Hurricanes to Face Broncos in First Round of WHL Playoffs
March 23, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Lethbridge Hurricanes News Release
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club, in conjunction with the Western Hockey League, has announced that the 'Canes will face the Central Division Champion Swift Current Broncos in a best-of-seven first-round series in the 2024 WHL Playoffs presented by Stringam Law.
The best-of-seven first-round series will mark the first time since 2018 that the Hurricanes and Broncos will meet in the WHL post-season and just the second time ever the two will face in the playoffs. The series will begin on Friday, March 29th at the InnovationPlex in Swift Current.
The full schedule is here:
GAME 1
- Friday, March 29th - at Swift Current Broncos (7:00pm) - InnovationPlex
GAME 2
- Saturday, March 30th - at Swift Current Broncos (7:00pm) - InnovationPlex
GAME 3
- Tuesday, April 2nd - at Lethbridge Hurricanes (7:00pm) - ENMAX Centre
GAME 4
- Wednesday, April 3rd - at Lethbridge Hurricanes (7:00pm) - ENMAX Centre
*GAME 5
- Friday, April 5th - at Swift Current Broncos (7:00pm) - InnovationPlex
*GAME 6
- Sunday, April 7th - at Lethbridge Hurricanes (7:00pm) - ENMAX Centre
*GAME 7
- Tuesday, April 9th - at Swift Current Broncos (7:00pm) - InnovationPlex
*if necessary
The post-season berth for the Hurricanes marks the eighth consecutive year that the 'Canes have qualified for the WHL Playoffs- the longest streak in team history.
Fans can also take advantage of a buy-one-get-one free deal for Games 3 and 4 of the first round; purchase an adult ticket and receive a free youth ticket to the same game- courtesy of Mikado Electric, Avail CPA, Colin Harms at Sothebys, Kasko Cattle and Simpson Plumbing. Individual game tickets for the first-round of the playoffs will go on sale on Tuesday, March 26th at 10:00am. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the ENMAX Centre Ticket Centre, by calling 403- 329-SEAT (7328) or online at www.enmaxcentre.ca.
Catch up on all the latest on the Lethbridge Hurricanes by visiting the team's website atwww.lethbridgehurricanes.com, and/or follow on Twitter @WHLHurricanes.
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