GAME 42 PREVIEW | Blades, Broncos conclude home-and-home weekend
Key Players, Notable Stats, How to Watch and More
The Saskatoon Blades visit InnovationPlex for the second half of a weekend home-and-home series against the Swift Current Broncos. The Bridge City Bunch won 4-2 last night at SaskTel Centre against Speedy Creek to take a 4-0 lead in the season series. Saskatoon’s outscored the Broncos 15-6 this season. The Blue and Gold went 1/3 on the man-advantage last night and kept the Broncos 0/3 on the powerplay as well.
Standings
Pul-ing the rope
19-year-old German forward Elias Pul scored a goal and an assist in last night’s win against Swift Current. The former Spokane Chief registered his first point as a Blade 1:48 into the game with an assist on Kazden Mathies’ 12th goal of the year. The 6-foot-3 winger broke the 2-2 deadlock in the third period with his fourth goal of the season.
Apples for days
Edmonton Oilers draft pick David Lewandowski dished a pair of helpers in yesterday’s win against the Broncos. The German import has three assists in his last two games. Lewandowski has eight goals and 27 assists for 35 points in 31 games, tied for the team-lead in scoring alongside forwards Cooper Williams and Hunter Laing.
The good guys
Calgary Flames draft pick Hunter Laing, Lewandowski, and Williams lead the team in scoring with 35 points. Alternate captain Rowan Calvert has the most goals on the team at 22 and a team-leading 11 coming on the man-advantage. Second-year defenceman Jordan Martin has the best +/- at +10. Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Evan Gardner has a 16-9-2-1 record between the pipes with a .904 SV%, 2.80 GAA, and two shutouts.
Milestone watch
Captain Tyler Parr is five assists away from 100 in his WHL career
Defenceman Tristen Doyle is eight points away from 100 in his WHL career
Forward Cooper Williams is eight points away from 100 in is WHL career.
Watch and 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 1:45pm CST with the pre-game show.
