Canes Weekly
February 4, 2014 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Lethbridge Hurricanes News Release
Upcoming Hurricanes Events:
On Wednesday, February 5th, the Lethbridge Hurricanes host the Saskatoon Blades. It's also another chance to qualify for a trip for two to Las Vegas courtesy of Once Upon A Bride. Canadian Blood Services is on hand as we're encouraging fans to join us as a Partner for Life!
On Thursday, February 6th, the Lethbridge Hurricanes Board of Directors will be holding the mid-term Shareholders Information Meeting. All Hurricanes shareholders are encouraged to attend to hear from President Brian McNaughton and others.
On Friday, February 7th, the Hurricanes are excited for Country 95's "Country Night" as the Kootenay Ice comes to town. Cheer on the Canes and enjoy LIVE music featuring "Trevor Panczak and Roughstock as a presentation of Lethbridge Dodge!"
On Sunday, February 9th, the Hurricanes players will be seeing who takes bragging rights in the 3rd annual Skills Competition sponsored by ATB Financial. Who do you think has the hardest shot? Who is the fastest skater or would win in the breakaway relay? Find out on February 9th starting at 2:30pm. The event is free to the public, but the Hurricanes will be taking donations for the Lethbridge Food Banks.
How they Fared Last Week:
Prince Albert: 3-2 Win - The Raiders jumped out to a 2-0 lead on a pair of goals from Josh Morrissey in the first 10 minutes of the game. The Hurricanes finally found the back of the net and ended their scoreless drought at 152:05 when Jamal Watson got his stick on a Bryton Sayers shot and his 13th of the season made it a 2-1 game after the opening 20 minutes. Lethbridge tied it up on a goal from Taylor Cooper with just over 3 minutes to play in the second period. The Canes continued to get chances for the lead and the go-ahead goal finally came at 13:25 of the 3rd when Brady Ramsay scored his 12th of the season. The 3-2 go ahead goal proved to be the game winner as the Hurricanes end their eight game losing slide with the 3-2 win.
Rebels: 6-5 Win (Shootout): - It was a wild; back and forth game between the Hurricanes and Rebels. Red Deer opened up the scoring on a shorthanded goal from Rhyse Dieno just 4 minutes into the game. The Canes answered on the same PP only 33 seconds later to even the game on a goal from Reid Duke. A pair of Brooks Maxwell PPG's just two minutes apart made it 3-1 but before the period was over, Carter Folk scored making it a 3-2 game after 20 minutes. The teams traded goals in the 2nd and it was 4-3 Rebels after two periods. Red Deer held a 2 goal lead for the 3rd time on another PP just 3 minutes into the 3rd period, but the Hurricanes fought back once again. Down 5-3, they pulled within a goal when Kolten Olynek scored on the PP and then Duke added his second of the game and we were off to OT. The extra 5 minutes solved nothing and in the 5th round of the shootout, Kolten Olynek scored (the only one to score in the shootout) for the 6-5 Hurricanes win.
Practice Schedule: (Media Availability is between 12:15 and 12:45 - subject to change)
Monday - 1:30 - 4:00
Tuesday - 1:30 - 4:00
Wednesday - Game Day vs. Saskatoon, 7:00pm
Thursday - 1:30 - 4:00
Friday - Game Day vs. Kootenay, 7:00pm
Saturday - Game Day at Kootenay, 7:00pm
Sunday - Skills Competition, 2:30 - 4:00pm
Looking Ahead:
Wednesday, February 5th - Hurricanes vs. Saskatoon
Tonight marks the 4th and final meeting between the Hurricanes and Blades. In their first game on October 19th, the Canes posted just their 2nd win of the season when they won 8-5. Saskatoon took their next two meetings by identical 5-2 scores (on November 22nd and January 4th). The Hurricanes are entering tonight's game on a two game win streak while the Blades had dropped three straight before they visited the Kootenay Ice last night. Saskatoon is out of the playoff race sitting just ahead of the Canes in the East Conference standings. Lethbridge continues to be led by Riley Sheen with 35 points (12G, 23A) while Nikita Scherbak has 64 points (25G, 39A) for the Blades.
Friday, February 7th & Saturday, February 8th - Hurricanes vs. Kootenay
The Hurricanes and Kootenay Ice wrap up their 6 game season series with a home and home matchup starting Friday at the ENMAX Centre. After the Ice won the first two games (4-3/SO, 5-2), the Hurricanes won the last two meetings by identical 5-4 scores (one in a shootout, one in regulation). The Hurricanes PP in the series is 6/14 while the Ice man advantage is 5/21. Giorgio Estephan and Riley Sheen lead the way with 5 points each (2G, 3A) against Kootenay this season.
Stats Leaders:
Points (35), Assists (23) - Riley Sheen
Goals (14), Powerplay Goals (6) - Tyler Wong
PIMs (113) - Brady Ramsay
Recent Streaks: 2 Game Point Streaks: Riley Sheen (3A), Jamal Watson (1G, 2A)... Taylor Cooper, Kolten Olynek, Carter Folk (1G, 1A), Griffin Foulk (2A)
Milestone Minute:
1st Career WHL Win: Jonny Hogue (Jan. 29th)
1st Career WHL Goals: Kris Khenkel (Dec 27th) Reid Nemeth (Dec. 10th), Carter Folk (Dec. 4th) Bryton Sayers (Sept. 27th).
200 Career WHL Games: Josh Derko (Dec 17th), Nick Walters (Dec 1st), Brady Ramsay (Nov. 2nd)
150 Career WHL Games: Riley Sheen (Dec 27th) Macoy Erkamps (Nov. 6th), Jamal Watson (Oct. 4th)
100 Career WHL Games: Tyler Wong (Jan. 4th), Taylor Cooper, Reid Duke (Jan 1st), Griffin Foulk (Dec. 28th), Lenny Hackman (Nov. 29th).
100th Career WHL Point: Brady Ramsay (Nov. 3rd).
1st Career Hat Trick: Tyler Wong (Oct. 19th)
NEWS & NOTES:
RE-ASSIGNED: The Hurricanes re-assigned (on Jan 31st) goalie Jarrod Schamerhorn to the Merritt Centennials of the BCHL. Schamerhorn was acquired at the Jan 10th trade deadline after Corbin Boes was traded to Portland.
CENTRAL SCOUTING: CSS released their Mid-Term Rankings on January 13th. Reid Duke is the 65th ranked North American skater while Taylor Cooper is ranked 148th. Still listed by the Hurricanes, Chase Phelps is ranked 165th. The 2014 Draft is June 27th-28th. DRAFTED: Defenceman Nick Walters was taken in the 4th round (116th overall) by the St. Louis Blues in 2012. PRO EXPERIENCE: Two players attended NHL Camps this off-season Macoy Erkamps (Ottawa Senators Development Camp), and Josh Derko (San Jose Rookie Camp).
WHL TRADE DEADLINE: Prior to the Jan. 10th deadline, the Hurricanes made a pair of deals as they sent local product & fan favorite Russ Maxwell to the Seattle Thunderbirds for Michal Holub, Seth Swenson and a 4th round pick in 2014. They also traded overage goalie Corbin Boes to Portland for Steven Alldridge, the rights to Shane McColgan (who was later waived) and a 2nd round pick in 2014. Their final deal was for goalie Jarrod Schamerhorn from Portland for a 7th rounder in 2014.
PLAYER MOVEMENT: The Hurricanes have been wheeling and dealing all season long. The team dealt Remi Laurencelle to the Everett Silvertips for a 6th round pick in 2014 and a conditional 6th rounder in 2015. The Hurricanes and Spencer Meyer mutually parted ways as he's returning home to BC to attend school. Joel Topping made the same decision in early December. In the first half of the season, the Hurricanes dealt Chris Tai to Brandon (for an 8th round pick in 2015) after the team acquired Teagan Sacher from Regina. Axel Blomqvist was traded to Victoria (for a 4th and an 8th round pick this year), while Ryan Pilon found a new home in Brandon after being traded to the Wheaties for (D) Nick Walters, (LW) Taylor Cooper and Prospect (D) Tanner Browne. The rights to Colt Conrad were also traded to Brandon and if he signs, the Hurricanes receive a 5th round pick in 2016. Defenceman Tyler Bell joined the team after a trade with Moose Jaw. Lastly, Jaimen Yakubowski & Sam McKechnie went to Seattle for Forwards Carter Folk, Riley Sheen and a 3rd rounder in 2015. Both were reunited with Griffin Foulk who was acquired via the Adam Henry trade.
BY THE LETTER: The Hurricanes named 20-year old Brady Ramsay the interim Captain with Josh Derko still out with a knee injury. Tyler Bell has been named the other Assistant Captain along with Macoy Erkamps.
U17 CHALLENGE: Hurricanes rookie Giorgio Estephan captured a Silver medal with Team Pacific at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. Estephan finished with 6 points (3G, 3A) in 6 games.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
February 4th - ENMAX Pond Hockey in Pincher Creek, AB.
February 6th - Shareholders Information Meeting. This is for Shareholders only, media are invited to attend.
February 9th - Team Skills Competition
February 14th to 16th - Family Weekend!
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