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Published on October 6, 2008 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Lethbridge Hurricanes News Release


Lethbridge, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes rebounded from a tough loss in Calgary on Thursday night in Calgary with a pair of big wins this weekend. On Sunday night in Lethbridge the Canes stepped up to issue the unbeaten Swift Current Broncos their first loss of the season with a 5-2 win. Colton Sceviour notched a natural hat trick to lead the way for the Canes; while Brent Henke notched his first goal since arriving in Lethbridge from the Edmonton Oil Kings. Dwight King had a three point night (1G, 2A) to extend his point scoring streak to five games - he has tallied at least a point in every game he has played since returning from L.A. Kings camp. For Sceviour, the night capped off an eight point weekend (4G, 4A) which saw the Canes handle two of the WHL's toughest teams. Sunday's win was the Canes second in as many nights as the Canes also tallied a 7-3 victory over the highly touted Kelowna Rockets on Saturday.

The Canes will now put their 4-0 home record to the test as they play host to the Calgary Hitmen and Regina Pats in the upcoming thanksgiving weekend.

Storm Warnings:

- Stepping up - Colton Sceviour (5G, 5A), Dwight King (3G, 5A) and Adam Chorneyko (3G, 3A) are the Hurricanes scoring leaders; Sceviour is currently tied for fifth in the WHL scoring race. While King's two shorthanded goals tie him for the league lead.

- Draft Day Duo - Forward Zach Boychuk (Carolina) and Defenseman Luca Sbisa (Philadelphia) both signed entry level NHL contracts with their respective clubs this past week. Both players are expected to remain with their NHL clubs at least for the opening of the North American NHL schedule this week.

- Mitch Fadden and Jeff May both remain in Norfolk (AHL) camp as the Norfolk roster was cut down to 25 this past weekend.

- Injury report: Cam Braes (Concussion - DTD), Carter Bancks (Foot - 1-2 weeks), Garrett Taylor (Wrist - 4-6 Weeks), Dan Iwanski (placed on 45 day Injury Reserve - retroactive to Sept.12/08)

Hurricanes Schedule This Week:

Tuesday, Oct.7th

Practice - 1:30 @ ENMAX Centre

Wednesday, Oct.8th

Practice - 1:30 @ ENMAX Centre

Thursday, Oct.9th

Practice - 1:30 @ ENMAX Centre

Friday, Oct. 10th - GAME NIGHT - Calgary @ Lethbridge

The Hitmen will make their first return to the ENMAX Centre since the Hurricanes 4-0 sweep of Calgary in the 2008 WHL Eastern Conference Championship series. Carter Bancks had a two goal night to lead the Canes to a 4-2 win in what would be the series clinching game four in Lethbridge last April. 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.

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, Oct.11th

Practice - 2:00 @ ENMAX Centre

Sunday, Oct. 12th

Practice - 2:30 @ ENMAX Centre

Monday, Oct.13th - GAME DAY - Regina @ Lethbridge

Lethbridge will play host to the Regina Pats in a special Thanksgiving day matinee game on this day. The Canes will be looking to improve on their 1-1-1-1 record against the Pats in '07-'08. The Pat's last visit to the ENMAX Centre was a wild one on Feb.16/08 in which the Canes notched a 5-2 win on the strength of a pair of a pair of goals from Carter Bancks and Dwight King.

Game time is 2:00 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

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