Game Preview: December 3 @ Medicine Hat
SETTING IT UP:
The Prince Albert Raiders (17-2-4-0) look to get some revenge tonight as they travel to Medicine Hat to take on the Tigers (16-6-3-2). Medicine Hat beat Prince Albert 3-2 on Saturday night at the Art Hauser Centre, scoring the game winning goal with 1:37 left in regulation. It was Prince Albert’s first regulation loss on home ice.
WORLD JUNIORS REPRESENT:
Alisher Sarkenov will be away from the team for a while, as he is off to represent Kazakhstan at the Divison 1A World Junior Championship in Slovenia. That tournament begins on December 7th, and ends on the 13th.
Matyas Man and Michal Orsulak were named to Czechia’s national team camp today as well!
SIVERSTON SHINING:
Jonah Sivertson enters tonight’s game with goals in back to back games. Both goals were highlight reel worthy, with beautiful finishes in Brandon and at home against Medicine Hat. In 23 games this season, the Regina, SK product has eight goals and five assists for 13 points.
ON THE + SIDE:
Three Raiders sit in the top 15 in WHL +/- rating. Linden Burrett is eighth in the league at +19, Evan Smith is 12th at +18, and Benett Kelly is 15th at +14.
UPCOMING MILESTONES:
Justice Christensen: 8 goals away from 50
Aiden Oiring: 10 points away from 200
ROSTER NEWS:
For personal reasons, forward Jackson Kostiuk has left the team.
UP NEXT:
The Raiders head to Alberta next week to play four games in five nights. Their first stop will be in Medicine Hat on Wednesday night for a rematch against the Tigers.
