Game Day: November 1 vs Swift Current
SETTING IT UP:
The Raiders (4-7-2-0) are back on home ice tonight as the Swift Current Broncos (8-6-0-0) are in town for the first time tonight. It’s their second meeting of the season, with the Broncos winning 5-4 in their first head to head date of the season in September in Swift. Prince Albert is fresh off of a 5-1 win in Regina on Wednesday night, while the Broncos fell 3-1 on Wednesday in Lethbridge.
MILESTONE FOR MRSIC:
With a goal and an assist on Wednesday night, Raiders forward Tomas Mrsic picked up his 99th and 100th career WHL points. He scored a powerplay goal in the third period, his sixth time scoring on the man advantage this season.
HILTY HITS 100:
Max Hildebrand also hit a milestone on Wednesday in Regina, as he played in his 100th career WHL game. It was an impressive outing for Hilty, as he stopped 32 of 33 shots in the win, the 40th of his career.
APPROACHING MILESTONES:
Niall Crocker: One goals away from 50 career.
Aiden Oiring: Six points away from 100 career.
Harrison Lodewyk (injured): Two games away from 200.
TALE OF THE TAPE:
Raiders Regular Season Stats |
Goals For: 43 |
Goals Against: 55 |
Shots For: 369 |
Shots Against: 426 |
Powerplay: 15/58 (25.9%) |
Penalty Kill: 34/50 (68.0%) |
UP NEXT:
The Raiders hit the road for their next two straight games, with stops in Regina and Brandon.