WHL Lethbridge Hurricanes

Swanson Resigns, Salmond Added to Staff

Published on August 23, 2023 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Lethbridge Hurricanes News Release


LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club announced Wednesday that long-time goaltending coach Kevin Swanson has resigned of his position while the club has hired former WHL goaltender Brodan Salmond as the new goaltending consultant.

Swanson, 43, was hired by the Hurricanes in 2017 and spent five seasons as the clubs goaltending coach. During his time, the Calgary, AB, product helped development goaltenders like Harrison Meneghin, Bryan Thomson and Stuart Skinner. Thomson, Skinner and Logan Flodell all went on to sign professional contracts after working with Swanson during his time with the 'Canes, including Skinner being a finalist for the Calder Trophy as the NHL's Rookie of the Year in 2022-2023 with the Edmonton Oilers.

"We'd like to thank Kevin for his time with the organization," said Hurricanes General Manager Peter Anholt. "Our goaltenders always got better and better, year after year, under Kevin and we wish him all the best moving forward in his future endeavours."

With Swanson's departure, the Hurricanes have hired former WHL goaltender Brodan Salmond as the teams new goaltending consultant. The 24-year-old product of Calgary, AB, spent parts of four seasons in the WHL with the Kelowna Rockets and Moose Jaw Warriors. He has spent the last four seasons attending the University of Calgary playing USports with the Dinos Men's Hockey team, being apart of the 2023 USports Championship team.

"We're really excited to add Brodan to the fold as a goaltending consultant. His recent experience playing both in the WHL and USports will be a huge advantage and we are excited to add him to our staff," said Anholt.

Additionally, the Hurricanes have announced that 2003-born defenceman Nolan Bentham has decided to step away from the game of hockey and will not report to training camp and will not play the 2023-2024 season. As a result, the 'Canes now have three overage players on their roster for the upcoming season with Joe Arntsen, Chase Pauls and Blake Swetlikoff.

Tickets for the 2023 ENMAX Pre-Season schedule are now available for $10.00 cash at the Lethbridge Hurricanes Office, the Lethbridge Minor Hockey Association office located at Cavendish Farms Centre or at any Gas King location in Lethbridge. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for the pre-season games. The Hurricanes will hold their annual Season Ticket Pickup on Monday, September 11th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the ENMAX Centre. Single game regular season tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, September 12th at 10:00am.

The 'Canes will open their 2023 ENMAX Training Camp on Thursday, August 31st at the ENMAX Centre. The 2023-2024 regular season will begin with the Dairy Queen Home Opener on Friday, September 22nd when they welcome the Swift Current Broncos at the ENMAX Centre. Sponsorship opportunities for the 2023-2024 campaign are available for purchase by calling 403-328-1986 or online at www.lethbridgehurricanes.com. Catch up on all the latest on the Lethbridge Hurricanes by visiting the team's website at www.lethbridgehurricanes.com, and/or follow on Twitter @WHLHurricanes.

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