Hitting the Road
Published on February 24, 2009 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Lethbridge Hurricanes News Release
Lethbridge, AB - The Hurricanes will look to rebound from a pair of losses this past weekend as they set out on a week long trip through the East Division which will see them play four games in five nights. (Feb.25 @ Brandon; Feb. 27 @ Moose Jaw, Feb.28 @ Swift Current; Feb.30 @ Regina) The Canes will kick things off on this crucial road trip through the East Division on Wednesday night in Brandon. The Hurricanes last visit to the Keystone Center resulted in a 4-3 shootout loss for the Canes on December 17,2008. The Canes have a 1-1-0-1 record against the Wheaties this season while Lethbridge forward Dwight King leads the team with seven points (1G, 6A) in those three games.
Game time is 6:00 MST. Be sure to tune into the game live with the voice of the Hurricanes; 94.1 FM - The Lounge, as Pat Siedlecki calls all your Hurricanes action. All games are also available for purchase live and online on WHL WebTV, go to www.whl.ca for more information.
Storm Warnings:
Selling out: The Canes have sold out for five straight home games and will look to continue this success when they return to the ENMAX Centre on March 4th to take on the Red Deer Rebels.
Boy Wonder: Zach Boychuk has been on a tear since returning from injury following the IIHF World Junior Championships; Boychuk has notched sixteen points (7G, 9A) in his last twelve games.
Guess who's back? - Luca Sbisa was returned to the Hurricanes after playing a total of 39 NHL games with the Philadelphia Flyers. Sbisa has ten points (3G, 7A) and three PPG in eight games since returning.
Injuries and Suspensions: Ben Wright (Thigh Contusion - DTD); Kyle Beach (Suspended - 3 games)
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