GAME 32 PREVIEW | Blades visit Warriors for second time in same week
Key Players, Notable Stats, How to Watch and More
The Saskatoon Blades (16-13-2-0) play their second game of the week at Temple Gardens Centre against the Moose Jaw Warriors (12-14-3-1). Puck drop is 6:00pm.
The Blue and Gold tied the six-game season series 2-2 with a 9-3 win on Tuesday on the road against Moose Jaw. Tonight marks the midway point for Saskatoon’s three-in-three weekend. It was a booming start for the Bridge City Bunch after an 8-3 victory last night at home against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. The Blades have outscored their last two opponents 17-6 and enter tonight hungry for a third straight win.
Standings
Hayden’s here to help
18-year-old forward Hayden Harsanyi dished five assists in last night’s victory against the Hurricanes. Harsanyi’s first-star performance marked a career-high for points and assists in a single game. The former Medicine Hat Tiger has seven goals and 12 assists for 19 points in 30 games this season.
Leader of the Laing Gang
Calgary Flames draft pick Hunter Laing scored two goals and an assist in yesterday’s victory. The 6-foot-6 winger has 15 goals and 15 assists for 30 points in 28 games, good for the second most on the team behind Edmonton Oilers draft pick David Lewandowski. Laing surpassed the 100-point milestone in his career on Tuesday with an assist against Moose Jaw.
Ka-chow!
2007-born defenceman Jack Kachkowski has a goal and three assists in his last two games. The right-handed shot recorded a goal and an assist in yesterday’s win against Lethbridge and notched two helpers on Tuesday against Moose Jaw. Kachkowski has five goals and six assists in 31 games this season.
The good guys
Edmonton Oilers draft pick Lewandowski leads the team in points with 32 (8G, 24A) in 28 games. Alternate captain Rowan Calvert has the most goals on the team at 16 after three goals across his past two contests. Second-year defenceman Jordan Martin has the best +/- at +7. Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Evan Gardner is 11-7-2-0 record between the pipes with a .892 SV%, 3.07 GAA, and one shutout.
Milestone watch
Tyler Parr is two games away from 250 in his WHL career
Cooper Williams is three games away from 100 in his WHL career
Evan Gardner is three games away from 100 appearances in his WHL career
Watch & Listen
Fans can watch today’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 CST with the pre-game show.
