What league does Lethbridge Hurricanes play in?

Lethbridge Hurricanes play in the WHL.

When was Lethbridge Hurricanes founded?

Lethbridge Hurricanes was founded in 1987 in Lethbridge, AB, CAN, Canada.

Where is Lethbridge Hurricanes based?

Lethbridge Hurricanes is based in Lethbridge, AB, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Lethbridge Hurricanes?

The head coach of Lethbridge Hurricanes is Parry Shockey.

Who is the captain of Lethbridge Hurricanes?

The captain of Lethbridge Hurricanes is Dale Purinton.

What arena does Lethbridge Hurricanes play in?

Lethbridge Hurricanes play their home games at ENMAX Centre in Lethbridge, AB, CAN.

What are the team colors of Lethbridge Hurricanes?

The team colors of Lethbridge Hurricanes are Red + White + Navy Blue.

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1996-1997

1996-1997 Lethbridge Hurricanes Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Ryan Hoople (G)	48	1977	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#30	Blaine Russell (G)	49	1977	Wetaskiwin, AB, CAN	5'11"	194	L
	#35	Wesley Schneider (G)	47	1978	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	6'1"	154	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#2	Shane Belter (D)	48	1977	Swift Current, SK, CAN	6'1"	190	R
	#22	Jonathan Boh (D)	47	1979	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	6'2"	190	-
	#20	Paul Elliott (D)	45	1980	Surrey, BC, CAN	6'1"	216	L
	#3	Andrew Kaminsky (D)	46	1979	Brunkild, MB, CAN	6'1"	209	L
	#3	Dylan Kemp (D)	46	1979	Prince Albert, SK, CAN	6'1"	192	L
	#2	Erik Lodge (D)	45	1980	Innisfail, AB, CAN	6'1"	187	L
	#21	Ross Lupaschuk (D)	45	1981	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	223	R
	#29	Mike O'Grady (D)	48	1977	Neilberg, SK, CAN	6'3"	227	L
	#2	Randy Perry (D)	49	1976	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'3"	203	L
	#77	Chris Phillips (D)	47	1978	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'3"	220	L
	#4	Dale Purinton (D)"C"	49	1976	Fort Wayne, IN, USA	6'3"	225	L
	#25	Bart Rushmer (D)	44	1981	Codette, SK, CAN	6'3"	203	L
	#8	Bryce Salvador (D)	49	1976	Brandon, MB, CAN	6'3"	216	L
	#26	Richard Seeley (D)	46	1979	Powell River, BC, CAN	6'1"	205	L
	#10	Darren Shakotko (D)	48	1978	Banff, AB, CAN	6'2"	209	L
	#5	Luc Theoret (D)	46	1979	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'2"	192	L
	#28	Evgueni Tsybouk (D)	48	1978	Chebarkul, RUS	6'0"	190	L
FORWARDS
	#14	Mike Bayrack (C)	47	1978	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	205	L
	#15	Travis Brigley (LW)	48	1977	Coronation, AB, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	#16	David Cameron (C)	45	1980	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'1"	174	R
	#19	Matt Demarski (C)	49	1977	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'1"	196	L
	#11	Jason Hegberg (LW)	47	1979	Stettler, AB, CAN	5'10"	170	L
	#23	Martin Hohenberger (LW)	49	1977	Villach, AUT	6'1"	207	L
	#27	Marek Ivan (C)	47	1978	Uherske Hradiste, CZE	6'3"	234	L
	#18	Mike Josephson (LW)	49	1976	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'0"	201	L
	#7	Kirby Law (RW)	48	1977	McCreary, MB, CAN	6'1"	192	R
	#24	Shane Murphy (RW)	45	1980	Grosse Isle, MB, CAN	6'1"	203	L
	#9	Byron Ritchie (C/LW)	48	1977	Burnaby, BC, CAN	5'11"	201	L
	#22	Cam Severson (LW)	47	1978	Canora, SK, CAN	6'2"	229	L
	#17	Mark Smith (C)	48	1977	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'10"	209	L
	#0	Shaun Sutter (RW)	45	1980	Red Deer, AB, CAN	6'1"	181	R
	#24	David Taylor (LW)	47	1978	Stony Plain, AB, CAN	6'0"	196	L
	#16	Brett Virostek (LW)	45	1980	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	-	-	L
	#21	Shane Willis (RW)	48	1977	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	179	R
	#12	Shane Yellowhorn (RW)	46	1979	Brocket, AB, CAN	6'1"	176	R

Position: G: 3, D: 11, F: 15Av Age: 18.52 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 198 lbsCompare with other teams »

1996-1997 Lethbridge Hurricanes Staff

Head CoachParry Shockey
GM/Head CoachBryan Maxwell
Asst. CoachRandy Maxwell
Asst. CoachJeff Truitt
Asst. CoachReid Williams
Strength & Conditioning CoachTrevor Hardy

Team Staff History

1996-1997 Lethbridge Hurricanes Captains

"C"

Dale Purinton

Team Captaincy History

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Lethbridge Hurricanes Facts

Plays in: Western Hockey League
Team Colors: Red + White + Navy Blue
Town: Lethbridge, AB, CAN Map
Founded: 1987

1996-1997 Lethbridge Hurricanes Roster Facts

Nationalities

34 players
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Experience

Lethbridge Hurricanes: 2 875 GP
AHL: 7 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: ENMAX Centre
Location: Lethbridge, AB, CAN
Capacity: 5 479
Construction Year: 1974

Lethbridge Hurricanes Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
02/15/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Red Deer Rebels	Lethbridge Hurricanes	-	WHL
02/14/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Lethbridge Hurricanes	Everett Silvertips	-	WHL
02/08/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Saskatoon Blades	Lethbridge Hurricanes	2 - 4	WHL
02/07/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Prince Albert Raiders	Lethbridge Hurricanes	6 - 0	WHL
02/01/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Medicine Hat Tigers	Lethbridge Hurricanes	8 - 4	WHL

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Lethbridge Hurricanes History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	WHL	52	16	35	-	-	1	152	241	33	0.63	5	-
2024-2025	WHL	68	42	21	-	-	5	226	199	89	1.31	3	Conference Final loss
2023-2024	WHL	68	33	28	-	-	7	214	210	73	1.07	4	First round loss
2022-2023	WHL	68	36	26	-	-	6	204	207	78	1.15	2	First round loss
2021-2022	WHL	68	33	30	-	-	5	216	238	71	1.04	3	First round loss
2020-2021	WHL	24	9	12	-	-	3	81	108	21	0.88	4	No playoffs held
2019-2020	WHL	63	37	19	-	-	7	249	193	81	1.29	3	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	WHL	68	40	18	-	-	10	268	234	90	1.32	2	First round loss
2017-2018	WHL	72	33	33	-	-	6	244	260	72	1	2	Semifinal loss
2016-2017	WHL	72	44	21	-	-	7	280	253	95	1.32	2	Conference Final loss
2015-2016	WHL	72	46	24	-	-	2	304	218	94	1.31	1	Conference QF loss
2014-2015	WHL	72	20	44	-	-	8	202	304	48	0.67	6	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	WHL	72	12	55	-	-	5	171	358	29	0.4	6	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	WHL	72	28	34	-	-	10	212	253	66	0.92	6	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	WHL	72	29	42	-	-	1	225	292	59	0.82	6	Did not make playoffs
2010-2011	WHL	72	23	36	8	-	5	205	295	59	0.82	5	Did not make playoffs
2009-2010	WHL	72	20	44	-	-	8	178	275	48	0.67	20	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	WHL	72	35	32	-	-	5	227	228	75	1.04	11	Conference SF loss
2007-2008	WHL	72	45	21	-	-	6	245	175	96	1.33	5	Final loss
2006-2007	WHL	72	33	34	-	-	5	254	265	71	0.99	14	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	WHL	72	27	36	-	-	9	195	250	63	0.88	16	Conference QF loss
2004-2005	WHL	72	39	20	12	-	1	222	162	91	1.26	5	Conference QF loss
2003-2004	WHL	72	27	28	10	-	7	196	203	71	0.99	15	Did not make playoffs
2002-2003	WHL	72	28	39	2	-	3	236	303	61	0.85	15	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	WHL	72	33	33	6	-	0	266	247	72	1	11	Conference QF loss
2000-2001	WHL	72	29	35	4	-	4	200	229	66	0.92	14	Conference QF loss
1999-2000	WHL	72	25	38	4	-	5	220	250	59	0.82	13	Did not make playoffs
1998-1999	WHL	72	31	32	9	-	-	224	215	71	0.99	11	Conference QF loss
1997-1998	WHL	72	32	29	11	-	-	261	237	75	1.04	9	Conference QF loss
1996-1997	WHL	72	47	22	3	-	-	342	248	97	1.35	2	Champion

Lethbridge Hurricanes Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
1996-1997	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	-	12	8	4	1.33	2	Final loss

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