Kai Anderson’s OT Goal Secures Hurricanes’ Thrilling 7-6 Win

UPDATE: In a nail-biting finish, Kai Anderson scored with just 21 seconds left in overtime, propelling the Lethbridge Hurricanes to a dramatic 7-6 victory over the Calgary Hitmen on October 17, 2025. This thrilling match in the Western Hockey League has fans buzzing with excitement!

The game saw the Hurricanes rally after trailing for much of the match. Anderson’s late goal capped off a fierce comeback, as the team was down 4-1 after the first period and faced a 6-3 deficit entering the third. This victory marks an important moment for the struggling Hurricanes, improving their record to 3-8-0-1.

Key performances included Luke Cozens, who netted two goals, and Logan Wormald, who contributed a goal and three assists. Other scorers for the Hurricanes included Shane Smith, Jack Toogood, and Gavin Lesiuk.

On the other side, the Hitmen, now at 4-4-0-0, were led by Brandon Gorzynski, who scored twice. Other notable contributions came from Axel Hurtig, Andrei Molgachev, Landon Amrhein, and Koy Funk, each adding a goal to the tally.

Despite outshooting the Hurricanes 36-32, the Hitmen struggled on the power play, converting only 1-for-3, while the Hurricanes went 0-for-3.

In other WHL action, the Portland Winterhawks defeated the Red Deer Rebels 3-1, thanks to a late goal by Reed Brown. The Vancouver Giants bested the Wenatchee Wild 5-2, with standout performances from Adam Titlbach and Brett Olson.

The Moose Jaw Warriors triumphed over the Saskatoon Blades 6-2, while the Prince Albert Raiders edged the Regina Pats 6-5. Meanwhile, the Everett Silvertips defeated the Penticton Vees 5-2, and the Prince George Cougars shut out the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-0.

The excitement of WHL hockey continues to grow as teams battle for supremacy. Fans should stay tuned for more action as the season progresses!