The Lethbridge Hurricanes have announced a trade to acquire Sean Tschigerl, January 7, 2024. (Photo: Lethbridge Hurricanes)

By David Opinko

Lethbridge Hurricanes acquire Hitmen’s Sean Tschigerl

Jan 8, 2024 | 1:49 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge Hurricanes have added a new member to their squad.

The WHL announced they have acquired 2003-born forward Sean Tschigerl from the Calgary Hitmen in exchange for second and third-round draft picks in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft.

The 20-year-old, originally from Whitecourt, was drafted by the Hitmen in the first round (4th overall) in the league’s 2018 draft.

He has since appeared in 246 career games, registering 193 points (87g-106a) along with 128 penalty minutes with the Hitmen while adding 14 career shorthanded goals. He has also skated in eight post-season games during his WHL career, collecting two points (1g-1a) and four penalty minutes.

Hurricanes G.M. Peter Anholt said he is happy to add Tschigerl to their team.

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“[Tschigerl] is a veteran two-way player who has a proven track-record of being an offensive producer in our league and will bring a scoring punch to our top-6 forward group and he is an elite penalty killer,” said Anholt.

The 6’1″, 191 lb forward was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the fifth round (130th overall) of the 2021 NHL Draft.

He is expected to suit up for the Hurricanes on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, when Lethbridge welcomes the Spokane Chiefs to the ENMAX Centre. Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m.

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