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December 7, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Lethbridge Hurricanes News Release
PROMOTIONS/EVENTS
Christmas Special: Take advantage of the Hurricanes Christmas Special. For $39.99 + GST, you will get two Hurricanes ticket vouchers and your choice of a Scarf or Adult Hat. ONLY available until December 18th . Visit the Hurricanes Office to buy today!
Next Home Game: The Hurricanes will return home after the Christmas Break. The 'Canes will welcome their Southern Alberta rival Medicine Hat Tigers on Tuesday, December 29th at 7:00pm at the ENMAX Centre. Secure your tickets today by calling (403) 329-SEAT.
Par Value Share Presentation: The Hurricanes would like to invite anyone to attend a "Par Value" Share Presentation that will take place on Tuesday, December 15th at 7:00pm in the Canadian Western Bank Lounge located in the ENMAX Centre.
THE WEEK THAT WAS
Wednesday, December 2nd - 6-4 Win vs. Calgary: The Hurricanes kicked off a three-game home stand on Wednesday with an emotional 6-4 win over the rival Calgary Hitmen. The 'Canes entered the third period tied 4-4 before Tyler Wong scored his second of the game as the eventual game winner. Egor Babenko, Justin Gutierrez, Cory Millette and Andrew Nielsen all had two point nights. Stuart Skinner earned his 10th victory of the season.
Friday, December 4th - 2-0 Loss vs. Prince Albert: The Hurricanes had a five game winning streak as the Prince Albert Raiders handed the Hurricanes their first shutout loss of the season. The Hurricanes outshot the Raiders 22-7 in the third period and 40-31 in the game. It was the 'Canes third straight loss to the Raiders dating back to last season.
Saturday, December 5th - 6-2 Win vs. Red Deer: The 'Canes knocked off the Rebels by a 6-2 score in the final home game before the Christmas break. It was the 20th Annual Canadian Tire Toque and Teddy Toss and Cory Millette sent the bears and toques flying 4:06 into the first period. Millette and Justin Gutierrez each had two goals in the victory. Darian Skeoch scored his first WHL goal in the victory while Barrett Sheen also added one. Jayden Sittler improved to 5-1-0-0 in his career against his hometown Red Deer Rebels.
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THIS WEEK'S GAME SCHEDULE
Friday, December 11th - 6:30pm @ Brandon Wheat Kings: The Hurricanes kick off a six game road trip as they make their final visit of the regular season to Westman Communications Group Place as they take on the Brandon Wheat Kings. The Hurricanes defeated the Wheat Kings just two weeks ago at the ENMAX Centre. LISTEN LIVE ON ROCK 106.
Saturday, December 12th - 6:00pm @ Regina Pats: The Hurricanes continue their six game road trip with a Saturday night tilt at the Brandt Centre against the Regina Pats. The 'Canes and Pats have split games this season with the home team winning both games.
NEWS & NOTES
Teddy Bear Totals: The Hurricanes would like to thank their fans for their generousity on Saturday at the 20th Annual Canadian Tire Toque and Teddy Toss as 3,320 stuffed animals and 546 toques were collected for a total of 3,866 donations were collected, 928 more donations than last year.
On the Road Again: The Hurricanes will head into the Christmas Break with a six game road trip that will begin in Brandon and end in Red Deer. The 'Canes will play six games in nine days during that span with stops in Brandon, Regina, Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Edmonton and Red Deer.
Goots Has Guts: Hurricanes overage forward Justin Gutierrez, nicknamed "Goots", has been rolling along nicely as of late. The reigning WHL Player of the Week has tallied goals in five of his last six games (the only game where he didn't get a goal was the 2-0 shutout loss to PA). Since November 2nd, Gutierrez has tallied 18 points (10g-8a) in 15 games.
Western Hockey League Stories from December 7, 2015
- Paul Bittner Named to USA Hockey's World Junior Preliminary Roster - Portland Winterhawks
- Blades Trade Uhrich to Seattle - Saskatoon Blades
- Weekly Ice Report - Kootenay Ice
- T-Birds Acquire Josh Uhrich - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Canes Chatter - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Giants' Benson Named WHL Player of the Week - WHL
- Ty Edmonds Nominated for the CHL Goaltender of the Week Award - Prince George Cougars
- Eansor Named to Team USA World Junior Preliminary Roster - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Tyler Benson Named WHL Player of the Week - Vancouver Giants
- Carlo Named to Team USA's National Junior Team Camp - Tri-City Americans
- Blazers Announce Food Bank / Teddy Bear Toss Numbers - Kamloops Blazers
- Broncos Support CMHA - Swift Current Broncos
- Tigers Break Through with 5-4 Victory in Kamloops - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Conexus Warriors & Legends Hall of Fame Inductees Announced - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Rockets Deliver Teddy Bears to Kelowna General Hospital - Kelowna Rockets
- Cougars Outlast Giants 6-5 - Vancouver Giants
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