GAME 55 PREVIEW | Blades begin four-game road trip against Raiders
Key Players, Notable Stats, How to Watch and More
The Saskatoon Blades (27-22-4-1) begin a four-game road trip tonight at the Art Hauser Centre against the East Division’s top Prince Albert Raiders (40-8-5-0). The Bridge City Bunch split the weekend series 1-1 the last time these two squared off at the end of January. Saskatoon is 2-3-0-0 in the eight-game season series. It was a nail-biting finish last night at SaskTel Centre as the Blades narrowed out the Swift Current Broncos 6-5 in the shootout. Both teams scored in the final eight seconds of regulation to force an extra frame.
Standings
Kaz keeps going
Martensville, SK native Kazden Mathies scored a goal and an assist in yesterday’s win. The 18-year-old centre has three goals and six assists on his four-game point streak. Mathies has 16 goals and 13 assists for 29 points in 54 games, all career highs.
Mitchy
Rookie 17-year-old forward Triston Mitchell-McElhone recorded an assist on the opening goal in last night’s games. The point snapped a 25-game pointless drought for the Flaxcombe, SK native. Mitchell-McElhone also registered a shot and went 4/6 in the faceoff dot. In 32 games, M&M has two goals and one assist.
Edmonton Oilers draft pick David Lewandowski leads the team in scoring with 13 goals and 36 assists for 49 points in 44 games. Alternate captain Rowan Calvert has the most goals on the team at 24 and a team-leading 12 coming on the man-advantage. Second-year defenceman Jordan Martin owns the best +/- at +10. Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Evan Gardner has a 19-13-3-1 record between the pipes with a .903 SV%, 2.96 GAA, and three shutouts.
Milestone watch
Captain Tyler Parr is two assists away from 100 in his WHL career
Forward David Lewandowski is four games away from 100 in his 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 and Blades Communications Manager Tanner Chubey will have the call on 600 CJWW. Coverage begins at 6:45pm CST with the pre-game show.
