Lethbridge Pronghorns
The Lethbridge Pronghorns, are the athletic teams that represent the University of Lethbridge in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. They have men's and women's teams that compete in U Sports basketball, rugby union, soccer, swimming, and track and field. Previously, they competed in ice hockey until 2020.[1][2] They are named after the pronghorn.
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| University | University of Lethbridge |
| Association | U Sports |
| Conference | Canada West |
| Athletic director | Ken McInnes |
| Location | Lethbridge, Alberta |
| Varsity teams | 10 |
| Basketball arena | 1st Choice Savings Centre |
| Ice hockey arena | Nicholas Sheran Ice Centre (Hockey) |
| Soccer stadium | Community Sports Stadium |
| Natatorium | Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre |
| Other arenas | ATB Centre (Ringette & Curling) |
| Mascot | Luxie |
| Nickname | Horns |
| Colours | Blue (Royal) and white |
| Website | www |
Basketball
The Men's basketball team is currently coached by James McKinnon[3] in the interim.
| Season | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 - 13 | 12 | 10 |
| 2013 - 14 | 15 | 9 |
| 2014 - 15 | 7 | 13 |
| 2015 - 16 | 13 | 10 |
| 2016 - 17 | 16 | 9 |
| 2017 - 18 | 14 | 10 |
| 2018 - 19 | 14 | 10 |
The Women's basketball team is currently coached by Dave Waknuk.[4]
| Season | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 - 13 | 10 | 12 |
| 2013 - 14 | 6 | 16 |
| 2014 - 15 | 4 | 16 |
| 2015 - 16 | 1 | 19 |
| 2016 - 17 | 5 | 15 |
| 2017 - 18 | 11 | 12 |
| 2018 - 19 | 15 | 10 |
Hockey
In 1994 the men's team won the University Cup. The Pronghorns, in partnership with the City of Lethbridge, hosted the 2019 edition of the University Cup at the ENMAX Centre[5]
The hockey program was discontinued in 2020.[6]
Murray Nystrom[7] was the last head coach of the men's hockey team
| Season | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 - 13 | 2 | 24 |
| 2013 - 14 | 4 | 21 |
| 2014 - 15 | 5 | 23 |
| 2015 - 16 | 11 | 15 |
| 2016 - 17 | 17 | 14 |
| 2017 - 18 | 9 | 16 |
| 2018 - 19 | 9 | 20 |
Doug Paisley was the last head coach of the women's hockey team.[8]
| Season | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 - 13 | 9 | 18 |
| 2013 - 14 | 7 | 18 |
| 2014 - 15 | 6 | 22 |
| 2015 - 16 | 13 | 14 |
| 2016 - 17 | 4 | 21 |
| 2017 - 18 | 5 | 20 |
| 2018 - 19 | 7 | 19 |
Soccer
Randy Bardock[9] is currently the head coach of the men's Soccer team.
| Season | Wins | Losses | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| 2013 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 2016 | 8 | 7 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
| 2019 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
Isla Wong[10] and Jack Reddy[11] are currently co-head coaches of the women's soccer team.
| Season | Wins | Losses | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2 | 10 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| 2017 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 | 12 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 7 | 6 |
Rugby
The most successful of all athletic programs at the University of Lethbridge is the women's rugby team. The rugby team won the Molinex Trophy in 2007, 2008 and 2009. In addition to three National titles, the team has also won a silver and bronze medal at the National tournament. Six consecutive Canada West titles have been won by the Pronghorns.
Neil Langevin[12] is currently the head coach of the women's rugby team.
| Season | Wins | Losses | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | Won CIS championship |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | Won Canada West |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | Won Canada West |
Track and field
In the 2004/2005 season, Jim Steacy remained undefeated in the weight throw versus CIS competition, claiming gold in both the Canada West and CIS Championships while breaking his own record in both events. For the first time in his CIS career, Steacy won both the Canada West and CIS shot put titles. For the second straight year he was named the CIS field athlete of the year at nationals.
Larry Steinke[13] is currently the head coach of the track and field team.
Swimming
The University of Lethbridge swim team carries a long tradition of high performance swimming into each new season. The 2004-2005 season saw one of their strongest teams ever.
Seven swimmers competed at the 2005 CIS championships in Edmonton. Rookie Richard Hortness won the 100-meter freestyle race with a time of 49.81 and placed second in the 50-meter free with a time of 22.89. Hortness was selected to become a member of the Canadian National Team and competed in Turkey in August 2005.
Peter Schori[14] is currently the head coach of the swim team.
Judo
At the Alberta Judo Provincials in 2005, Tanner Mair topped the ten other competitors in his weight class to win the gold. In the blue and under 81 kg class, Mair won all his matches by throw (ippon). Mair also received the best technician award for the second consecutive year. In the 2004/2005 season, Mair has placed first in all six tournaments he has entered.
Club Teams
In addition to the varsity sports teams, the University of Lethbridge also hosts club teams for Golf, Ringette, and Curling.
Notes
- "The University of Lethbridge - Pronghorns". November 15, 2007. Retrieved November 15, 2007.
- "CanadaWest". November 15, 2007. Archived from the original on December 14, 2007. Retrieved November 15, 2007.
- https://gohorns.ca/staff-directory/james-mckinnon/96
- https://gohorns.ca/staff-directory/dave-waknuk/53
- https://gohorns.ca/sports/2018/11/9/university-cup.aspx
- https://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2020/04/20/university-of-lethbridge-discontinues-hockey-programs/
- https://gohorns.ca/staff-directory/murray-nystrom/90
- "Paisley to lead new era of Pronghorn women's hockey". University of Lethbridge Athletics. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- https://gohorns.ca/staff-directory/randy-bardock/3
- https://gohorns.ca/staff-directory/ilsa-wong/16
- https://gohorns.ca/staff-directory/ilsa-wong/16
- https://gohorns.ca/staff-directory/neil-langevin/84
- https://gohorns.ca/staff-directory/larry-steinke/15
- https://gohorns.ca/staff-directory/peter-schori/35