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Pronghorn Athletics set to celebrate busiest weekend in history

trevor.kenney — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:23:59 +0000

Hosting a Canada West Championship automatically makes it a big weekend for Pronghorn Athletics but when another five teams are added to the mix, it makes for something even larger.

"It is a big weekend for us," says Sandy Slavin, executive director of Sport and Recreation Services. "For the staff it will be busy but for the fans it will be fun and exciting."

Beginning Friday, Oct. 22 and concluding Sunday afternoon, Oct. 24, the U of L campus will see 14 games contested, featuring five Pronghorns teams, all highlighted by the Canada West Women's Rugby Championship.

"Because some of our seasons are so short in duration, at times it is hard to avoid these overlaps between teams," says Slavin. "So for us to host 14 games in one three-day stretch, including a Canada West Championship, is a biggie."

In addition to the women's rugby program seeking its fourth consecutive Canada West title, Pronghorns men's and women's basketball teams are in action as they host their Canada West season openers. The Horns women's hockey team invites ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Alberta Pandas to town for a pair of games and the men's and women's soccer programs each play two-game sets as they conclude their Canada West home schedules.

The only Horns team not playing on home soil is the men's hockey team, which heads to Edmonton to play ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Alberta on the road.

"There is a lot of excitement in the office about it," says Slavin. "We are fortunate we have a number of rugby alumni that have come forward and are helping us plan the Canada West banquet, as well as help out at the stadium during the games.

"A number of the girls registered in our Rugby Academy are also stepping forward to help as ball girls for the games."

There will be a big alumni presence all weekend, and the opportunity to showcase U of L athletics facilities, all brimming with action, is the perfect way to showcase Pronghorn Athletics to the broader community.

Slavin says special ticketing prices are being offered to bring people to campus.

"We are offering some flexible ticketing packages to encourage people to get out to as many games as possible."

��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Alumni are also eligible to purchase a weekend pass for $10, allowing them to attend any of the Pronghorn games. These passes can be picked up at the Sport and Recreation Department. There will also be a tailgate BBQ on Sunday at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Community Stadium.

"It should be a great weekend," adds Slavin. "Our rugby team is the most successful team in the country the last three years and now they get an opportunity to showcase themselves at the new stadium in front of a hometown crowd. Everybody's very excited about our basketball teams this year, so we expect enthusiastic crowds at the gym both nights, and the women's hockey program continues moving forward and it's always a great weekend when the Pandas come to town."

Following is the weekend schedule

Canada West Rugby Championships at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Community Stadium
- Friday October 22nd

11:00am – Semi-Final 1 (Pronghorns vs. #4 Seed)

1:00pm – Semi-Final 2 (#2 Seed vs. #3 Seed)

- Sunday October 24th

11:00am – Bronze Medal Game

1:00pm – Championship Game

Pronghorn Men's & Women's Basketball Home Opener at the 1st Choice Savings Centre
- Friday October 22nd

6:00pm – Pronghorn Women's Basketball vs. Trinity Western ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ

8:00pm – Pronghorn Men's Basketball vs. Trinity Western ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ

- Saturday October 23rd

6:00pm – Pronghorn Women's Basketball vs. Trinity Western ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ

8:00pm – Pronghorn Men's Basketball vs. Trinity Western ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ

Pronghorn Men's & Women's Soccer at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Community Stadium
- Saturday October 23rd

12:00pm – Pronghorn Women's Soccer vs. ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Alberta

2:00pm – Pronghorn Men's Soccer vs. ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Alberta

- Sunday October 24th

12:00pm – Pronghorn Women's Soccer vs. ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Saskatchewan

2:00pm – Pronghorn Men's Soccer vs. ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Saskatchewan

Pronghorn Women's Hockey at the Nicholas Sheran Ice Arena
- Friday October 22nd

7:00pm – Pronghorn Women's Hockey vs. ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Alberta

- Saturday October 23rd

7:00pm – Pronghorn Women's Hockey vs. ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Alberta

Pronghorn Athletics celebrates busiest weekend in history

trevor.kenney — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:06:01 +0000

Hosting a Canada West Championship automatically makes it a big weekend for Pronghorn Athletics but when another five teams are added to the mix, it makes for something even larger.

"It is a big weekend for us," says Sandy Slavin, executive director of Sport and Recreation Services. "For the staff it will be busy but for the fans it will be fun and exciting."

The only Horns team not playing on home soil is the men's hockey team, which heads to Edmonton to play ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Alberta on the road.

"A number of the girls registered in our Rugby Academy are also stepping forward to help as ball girls for the games."

Slavin says special ticketing prices are being offered to bring people to campus.

"We are offering some flexible ticketing packages to encourage people to get out to as many games as possible."

Horns into Canada West final

trevor.kenney — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:31:09 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Pronghorns women's rugby team is looking for its third straight national title, with the first stage of that process a run through the Canada West conference championships this weekend in Edmonton.

On Friday afternoon, the Horns booked their spot in Sunday's title game with an 86-0 rout of Victoria Vikes in the first of two semifinal games.

The lopsided victory over the Vikes was hardly unexpected. After completing the inaugural Canada West conference schedule undefeated, the Pronghorns (4-0 CW, 7-0 overall) entered the conference championship tournament as the top seed. The Vikes (1-3 CW), who were thumped 71-0 by the Horns earlier in the season, were in as the fourth seed.

In the second semifinal, the Alberta Pandas (3-1 CW and second seeded) hosted the UBC Thunderbirds (2-2 CW, third seed).

The Horns expect to face Alberta in Sunday afternoon's 1 p.m. title game. The two teams clashed just last weekend at the new U of L Community Sports Stadium with the Horns prevailing 22-7.

In other Horns' news, a busy weekend of Canada West action sees the men's hockey team, along with both men's and women's soccer teams, all playing at home. As well, the women's basketball team hosts the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Montana Western for a pair of non-conference games.

Men's Hockey

The Pronghorn men's hockey team (1-2-1 CW, 5-6-2 overall) will have revenge on its mind this weekend as they host the UBC Thunderbirds (3-0-1 CW, 4-3-1 overall). The T-Birds knocked out the Horns in the first round of playoffs last year in three games, all three games going to overtime, including a double OT series deciding game.

The T-Birds have opened the season with two strong weeks and are ranked ninth in the first CIS Top-10 rankings. The T-Birds swept the previously undefeated Manitoba Bisons last weekend in Vancouver.

Puck drops both Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. at Nicholas Sheran Arena.

Live stats for both games can be found at: http://www.leaguestat.com/canadawest/mens/en/stats/schedule.php?date=2009-10-09

Soccer

The women's soccer team (0-10-0 CW) plays its final home games of the season this weekend, hosting the CIS fourth-ranked Victoria Vikes (6-1-3 CW), Saturday, and Fraser Valley Cascades (4-3-3 CW) on Sunday.

Earlier this season, the Horns were beaten 3-0 by both teams at their respective home fields.

Kick-off for both games is scheduled for noon at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Community Stadium.

The men's soccer team (1-6-3 CW), coming off a pair of ties last weekend on the road, also hosts the Victoria Vikes (5-5-1 CW) Saturday and Fraser Valley Cascades (3-7-1) Sunday.

The Horns will attempt to play spoiler this weekend, as the Vikes are holding onto the final playoff spot in Canada West, only two points ahead of the Calgary Dinos.

Women's Hockey

The Women's Hockey team (1-3-0 CW, 4-6-0 overall) heads out on the road, traveling to Vancouver to face the UBC Thunderbirds (1-1-0 CW).

The Thunderbirds had a bye this past weekend and split their season opening series with the Calgary Dinos over Thanksgiving weekend in Vancouver.

Puck drops in Vancouver at 7:30 p.m. PST both Friday and Saturday nights at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sport Centre.

Live stats for both games can be found at: http://www.leaguestat.com/canadawest/womens/en/stats/schedule.php?date=2009-10-09

Women's Basketball

The women's basketball team (0-0 CW, 4-2 overall) will conclude its non-conference schedule this weekend, hosting the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Montana Western in a pair of games.

The Horns have had a solid pre-season, winning a tournament in Kamloops and posting another strong showing last weekend in Regina. The Horns defeated the Brandon Bobcats and lost two close games to strong Canada West teams in Victoria and Regina.

Tip off for Friday night's game is 7 p.m., while Saturday's game is set for 4 p.m. at the 1st Choice Savings Centre.

Men's Basketball

The men's basketball team (0-0 CW, 1-1 overall) will also complete the pre-season this weekend and heads back down south for the second consecutive week, traveling to Montana to face the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Great Falls and Montana Tech.

The Horns basketball teams will kick off their respective conference schedules next weekend, traveling to Edmonton to face the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Alberta.

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