GAME DAY: Hurricanes Put Win Streak on the Line Against Wheat Kings
Lethbridge, AB – The Lethbridge Hurricanes will look to extend their winning streak as they welcome the Brandon Wheat Kings to the ENMAX Centre tonight at 7:00pm.
The Hurricanes (29-26-5-0) enter on a season-long four-game winning streak after earning a 5-1 win over the Medicine Hat Tigers on Wednesday. Logan Wormald scored twice while Leo Braillard, Dylan Sydor and Carter Dereniwsky scored the others; Harrison Meneghin made 22-saves in the victory. Lethbridge enters with a 5-1-0-0 record in their last six games and are 17-8-5-0 at home this season. The ‘Canes sit seventh in the Eastern Conference standings.
The Wheat Kings (29-26-6-1) have lost their last five games after suffering a 3-2 overtime loss last night in Calgary to the Hitmen. Jayden Wiens and Nolan Flamand scored in the loss while Carson Bjarnason made 29-saves in the setback. Brandon enters with a 9-16-4-1 record on the road this season as they sit sixth place in the Eastern Conference.
Tonight will be the final meeting of the season between the Hurricanes and Wheat Kings; Lethbridge has posted an 0-2-1-0 record in the previous three meetings having been outscored 11-1 in the three contests. Tickets for tonight’s game can be purchased by visiting the ENMAX Centre Ticket Centre, by calling 403-329-SEAT (7328) or online at www.enmaxcentre.ca.
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VS. WHEAT KINGS: Tonight will be the final of four meetings on the season between the Hurricanes and Wheat Kings. Lethbridge has posted an 0-2-1-0 record this season against Brandon having lost two of the three contests by shutout fashion. Lethbridge went 3-1-0-0 against Brandon in the 2022-2023 season. The ‘Canes have posted an all-time 75-84-4-1 record with 10 ties against the Wheat Kings; Lethbridge has earned a record of 46-29-3-0 with seven ties all-time at the ENMAX Centre.
2023-2024 REGULAR SEASON SERIES
October 11th/2023 – at Lethbridge (1-0 OT BRD)
January 20th/2024 – at Brandon (6-0 BRD)
February 9th/2024 – at Brandon (4-1 BRD)
March 8th/2024 – at Lethbridge
2022-2023 REGULAR SEASON SERIES:
October 21st/2022 – at Lethbridge (2-1 BRD)
November 25th/2022 – at Brandon (4-3 LET)
November 26th/2022 – at Brandon (6-4 LET)
February 17th/2023 – at Lethbridge (3-1 LET)
2023-2024 REGULAR SEASON STATS LEADERS:
Goals (27) – Sean Tschigerl
Assists (42) – Miguel Marques
Points (68) – Miguel Marques
PIMS (103) – Landen Ward
Plus/Minus (+22) – Brayden Edwards
Wins (26) – Harrison Meneghin
Shutouts (3) – Harrison Meneghin
Save % (.919) – Harrison Meneghin
Goals Against Average (2.55) – Harrison Meneghin
WHO’S HOT:
– Logan Wormald has points in 4 straight games (3g-3a); 7 of 8 games (5g-6a); 27 of 40 games (16g-28a)
– Brayden Edwards has points in 4 straight games (5g-3a); 6 of 7 games (5g-6a); 36 of 55 games (23g-35a)
– Hayden Pakkala has points in 4 straight games (4g-1a); 5 of 8 games (4g-2a)
– Dylan Sydor has points in 2 straight games (2g-1a); 4 of 8 games (2g-3a); 15 of 25 games (11g-10a)
– Carter Dereniwsky has points in 2 straight games (1g-1a); 3 of 4 games (2g-1a); 4 of 7 games (2g-2a)
– Miguel Marques has points in 3 of 4 games (2g-4a); 5 of 8 games (4g-5a); 29 of 41 games (22g-31a)
– Noah Chadwick has points in 3 of 4 games (2g-5a); 4 of 10 games (2g-6a); 33 of 58 games (11g-39a)
– Sean Tschigerl has points in 4 of 6 games (1g-6a); 6 of 10 games (1g-8a); 15 of 30 games (14g-16a)
– Tristen Doyle has points in 2 of 4 games (2a); 3 of 6 games (2g-3a)
– Kash Andresen has points in 2 of 4 games (1g-1a)
– Leo Braillard has points in 4 of 7 games (3g-3a); 6 of 15 games (4g-5a); 22 of 40 games (12g-21a)
REGULAR SEASON MILESTONE WATCH:
– Logan McCutcheon is 19 assists away from 100 career assists
– Dylan Sydor is 5 points away from 100 career points
– Dylan Sydor is 2 goals away from 50 career goals
– Dylan Sydor is 3 assists away from 50 career assists
– Dylan Sydor is 6 games away from 200 career games
– Miguel Marques is 6 points away from 100 career points
– Sean Tschigerl is 5 goals away from 100 career goals
– Brayden Edwards is 4 goals away from 50 career goals
– Hayden Pakkala is 12 games away from 200 career games
– Leo Braillard is 14 games away from 100 career CHL games
– Harrison Meneghin is 5 wins away from 50 career wins
NEWS & NOTES:
Thru 60: The Hurricanes enter tonight with a 29-26-5-0 record (63 points) on the season after 60 games. The ‘Canes are 17-8-5-0 at home and 12-18-0-0 on the road so far this season. In 2022-2023, the Hurricanes had posted a 32-22-3-3 record after 60 games. Lethbridge has posted a 3-0-0-0 record in the month of March after going 3-6-2-0 in February.
Gone Streakin’: The Hurricanes enter tonight on a season-long four-game winning streak after earning a convincing 5-1 win over the Medicine Hat Tigers on Wednesday while having won their last three road games to match a season-long road win streak. Lethbridge is 5-1-0-0 in their last six outings as they have outscored the opposition 29-12 in that span (4.83 to 2.00 average)
The Cap: Joe Arntsen skated in his 250th career WHL game, all with the Hurricanes, on February 9th in Brandon against the Wheat Kings. The former second-round draft pick (35th overall) in the 2018 WHL Draft. He has recorded 102 career points (27g-75a) along with 309 penalty minutes. Arntsen currently sits tied for 13th all-time in Hurricanes games played (260). The Dinsmore, SK product is two games shy of matching Carter Bancks (262) for 12th all-time in games played.
Home Sweet Home: The Hurricanes have been strong at home this season having posted a 17-8-5-0 record at the ENMAX Centre. The ‘Canes have collected points in nine of their last 10 games at home posting a 7-1-2-0 record in that span while outscoring the opposition 39-18 in those nine contests. Lethbridge has posted a 9-2-3-0 record in their last 14 games at home.
Climbing Ranks: Harrison Meneghin reached the 25-win plateau on March 2nd in Prince Albert becoming just the ninth goaltender in Hurricanes history to reach that mark in a season. Meneghin enters tonight with a record of 26-19-3-0 on the year with a 2.55 GAA and a .919 SV% and three shutouts. He sits tied with Brady Block and Juha Metsola for a share of ninth all-time in Hurricanes history in victories. Meneghin sits two wins shy of Dusty Imoo (47) for eighth all-time.
Hot Special Teams: The ‘Canes power play and penalty kill have been key since Christmas. Lethbridge’s power play has scored a goal in 13 of the 23 games going 19-for-76 (25%) in that span. The ‘Canes hav gone 25-for-92 (27.2%) in their last 28 games. Meanwhile, the penalty kill has been sharp having killed 69 of their last 79 power plays against. The Hurricanes PK has gone 78-for-90 (86.7%) in their last 35 games.
NHL Ink: Hurricanes defenceman Noah Chadwick signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 22nd. The Saskatoon, SK, product was a sixth-round (185th overall) selection by the Leafs in the 2023 NHL Draft. He became the first ‘Cane since Dylan Cozens (BUF) to sign an ELC deal. Chadwick has recorded 50 points (11g-39a) in 58 games with the Hurricanes this season. He became the first ‘Canes defenceman to record 50+ points in a season since Alex Cotton (67) and Calen Addison (52) accomplished the feat during the 2019-2020 regular season.
