McCutcheon reflects on career fondly

By Lethbridge Herald on May 6, 2025.

Herald File photo by Justin Seward Lethbridge Hurricanes Logan McCutcheon attempts to fend off Chase Valliant of the Calgary Hitmen from getting to the puck during WHL action at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena earlier this season.

By Justin Seward

Lethbridge Herald

Defenceman Logan McCutcheon suited up his whole WHL career with the Lethbridge Hurricanes, which saw play in   299 regular season and 28 playoff games, and he reflected on his time with the only junior team he has ever known for the past five seasons after he aged out at 21 years old after the season finished last week.

“It’s been unbelievable over the last five years,” said McCutcheon.

“I’m extremely proud to call myself a Hurricane. I’ve made some unbelievable relationships with guys, (I) can’t thank the coaching staff and the training staff enough for everything they’ve done.”

McCutcheon says in so many ways he’s grown up in his time in Lethbridge.

“The staff here’s  been unbelievable (in) trying to treat us like pros and not only helping us on the ice improve our game but helping us improve as people through life,” said McCutcheon.

McCutcheon has become accustomed to loving this city in his five years here.

“When you’re coming in at 16  you’re a little hesitant on what’s it gonna be like for sure,” said McCutcheon.

“But over the years I’ve grown to love it and Lethbridge kinda feels like home now.”

McCutcheon fed off of many players during his time with the Canes.

“We’ve had a lot of real  good players and people,” said McCutcheon.

“There’s way too many to name but there’s a lot of people that  I think have helped me kinda grow.”

McCutcheon spoke about what it mean to be a leader for the latter part of his WHL career.

“It meant a lot,” said McCutcheon.

“I wanted to win and I  always try and do what’s best for the team.”

McCutcheon noticed the working-hard mentality of the players and also them having fun and smiling, which made it an enjoyable experience for him to come to the rink

“The culture and energy that we had here was really just fun every day,” said McCutcheon.

Cane head coach Bill Peters said he’s just  such a complete player.

“A guy who wants to learn and get better, and work and be selfless for the team (and) wants team success ahead of anything,” said Peters.

“Those are phenomenal men, and I respect those two ,and  think about them very highly and really love those guys,” said Canes Captain Noah Chadwick, on both outgoing players in  McCutcheon and Brayden Edwards.

Chadwick saw them as some of the hardest working players that brought an upbeat and positive vibe.

McCutcheon had 147 points (23 goals, 124 assists) in those 299 regular season games, while he tacked on 10 points in 28 playoff games.

-With files from Justin Seward, Lethbridge Herald.