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HURRICANES AMONG TOP TEAMS IN THE TFHL; BOUCHER SETS NEW HURRICANES RECORD

The Calgary Hurricanes are experiencing goaltending like never before, even when all-star and former TFHL Cup Champion Sean Burke led the team as one of the top goaltenders in the TFHL. It seems Brian Boucher is making a name for himself now.

45 wins, 15 loses, 4 ties. (next closest is J.S Giguere of the Pain with 39 wins).

12 assists (for a goaltender.....this is more points than some players on other teams)

The Hurricanes media is already talking about a Vezina Trophy nomination for this phenomenom that has his Calgary during his acquisition from the Atlanta Flames in the trade that saw under achieving youngster Pascal Leclaire traded to the Flames. "I just keep sticking to my game. We have a great team and we are just gelling at the right time. We are number one right now in our conference, we have a couple of teams to catch up to and take over the league lead here. " said goaltender Boucher right after the 6 - 0 thumping of the Wheat Kings.

Markus Naslund has been rejunvanted and leads the leagues 4th deadliest scoring attack in the TFHL with 87 points. 30 games ago Naslund was on pace to only hit about 80 points and the mid-season surge has him on pace for over 100 points for the first time since TFHL13 when the trio of Bill Guerin, Markus Naslund and Shawn Bates all exploded among the scoring charts and were 1, 2, 3 in the scoring race.

The Hurricanes are looking to capture the President's trophy for the first time since TFHL12 and then as the captain puts it. "I wouldn't mind capturing another TFHL Cup, I think that Michigan team has had a little too much fun the last couple of seasons." Said Captain Chris Pronger.

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