without your favourite hat letting everyone know it was a good night. Even the bloody fights…
Kodiaks women’s basketball hungry for victory
Kitawna Sparks, a Kodiaks forward, recieves a pass during a practice at the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute on Oct. 12. Photo by Justin Sibbet. From impressive slam dunks to roaring crowds, one team is seeking all the joys that come with victory. The Lethbridge College Kodiaks women’s basketball team is preparing for a strong season with…
Kodiaks unveil new Indigenous jersey
Lowell Yellowhorn, manager of Indigenous service and Todd Caughlin, athletics and recreation services director, help unveils the new Lethbridge College Kodiaks Indigenous logo thanks to eight athletes outside campus on Sept. 29. Photo by Ma. Janine Doroca. Lethbridge College marked Truth and Reconciliation Week by unveiling the new Indigenous jersey for Kodiak athletes on Sept.…
Kodiaks cross country dash towards finish line
Lethbridge College’s Kodiaks cross country teams take off in a race at their recent practice on Oct. 10 in the Sugar Bowl. Photo by Angie Wiebe. Lethbridge College’s cross country teams are preparing for the upcoming Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) championship race. Lethbridge is hosting the event at Nicholas Sheran Park on Oct. 28.…
Serving up knuckle sandwiches at Lethbridge College
Hunter Olsen practicing his kickboxing technique. He says he plans to transition to muay-thai and hopes to go pro. It was a maelstrom of mayhem on the 18th of March at Lethbridge College. For the first time in its history, the Lethbridge College hosted a mixed martial arts event. The Branded Fighting Championship featured twelve…
College Kodiaks looking to Level up
Allyson Cikor, Kodiaks Athletics Esports coordinator, says the team likes to brag that the eSports games they stream on Twitch get more attendance than in-house games. Since its creation, esports has been gaining traction in the post secondary scene, with many institutions now having varsity teams for those who love competitive gaming. These teams even…