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November 5, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Lethbridge Hurricanes News Release
PROMOTIONS/EVENTS
Next Home Game:
The Hurricanes welcome the Swift Current Broncos to the ENMAX Centre on Wednesday at 7:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.enmaxcentre.ca, by phone at 403-329-SEAT (7328) or by visiting the ENMAX Centre Ticket Centre or Yates Memorial Theatre Ticket Centre.
Wild Wednesday:
Season Ticket holders can redeem any unused season tickets for a $3.00 fee and get another ticket to the Wednesday game. Plus, Happy Hour in the Canadian Western Bank Lounge starting at 6:00pm among other great deals!
Military Appreciation Night:
The Hurricanes will host their Military Appreciation Night this Saturday when they welcome the Tri-City Americans at the ENMAX Centre. All Veterans and Legion Members, all Cadets and Active Military Personnel with proper identification can purchase tickets for $10.00.
New Concession Hours:
The ENMAX Centre NE and NW Concessions will now remain open until there is five-minutes left in the third period of every Hurricanes game; including alcohol sales. The change is effective immediately.
Party Deck:
Full and half Part Decks are still available for Hurricanes home games. Great for a family or work function; half deck includes 20 tickets for $725.00. Contact Dylan or Tamara at 403-328-196 for details and availability.
THE WEEK THAT WAS
Wednesday, October 30th - 4-3 SO Loss at Winnipeg ICE: The Hurricanes began a three-game Manitoba road trip with a 4-3 shootout loss to Winnipeg. Oliver Okuliar, Calen Addison and Dino Kambeitz scored in the defeat.
Friday, November 1st - 8-2 Win at Winnipeg ICE: The 'Canes answered back on Friday with a lopsided 8-2 win over the ICE. Okuliar had three goals and an assist while Dylan Cozens and Alex Cotton also had four- point efforts in the win.
Saturday, November 2nd - 5-2 Win at Brandon Wheat Kings: Oliver Okuliar scored his second straight hat-trick in the victory while Alex Thacker scored his first WHL goal with D-Jay Jerome adding the other.
THIS WEEK'S GAME SCHEDULE
Wednesday, November 6th - vs. Swift Current Broncos (7:00pm): The Hurricanes will face the Swift Current Broncos for the first of seven regular season meetings. The 'Canes posted a 3-0-1-0 record against the Broncos last season.
Friday, November 8th - vs. Edmonton Oil Kings (7:00pm): The Hurricanes welcome the Edmonton Oil Kings in a Central Division clash. The Hurricanes beat the Oil Kings in regulation in their lone meeting so far this season.
Saturday, November 9th - vs. Tri-City Americans (7:00pm): The 'Canes play the final of a three-game homestand on Saturday against the Tri-City Americans. It will be the only meeting of the season between the Hurricanes and the Amerks.
NEWS & NOTES
He's OK:
Hurricanes import forward Oliver Okuliar is on a run. The Slovakian-born sniper currently is riding a seven-game goal scoring streak while having posted back-to-back hat-tricks on the weekend. Okuliar was named the WHL On The Run Player of the Week for his work last week. He also leads the WHL in goal scoring with 15 goals in 18 games.
League Leader:
Hurricanes second-year defenseman Alex Cotton is currently leading the entire WHL points among rearguards. Cotton has collected 18 points in 18 games so far this season, already surpassing his season totals from last season.
Western Hockey League Stories from November 5, 2019
- Broncos Acquire Sergei Alkhimov, Draft Pick from Vancouver - Swift Current Broncos
- Giants Acquire 2001-Born Import Forward Joona Kiviniemi from Broncos - Vancouver Giants
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- Pats to Host Colten Teubert Bobblehead Night Friday - Regina Pats
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