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Operation Red Nose on the roads for its 19th season

trevor.kenney — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 21:06:38 +0000

For the past 18 years, volunteers from Pronghorn Athletics and the southern Alberta community have been helping to keep our roads free of impaired drivers. As the 19th season of Operation Red Nose hits the streets this holiday season, the impact of the annual program is felt throughout southern Alberta.

“It’s a wonderful asset to the community that people can access Operation Red Nose,” says Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman. “You can go somewhere, have a good time, and if you plan ahead, you know your car will be back home with you in the morning.”

Operation Red Nose is a unique holiday program that allows individuals who have been drinking, or who do not feel fit to drive their own vehicle home, to summon a team of Red Nose volunteers who will pick them up and drive their vehicles to their homes. A no-fee service, Operation Red Nose accepts donations in support of Pronghorn Athletics.

“It’s really a win-win-win situation,” adds Spearman. “You have volunteers coming out and helping people get home safely, the proceeds go to support athletic programs at the U of L and think about it, how many lives have been saved as a result over the years?”

The nationwide Operation Red Nose campaign is now in its 30th year and over that time, nearly one million volunteers have assisted the program. Client donations are given to youth or amateur sport organizations and last year alone, close to $1.5 million was raised across the country. Locally, more than $500,000 has been raised in support of Pronghorn Athletics over the past 18 years.

The majority of the program’s volunteers are Pronghorn athletes. Each athlete is required to work at least one shift (the program will operate for 12 evenings this season) but many work more.

“I think it’s great showing how involved we are within the community,” says Dylan Tait, a third-year goaltender with the Horns men’s hockey program. “It’s kind of neat when you’re driving somebody home and they ask why you’re doing it and you tell them you’re on the basketball or the hockey team. You see their eyes light up and they realize that we really are a part of this, in between practice and studying, and that we are taking the time to do it.”

Glenda Edie, a fifth-year player on the women’s hockey team, enjoys her nights on the road with her fellow volunteers.

“You get to meet people within the community and also build relationships with other Pronghorn athletes,” she says.

“I’m from Winnipeg and when I moved to Lethbridge to play with the Horns, it was the first I’d ever heard of such a program. It really is a great program, and something I’d like to see in a lot more places.”

Aside from the program’s volunteer support, a variety of local businesses offer financial assistance and products and services that keep Operation Red Nose on the roads each holiday season. Along with cash donations, all food and refreshments for volunteers, along with gas, phone service and insurance coverage is donated to the program. This season, Alpine Insurance and Intact Insurance have taken on the role of co-sponsors for the program’s insurance coverage.

The dates of service for the 2013 Operation Red Nose campaign are November 29-30, December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 and New Year’s Eve.

Call 403-320-4155 to access the service, or contact Pronghorn Athletics at 403-329-2681 to volunteer.

Busy weekend upcoming for Horns Athletics

trevor.kenney — Fri, 04 Oct 2013 18:23:28 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s hockey team took a small step back last season, missing the Canada West playoff party. On Friday night, the Horns will begin their quest to return to the post-season when they open the regular season against the defending Canada West champion UBC Thunderbirds at Nicholas Sheran Arena.

With 19 players returning from last season, the Horns have an experienced group, led by senior defenceman Glenda Edie and fourth-year defenders Courtney Minor and Katie Mucha. Add in the returning goaltending tandem of Crystal Patterson and Shauntelle Williams, and the Horns are in good shape in their own zone.

Despite being one of the lowest scoring teams in the conference last season, the Pronghorns possess a group of talented forwards and will need to score by committee to generate the offence needed to get them into the playoffs once again. Megan Bailey had a breakout season last year and her team leading 16 points tripled her output from the previous season. Third-year forward Kirsten Reeves led the Horns last season with 12 goals, putting her in a tie for third in the conference, and she will be leaned on heavily for production again this season.

With seven of their first eight games at home to start the year, the Horns have a great opportunity for a fast start.

Puck drop for both Friday and Saturday nights is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Nicholas Sheran Arena.

Horns Soccer

The Proghorns men's and women's soccer programs are both on the road this weekend, the men heading to Winnipeg to face the Wesmen, while the women are on the west coast to challenge the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Victoria and Fraser Valley.

Coming off a weekend split last weekend with the Mount Royal Cougars, the men’s soccer team is at 2-6-0 on the season. With seven games remaining in the season, the Horns are only four points out of a playoff spot.

The Horns, who have scored just seven goals in eight games, will need to generate more offense if they are to make a push to the post-season. Guilherme Costa leads the teams in goals with two, both coming from the penalty spot.

The Wesmen (2-4-2 CW), won just one of their first six games but earned four points last weekend in Calgary, beating the Dinos 3-2 before completing the trip with a 1-1 tie the next day.

On the women's front, the Horns (0-5-2) are still searching for their first victory of the season after suffering two losses in Saskatchewan last weekend, dropping a 2-0 decision to the Saskatchewan Huskies and 2-1 to the Regina Cougars.

Offensive production continues to be the Horns undoing so far this season, only scoring three goals thus far.

Defensively, the Horns have been solid, having only allowed 11 goals in seven games.

Friday night, the Horns face the Victoria Vikes (4-2-0), before travelling to Abbotsford on Saturday to meet up with the Fraser Valley Cascades (2-3-1).

Women's Rugby

Heading into the final weekend of the regular season, the Pronghorns women’s rugby team heads out on the road for a pair of games versus provincial rivals Calgary Dinos and Alberta Pandas.

Sitting at 1-1 and with a guaranteed spot in the Canada West Championship tournament (which the Horns host Oct. 18-20), this weekend’s results will determine the seeding for the Canada West semifinals.

Friday in Calgary, the Horns will have revenge on their mind when they face the Calgary Dinos (2-1). The Dinos ended the Horns' 22-game conference winning streak last season with a 31-18 win and then knocked the Horns out of title contention with a 33-32 victory in the Canada West semifinal in Edmonton.

The Horns are led by Kim Leavitt’s three tries, which places her in a tie for second in the conference, and Tiffany Wideen, who has taken over the kicking duties this season and has connected on three converts. For the Dinos, Natasha Loucks leads a balanced attack with three tries and Kate Scotland has connected on six converts and two penalty goals for 18 points.

Sunday, the Horns take on the defending Canada West champion Alberta Pandas (3-0). So far, the Pandas have yet to be tested. Following their 62-17 trouncing of the Dinos to open the season, the Pandas shut out both of their BC opponents on the road, beating the Victoria Vikes 49-0 and the UBC T-Birds 39-0.

Men's Basketball

Finally, the Horns men's basketball team will host MacEwan ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ for a pre-season tilt, Friday night at 7 p.m. in the 1st Choice Savings Centre gym.

MacEwan is currently an Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) team but will be joining Canada West next season. The matchup will be a solid first test for the Horns, who are itching to get into game action after a long practise schedule.

Horns hosting defending Canada West champs to open season

trevor.kenney — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 22:39:53 +0000

Following the best season in school history in 2011-12, the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s hockey team took a step back last season and missed the playoffs. With a veteran laden roster set to return this season, the team looks to move back into the playoff picture.

A total of 19 players are returning from last season, although the ‘Horns have lost a good portion of their leadership group with the graduation of captain Ashley Beattie and Amy Van Buskirk. While both blueliners made great contributions to the program, the back-end is in good hands with senior Glenda Edie and fourth-year defenders Courtney Minor and Katie Mucha.

Goaltender Crystal Patterson will play a key role in any success the Horns women's hockey team has this season.

The returning goaltending tandem of Crystal Patterson and Shauntelle Williams give the Pronghorns a solid one-two punch in net. Patterson, a 2011-12 Canada West first team all-star, has carried the load the last two seasons and will look to replicate her stellar 2011-12 season. After leading the conference with six shutouts in 2011-12, she did not record one last season but had solid numbers with a 2.31 goals-against-average and 0.917 save percentage.

Despite being one of the lowest scoring teams in the conference last season, the Pronghorns possess a group of talent forwards and will look to score by committee. Megan Bailey had a breakout season last year and her team leading 16 points tripled her output from the previous campaign.

Third-year forward Kirsten Reeves led the ‘Horns last season with 12 goals, putting her in a tie for third in the conference, and she will be leaned on heavily for production again this season.

2011-12 Canada West rookie of the year Sadie Lenstra will look to rebound from an injury plagued 2012-13 campaign. After leading all Canada West rookies in scoring, Lenstra missed more than half of the season last year and never really found her stride.

Sarah Spence will be another forward to watch for the ‘Horns this season. Spence had a solid rookie season last year, registering 13 points, and will be counted on to take another step forward.

With seven of their first eight games at home to start the year, the ‘Horns have a great opportunity for a fast start.

The UBC Thunderbirds will not sneak up on the competition in 2013-14. Coming off an improbable season which saw the ‘Birds go from one regular season win in 2011-12 to a 17-7-4 regular season record, a Canada West Championship and a fifth-place finish at the CIS Championships in 2012-13, UBC will be the number one target in the conference.

Back between the pipes is Second Team All-Canadian Daniel Dube, while Second Team Canada West All-Star Christi Capozzi and Sarah Casorso will anchor the back end. Up front Second Team Canada West All-Star Tatiana Rafter, along with Rebecca Unrau, Stephanie Schaupmeyer, and Nicole Saxvik will expected to lead the charge offensively.

Keep your eye on towering newcomers Kathleen Cahoon (6’1) and Hannah Heisler (6’0) at forward, while fellow rookies Devon Morrison and Stephanie Payne could have an immediate impact on the blueline.

Reigning CIS and Canada West Coach of the Year Graham Thomas enters his second year behind the bench and is eager to prove last year was not a fluke.

Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Nicholas Sheran Arena both Friday and Saturday nights. Both games will also be webcast on www.canadawest.tv, home for all Canada West webcasts.

Taking a run at breast cancer

trevor.kenney — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:16:59 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Pronghorns women's hockey team has set a lofty goal, and it has nothing to do with what happens on the ice.

The Horns are taking on breast cancer with their second annual Pink in the Rink weekend, Oct. 21-22, when they host ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Saskatchewan Huskies at Nicholas Sheran Arena.

"Our goal this year is to make it equivalent to the men's Movember event," says fifth-year forward Megan Bach of Champion, Alta. "We really want to raise as much money as possible to truly make a difference, and to help create a future without breast cancer."

The Horns women's hockey team will be sporting special pink jerseys Oct. 21-22 to help raise awareness of and funds for the fight against breast cancer. Pictured here (L to R) are Breanna Frasca, Megan Bach, Leanne Gerwing and Glenda Edie.

The fundraising initiative involves a series of raffles and auctions, as well as pledge opportunities as three Horns players will cut off their hair in support of the Locks of Love campaign.

"I think most people on our team, through their extended families, have all been affected by cancer in some way," says second-year goaltender Leanne Gerwing of Aborfield, Sask. She, along with third-year defenceman Glenda Edie of Dugald, Man. and rookie forward Breanna Frasca of Kamloops, B.C., will cut her hair for Locks of Love.

"Breast cancer hits especially close to home because we're all women. Both my grandmas had breast cancer and survived it ,and so did my billet in high school. There are so many girls where it's an experience that is close to them, that this weekend means a lot."

The Horns will be wearing special pink jerseys for the two-game series against the Huskies, after which they will be auctioned off to fans. Raffle tables will be set up all weekend, with mini laptops, hockey camp registrations, a breast cancer-themed double quilt (valued at $750) and many more items up for grabs. As well, Florida Panthers forward and Lethbridge minor hockey product Kris Versteeg has donated a signed jersey for auction.

Bach says the community has been generous in its support of the initiative and the team has found open doors as it connects with southern Alberta businesses.

"When we approached some of the local businesses, they often had their own personal stories of cancer in their families," she says. "It's one of the reasons they really wanted to help out and we're so appreciative of their efforts."

Those wishing to support the Horns and the Breast Cancer Foundation can do so by attending the games and taking part in the silent auctions and raffles. People can also donate to the cause through Locks of Love pledges at the Horns Athletics Office, or by calling 403-329-2228.

"We have a history of supporting various Breast Cancer Foundation events through basketball and now with women's hockey, this is just another great way to increase awareness of breast cancer and raise some money for the cause," adds Robb Engen, the manager of business development for Sport and Recreation Services.

Kaip makes mark with new class

trevor.kenney — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:39:23 +0000

Chandy Kaip was the head coach of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Pronghorns women's hockey program this past year but it could be argued that it never really was her team.

While Kaip was able to slowly implement her systems and philosophies, she was still working with a largely inherited group of players. This spring, Kaip was able to announce her first recruiting class and when the Horns hit the ice this fall, her stamp on the program will be official.

"Looking at this recruiting class, I believe we're bringing in some of the top players in western Canada, players who will be able to jump in and contribute right away," Kaip says. "They have that experience of playing at an elite level, and they're all great kids. They're strong academically, they'll be good student athletes and good for the community and the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ environment."

Her first class consists of six recruits, including a pair (Jenna-Marie Durnin of Wawanesa, Man. and Jasmin Teske of Calgary, Alta.) who played in the inaugural ESSO Cup – Female National Midget Championship. Kaip believes it sets the program in good stead, headed toward a goal she announced when she took over the program.

"I've said that after this first year, we will never miss the playoffs. That may sound cocky but I'm confident that I will make sure this program will always have the opportunity to be successful," she says.

"I wanted to build that foundation in the first year, find the holes that needed to be filled and by that second year, really start to become a contender in Canada West."

The second year is now at hand, and Kaip says both she and her players learned a lot their first season together. While the results were not immediate, the Horns (4-19-1) were competitive on a nightly basis in the season's second half. No weekend was more telling than a pair of one-goal losses to ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Alberta, a perennial league power.

"I think more than anything, it was us gaining confidence," Kaip says. "We started changing the mentality of always being at the bottom of the standings and changing the mentality to where we know we can score goals and that we are a good defensive team. A lot of it was growing team chemistry and then establishing a belief that we can execute the game plan."

Creating trust throughout the lineup was another key issue. As players began to trust teammates to do their jobs, the game simplified, allowing each skater to focus on fulfilling their individual roles.

"Once they understood everyone was on the same system, they only had to worry about their own job," Kaip says.

The next phase of the plan is to realize her goal of making playoffs. In three to four years, the Horns expect to qualify for nationals and contend for a title. This first recruiting class is just a start.

2009-2010 Recruiting Class

• Jenna-Marie Durnin (F), Wawanesa, Man.

• Jasmin Teske (D), Calgary, Alta.

• Cheyne Ogilvie (D), Pense, Sask.

• Glenda Edie (D), Dugald, Man.

• Taryn Cook (F), Medicine Hat, Alta.

• Vanessa Fusick (F), Tisdale, Sask.

Horns' Kaip announces six recruits

trevor.kenney — Thu, 21 May 2009 19:35:16 +0000

She has a year of CIS hockey behind her and now, Chandy Kaip has her first recruiting class. Kaip, head coach of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Pronghorns women's hockey team, announced the recruitment of six players for the 2009-2010 Canada West hockey season, Thursday afternoon.

A total of three forwards and three defencemen have committed to the program for the fall as the club looks for a return to the post-season after a two-year hiatus.

Highlighting the group of incoming freshmen is Jenna-Marie Durnin, a member of the recently crowned National Midget Champion Westman Wildcats. At the inaugural ESSO Cup – Female National Midget Championship, Durnin scored six goals in six games, including two in the finals, one of which was the game-winning tally. She also scored the game-winning goal in the Wildcats' semifinal victory.

The Wawanesa, Man. native was an offensive force for the Wildcats this past season, scoring 31 goals and adding 30 assists in 52 games leading up to the ESSO Cup.

"Jenna-Marie is a quick, agile player that will work hard at both ends of the ice," says coach Kaip. "She will be a strong asset for us this upcoming season."

Calgary native Jasmin Teske, another participant in the inaugural ESSO Cup, is a key recruit on the blue-line. The 5'5" defender was a member of the bronze medal winning Calgary Flyers.

"Jasmin is a strong competitor and is tough in the corners," says Kaip. "She is very confident with the puck and will add a lot to our blue-line."

Also joining the Horns blue line next season is a pair of towering defenders. Cheyne Ogilvie, of Pense, Sask. joins the Horns via the highly successful Swift Current Wildcats, while Glenda Edie joins the Horns from the Edge Academy in Calgary. Both girls check in at 5'11'' and should add a formidable presence to the Horns' back end.

Joining Durnin in the forward ranks is Kelowna Rocket product Taryn Cook and Team Saskatchewan member Vanessa Fusick.

Last season, the Horns finished sixth in Canada West play with a 4-19-1 record, eight points out of the final playoff spot. A young team, the Horns did manage to earn one more win than the previous season and will potentially return 20 players from the 2008-09 squad.

The Pronghorns will open the Canada West season Oct. 9-10 on the road versus the Saskatchewan Huskies, with their home opener the following weekend, hosting the Regina Cougars, Oct. 16-17.

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