WHL Lethbridge Hurricanes

Canes Host Blades Tuesday Night

Published on January 26, 2004 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Lethbridge Hurricanes News Release


The Lethbridge Hurricanes will wear their road jerseys at home Tuesday night when they entertain the Saskatoon Blades.

Tuesday is the third of five meetings this season between the Canes and Blades. The Hurricanes have a 1-1-0-0 record against the Blades. The last game between the Canes and Blades was played on December 2nd in Saskatoon. The Hurricanes won 5-2. Nick Tarnasky had three assists for the Hurricanes. The Hurricanes have an all-time record of 48-41-5-2 against the Blades. The next meeting between the Blades and Hurricanes is February 20th in Saskatoon.

2 For the Road

The Hurricanes are coming off a pair of road ties this past weekend. On Friday Kyle Pess had both Hurricane goals in Swift Current as the Canes and Broncos skated to a 2-2 draw. Saturday in Kootenay Pess and John Lammers had the Hurricanes goals as the Canes and Ice tied at two. Logan Koopmans started both games in goal for the Hurricanes and was named first star in both contests.

The Hurricanes haven't lost in regulation time in their past 5 games going 2-0-2-1.

Up Coming Promotions

Rock 106 Cram Your Van Night Tuesday January 27 V.S. Saskatoon- Cram as many people(Legally, Safely, Single Axle only) into your vehicle & all inside will receive tickets for a flat rate of $30

Harley Davidson Poster Night Saturday January 31 V.S. Swift Current- The first 2000 fans through the doors will recieve a Lethbridge Hurricanes Reloaded Poster

National Spotlight to Shine on Canes

The Western Hockey League has announced that the Lethbridge Hurricanes will host the only nationally televised Western Hockey League game when they take on the Division Rival Swift Current Broncos on Sunday February 8th, 2004.

The game time has been changed to accommodate the national audience from 6pm MST to 4pm MST. The last time the Hurricanes hosted a CHL on Rogers SportsNet broadcast was Friday March 1st, 2002.

"This is a great opportunity to showcase the Western Hockey League, the City of Lethbridge & our respective organizations to the rest of Canada", comments Dir. Sales Marketing & P.R. Doug Campbell.




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