GAME 57 PREVIEW | Win top priority for Blades to begin second half of road trip
Key Players, Notable Stats, How to Watch and More
The Saskatoon Blades (27-23-4-2) begin the second half of their four-game road trip with a tilt against the Red Deer Rebels (21-29-2-2) at Marchant Crane Centrium. The Blades are 0-1-0-1 on the trip so far. The latest result was a 3-2 loss to the Brandon Wheat Kings on Monday and a 5-4 shootout loss in Prince Albert before on Saturday. Saskatoon’s 2-0 against the Rebels in the four-game season series, outscoring the hosts 10-7.
Standings
Lew’s always lurking
Edmonton Oilers draft pick David Lewandowski extended his point streak to five games on Monday. The 6-foot-2 winger scored a goal and an assist in the loss to Brandon. Lewandowski has three goals and two assists on his current streak. The 18-year-old German import leads the team in scoring with 15 goals and 37 assists for 52 points in 46 games.
Top of their class
Alternate captain Brayden Klimpke, and sophomore forwards Cooper Williams and Zach Olsen are fresh off the 2026 Western Hockey League (WHL) Prospects Game in Langley, BC. Ranked 42nd amongst North American skaters on NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings, Williams finished the game with two assists. Right behind him at 43rd, Olsen recorded a goal in the WHL Top Prospects game. Klimpke was ranked 79th by central scouting and was steady in the 5-4 overtime win with a shot on goal and even rating.
Lewandowski leads the team in scoring with 15 goals and 37 assists for 52 points in 46 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 19-14-3-2 record between the pipes with a .903 SV%, 2.99 GAA, and three shutouts.
Milestone watch
Captain Tyler Parr is three assists away from 100 in his WHL career
Forward David Lewandowski is two games away from 100 in his WHL career
Watch and listen
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Voice of the Blades Les Lazaruk will have the call on 600 CJWW. Coverage begins at 7:45pm CST with the pre-game show.
