The Lethbridge Hurricanes kick off their final homestand of the 2025-2026 season tonight against the Red Deer Rebels, aiming to improve their standings with a current record of 17-44-3-1. Coming off a close overtime loss to the Medicine Hat Tigers, the Hurricanes are struggling with a 1-7-2-0 streak in their last 10 games. The Rebels have been more competitive lately, with a 2-0-2-0 record in their last four games, including a recent loss to the Calgary Hitmen. Tonight's game marks the final matchup between the two teams this season, with Lethbridge holding a poor record of 1-5-1-0 against Red Deer in prior meetings.

By the Numbers
  • The Hurricanes are 11-20-0-1 at home this season.
  • The Rebels have a 12-17-1-2 record on the road this year.
State of Play
  • The Hurricanes have officially been eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since 2014-2015.
  • Easton Daneault, a rookie standout, leads the team in points (51) and has been on a scoring streak, contributing six points in his last two games.
What's Next

Lethbridge will host two more home games to close out the season against the Edmonton Oil Kings and then finish the campaign in Calgary against the Hitmen. With the current struggles, the focus will likely shift to building for the next season.

Bottom Line

The Hurricanes must capitalize on this final homestand to regain momentum and evaluate their young talent, especially with several players nearing significant career milestones. As the season winds down, the emphasis will be on performance improvement and preparation for the future.