GAME DAY: Hurricanes Make Final Regular Season Trip to Edmonton to Face Oil Kings
Edmonton, AB – The Lethbridge Hurricanes will look for their third-straight victory tonight at 7:00pm as they visit the Edmonton Oil Kings at Rogers Place.
The Hurricanes (34-16-2-1) enter on a two-game winning streak after a come-from-behind 6-5 overtime win over the Regina Pats on Friday. Anthony Wilson scored twice while Brayden Edwards, Kooper Gizowski and Leo Braillard scored in regulation before Shane Smith scored the overtime winner helping the ‘Canes to their 20th home victory of the season. Lethbridge enters tonight with a 14-11-1-1 road record this season and are 10-1-1-0 in their last 12 away from home.
The Oil Kings (28-20-2-2) enter with a 5-4-1-0 record in their last 10 games after suffering a 3-1 loss on Friday in Red Deer to the Rebels. Gavin Hodnett scored the lone goal for Edmonton in the loss while Alex Worthington made 25-saves in the defeat. The Oil Kings enter tonight with a 17-8-0-1 on home ice this season having won their last two home games.
Tonight will be the seventh of eight meetings on the season between the Hurricanes and Oil Kings; Lethbridge has posted a 3-3-0-0 record in the first six meetings against Edmonton. The game can be streamed on WHL Live, watched at Browns Socialhouse in Lethbridge or heard on 106.7 ROCK.
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VS. OIL KINGS: Tonight will be the seventh of eight meetings during the regular season between the Hurricanes and Oil Kings. Lethbridge has posted a 3-3-0-0 record against Edmonton so far this season after going 3-3-0-0 the Oil Kings during the 2023-2024 season, including going 1-2-0-0 at home and 2-1-0-0 on the road. The Hurricanes have posted an all-time record of 51-51-4-4 against the Oil Kings.
2024-2025 REGULAR SEASON SERIES
September 20th/2024 – at Lethbridge (3-1 LET)
January 3rd/2025 – at Lethbridge (7-3 EDM)
January 4th/2025 – at Edmonton (5-2 EDM)
January 5th/2025 – at Edmonton (4-3 SO LET)
January 26th/2025 – at Edmonton (2-1 LET)
February 1st/2025 – at Lethbridge (2-0 EDM)
February 15th/2025 – at Edmonton
March 21st/2025 – at Lethbridge
2023-2024 REGULAR SEASON SERIES
September 29th/2023 – at Edmonton (4-3 SO LET)
October 1st/2023 – at Edmonton (8-5 EDM)
October 9th/2023 – at Edmonton (5-2 LET)
January 30th/2024 – at Lethbridge (4-2 LET)
February 23rd/2024 – at Lethbridge (2-1 EDM)
March 13th/2024 – at Lethbridge (6-1 EDM)
2024-2025 REGULAR SEASON STATS LEADERS:
Goals (28) – Logan Wormald
Assists (43) – Brayden Yager
Points (65) – Brayden Yager
PIMS (79) – Trae Johnson
Plus/Minus (+29) – Logan Wormald
Wins (20) – Jackson Unger
Shutouts (2) – Koen Cleaver
Save % (.901) – Jackson Unger
Goals Against Average (2.91) – Koen Cleaver
WHO’S HOT:
– Brayden Yager has points in 6 straight games (7g-10a); 12 of 13 games (9g-17a); 31 of 40 (20g-43a)
– Brayden Edwards has points in 5 straight games (2g-5a); 13 of 15 games (6g-12a); 37 of 50 (22g-40a)
– Miguel Marques has points in 4 straight games (1g-3a); 6 of 7 games (2g-4a); 19 of 25 games (11g-22a)
– Shane Smith has points in 3 straight games (1g-2a); 5 of 6 games (5g-4a)
– Leo Braillard has points in 2 straight games (1g-2a); 5 of 6 games (3g-6a); 25 of 43 games (22g-15a)
– Kooper Gizowski has points in 2 straight games (1g-1a); 3 of 5 games (2g-1a)
– Caden Price has points in 2 straight games (1g-1a); 3 of 5 games (1g-3a)
– Kash Andresen has points in 2 straight games (1g-1a); 3 of 4 games (1g-2a)
– Noah Chadwick has points in 4 of 6 games (1g-5a); 7 of 10 games (1g-9a); 29 of 51 games (11g-31a)
– Vojtech Port has points in 2 of 3 games (2a)
– Trae Johnson has points in 2 of 4 games (2a)
– Tristen Doyle has points in 3 of 6 games (3a); 7 of 14 games (7a); 21 of 42 games (3g-23a)
– Logan Wormald has points in 9 of 11 games (8g-7a); 12 of 15 games (10g-9a); 37 of 48 (28g-29a)
– Jordan Gustafson has points in 2 of 3 games (4g); 3 of 5 games (5g-1a); 12 of 15 games (13g-6a)
REGULAR SEASON MILESTONE WATCH:
– Logan McCutcheon is 13 points away from 150 career points
– Noah Chadwick is 3 games away from 200 career games
– Noah Chadwick is 9 assists away from 100 career assists
– Shane Smith is 12 games away from 200 career games
– Luke Cozens is 4 games away from 100 career games
– Kooper Gizowski is 15 points away from 100 career points
– Logan Wormald is 3 points away from 200 career points
– Trae Johnson is 10 games away from 250 career games
– Leo Braillard is 3 points away from 100 career CHL points
– Jackson Unger is 3 games away from 150 career games
NEWS & NOTES:
Thru 53: The Hurricanes enter tonight with a 34-16-2-1 record (71 points) on the season after 53 games. The ‘Canes are 20-5-1-0 at home and 14-11-1-1 on the road so far this season. In 2023-2024, Lethbridge had posted a 24-24-5-0 record after 53 games. The ‘Canes were 24-25-5-0 last year after 54 games.
Franchise Record: Lethbridge has their franchise best nine-game road win streak end on February 11th in Calgary with a 3-2 overtime loss to the Hitmen. The Hurricanes previous franchise-long winning streak was seven games set on two occasions in 2004-2005 and 2007-2008. The ‘Canes outscored the opposition 33-16 in the nine games. The ‘Canes are 11-1-1-0 in their last 13 road games.
Magic Number: The ‘Canes magic number is 5 points to officially clinched a playoff berth in the 2025 WHL Playoffs. The Hurricanes require a combination of 5 points won or lost by the ninth placed Red Deer Rebels. Lethbridge to qualify for the playoffs for the ninth consecutive season, building on their franchise long playoff streak. Their previous long was six straight seasons from 1989 to 1994.
300 Club: On February 2nd in Calgary, Brayden Yager reached the 300-point mark in his WHL career with his fourth career hat-trick. The Winnipeg Jets prospect became the 170th player in WHL history to reach the 300-point plateau having amassed 315 points (126g-189a) in 251 career games. He is the third highest scoring active player in the WHL trailing Andrew Cristall and Riley Heidt. His 315 points ranks him tied for 130th all-time in WHL scoring with Layne Ulmer (SC), Kimbi Daniels (SC) and Brayden Schenn (BRD/SAS).
30 Again: The Hurricanes earned their 30th victory of the season on February 2nd with a 4-3 victory in Calgary. It marked the ninth-straight season that the ‘Canes have reached the 30-win plateau adding to their team record for consecutive 30-win seasons. The previous long was five-straight seasons from 1989-90 until 1993-94. Lethbridge is on pace for 43 wins this season which would be the seventh most in team history.
Stingy D: The Hurricanes enter play tonight as the second-best defensive team in the entire WHL allowing just 2.75 goals against per game, trailing Everett who ranks first (2.70 GAPG). Lethbridge has allowed three-or-less goals in 17 of 18 games while allowing two-or-less in 13 of those 18 games. The ‘Canes have allowed three-or-less goals against in 26 of their last 30 games.
Shots Galore: Lethbridge marked a new season-high recording 52 shots on goal on January 22nd against the Regina Pats. The ‘Canes have outshot the opposition in 13 of their last 18 games and 20 of their last 29 contests. They have amassed 903 shots in that span averaging 31.1 shots in that span having registered 35+ shots in nine of their last 18 games. Lethbridge is 23-6-0-0 when outshooting the opposition.
Penalty Killed: In their last 32 games, Lethbridge has allowed the opposition just 14 power play goals with the ‘Canes going 94/108 for a kill percentage of 87.1% in that span. The Hurricanes have allowed just four power play goals in their last 15 games going 39/43 (90.7%) in those games. They have allowed one-or-less PPG against in 24 straight games and 31 of 32 contests. Lethbridge’s penalty kill is ranked first overall.
January in Review: Lethbridge ended the month of January posting a 10-3-0-0 record in 13 games posting a record of 3-2-0-0 at home and 7-1-0-0 on the road. It marked the first time the Hurricanes won 10-or-more games in a month since February of 2017 when they went 10-2-0-0 in 12 games.
