Alberta Improves to 3-0 at Challenge Cup

October 29, 2011 - Western Hockey League (WHL) Lethbridge Hurricanes

Moose Jaw, SK - The Lethbridge Hurricanes have been very impressed with the play of their eight prospects at the U-16 Challenge Cup. The tournament features the highest rated players in the Under-16 age group from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba and the Hurricanes have 4 players each on Team Alberta and Team Saskatchewan.

Alberta's roster includes Reid Duke, Tyler Wong, Reid Nemeth and Jonny Hogue, while Ryan Pilon, Kolten Olynek, Carter Amson and Bryton Sayers play for Saskatchewan. This morning, Alberta improved their record to 3 and 0 with a 5-1 win over Saskatchewan. Goalie, Jonny Hogue did not play, but Lethbridge Hurricanes Assistant General Manager; Brad Robson said "all the players played very well in the game." Tyler Wong was credited with a a goal while Duke added an assist.

Today's final game features Manitoba playing BC and that outcome determines who will play for Bronze and who will face Alberta in the Gold Medal Final. No matter the outcome of the Challenge Cup, the Lethbridge Hurricanes are seeing how bright the future is. The eight players competing this year doubles the number that participated last year and three of last year's selections are currently playing with the Canes - Forwards Jay Merkley and Craig Leverton along with Defenseman Macoy Erkamps.

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