Lethbridge Pronghorns

Lethbridge, AB - The Pronghorn Athletes of the Week for the week ending January 22, 2012.

Male Athlete of the Week:
Julian Spear Chief-Morris – Men’s Basketball
 
After missing nearly the entire 2010-11 season, Lethbridge product Julian Spear Chief-Morris had his best weekend of the season in helping the ‘Horns earn a weekend sweep over southern Alberta rivals Calgary Dinos. It was also the first time the ‘Horns had swept the Dinos in 12 years.
 
Friday night, Spear Chief-Morris sparked the team out the gates, hitting four first half three pointers, enroute to 19 points and a 90-80 ‘Horns victory. On the night, he was 6 of 10 from the field, including 5 of 7 from behind the arc, while also grabbing seven rebounds.
 
Saturday night, Spear Chief-Morris scored 7 of his 9 points in the fourth quarter to help seal the weekend sweep with a tight 80-72 victory. He also recorded four rebounds and two steals on the night.
 

Lethbridge, AB - The Pronghorn Athletes of the Week for the week ending January 22, 2012
 
Female Athlete of the Week:
 
Ashley Beattie – Women’s hockey
 
Locked in a dog-fight for a playoff position, ‘Horns captain Ashley Beattie led the ‘Horns to a three point weekend versus the Alberta Pandas. Prior to this season the ‘Horns had never beaten the Pandas, but won the season series with the Pandas this year with a 3-0-1 record.
 
Friday night, Beattie assisted on the tying goal with just under two-minutes remaining to force overtime, a game in which the ‘Horns won 3-2 in a shootout.
 
In the series finale, Beattie scored the ‘Horns lone marker in a 2-1 shootout loss. With the three points, the ‘Horns remain one point ahead of the Manitoba Bisons for the final playoff spot and will visit the Bisons this weekend.
 
On the season, Beattie has two goals, both power play goals and 8 assists in 20 games.