GAME DAY: Hurricanes Open Two-Game Homestand Against Blades
Lethbridge, AB – The Lethbridge Hurricanes open a two-game homestand tonight at 7:00pm as they welcome the Saskatoon Blades to the VisitLethbridge.com Arena.
The Hurricanes (34-18-2-1) enter on a two-game losing streak after suffering a 5-1 loss on Monday afternoon in Medicine Hat against the Tigers. Trae Johnson scored the lone goal in the defeat while Jackson Unger made 23-saves. The ‘Canes enter tonight with a 20-5-1-0 record on home ice this year and are 15-3-0-0 against East Division opponents.
The Blades (28-18-3-4) also enter on a two-game losing streak after dropping a 6-3 decision to the Brandon Wheat Kings on Monday. Tristen Mitchell-McElhone, Rowan Calvert and Kohen Lodge scored in the loss while Ethan McCallum made 33-saves. Saskatoon enters tonight with an 11-12-0-2 record on the road this season.
Tonight will be the third of four meetings on the season between the Hurricanes and Blades; Lethbridge has posted a 1-1-0-0 record against Saskatoon this year with the home team having won both contests. Tickets for tonight’s game can be purchased by visiting the Yates Memorial Theatre or VisitLethbridge.com Arena Ticket Centre, by calling 403-329-SEAT (7328) or online at www.visitlethbridgearena.ca.
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VS. BLADES: Tonight will be the third of four meetings on the season between the Hurricanes and Blades. The ‘Canes have posted a 1-1-0-0 record against the Blades so far this season. Last year, Lethbridge posted a 1-2-1-0 record against Saskatoon. The ‘Canes have posted a 6-6-2-0 record in 14 meeting over the last three seasons against the Blades. In 175 all-time meetings, the Hurricanes have posted an 87-70-9-4 record with five ties while going 45-32-5-2 with three ties all-time at home.
2024-2025 REGULAR SEASON SERIES
November 29th/2024 – at Saskatoon (4-1 SAS)
December 11th/2024 – at Lethbridge (2-1 LET)
February 19th/2025 – at Lethbridge
February 25th/2025 – at Saskatoon
2023-2024 REGULAR SEASON SERIES
December 1st/2023 – at Lethbridge (2-1 SAS)
February 6th/2024 – at Saskatoon (3-1 SAS)
February 16th/2024 – at Lethbridge (1-0 OT SAS)
March 1st/2024 – at Saskatoon (4-1 LET)
2024-2025 REGULAR SEASON STATS LEADERS:
Goals (28) – Logan Wormald
Assists (44) – Brayden Yager
Points (67) – Brayden Yager
PIMS (79) – Trae Johnson
Plus/Minus (+29) – Logan Wormald
Wins (20) – Jackson Unger
Shutouts (2) – Koen Cleaver
Save % (.900) – Koen Cleaver
Goals Against Average (2.91) – Koen Cleaver
WHO’S HOT:
– Miguel Marques has points in 4 straight games (1g-3a); 6 of 7 games (2g-4a); 19 of 25 games (11g-22a)
– Kooper Gizowski has points in 4 straight games (3g-3a); 5 of 7 games (4g-3a)
– Brayden Yager has points in 7 of 8 games (8g-11a); 13 of 15 games (10g-18a); 32 of 42 (21g-44a)
– Noah Chadwick has points in 6 of 8 games (1g-7a); 9 of 12 games (1g-11a); 31 of 53 games (11g-33a)
– Brayden Edwards has points in 5 of 7 games (2g-5a); 13 of 17 games (6g-12a); 37 of 52 (22g-40a)
– Shane Smith has points in 3 of 5 games (1g-2a); 5 of 8 games (5g-4a)
– Caden Price has points in 2 of 4 games (1g-1a); 3 of 7 games (1g-3a)
– Kash Andresen has points in 2 of 4 games (1g-1a); 3 of 6 games (1g-2a)
– Logan Wormald has points in 9 of 11 games (8g-7a); 12 of 15 games (10g-9a); 37 of 48 (28g-29a)
– Leo Braillard has points in 2 of 3 games (1g-2a); 5 of 7 games (3g-6a); 25 of 44 games (22g-15a)
– 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 1 game away from 200 career games
– Noah Chadwick is 7 assists away from 100 career assists
– Shane Smith is 10 games away from 200 career games
– Luke Cozens is 2 games away from 100 career games
– Kooper Gizowski is 11 points away from 100 career points
– Logan Wormald is 3 points away from 200 career points
– Trae Johnson is 8 games away from 250 career games
– Leo Braillard is 3 points away from 100 career CHL points
– Brayden Yager is 10 assists away from 200 career assists
– Jackson Unger is 1 game away from 150 career games
NEWS & NOTES:
Thru 55: The Hurricanes enter tonight with a 34-18-2-1 record (71 points) on the season after 55 games. The ‘Canes are 20-5-1-0 at home and 14-13-1-1 on the road so far this season. In 2023-2024, Lethbridge had posted a 25-25-5-0 record after 55 games. The ‘Canes were 25-26-5-0 last year after 56 games.
Magic Number: The ‘Canes magic number is 3 points to officially clinched a playoff berth in the 2025 WHL Playoffs. The Hurricanes require a combination of 3 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 317 points (127g-190a) in 253 career games. He is the third highest scoring active player in the WHL trailing Andrew Cristall and Riley Heidt. His 317 points ranks him tied for 127th all-time in WHL scoring with Ken Priestlay (VIC) and Ben Thomson (MH).
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 42 wins this season which would be the seventh most in team history.
Franchise Record: Lethbridge had 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 11-3-1-0 in their last 15 road games.
Stingy D: The Hurricanes enter play tonight as the second-best defensive team in the entire WHL allowing just 2.84 goals against per game, trailing Everett who ranks first (2.70 GAPG). Lethbridge has allowed three-or-less goals in 17 of 20 games while allowing two-or-less in 13 of those 20 games. The ‘Canes have allowed three-or-less goals against in 26 of their last 32 games.
Shots Galore: Lethbridge marked a 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 20 games and 20 of their last 31 contests. They have amassed 948 shots in that span averaging 30.6 shots in that span having registered 35+ shots in nine of their last 20 games. Lethbridge is 23-6-0-0 when outshooting the opposition.
Penalty Killed: In their last 34 games, Lethbridge has allowed the opposition just 18 power play goals with the ‘Canes going 98/116 for a kill percentage of 84.53% in that span. The Hurricanes have allowed just eight power play goals in their last 17 games going 43/51 (84.3%) in those games. They have allowed one-or-less PPG against in 25 of 26 games and 32 of 34 contests. Lethbridge’s penalty kill is ranked fourth 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.
