Daily Dose of the Dub: Hurricanes announce playoff plans; Rebels vs Silvertips rescheduled

Hurricanes announce plans

As first mentioned in yesterday’s Daily Dose, the Lethbridge Hurricanes unveiled their plans for a place to play for the 2019 WHL Playoffs.

The Hurricanes announced they will be playing up to three first and second round playoff games at Nicholas Sheran Arena with the 2019 Men’s World Curling Championships being held at the ENMAX Centre. The 1176 seat arena is home to the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns hockey program, which is significantly less than the 5479 seat venue the Hurricanes usually play in. According to the team’s Facebook post, there will be a playoff package draw for season ticket holders and fans to decide who will be able to attend those games.

Game rescheduled

Wednesday’s matchup between the Red Deer Rebels and Everett Silvertips has been postponed due to road closures from the area’s current weather conditions. The Rebels were stuck in Hood River, Oregon due to the closures and didn’t arrive in Everett until around 10pm PST. The game is set to be played today February 14th.

Mahovlich returns home

Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Scott Mahovlich has returned home to be with his family as a result of a family emergency, with no word on how long the absence will be. DUBNetwork would like to send thoughts and prayers to the Mahovlich family at this tough time.

Zary gets first hat trick

Kamloops Blazers forward Connor Zary recorded his first career hat trick in a 6-1 win over Victoria. It’s the second career multi goal game for the Saskatoon native and the hat trick brings him up to a point-per-game this season with 48 points (16G, 32A) in 48 games this season for the 17-year-old.

Three Stars of the Night

1st Star: Kamloops’ Connor Zary had a hat trick in their 6-1 victory over the Royals.

2nd Star: Lethbridge’s Jake Elmer had two goals, including the game winner and added an assist in a 6-2 win over Calgary.

3rd Star: Brandon’s Stelio Mattheos had a goal and two helpers in the Wheat Kings’ 5-2 win over Edmonton.

Honourable Mentions

Prince Albert’s Dante Hannoun had a goal and two assists in a 3-1 win over Swift Current….Brandon’s Connor Gutenberg had a goal and an assist in a victory over the Oil Kings….Lethbridge’s Jake Leschyshyn scored twice and had an assist in a victory over the Hitmen….Saskatoon’s Dawson Davidson had three assists in a 6-3 win over Medicine Hat….Kamloops’ Jermaine Loewen had a goal and two assists in a victory over the Royals…. The Red Deer Rebels social media for keeping us entertained in a not so great situation.