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Published on September 22, 2008 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Lethbridge Hurricanes News Release
Lethbridge, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes kicked off the 2008-2009 season in style this past week as Lethbridge Alumnus Mike Wuchterl returned to the ENMAX Centre to help raise the 2008 Eastern Conference Championship banner. The puck was dropped on the 2008-2009 season and the Canes were quick to get back to their winning ways. First, taking a 4-3 shootout win over Kootenay in the Dairy Queen Home Opener and then tallying a 1-0 shutout win over the Ice in Cranbrook. The 2-0 start was the Hurricanes first opening weekend sweep since 2003. This week the "Boys from the Bridge" will look to carry that momentum into a home and home matchup with their old Highway 3 rivals; the Medicine Hat Tigers.
Storm Warnings:
- The Boys are Back in Town - Hurricanes Captain Ben Wright made his return on Sunday in Cranbrook as he returned from Ottawa Senators camp. Carter Bancks also made his return to Lethbridge after garnering an invite to the Atlanta Thrashers main camp; but will be sidelined 2-4 weeks with a foot injury.
- Juha Metsola's first shutout of the season now gives him a career total of four as a member of the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Last season, Metsola and Michael Maniago combined for a Canes Club record eight shutouts.
- Second year Canes defenseman Brennan Yadlowski tallied his first WHL goal this past weekend to lead the Canes to a 1-0 victory.
Hurricanes Schedule This Week:
Tuesday, Sept.23rd
Practice - 1:30 @ ENMAX Centre
Wednesday, Sept.24th
Practice - 1:30 @ ENMAX Centre
Thursday, Sept.25th
Practice - 1:30 @ ENMAX Centre
Friday, Sept.26th - GAME NIGHT - Lethbridge vs. Medicine Hat
The Canes make their return to the ENMAX Centre this Friday as they take on their old Southern Alberta rivals the Medicine Hat Tigers on this night. Last season, the Canes battled the Tigers to a 3-3-1-1 record with a 2-1-0-1 record at the ENMAX. Fans are reminded it is McDonald's Night at the ENMAX so be sure to be on the lookout for giveaways and contests all night!
Game time is 7:00 p.m. MST 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
Saturday, Sept.27th - GAME NIGHT - Lethbridge @ Medicine Hat
The Hurricanes play the second half of a home and home with the Tabbies on this night. Last season, the Canes put up a 1-2-1-0 record in the Gas city despite having an excellent regular season road record of 23-11-1-1. Lethbridge was one of seven teams in the WHL (four in the Central Division) to finish with over 20 wins at home and on the road.
Game time is 7:30 pm 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 or see the game live and online on WHL WebTV. Also be sure to check www.lethbridgehurricanes.com for game summaries and reports.
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