GAME DAY: Hurricanes Return Home, Welcome Tigers
Lethbridge, AB – The Lethbridge Hurricanes open a two-game homestand tonight at 7:00pm as they welcome the Medicine Hat Tigers to the ENMAX Centre.
The Hurricanes (28-26-5-0) enter on a three-game winning streak – their longest of the season – after a 4-3 win on Saturday in Prince Albert against the Raiders. Hayden Pakkala scored twice while Brayden Edwards and Dylan Sydor added the others; Harrison Meneghin made 37-saves for his 25th victory of the season. Lethbridge enters tonight with a 4-1-0-0 record in their last five games and are 16-8-5-0 at home this season. The ‘Canes currently hold eighth in the Eastern Conference standings.
The Tigers (35-19-5-2) enter after earning a 6-3 victory on Tuesday over the Brandon Wheat Kings at Co-op Place. Gavin McKenna and Tomas Mrsic both scored twice while Andrew Basha and Shane Smith added the others; Zach Zahara made 28-saves in the win. Medicine Hat enters tonight with a 15-12-1-1 record on the road this season as they lead the Central Division sitting second in the Eastern Conference standings.
Tonight will be the seventh of nine meetings on the season between the Hurricanes and Tigers; Lethbridge has posted a 3-3-0-0 record in the previous six meetings while going 1-2-0-0 at the ENMAX Centre. 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.
DOWNLOAD GAME NOTES/STATS HERE: 2024-03-06 – LET vs. MH
VS. TIGERS: Tonight will be the seventh of nine meetings on the season between the Hurricanes and Tigers. Last year, Lethbridge is 3-3-0-0 against Medicine Hat this season after posting a 5-2-0-1 record in eight regular season meetings last year. The ‘Canes posted a perfect 8-0-0-0 record against the Tigers in 2021-2022. The Hurricanes have posted a 140-146-5-11 record with seven ties all-time against the Tigers while going 79-61-1-8 with three ties all-time in Lethbridge at the ENMAX Centre.
2023-2024 REGULAR SEASON SERIES
November 3rd/2023 – at Medicine Hat (4-3 OT LET)
December 13th/2023 – at Lethbridge (6-2 MH)
December 14th/2023 – at Medicine Hat (7-2 MH)
December 30th/2023 – at Medicine Hat (4-2 LET)
January 12th/2024 – at Lethbridge (5-2 LET)
January 13th/2024 – at Medicine Hat (3-2 MH)
March 6th/2024 – at Lethbridge
March 22nd/2024 – at Lethbridge
March 23rd/2024 – at Medicine Hat
2022-2023 REGULAR SEASON SERIES:
September 24th/2022 – at Medicine Hat (9-1 MH)
September 30th/2022 – at Lethbridge (5-4 LET)
November 5th/2022 – at Medicine Hat (3-2 LET)
December 9th/2022 – at Lethbridge (5-3 LET)
December 27th/2022 – at Lethbridge (3-2 LET)
February 4th/2023 – at Medicine Hat (4-2 MH)
February 10th/2023 – at Lethbridge (3-0 LET)
February 11th/2023 – at Medicine Hat (3-2 SO MH)
2023-2024 REGULAR SEASON STATS LEADERS:
Goals (27) – Sean Tschigerl
Assists (41) – Miguel Marques
Points (67) – Miguel Marques
PIMS (103) – Landen Ward
Plus/Minus (+19) – Brayden Edwards
Wins (25) – Harrison Meneghin
Shutouts (3) – Harrison Meneghin
Save % (.918) – Harrison Meneghin
Goals Against Average (2.58) – Harrison Meneghin
WHO’S HOT:
– Noah Chadwick has points in 3 straight games (2g-3a); 4 of 11 games (2g-5a); 34 of 57 games (11g-38a)
– Brayden Edwards has points in 3 straight games (5g-1a); 5 of 6 games (5g-4a); 35 of 54 games (23g-33a)
– Hayden Pakkala has points in 3 straight games (4g); 4 of 7 games (4g-1a)
– Sean Tschigerl has points in 4 of 5 games (1g-6a); 6 of 9 games (1g-8a); 15 of 29 games (14g-16a)
– Miguel Marques has points in 2 of 3 games (2g-3a); 3 of 5 games (3g-4a); 27 of 40 games (22g-30a)
– Logan Wormald has points in 2 of 3 games (1g-2a); 5 of 7 games (3g-5a); 25 of 39 games (14g-27a)
– Kooper Gizowski has points in 2 of 3 games (4a); 3 of 6 games (6a)
– Logan McCutcheon has points in 2 of 3 games (4a); 4 of 7 games (6a)
– Carter Dereniwsky has points in 2 of 3 games (1g-1a); 3 of 6 games (1g-2a)
– Kash Andresen has points in 2 of 3 games (1g-1a)
– Dylan Sydor has points in 3 of 7 games (1g-3a); 14 of 24 games (10g-10a)
– Leo Braillard has points in 2 of 5 games (2g-1a); 4 of 14 games (3g-3a); 20 of 39 games (11g-19a)
– Tristen Doyle has points in 2 of 5 games (2g-2a)
REGULAR SEASON MILESTONE WATCH:
– Logan McCutcheon is 10 assists away from 100 career assists
– Dylan Sydor is 6 points away from 100 career points
– Dylan Sydor is 3 goals away from 50 career goals
– Dylan Sydor is 3 assists away from 50 career assists
– Miguel Marques is 7 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
NEWS & NOTES:
Thru 58: The Hurricanes enter tonight with a 28-26-5-0 record (61 points) on the season after 59 games. The ‘Canes are 16-8-5-0 at home and 12-18-0-0 on the road so far this season. In 2022-2023, the Hurricanes had posted a 32-21-3-3 record after 59 games. Lethbridge has posted a 2-0-0-0 record in the month of March after going 3-6-2-0 in February.
Gone Streakin’: The Hurricanes enter tonight on a season-long three-game winning streak after earning a 4-3 victory in Prince Albert against the Raiders on Saturday. It is the fourth time this season the ‘Canes have won three consecutive games with all three wins coming on the road. Lethbridge is 4-1-0-0 in their last five outings as they have outscored the opposition 24-11 in that span (4.80 to 2.20 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 (259) tied with Ben Wright. The Dinsmore, SK product is three 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 16-8-5-0 record at the ENMAX Centre. The ‘Canes have collected points in eight of their last nine games at home posting a 6-1-2-0 record in that span while outscoring the opposition 34-17 in those eight contests. Lethbridge has posted an 8-2-3-0 record in their last 13 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 25-19-3-0 on the year with a 2.58 GAA and a .918 SV% and three shutouts. He sits tied with David Trofimenkoff for 11th all-time in career victories (44) by a Hurricanes goaltender. Meneghin is just one win shy of Brady Block and Juha Metsola (45) for a share of ninth 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 22 games going 19-for-73 (26.1%) in that span. The ‘Canes are 25-for-89 (28.1%) in their last 27 games. Meanwhile, the penalty kill has been sharp having killed 68 of their last 78 power plays against. The Hurricanes PK has gone 77-for-89 (86.5%) in their last 34 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 49 points (11g-38a) in 57 games with the Hurricanes this season. He is one point shy of becoming 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.
