Horns soccer looks for weekend success

trevor.kenney — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 17:20:44 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s soccer team (1-5-0) returns to home field this weekend to host their Prairie Division rival Mount Royal ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Cougars in a pair of games at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Community Sports Stadium.

The ‘Horns will look to right the ship after losing both games last weekend on the road in Edmonton, falling to Prairie Division leaders, Alberta Golden Bears 2-0 and 4-0.

Through six conference games this season, goals have been hard to come by for the ‘Horns, being shutout in four games and scoring only four times total.

In only their second season in Canada West play, the Cougars have had some early success. They beat the UNBC Timberwolves last weekend, 2-0 at home, and currently sit in fourth place in the Prairie Division.

Defense has been the key to success for the Cougars. In their five conference games, Mount Royal has only surrendered six goals against, with both wins coming via shutouts. Offensively, the Cougars are led by Cody Cook, who has accounted for three of his team’s six goals.

This weekend will also mark the Cougars first ever trip to Lethbridge for conference action. Last season, the Cougars hosted the ‘Horns for a pair of games, winning both by 3-2 and 1-0 scores.

Kick-off for both Saturday's and Sunday’s matches is at 2:15 p.m.

Pronghorn women

Coming off their second consecutive tie, the Pronghorns women’s soccer team (0-3-2) heads out on the road in search of its first win of the season. The ‘Horns will make a two-game swing through Saskatchewan, facing the Saskatchewan Huskies and Regina Cougars.

The ‘Horns played only one game last weekend, battling to a 1-1 draw with the UNBC Timberwolves at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Community Stadium.

With only two goals in their first five games, the ‘Horns need to start capitalizing on their opportunities. The ‘Horns are actually fourth in the conference with shot attempts per game, averaging more than 15 per contest, but have had trouble converting their chances.

Saturday, the ‘Horns will get a stiff test in the undefeated Huskies (3-0-2). The Huskies have only surrendered three goals in five games so far, while scoring nine goals of their own.

The Cougars (2-2-1), who the ‘Horns will wrap up their trip against Sunday, are coming off a 3-0 loss to UBC and a scoreless draw with Trinity Western Spartans last weekend. Through their first five games, the Cougars have scored and allowed the exact same number of goals at six. They are led by Meagan Cormier, who has scored three of her team's six goals.

Horns coaches to Go Shoeless for Right To Play

trevor.kenney — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 21:40:27 +0000

Whether it's a frozen hockey rink, cold outdoor stadium or chilly basketball court — it doesn't matter: All the coaches of ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Pronghorn Athletics teams will be barefoot this weekend to support Right To Play’s ‘Go Shoeless’ campaign.

The Pronghorn Athletics group is part of a national effort involving 12 universities, seven high schools and two community initiatives. They have committed to going shoeless to raise awareness and funds to benefit Right To Play’s worldwide work, and to highlight the critical importance of access to safe play spaces and equipment for children’s education and development.

At home this weekend, men’s soccer head coach Randy Bardock and his entire coaching staff will coach without shoes on Saturday, Sept. 28 as their team takes on the Mount Royal ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Cougars.

“It’s a fantastic initiative and I feel that we, as coaches at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ level, need to do all we can to raise awareness for this program,” says Bardock. “I am proud to be involved in such a worthwhile endeavour.”

Kick-off for both Saturday and Sunday’s game is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Community Sports Stadium.

During the National Female Hockey Challenge being hosted in Lethbridge this weekend, head coach Chandy Kaip will go shoeless as she coaches the Horns during Saturday’s game versus Ryerson Polytechnic ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ.

On the road this weekend, women’s soccer head coach Ilsa Wong and assistant coach Fred Trinh will go shoeless for Saturday’s game versus the Saskatchewan Huskies in Saskatoon.

While Horns women's basketball has yet to enter its competitive season, women’s head coach Erin McAleenan and assistant coach Claire Meadows will be involved in the initiative on Saturday during their Junior ‘Horns Clinic.

Founded in Canada in 2000, Right To Play is a global organization that uses the transformative power of play to educate and empower children facing adversity. More than 13,500 local volunteer coaches lead Right To Play’s regular weekly sport and play programming, which reach one million children across more than 20 countries.

Visit the Right to Play website for additional information.

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