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.

Lethbridge Pronghorns
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UniversityUniversity of Lethbridge
AssociationU Sports
ConferenceCanada West
Athletic directorNeil Langevin
LocationLethbridge, Alberta
Varsity teams10
Basketball arena1st Choice Savings Centre
Ice hockey arenaNicholas Sheran Ice Centre
Soccer stadiumCommunity Sports Stadium
Aquatics centerMax Bell Regional Aquatic Centre
Other venuesATB Centre (Ringette & Curling)
MascotLuxie
NicknameHorns
ColoursBlue (Royal) and white
   
Websitewww.gohorns.ca

Teams

Ringette

While technically not considered a varsity team, Lethbridge has a university ringette team which competes annually in the Canadian national University Challenge Cup.

Basketball

The Men's basketball team is currently coached by James McKinnon[3] in the interim.

SeasonWinsLosses
2012–131210
2013–14159
2014–15713
2015–161310
2016–17169
2017–181410
2018–191410

The Women's basketball team is currently coached by Dave Waknuk.[4]

SeasonWinsLosses
2012–131012
2013–14616
2014–15416
2015–16119
2016–17515
2017–181112
2018–191510

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

SeasonWinsLosses
2012–13222
2013–14421
2014–15523
2015–161115
2016–171714
2017–18916
2018–19920

Doug Paisley was the last head coach of the women's hockey team.[8]

SeasonWinsLosses
2012–13918
2013–14718
2014–15622
2015–161314
2016–17421
2017–18520
2018–19719

Soccer

Randy Bardock[9] is currently the head coach of the men's Soccer team.

SeasonWinsLossesTies
2012556
20132111
2014372
2015552
2016872
20172102
20180113
20190113

Isla Wong[10] and Jack Reddy[10] are currently co-head coaches of the women's soccer team.

SeasonWinsLossesTies
2012192
20130102
2014174
20152103
2016392
2017672
20184121
2019176

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[11] is currently the head coach of the women's rugby team.

SeasonWinsLossesResult
200940Won CIS championship
201040Won Canada West
201140Won 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[12] 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[13] 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.

International

The following Pronghorns student-athletes have played in international competition.

Awards and honors

Athletes of the Year

This is an incomplete list Awards are given out at the university's annual Blue and Gold Banquet.

YearFemale AthleteSportMale AthleteSport
2010[15]Ashley PatzerRugbyScott BowlesHockey
2012[16]Crystal PattersonIce hockeyJeff Nicol and Ryan ThornleySwimming
2015Kim VeldmanBasketballPeter MillmanTrack and Field

Canada West Hall of Fame
  • Women's Rugby Team, 2006–11: Canada West Hall of Fame – 2019 Inductee [17]

U Sports Awards
  • Ashley Patzer: U Sports National Rugby Championships Most Valuable Player (2008)
  • Ashley Patzer: U Sports Rugby Rookie of the Year (2005)
  • Ashley Patzer: U Sports Rugby Athlete of the Year (2006, 2009[18])

References
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  4. "Dave Waknuk – Women's Basketball Head Coach – Staff Directory". University of Lethbridge Athletics. Archived from the original on 2019-11-09. Retrieved 2019-11-09.
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  6. "University of Lethbridge discontinues hockey programs". April 20, 2020. Archived from the original on April 29, 2020. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
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  8. "Paisley to lead new era of Pronghorn women's hockey". University of Lethbridge Athletics. Archived from the original on 2019-06-07. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
  9. "Randy Bardock – Men's Soccer Head Coach – Staff Directory". University of Lethbridge Athletics. Archived from the original on 2019-11-09. Retrieved 2019-11-09.
  10. "Ilsa Wong - Women's Soccer Co-Head Coach - Staff Directory - University of Lethbridge Athletics". Archived from the original on 2019-11-09. Retrieved 2019-11-09.
  11. "Neil Langevin – Women's Rugby Assistant Coach – Staff Directory". University of Lethbridge Athletics. Archived from the original on 2019-11-09. Retrieved 2019-11-09.
  12. "Larry Steinke – Track & Field Head Coach – Staff Directory". University of Lethbridge Athletics. Archived from the original on 2019-11-09. Retrieved 2019-11-09.
  13. "Peter Schori – Swimming Head Coach – Staff Directory". University of Lethbridge Athletics. Archived from the original on 2019-11-09. Retrieved 2019-11-09.
  14. "Ashley Steacy". olympic.ca. Archived from the original on 2016-07-11. Retrieved 2021-08-26.
  15. "Bowles, Patzer named top Horns athletes". 2010-04-06. Archived from the original on 2021-08-26. Retrieved 2021-08-26.
  16. "Horns celebrate athletes of the year". ulethbridge.ca/. 2012-04-02. Archived from the original on 2021-08-25. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  17. "Lethbridge Pronghorns 2006–11 (Rugby Team)". canadawesthalloffame.org/. 2019-10-02. Archived from the original on 2021-08-25. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  18. "CIS women's rugby: Lethbridge's Patzer earns second MVP nod". presto-en.usports.ca/. 2009-11-05. Archived from the original on 2021-10-14. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
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