Joseph, ‘Canes topple Tigers in season opener
LETHBRIDGE, AB — Following in the footsteps of a memorable Game 7 victory in April, the Lethbridge Hurricanes got the upper hand over the Medicine Hat Tigers once again.
Jadon Joseph scored twice, Stuart Skinner made 37 saves, and the ‘Canes topped the Tabbies 5-2 to open the 2017/18 WHL season.
Medicine Hat will have to wait 24 hours for their shot at redemption, fueled by a memorable overtime tally from ‘Canes former captain Tyler Wong to sufficate the Tigers hopes of a WHL championship last season.
The Tabbies host Lethbridge at the Canalta Centre in their home opener Saturday night, which will feature a special salute to the Central Division banner already hanging in the rafters.