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Published on February 19, 2020 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Lethbridge Hurricanes News Release
PROMOTIONS/EVENTS
Country Night: The Hurricanes will host Country Night, sponsored by Country 95.5, on Wednesday against the Spokane Chiefs. Fans are encouraged to dress in their best country attire. Help Country 95 help the YWCA Harbour House by donating a new or gently used bra at the Hurricanes game on February 19th against the Spokane Chiefs. Each bra you donate gets you a ballot to win a $50 Firestone gift card.
Wild Wednesday: The Hurricanes host "Wild Wednesday" against the Chiefs; this includes Unused Season Ticket Exchange night, lounge specials starting at 5:00pm and concession specials starting at 6:00pm.
Further details can be found here: http://bit.ly/2p9NynP
WHL Suits Up: The 'Canes host their WHL Suits Up to Promote Organ Donation Presented by RE/MAX on Friday against the Moose Jaw Warriors. The Hurricanes will wear throwback Hockey Night in Canada jerseys that will be auctioned online with the proceeds going to the Kidney Foundation. Fans are encouraged to wear your best retro attire to the game and celebrate Hockey Night in Canada.
Unused Season Tickets for United Way: Friday against the Moose Jaw Warriors will be the final game to donate unused season tickets for the United Way. Bring any unused season tickets from this year to the United Way table Wednesday or Friday to make your donation. Tickets collected throughout the season are used to provide supporters, volunteers, local charities, youth groups and underprivileged families the opportunity to attend a Hurricanes game.
Playoff Packages: Hurricanes playoff packages are now on sale to season ticket holders only. Instructions on how to link your account to purchase these packages have been sent; two from the Hurricanes and one from the ENMAX Centre Ticket Centre. If you have not received any emails, call 403-329-7328, 403- 380-7513 or 403-380-7508.
THE WEEK THAT WAS
Friday, February 14th - 5-4 Win vs. Winnipeg ICE: The Hurricanes earned their fifth straight win with a 5-4 win on Friday against the ICE. Dylan Cozens had a hat-trick and an assist in the victory.
Saturday, February 15th - 5-2 Loss vs. Winnipeg ICE: The 'Canes had their five-game winning streak snapped on Saturday against the ICE. Ty Nash and Alex Thacker scored in the defeat.
Monday, February 17th - 5-3 Loss at Edmonton Oil Kings: Lethbridge lost their second straight game on Monday in Edmonton to the Oil Kings. Brett Davis scored twice while Koletrane Wilson added the other.
THIS WEEK'S GAME SCHEDULE
Wednesday, February 19th - vs. Spokane Chiefs (7:00pm): The Hurricanes welcome the Spokane Chiefs on Wednesday on Country 95 Night at the ENMAX Centre. It will be the only meeting of the season between the 'Canes and Chiefs; Lethbridge has posted a 2-2-0-0 record against Spokane over the last four years.
Friday, February 21st - vs. Moose Jaw Warriors (7:00pm): The 'Canes play their only weekend game on Friday against the Moose Jaw Warriors on WHL Suits Up to Promote Organ Donation presented by RE/MAX at the ENMAX Centre. It will be the final of four meetings on the season between the 'Canes and Warriors; Lethbridge will wear special throwback Hockey Night in Canada jerseys for the game that will be auctioned online after the game with the proceeds going to the Kidney Foundation.
NEWS & NOTES
Home Cooking: The Hurricanes open a four-game homestand on Wednesday against the Spokane Chiefs at the ENMAX Centre. The 'Canes will welcome the Chiefs, Moose Jaw Warriors, Edmonton Oil Kings and Brandon Wheat Kings on their homestand. Lethbridge has posted an 8-1-2-0 record in the last 11 games at home.
League Leader: Entering action on Wednesday, Hurricanes Co-Captain Ty Prefontaine leads the entire WHL with a plus-minus rating of +43 on the season. The overage defenseman is currently tied for the all- time franchise lead for the best plus-minus rating in Hurricanes history with Mark Smith who finished +43 during the 1996-97 season. Only three 'Canes players in franchise history have finished with a plus-40 rating or better in a single season: Mark Smith (+43; 1996-97), Taylor Ross (+41, 2018-19) and Koletrane Wilson (+40; 2018-19).
Western Hockey League Stories from February 19, 2020
- Winterhawks Hold Steady in Third for Kia CHL Top 10 Rankings - WHL
- Wheat Kings, IBAM Host First Annual Fan Camp - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Rebels Scouts to Attend US Challenge Cup; Red Deer Has First Pick in Inaugural Draft That Follows in Late March - Red Deer Rebels
- 16 WHL Alumni Named to Canada West All-Star & All-Rookie Teams - WHL
- Rockets Make Coaching Change - Kelowna Rockets
- Memorial Cup and WHL Anniversary Weekend Kicks off Friday with Gord Bamford #REDNEK Music Fest - Kamloops Blazers
- Winterhawks' Jarvis Named to Vaughn CHL Team of the Week - WHL
- Pats to Host Inaugural Autism Awareness Night Friday - Regina Pats
- Canes Chatter - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- ICE Take on Oil Kings in Eastern Conference Action. - Winnipeg Ice
- Calgary Hitmen Game Preview - Wednesday, February 19 at Victoria - Calgary Hitmen
- Gould with 49 Saves in Tuesday Loss to Thunderbirds - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Kukuca Hat Trick Shatters Moose Jaw - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Protas' Big Night Leads Raiders Over Pats - Prince Albert Raiders
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