For the last two WHL season, I have had the privilege and honour to have been given an opportunity to cover and write about the Lethbridge Hurricanes. First, as just a fan, giving my thoughts and opinions on the team, and then has a full-time beat writer this past […]
Author: John Easthope
Looking back at this day in Hurricanes history
The Lethbridge Hurricanes found themselves down 3-0 in the WHL Championship Final, looking back on this day in 2008. This game is the lone contest the team has played on this date. The team welcomed the Spokane Chiefs to town for Game 4 of their best-of-seven series showdown for […]
This week in the Windy City: A look at the Hurricanes history
For the Lethbridge Hurricanes history on May 6th has been quiet. The beginning of May normally sees the CHL League’s Championship series. The Hurricanes have only played one game on May 6th. We take a look back on that game as part of a magical run for the Hurricanes. […]
This week in the WIndy City: A look at the Hurricanes
Its been a few weeks since the season was paused, then canceled due to the current pandemic but that hasn’t stopped the news and headlines from coming out of the Hurricanes front office. Let’s get you caught up on all things surrounding the team. All-Star Selections The WHL handed […]
A salute to the Lethbridge Hurricanes 20’s
We take a moment to stand and salute a trio of graduating players. They were not given a trophy, a standing ovation or stick taps from fellow players. This season ended like no other; a global pandemic halted and then ultimately ended the WHL careers of these players. It’s […]
Windy City rewind: This day in Hurricanes history – March 30th
It is time to walk back down memory lane and take a look into Lethbridge Hurricanes’ history for March 30th, though it’s not the most successful day in Hurricanes history, with just one win in seven games. This is normally the time of year where the first round of […]
Handing out the year end Lethbridge Hurricanes awards
Normally just before the playoff start, the Lethbridge Hurricanes take a moment to honor a few players with their year-end awards. With the season cut short during this pandemic, a ceremony was not able to take place. So we are here to hand out our awards for the Hurricanes. […]
This day in Hurricanes history – March 23
March 23rd is rich with playoff history for the Lethbridge Hurricanes, it is typically a date that falls square in round one of the WHL playoffs. Looking back to 1997, they’ve played six times on this date. Let’s look back on the successes and failures on this day in […]
The Brett Davis effect: what did he mean to the room?
Shortly before the WHL trade deadline, the Lethbridge Hurricanes made what some considered the best move of the season. Looking to bolster their roster amid a tight playoff race in the Central Division General Manager Peter Anholt pulled off a trade with the Red Deer Rebels. That move brought Brett […]
Hurricanes come up short against the Wheat Kings
Despite a Dylan Cozens hat trick, the Lethbridge Hurricanes could not get past the Brandon Wheat Kings and their two power-play markers. Penalties cost the team the game in a 4-3 win for the visitors on Saturday night. Ridly Greig had a goal and an assist to lead the way […]