Game Preview: February 14 vs Swift Current

Game Preview: February 14 vs Swift Current

SETTING IT UP:

Prince Albert (28-18-3-1) continues their three game homestand tonight against the Swift Current Broncos (27-21-1-1). The Raiders began their time at home with a 3-1 setback to the Medicine Hat Tigers on Wednesday night in a goalie duel. The Broncos were last in action on Tuesday night, where they fell 7-4 on home ice to the Brandon Wheat Kings. The last time the Raiders and Broncos squared off was on January 17, where Prince Albert picked up a big 7-1 win at the Art Hauser Centre.

BATTLE FOR THE EAST DIVISION LEAD:

Four teams (Raiders, Blades, Wheat Kings, Broncos) are within four points of each other for first place in the East Division. Entering tonight’s action, the Raiders and Blades are tied for the top spot with 60 points each. Right behind them is Brandon with 59, and Swift Current with 56. All four teams are in action tonight and tomorrow.

NO LOVE LOST ON VALENTINE’S DAY:

Tonight marks the seventh of eight meetings of the season between the Raiders and Broncos. Through the first six games this season, the Raiders have a 4-2-0-0 record against the Broncos, outscoring them 30-26.

APPROACHING MILESTONES:

Niall Crocker: One points away from 150.

Aiden Oiring: Three points away from 150.

TALE OF THE TAPE:

UP NEXT:

The Raiders wrap up their homestand tomorrow night against the Calgary Hitmen.