GAME 18 PREVIEW | U.S. road trip concludes in Wenatchee
Key Players, Notable Stats, How to Watch and More
The Saskatoon Blades (10-6-1-0) cap off their U.S. Division road trip tonight at Town Toyota Center against the Wenatchee Wild (2-7-1-1). Puck drop is at 7:00pm MT.
Saskatoon fell to 1-3-1-0 on the trip after a 5-1 loss last night against the Seattle Thunderbirds. 19-year-old defenceman Tristen Doyle opened the scoring for the Blades with 18 seconds left in the first period. The former Lethbridge Hurricane’s first powerplay goal of the season extended his point streak to four games (2G, 2A). Doyle has a pair of goals and eight assists in 17 games this season.
The Blades’ one-goal lead held until 1:21 into the third period. The Thunderbirds scored five unanswered goals in the final frame to hand the Bridge City Bunch their second straight loss.
Standings
The good guys
Edmonton Oilers draft pick David Lewandowski leads the team in points with 17 (5G, 12A) in 15 games. Alternate captain Rowan Calvert has the most goals on the team with eight in 16 games. Second-year defenceman Jordan Martin has the best +/- at +10. Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Evan Gardner boasts a 6-4-1-0 record between the pipes with. .919 save percentage (SV%), 2.35 goals against average (GAA), and one shutout.
The opposition
After starting the season 0-4-1-1, the Wild have won two of their last three games. Rookie forward Mason Kraft leads the team in points with 12 (4G, 8A) in 11 games. Wenatchee’s penalty kill is second best in the Western Hockey League at 87.5%.
Milestone watch
Watch & Listen
Fans can watch tonight’s game for FREE on Victory+ TV. Click HERE to make your free account today.
Voice of the Blades Les Lazaruk will have the call on 600 CJWW. Coverage begins at 6:45pm MT with the pre-game show.
