Canes' Drops 4-3 Decision to Kamloops

Last night's game against the Blazers was an opportunity for the Hurricanes to make even more ground up on the rest of the teams in the Eastern Conference. It was one of a few game they had on teams like Regina, Medicine Hat, and Brandon. The Hurrianes fell short though, losing 4-3 to visiting Kamloops. Lethbridge started out fairly strong with Carter Ashton scoring twice in the first period after the Blazers opened the game with a goal. Lethbridge I thought controlled the play until the last few minutes of the 2nd when they got away from playing their game. A few mistakes clearing the puck turned into 2 quick goals for Kamloops in less than 2 minutes and that 2-1 Hurricanes lead turned into a 3-2 deficit. Carter Bancks tied it up early in the 3rd on a power play, but some scrambley play in their own zone late in the third cost the Canes'. C.J. Stretch scored his second of the night with a couple minutes remaining and that turned out to be the game winner. I think if you ask the Hurricanes they'd probably tell you they felt they beat themselves last night. Kamloops was able to capitalize of those Hurricanes miscues. Lethbridge also hit 3 goal posts last night, including one a first period on a penalty shot. The loss ends the team's 7 game winning streak as well and now will have to re-group and get ready for a visit from Moose Jaw on Friday.
Zach Boychuk heads off today for Ottawa to take in the Canadian World Junior Selection Camp. If he makes the team (I would be shocked if he didn't) he'll be gone from the Lethbridge line-up until early in the new year. Best of luck to him and the rest of team Canada.