Pronghorn Athletics has taken great joy in celebrating the contributions of all its athletes over the course of the last 50 years. In naming the 50 Greatest Pronghorns, some of the most decorated Horns have had their accomplishments highlighted. It is now time to reveal the top 10 Pronghorns, as determined by the selection committee.
 
This distinguished group represents multiple hall of famers, athletes of the year, provincial, national and international champions – a true testament to the quality of Pronghorn Athletics over the past 50 years.
 
The 50 Greatest Pronghorns (#10 through #1).
 
#10 – Jarrett Zukiwsky (Men's Hockey)
One of the most prolific scorers in Canada West men's hockey history, Jarret Zukiwsky was a three-time Dave "Sweeney" Schriner Trophy winner as the Canada West scoring champion. Despite only playing four seasons, Zukiwsky still ranks as the Canada West all-time goal scoring leader with 124 and is seventh on the points list with 220. A member of the 1993-94 University Cup championship team, Zukiwsky was the CIAU Freshman of the Year that season. He earned three Canada West All-Star nods, twice on the first team and once on the second, and was also a three-time All-Canadian.
 
#9 – Kelsey Willoughby (Women's Rugby)
Kelsey Willoughby was a key part of three Canada West and one CIS Championship women's rugby teams. Named the Canada West Rookie of the Year in 2009, Willoughby was also named Canada West Player of the Year in her two other seasons. The Lethbridge product was named a Canada West All-Star all three times and an All-Canadian during both the 2010 and 2011 seasons. After injuries derailed her rugby career away from the U of L, Willoughby returned to Pronghorn Athletics for one season as a member of the women's basketball team.
 
#8 – Jay Langager (Men's Hockey)
While he was only part of the Pronghorns men's hockey program for three years, Jay Langager left a lasting legacy, exemplifying what it is to be a true student-athlete. Twice a Canada West All-Star, Langager was named both Canada West and CIS Most Valuable Player and Defenceman of the Year during his senior season. He also netted first team Canada West All-Star and All-Canadian recognition. Langager was then named the Canada West Randy Gregg Award winner for combining hockey, academics and community service, representing the conference on the CIS Academic Top 8.
 
#7 – Heather Steacy (Women's Track)
Named the Pronghorn Female Athlete of the Year twice in her four seasons, Heather Steacy won Canada West and CIS medals in each of her four years of competition. She took top spot in the weight throw event at the Canada West Championships all four seasons and followed that up with four CIS medals, including two gold medals, a silver and a bronze. In both the 2008-09 and 2010-11 track seasons, Steacy was awarded Outstanding Female Performance of the Meet. Steacy went on to represent Canada at the London and Rio Olympic Games.
 
#6 – Shawna Kolaczek (nee: Molcak) (Women's Basketball)
Shawna Kolaczek, a Cardston product, dominated women's basketball in her five seasons with the Pronghorns. She was Pronghorn Female Athlete of the Year for four consecutive campaigns (1987-91), was a five-time Canada West All-Star, was named an All-Canadian on three occasions, and in 1989, was the Canada West Player of the Year. Kolaczek still holds the record of 1,551 career points for the Pronghorns, placing her 11th on the Canada West all-time scoring list. A mainstay with the Canadian national team, Kolaczek competed at the World University Games, World Championships and the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
 
#5 – Peter Millman (Men's Track)
Recently completing his university career, Peter Millman was named Pronghorn Male Athlete of the Year on three occasions. A four-time Canada West Male Field Athlete of the Year and two-time CIS/U SPORTS Male Field Athlete of the Year, Millman finished his career with five Canada West weight throw and four shot put gold medals. He added three CIS gold medals in shot put and a bronze medal in weight throw. Millman was named Canada West Rookie of the Year in 2013 and won the Canada West and U SPORTS Student-Athlete Community Service Award in 2017.
 
#4 – Guy Pomahac (Judo)
A three-time Pronghorn Male Athlete of the Year, Guy Pomahac won four Canadian University Championships during a stellar judo career. During his tenure (1977-1980) as captain of the University of Lethbridge Judo Team, he won three individual Canada West championships and was an integral part of two Canada West team titles. Pomahac is a member of both the Pronghorn Hall of Fame and the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame and represented Canada numerous times internationally, including at two World University Games and as an Olympic team alternate. Sadly, Guy Pomahac passed away in August 2017.
 
#3 – Danny Balderson (Men's Basketball)
The all-time leading scorer in Pronghorns men's basketball history, Danny Balderson had a decorated five-year career. The 1994 Canada West and CIAU Rookie of the Year, Balderson was named to four Canada West All-Star and three CIAU All-Canadian teams. He was twice named the Canada West Player of the Year and capped his career by being named the CIAU Player of the Year in 2000. Twice named the Pronghorn Male Athlete of the Year, Balderson is a member of the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame. His 2,000 career points place him fifth in Canada West scoring history.
 
#2 – Ashley Steacy (nee: Patzer) (Women's Rugby)
The only Pronghorn to be named CIS Women's Rugby Player of the Year, Ashley Steacy will be remembered as one of the best women's rugby players to ever compete in Canadian university sport. During her five-year Pronghorn career, Steacy led the U of L to their first of four consecutive Canada West championships and three straight national titles in 2007, 2008 and 2009. She was named the Canada West and CIS Rookie of the Year in 2005 and the Canada West and CIS Player of the Year in both 2006 and 2009. She won CIS Championship MVP honours in 2008, was a three-time CIS Championship All-Star, and a four time Canada West All-Star and CIS All-Canadian. Steacy went on to star internationally with the Canadian Sevens program, winning a bronze medal at the Rio Olympic Games.
 
#1 – Jim Steacy (Men's Track)
Truly a dominant force during his university career, Jim Steacy will go down as one of the most decorated track athletes in CIS history. The Pronghorn Male Athlete of the Year in each of his five years of competition, Steacy was never beaten in the weight throw event. He captured five Canada West and CIS titles, all while setting new records each year. In addition to his weight throw prowess, Steacy medalled in shot put all five years, earning a silver medal his freshman year and gold medals the final four years at both the conference and national level. Named the Canada West and CIS Rookie of the Year in 2002-03, he was named Canada West Field Athlete of the Year five times and CIS Field Athlete of the Year on four occasions. Still the Canadian record holder in the hammer throw, Steacy had numerous national team appointments, including representing Canada at the Beijing and London Olympic Games.
 
For a look at how the 50 Greatest Pronghorns list was created, check out this link: http://gohorns.ca/news/2017/11/1/general-university-of-lethbridge-ready-to-honour-50-greatest-pronghorns.aspx?path=general

For a look at the 50 Greatest Pronghorns (#50 through #41), click here: http://gohorns.ca/news/2017/11/7/general-the-greatest-50-pronghorns-50-through-41.aspx

For a look at the 50 Greatest Pronghorns (#40 through #31), click here: http://gohorns.ca/news/2017/11/15/general-the-greatest-50-pronghorns-40-through-31.aspx
 
For a look at the 50 Greatest Pronghorns (#30 through #21), click here: http://gohorns.ca/news/2017/11/21/general-the-greatest-50-pronghorns-30-through-21.aspx?path=general
 
For a look at the 50 Greatest Pronghorns (#20 through #11), click here: http://gohorns.ca/news/2017/11/27/general-the-greatest-50-pronghorns-20-to-11.aspx