WHL This Week: Looking Ahead…

Calgary, AB ndash; The 2009-10 Western Hockey League schedule enters its second weekend of play with 21 games slated for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.nbsp;In Brandon, the Wheat Kings will be throwing a Tailgate Party prior to their home opener on Friday night versus the Swift Current Broncos.nbsp; Proceeds from the event will go to this yearrsquo;s Run for the Cure event.nbsp;In Calgary, the Hitmen will mark Sundayrsquo;s home opener versus the Red Deer Rebels by hosting a Banner Raising and Game-Worn Jersey Auction to honor last seasonrsquo;s tremendous accomplishments.nbsp;In Spokane, the Chiefs will celebrate their 25th season in the WHL with a Commemorative Puck Giveaway at their home opener on Saturday versus the Tri-City Americans.nbsp;WESTERN CANADA U-16 CHALLENGE CUPhellip;nbsp;WHL Commissioner Ron Robison, along with Hockey Alberta General Manager Rob Litwinski and Blackfalds Deputy Mayor Will Taylor will be at the Enmax Centre in Red Deer, AB, on Friday to announce the schedule and ticket information for the Western Canada U-16 Challenge Cup prior to the Rebelsrsquo; game versus the Lethbridge Hurricanes.nbsp;The Western Canada U-16 Challenge Cup will be held just north of Red Deer in Blackfalds, Alberta and will feature the highest rated players in the Under 16 age category representing the four Western Provinces of Alberta, BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. (more…)