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Published on February 16, 2016 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Lethbridge Hurricanes News Release
PROMOTIONS/EVENTS
RETRO NIGHT: Join us for RETRO NIGHT as we kick things back to the 70's and 80's on Friday night against the Portland Winterhawks! We'll be slinging throwback tunes and encourage you to dress up!
Unused Season Ticket Exchange: Redeem your unused season tickets at the ENMAX Centre Ticket Centre for this game. Please note: there is a $3.00 fee per ticket to be exchanged.
Fan Bus: The Hurricanes will be hosting a Fan Bus to Calgary on Saturday! Contact the 'Canes office for more information! (403) 328-1986.
Season Ticket & Playoff Packages: Season ticket and playoff packages now available! Confirm your 2016-2017 season tickets now and receive special 2016 playoff package pricing. For more details, contact the Hurricanes Office or the ENMAX Centre Ticket Centre.
Get Your Tickets: The Lethbridge Hurricanes want to remind you to get your tickets early! Tickets are available by calling (403) 329-7328 or by visiting the ENMAX Centre Ticket Centre or the Ticket Centre at the Yates Theatre. Also, a reminder to use all three entrances to the arena - the third is located on SW corner by Section SS.
THE WEEK THAT WAS
Wednesday, February 10th - 7-4 Win vs. Saskatoon: Andrew Nielsen scored twice while Tyler Wong and Brayden Burke combined for seven points as the 'Canes picked up a 7-4 win Wednesday over the Blades.
Carter Folk and Ben Duperreault also has multi-point games.
Friday, February 12th - 5-3 Win vs. Tri-City: The Hurricanes played a rough and tumble game on Friday against the Americans and prevailed 5-3. Tyler Wong netted his fourth career hat-trick in the victory while Jayden Sittler made 25 saves for the win.
Saturday, February 13th - 4-3 OT Loss at Edmonton: It was a quick turnaround for the Hurricanes with a 2:00pm puck drop on Saturday at Rexall Place. The 'Canes opened the scoring but trailed 3-1 late in the third. The 'Canes scored twice 1:02 apart to force OT, but fell in the extra frame.
Sunday, February 14th - 4-2 Win at Calgary: Four different goal scorers lit the lamp in a 4-2 win over the Hitmen in Calgary on Sunday. Jordy Bellerive had a goal and two assists in the victory as he was named first star of the game. It was the 'Canes first win in Calgary since December 28th, 2012.
THIS WEEK'S GAME SCHEDULE
Wednesday, February 17th - 7:00pm vs. Calgary: The Hurricanes will host the Hitmen in the second of a home-and-home. The 'Canes knocked off the Hitmen 4-2 on Sunday afternoon at the Saddledome. It's also the second of three meetings this season between the 'Canes and Hitmen. Lethbridge has a 3-1-0-0 record against Calgary this season.
Friday, February 19th - 7:00pm vs. Portland: The Hurricanes host the Portland Winterhawks in their only meeting of the season on Friday at the ENMAX Centre. Portland took the lone meeting last year in the Rose City. The 'Canes are 4-0-0-0 against the US Division this season.
Saturday, February 20th - 7:00pm at Calgary: It's the final of a three-game week against the Calgary Hitmen for the Hurricanes. The 'Canes earned their first win at the Saddledome in over three years last Sunday by a 4-2 score. It will be the final meeting of the year between the two.
NEWS & NOTES
40!: The Hurricanes earned their 40th victory of the season on Sunday with a 4-2 win over the Calgary Hitmen at Scotiabank Saddledome. The 'Canes are the first team in the WHL to reach the 40-win mark this season. It's the first time since 2007-2008 the 'Canes have cracked that mark; they had 45 victories that season.
Clinch Time: The Hurricanes can clinch a playoff spot on Wednesday with a handful of scenarios. A single point and the 'Canes will be playoff bound. If the 'Canes lose in regulation, a Swift Current loss of any kind will clinch the Hurricanes their first playoff berth in six seasons.
Western Hockey League Stories from February 16, 2016
- Ingram Set to Play in 100th WHL Game - Kamloops Blazers
- Rockets Merkley out for Season with Torn ACL - Kelowna Rockets
- Royals Host Blazers this Weekend; Pink in the Rink on Saturday - Victoria Royals
- Meet the Chiefs 2015-16: #19 Jacob Cardiff - Spokane Chiefs
- Tigers Weekly - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Canes Chatter - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Playoffs & 2016-17 Season Ticket Plans Unveiled - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Rockets Entertain Memorial Cup Hosts Red Deer - Kelowna Rockets
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