GAME DAY: Hurricanes Welcome Warriors in Wednesday Matchup
Lethbridge, AB – The Lethbridge Hurricanes will open a two-game homestand tonight at 7:00pm as they welcome the Moose Jaw Warriors to the ENMAX Centre.
The Hurricanes (24-25-5-0) enter on a seven-game losing streak after suffering a 7-3 loss on Monday afternoon in Red Deer against the Rebels. Kooper Gizowski scored twice while Logan Wormald added the other in the losing cause. Harrison Meneghin made 24-saves before being replaced by Brady Smith who made 10-saves. Lethbridge enters tonight with an 0-5-2-0 record in their last seven games, but are 15-7-5-0 at home this season.
The Warriors (34-18-0-2) enter on a two-game losing streak after dropping a 5-3 decision in Swift Current against the Broncos on Monday. Brayden Schuurman and Owen Berge scored in the loss while Jackson Unger made 22-saves in the game. Moose Jaw enters with a 14-9-0-1 record on the road this year.
Tonight will be the fourth of five meetings on the season between the Hurricanes and Warriors; Lethbridge has posted a 1-2-0-0 record against Moose Jaw with all three games being won by the home team. 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. WARRIORS: Tonight will be the fourth of five meetings on the season between the Hurricanes and Warriors. Lethbridge has posted a 1-2-0-0 record against Moose Jaw this season as the home team has won all three meetings. Last year, the ‘Canes posted a 1-3-0-0 record against the Warriors, including going 1-1-0-0 at the ENMAX Centre. The Hurricanes have posted an all-time record of 86-80-5-1 with six ties while going 54-29-4-0 with one tie all-time in Lethbridge.
2023-2024 REGULAR SEASON SERIES
October 6th/2023 – at Lethbridge (4-0 LET)
October 13th/2023 – at Moose Jaw (4-3 MJ)
January 17th/2024 – at Moose Jaw (6-3 MJ)
February 21st/2024 – at Lethbridge
March 9th/2024 – at Moose Jaw
2022-2023 REGULAR SEASON SERIES:
October 15th/2022 – at Moose Jaw (4-3 MJ)
January 4th/2023 – at Lethbridge (5-3 MJ)
February 1st/2023 – at Lethbridge (4-1 LET)
February 21st/2023 – at Moose Jaw (8-4 MJ)
2023-2024 REGULAR SEASON STATS LEADERS:
Goals (26) – Sean Tschigerl
Assists (37) – Miguel Marques
Points (60) – Miguel Marques
PIMS (97) – Landen Ward
Plus/Minus (+13) – Brayden Edwards
Wins (22) – Harrison Meneghin
Shutouts (3) – Harrison Meneghin
Save % (.918) – Harrison Meneghin
Goals Against Average (2.59) – Harrison Meneghin
WHO’S HOT:
– Logan McCutcheon has points in 2 straight games (2a)
– Trae Wilke has points in 2 straight games (1g-1a)
– Joe Arntsen has points in 2 straight games (2a)
– Logan Wormald has points in 2 straight games (1g-1a); 4 of 10 games (2g-2a); 21 of 34 games (12g-23a)
– Brayden Edwards has points in 2 of 4 games (1g-1a); 4 of 8 games (2g-4a); 31 of 49 games (19g-30a)
– Miguel Marques has points in 2 of 5 games (2g); 4 of 8 games (3g-4a); 24 of 35 games (19g-26a)
– Sean Tschigerl has points in 2 of 8 games (3g-1a); 5 of 14 games (7g-3a); 11 of 24 games (13g-9a)
– Noah Chadwick has points in 2 of 8 games (4a); 7 of 15 games (1g-10a); 31 of 52 games (9g-34a)
– Leo Braillard has points in 2 of 9 games (1g-2a); 4 of 14 games (1g-5a); 18 of 34 games (9g-18a)
– Dylan Sydor has points in 6 of 11 games (4g-3a); 13 of 23 games (9g-9a)
REGULAR SEASON MILESTONE WATCH:
– Logan McCutcheon is 1 point away from 100 career points
– Logan McCutcheon is 15 assists away from 100 career assists
– Dylan Sydor is 8 points away from 100 career points
– Dylan Sydor is 4 goals away from 50 career goals
– Dylan Sydor is 4 assists away from 50 career assists
– Dylan Sydor is 9 games away from 200 career games
– Trae Wilke is 11 games away from 100 career games
– Sean Tschigerl is 6 goals away from 100 career goals
– Logan Wormald is 24 points away from 150 career points
– Brayden Edwards is 9 goals away from 50 career goals
– Leo Braillard is 16 assists away from 50 career CHL assists
– Harrison Meneghin is 9 wins away from 50 career wins
NEWS & NOTES:
Thru 54: The Hurricanes enter tonight with a 24-25-5-0 record (53 points) on the season after 54 games. The ‘Canes are 15-7-5-0 at home and 9-18-0-0 on the road so far this season. In 2022-2023, the Hurricanes had posted a 30-18-3-3 record after 54 games. Lethbridge has posted a 1-5-2-0 record in February.
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 100 career points (27g-73a) along with 309 penalty minutes. Arntsen currently sits tied for 15th all-time in Hurricanes games played (254) tied with Igor Merezhko (254). The Dinsmore, SK product is one game shy of matching Brady Ramsay (255) for 14th all-time.
Home Sweet Home: The Hurricanes have been strong at home this season having posted a 15-7-5-0 record at the ENMAX Centre. The ‘Canes have collected points in seven-straight games at home having gone 5-0-2-0 in that span while outscoring the opposition 27-12 in those seven contests – 3.86 to 1.71 on average. Lethbridge has posted a 7-1-3-0 record in their last 11 games at home.
Climbing Ranks: Hurricanes netminder Harrison Meneghin reached the 20-win plateau for the first time in his career on January 26th becoming the 14th goaltender in ‘Canes history to reach that mark in a season. Meneghin enters tonight with a 22-18-3-0 record on the year with a 2.59 GAA and a .918 SV% with three shutouts. Meneghin is 13th all-time in victories by a Hurricanes goaltender (41) sitting one win shy of 12th held by Michael Maniago (42).
Hot Special Teams: The ‘Canes power play and penalty kill have been terrific of late. Lethbridge’s power play has scored a goal in 10 of the 17 games going 15-for-58 (25.9%) in that span. The ‘Canes are 21-for-73 (28.8%) in their last 22 games. Meanwhile, the penalty kill has been sharp having killed 59 of their last 69 power plays against. The Hurricanes PK has gone 68-for-78 (87.2%) in their last 29 games. Both the ‘Canes PP and PK are ranked in the top-10 in the WHL this season.
Miggy-Wiggy: Sophomore forward Miguel Marques enters tonight with points in 22 of his last 31 games having collected 39 points (16g-23a). The Prince George, BC, product has recorded 45 points (19g-26a) in his last 35 games while he leads the team in assists (37) and points (60) while sitting 2nd in goals (23). He was ranked 33rd among NA skaters by Central Scouting. He’s on pace for 29 goals and 75 points this year.
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 43 points (9g-34a) in 52 games with the Hurricanes this season. He is seven points 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.
