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Published on September 29, 2008 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Lethbridge Hurricanes News Release
Lethbridge, AB - It was another southern Alberta classic as the Hurricanes battled the Tigers to a 1-0 overtime win on Friday night from the ENMAX Centre in Lethbridge. Dwight King had a highlight reel goal just seconds into the extra frame to give the Canes their first 3-0 start since the 2003-2004 season while Juha Metsola recorded his second shutout in as many games to bring his career regular season total to five. The Canes would then go on to split the home and home series, suffering a 6-3 loss to the Tabbies on the following night in Medicine Hat. The Canes now prepare for a trio of games this week, highlighted by their first meeting with the Calgary Hitmen since the 2008 WHL Eastern Championship series. The Canes will then round out the week at home was they play host to the Kelowna Rockets and their old rivals from "Speedy Creek" the Swift Current Broncos.
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- The Canes completed a trade acquiring 90-born forward Brent Henke from the Edmonton Oil Kings in exchange for Lethbridge's 7th round pick in the 2009 WHL Bantam Draft. Henke, a 6'3", 204 pound winger, had a strong showing in his Hurricanes debut this past weekend.
- Forward Zach Boychuk remains at Carolina Hurricanes training camp as the Carolina camp roster was cut down to 33 over the weekend.
- Juha Metsola's back to back shutouts this season give him a career total of five regular season shutouts (eight if you include the 2008 WHL Playoffs) The Hurricanes record for shutouts in a season is 5, held by Logan Koopmans, Aaron Sorochan and Michael Maniago.
- Injury report: Carter Bancks (Foot - 2-3 weeks), Dan Iwanski (Knee - DTD), Lucas Alexiuk (Concussion - DTD), Cam Braes (Concussion - DTD)
Hurricanes Schedule This Week:
Tuesday, Sept.30th
Practice - 1:30 @ ENMAX Centre
Wednesday, Oct. 1st
Practice - 1:30 @ ENMAX Centre
Thursday, Oct. 2nd - GAME NIGHT - Lethbridge @ Calgary
The Lethbridge Hurricanes will take their first trip up Highway 2 this season as they take on the Calgary Hitmen from the Pengrowth Saddledome. The Canes last visit to Calgary was during the 2008 WHL Eastern conference Championship series. On that night Austin Fyten tallied his first WHL goal to give the Canes a 4-3 OT win and a 2-0 stranglehold on the series. The Canes would go on to sweep the Hitmen en route to their first Eastern Conference Championship in 11 years. The Canes dominated the '07-'08 season series with the Hitmen posting a 5-1-0-0 record; including two shutouts and a 3-0 record at the Pengrowth Saddledome. (Oct.25/07 - 4-0W @Cal; Dec.12/07 - 5-1W vs.Cal; Dec.27/07 - 3-1L vs.Cal; Dec.28/07 - 5-4W @Cal; Feb.15/08 - 1-0W vs.Cal; Mar.9/08 - 4-3W @Cal) In fact, Lethbridge has yet to lose a game in Calgary since a 2-0 loss on October 8th, 2006.
Game time is 7:00 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.
Friday, Oct. 3rd
Practice - 1:30 @ ENMAX Centre
Saturday, Oct. 4th - GAME NIGHT - Lethbridge vs. Kelowna
The Canes make their return to the friendly confines for a matchup with the Kelowna Rockets on this night. The Rockets boasted arguably one of the best tandems of defensemen in the WHL last season with 2008 NHL 1st round draft picks Luke Schenn (5th overall) and Tyler Myers (12th overall). The Canes posted a 2-0-0-0 record against Kelowna last season including a 9-4 drubbing in February while on their road trip through the B.C. Division. This will also be 94.1FM The Lounge night at the ENMAX so keep your eye out for giveaways from the official radio broadcaster of Lethbridge Hurricanes hockey.
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
Sunday, Oct. 5th - GAME NIGHT - Lethbridge vs. Swift Current
The Swift Current Broncos trot into town to take on the Canes on this night. The Broncs played the Canes hard last season as a 1-3-0-0 record was the best Lethbridge could muster against them. The Hurricanes only win over the Broncs last season came on Jan.2nd in "Speedy Creek" with a dominant 4-1 win.
Game time is 6:00 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
Monday, Oct.6th
OFF DAY
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