WHL Lethbridge Hurricanes

Canes take 4-3 shootout win in Home Opener

Published on September 20, 2008 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Lethbridge Hurricanes News Release


Lethbridge, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes once again managed to send the crowd home happy on Friday Night. The Canes notched a 4-3 shootout win over the Kootenay Ice in front of a sell out crowd of 4925 to claim a win in their home opener for the third year in a row. Adam Chorneyko, Craig Orfino and acting captain Mitch Versteeg all tallied for the Canes while Carter Ashton notched the only goal of the shootout to lift the Canes to the win and an extra point. Rookie Alex Theriau had a pair of assists while Juha Metsola showed he was still in fine form with 41 saves on the night and three straight stops in the shootout. The Canes will find themselves in action once again on Sunday evening as they play the second half of this home and home series with the Ice in Cranbrook. Puck drop is 6 PM from the Cranbrook Rec Plex, be sure to tune in to all the action with Pat Siedlecki and Dick Gibson on 94.1 FM The Lounge.

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The Hurricanes will see the return of 07-08 Captain Ben Wright on Sunday as the elite defenseman arrives back from Ottawa Senators camp. Wright had a strong 2007-2008 campaign which saw him emerge as a leader both on and off the ice for the Canes.

Carter Bancks is also scheduled to return to the Bridge City however Canes fans will have to wait just a little bit longer to see the fan favorite return. Bancks had a strong showing as a member of the Atlanta Thrashers prospects team at the Traverse City Prospects Tournament but injured his foot after earning an invitation to Atlanta's main camp. Bancks is expected to be sidelined for 2-4 weeks.

A familiar face made his return to the ENMAX Centre as part of the festivities on Friday night as Hurricanes alumnus Mike Wuchterl returned to the ice to help present the 2008 WHL Eastern Conference Championship banner.

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