February 8 – Canes Chatter

PROMOTIONS/EVENTS

Game Time Change: The Hurricanes would like to remind you that the scheduled start time for the Friday, February 12^th home game against the Tri-City Americans has been changed from the originally scheduled 7:00pm start to a 6:00pm start. Doors will open at 5:00pm.

Season Ticket & Playoff Packages: Season ticket and playoff packages now available! Confirm your 2016-2017 season tickets now and receive special 2016 playoff package pricing. For more details, contact the Hurricanes Office or the ENMAX Centre Ticket Centre.  

Get Your Tickets: The Lethbridge Hurricanes want to remind you to get your tickets early! Tickets are available by calling (403) 329-7328 or by visiting the ENMAX Centre Ticket Centre or the Ticket Centre at the Yates Theatre. Also, a reminder to use all three entrances to the arena – the third is located on SW corner by Section SS.

THE WEEK THAT WAS

Tuesday, February 2^nd – 2-1 Loss at Kelowna: It was a match-up of the top two teams in the WHL and it was the Rockets that prevailed by a 2-1 score. Tomas Soustal scored twice while Jordy Bellerive scored the lone Hurricanes goal. It was the ‘Canes third straight loss. The Hurricanes also lost Giorgio Estephan to injury in the game; he’ll be out 3-6 weeks.

Friday, February 5^th – 5-1 Win vs. Moose Jaw: The Hurricanes returned home in hopes of snapping a three-game losing streak and they did just that while wearing special Western Themed jerseys on Country Night. Ryan Vandervlis and Cory Millette each had two goals and one assist in the victory. Stuart Skinner earned his 20^th victory of the season in the win.

Saturday, February 6^th – 2-0 Loss at Kootenay: The ‘Canes dropped their fourth game in their last five outings with a 2-0 loss in Cranbrook to the Kootenay Ice. Wyatt Hoflin was great in the Kootenay net turning aside all 31 Hurricane shots. Jayden Sittler took the loss.

   

THIS WEEK’S GAME SCHEDULE

Wednesday, February 10^th – 7:00pm vs. Saskatoon: The Hurricanes will open a four game week on Wednesday when they welcome the Saskatoon Blades at the ENMAX Centre. The ‘Canes have won both meetings this season against the Blades and six straight dating back to last year.

Friday, February 12^th – 6:00pm vs. Tri-City: The Hurricanes will welcome the Tri-City Americans for the only time this season. The ‘Canes dropped the lone meeting of the season last year against the Americans. Game time is 6:00pm.

Saturday, February 13^th – 2:00pm at Edmonton: The Hurricanes make their final regular season visit to Rexall Place, ever, on Saturday. The ‘Canes have won four of their last five games in Edmonton and have won the first three meetings this season against the Oil Kings.

Sunday, February 14^th – 4:00pm at Calgary: The Hurricanes will play their fourth game in five nights on Sunday in Calgary against the Hitmen. It’s the first of three meetings against the Hitmen over a seven day stretch, two of which will come at Scotiabank Saddledome.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Monday, February 8^th – 12:30pm to 3:30pm (ENMAX Centre)
Tuesday, February 9^th – 12:30pm to 3:30pm (ENMAX Centre)
Wednesday, February 10^th – GAME DAY SKATE: 10:00am to 11:00am
                                                    GAME: 7:00pm vs. Saskatoon Blades
Thursday, February 11^th – 12:30 to 3:30pm (ENMAX Centre)
Friday, February 12^th – GAME: 6:00pm vs. Tri-City Americans
Saturday, February 13^th – GAME: 2:00pm at Edmonton Oil Kings (LISTEN ON ROCK 106)
Sunday, February 14^th – GAME: 4:00pm at Calgary Hitmen (LISTEN ON ROCK 106)

NEWS & NOTES 

Sensational Skinner:Stuart Skinner was named the WHL’s Vaughn Goaltender of the Month for January. The Edmonton product posted a 5-1-0-0 record in January with a 1.50 goals against average and a .955 save percentage. He has not allowed more than two goals in seven straight starts.  

Walking Wounded:The Hurricanes have been dropping like flies lately. Since Christmas, the ‘Canes have lost 30-man games due to injury. The latest casualty was Giorgio Estephan who’ll be out 3-6 weeks.