The Lethbridge Hurricanes saw a 2-0 lead slip away against the WHL's top team in Kelowna Saturday night and when it was all said and done, the Rockets would storm back and beat thee struggling Canes 4-2.
Despite being on opposite ends of the standings, the Hurricanes played the Rockets close all night long. In fact this was the closest game the Canes have played in that Okanagan city is quite some time.
The game was scoreless after the first period, but the Hurricanes got off to an explosive start in the second with a pair of goal less than a minute in. Taylor Copper got the Canes on the score board when he scored his first of the season at the 17 second mark of the period to Lethbridge a 1-0 lead. That was followed up just 23 second later with another goal, this time off the stick of Zane Jones. That was his 4th goal of the season for the 20 year old and gave the visitors a quick 2-0 lead to start the period.
The Rockets got one of those back with about 6 minutes to go in the second when Tyson Baillie scored to cut the Lethbridge lead to 2-1 after one. That goal also seemed to give Kelowna the momentum heading into the final period.
It remained a one goal game until the final few minutes of the third period when the Rockets scored three times to storm back and win the game. Madison Bowey tied things at 2-2 with a goal at the 16:23 mark and then just 14 seconds later, right off the draw at centre ice, the Rockets would take the lead for the first time when Justin Kirkland beat Zac Robidoux to give the home team a 3-2 lead. The Hurricanes pulled the goalie to try and get the equalizer, but it wouldn't happen on this night. Tyson Baillie scored his second of the game into an empty net and the Rockets would skate off with a 4-2 win. Kelowna remains unbeaten on the season with a perfect 8-0 record. The loss drops the Canes to 1-6-0-1 in 8 games on the season. They sit second last in the WHL standings, one point up on Saskatoon.
The Rockets out shot Lethbridge 35-28 in this game. Both teams finished the night 0/4 on the power play.
The Hurricanes are back home for their next few games. They host the visiting Victoria Royals on Friday night (Oct. 17) and then Saturday (Oct. 18) the Regina Pats come to town. Both games are 7:00pm MDT starts at the ENMAX Centre.
Thanks,
Pat
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Might as well trade the first rounder now for some high quality players if ya can no first oberall player is coming here.
ReplyDeleteWhat language are you using here? "ya can no first oberall player is coming here " Wat izz dat?
ReplyDeleteThe canes might as well trade the first round upcoming pick 2015 for some quality player if they can because no first overall pick is coming to play for them. dat is dat vanilla @ 1830
ReplyDeleteThat was the best game this team has played in 18 months! Get on the band wagon and support these players, OR, get lost, these boys need some positive energy and after this game and the effort they put in, they dam well deserve it!!! Pay it forward folks, believe in your selves boys!!!
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Stop telling us what we should or shouldn't do!! It's called democracy in action. Yes, the players need positive energy, but it's everyone's right to speak their opinion. (I won't speak to your poor spelling........"your selves"???
DeleteDarren
brewster65 : Yes it's democracy , that gives me the right to suggest you not to let your . knuckles drag on the gravel
DeleteYes Brewster 65, it is democracy, so don't tell people to stop asking fans to support the players. Or are you alone allowed to do that?
DeleteOne more time, stop telling people on here how to think and what to do.........in essence, leave it alone.
DeleteLBJ, All the Canes fans should follow your advice. I am of the same opinion . The guys gave it all they had and then some . They deserve our support. KEEP IT UP CANES !!!!!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear some positive comments from the likes of LBJ, Sean, 16:28,9:52....Tired of constant negativity and put downs (little wonder Lethbridge has a reputation of negativity and always griping). Sure, no one (players, fans, organization) is happy with the losses and record of last season, but let's support the team and try to right the ship.
ReplyDeleteWe were away for the holiday weekend so we didn't get to watch the games online but I did just check out the highlights. It would seem that the Hurricanes did a pretty fine job with Kelowna. How devastated would that team have been if their only loss thus far was to the "lowly" Hurricanes? That last five minutes was a killer for Lethbridge (literally) but overall they showed some good stuff. Let us hope there is much more to come.
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You think the other teams bring their A games when they are playing the Hurricanes? They are teenagers. They think easy win and give 70%, then if its close they give 75% and get the win. Coaches probably role the lines and give the younger players more minutes as well against the canes.
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anon 16:21. Your analysis of these games is brilliant!!!!
DeleteIf they awarded a Nobel Prize for CRAP you would be a shoo-in .
The rockets looked like they were playing an exhibition game vs Team Canada u-20 female team.
Deleteyour all in denial mark my words canes are going on a down hill implosion!
ReplyDeleteI really fell very sorry for you !! Get professional help as soon as possible. GET WELL SOON.
DeleteGuess we'll have to count up the wins in March when the players have all gone home. I bet you'll have enough fingers to do it !! On pace for 9 wins this season at this rate. Will they improve as the season goes?..... last season not so much :( I predict another record breaking season.
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Watching the road games that week the boys looked pretty good. I think the wins will start coming. The guys seem to play with some pride. It's gonna happen. People just need to stop the negativity already. Be happy. You'll live longer ha ha.
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Peter--Right on , we need more positive posts like this . A lot of people in good old Cane country are suffering from Negativiris ,a virus that could cause depression . If you are infected get help immediately it will cheer you up .
DeleteBeing positive isn't going to help turn this franchise around. Sorry if you spent money on a therapist for this. Not an easy fix. Positivity isn't the answer.
DeleteOh the boys will look so sharp in pink lets hope this hinders the Royals from injuring our overplayed team!
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