Seven Hurricanes Prospects at Mac's

The future of the Lethbridge Hurricanes is on display as six of their prospects are suiting up at the prestigious Mac’s Tournament in Calgary. The tournament opened December 26 and it runs through January 1^st, 2014. Lethbridge is tied with Kamloops and Prince Albert with having seven players in competition, while the Red Deer Rebels lead the way with 11.

Lethbridge Prospects at the Mac’s:

 

98-Born Players:

• G – Stuart Skinner, 2013 1^st round Bantam pick (Edm. SSAC)
• F – Tak Anholt, 2013 2^nd round Bantam pick (Van. NW Giants)

97-Born Players:

• G – Eric Szudor, 2012 6^th round Bantam pick (Edm. CAC)
• D – Tanner Browne (acquired in Ryan Pilon trade, Brandon’s 2012 2^ndround Bantam pick) (Okanagan Rockets)
• F – Kody White, 2012 11^th round Bantam pick (Prince Albert Mintos)
• F – Cole Davis, Listed player (Calgary Flames)

96-Born Players:

• D – Andrew Nielsen, Listed player (Red Deer Optimist Chiefs)  

Last year, 11 of the Hurricanes prospects were invited to the Mac’s Tournament – 5 who are currently on the Hurricanes roster – Giorgio Estephan, Carter Amson, Kolten Olynek, Bryton Sayers and Reid Nemeth.

 

Meanwhile, the 3^rd Annual World Sports School Challenge (WSSC) starts tomorrow,December 27^th and also runs through until January 1^st. The WSSC brings together the best hockey schools & academies for an intense one week competition. It’s a collaborative tournament between the Edge School for Athletes & the Canadian Sports School Hockey League (CSSHL).

 

Lethbridge Hurricanes 2012, 6^th round Bantam pick, D – Brandon Kennedy will be competing in that tournament.

(Esther Madziya, Hurricanes Media Relations)

Thanks,

Pat