WHL Lethbridge Hurricanes

Game Six Tonight

Published on March 30, 2009 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Lethbridge Hurricanes News Release


Lethbridge, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes will look to close out their first round WHL Playoff series with the Saskatoon Blades tonight at the ENMAX Centre. (Puck drop 7:00 PM MDT) The Canes lead the best of seven series 3-2 by virtue of their 3-1 win over the Blades in Game 5 in Saskatoon. Zach Boychuk notched his series leading sixth goal shorthanded for the game winner; leading the Hurricanes to a win over the Blades on Saturday night. Colton Sceviour notched his first goal of the 2009 WHL Playoffs to open the scoring in the first, while Kyle Beach tallied his first of the post season for the insurance marker in the final frame. Juha Metsola turned in another brilliant showing as he danced his way to his 15th WHL playoff victory with an amazing 31 save performance.

Game time tonight (Monday, March 30th) is set for 7:00PM MDT. Tickets for game six of the Hurricanes first round WHL Playoff series with the Blades are on sale now at the ENMAX Centre Ticket Office, the Yates Theatre Centre or by calling (403) 329-SEAT or online at: www.lethbridgehurricanes.com

Storm Watch News and Notes:

- JU-HA! JU-HA!: Goaltender Juha Metsola made his return from injury in Game Two and made 21 saves in the 5-2 victory... In the '09 Playoffs Metsola has posted a 1.75 GAA and a 0.928 save %. Last years WHL Eastern Conference Playoff MVP has a total of 15 career WHL playoff wins and holds the edge in the Holtby/Metsola goaltending dual with a 6-3-1-0 career head to head record (including the 2009 playoffs) dating back to September 29, 2007 in Saskatoon - ironically, Metsola's first WHL win.

- 2009 Post Season: Zach Boychuk (6G, 2A), Dwight King (1G, 5A), Cam Braes (1G, 1A), Colton Sceviour (1G, 2A) are the Hurricanes current playoff scoring leaders. Boychuk leads the series scoring race while the line of Boychuk, Sceviour and King has accounted for 17 points (8G, 9A). Canes defenseman Luca Sbisa leads the series with a plus-5 +/- rating.

Fans, please note that Shark Club Hurricane Alley, will be closed for Game Six due to weather constraints. Should the Hurricanes win tonight, then (weather permitting), fans are encouraged to come out to playoff games early (5:00PM) for burgers and beverages. Logomotives will be supplying the first 75 fans in Hurricane Alley with white t-shirts.

Game time for Game Six is 7:00 p.m. MDT and tickets can be purchased by visiting the ENMAX Centre Ticket Office, the Yates Theatre Centre, by calling (403) 329-SEAT or online at: www.lethbridgehurricanes.com

Eight game WHL Playoff Packages are still available!

One price! No lineup! No hassles! Now is your chance to receive the best ticket rate for the 2009 WHL PLAYOFFS with an Eight game playoff package. Should there be less than 8 Playoff games, the balance remaining will be credited towards your 2009-2010 Season Tickets. *NO refunds will be issued.

**Pricing:

Adults: $176

Students: $140

Youth: $72

*36 Game Package holders can purchase 1 playoff package per 36 Game Package owned, but must contact the ticket centre to choose seat location. Season Ticket Holders and 36 Game Pack holders may purchase double the amount of packages per seat owned, but must contact the Ticket Centre to select extra seats purchased.

** All ticket prices include GST and ENMAX Centre Enhancement Fees.

Deadline to purchase the exclusive Eight game WHL playoff package is prior puck drop for the Hurricanes third home playoff game on Monday, March 30th. Call 329-SEAT (7328) for more information or to purchase!

Return of the White Out! - The Lethbridge Hurricanes are once again urging everyone in the city to bundle up for the "Return of the White Out" for the duration of the 2009 WHL Playoffs presented by Kal Tire and Husky Mohawk. Hurricanes fans are asked to show their colors and wear white to all of the Canes 2009 WHL Playoff home games! All fans dressed in white will be eligible for in game prizing and special discounts. New "Return of the White Out" specific merchandise is also available in the Hurricanes Shop!

Hurricanes Marquee Madness presented by Clearly Lethbridge.com and CJOC 94.1FM The Lounge is back! Show your playoff spirit! Decorate your business or residential home! JAZZ IT UP! Store fronts, marquees, windows, business signage, home windows, front yards ... you name it! Transform your home or business into the ultimate show of team spirit for the home team! All commercial entries will be eligible for the Grand Prize of a night in the Hurricanes Super Suite and all residential entries will be eligible for the Grand Prize of an iPod Touch. To enter, snap a photo of your Marquee Sign and upload it at clearlylethbridge.com or by clicking the banner on the CJOC website (www.cjocfm.com) or the Lethbridge Hurricanes website (www.lethbridgehurricanes.com)

The Hurricanes would like to take this opportunity to thank 94.1FM The Lounge - Clear Sky Radio and Telus for being first round WHL playoff sponsors of your Lethbridge Hurricanes!

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