GAME 61 PREVIEW | Blades search for redemption in Regina
Key Players, Notable Stats, How to Watch and More
The Saskatoon Blades (30-24-4-2) search for redemption tonight at the Brandt Centre against the Regina Pats (22-27-6-1). The Bridge City Bunch had a three-game win streak snapped last night on home ice at the claws of the Prince George Cougars in 4-0 fashion. Saskatoon also dropped the last meeting against Regina 7-6 in overtime on February 11. Despite the extra time loss, the Blades lead the season series 3-2 with two wins coming in overtime. Tonight’s the final regular season meeting between the Highway 11 rivals.
Standings
Chasing triple digits
Captain Tyler Parr is two assists shy of 100 in his WHL career. The 20-year-old forward has 47 goals and 98 assists for 145 points in 276 career games with the Blue and Gold. Parr has lit the lamp five times and dished three assists across ten games in February. In 60 games this season, the veteran winger has nine goals and 19 assists for 28 points.
The good guys
Edmonton Oilers draft picks David Lewandowski leads the team in scoring with 15 goals and 42 assists for 57 points in 50 games. Alternate captain Rowan Calvert has the most goals on the team at 25 and a team-leading 13 coming on the man-advantage. Second-year defenceman Jordan Martin owns the best +/- at +10. Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Evan Gardner has a 22-15-3-2 record between the pipes with a .904 SV%, 2.96 GAA, and three shutouts.
Milestone watch
Captain Tyler Parr is two assists away from 100 in his WHL career
Forward Hunter Laing is eight games away from 200 in his WHL career
Forward David Lewandowski is four points away from 100 in his WHL career
Defenceman Tristen Doyle is four games away from 250 in his WHL career
Defenceman Isaac Poll is eight 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 will have the call on 600 CJWW with the pre-game show starting at 5:45pm.
