Game Preview: January 5 @ Moose Jaw
SETTING IT UP:
Prince Albert (18-12-3-0) visit the Moose Jaw Warriors (10-21-3-1) to kick off this weekend’s action. The Raiders picked up a 6-3 win on New Year’s Day in Saskatoon at SaskTel Centre, giving them their third win in four games to start the second half of the season. The Warriors have won two straight games, both against the Regina Pats on Tuesday and Wednesday night, and they’ve won four of their last six contests.
WHO’S HOT:
Four different Raiders had four point nights on Wednesday in Saskatoon. Aiden Oiring scored twice and added an assist, while Brayden Dube and Niall Crocker each had a goal and two assists. Mrsic chipped in with a goal and an assist as well. In total, 10 Raiders had a point in the game, including 15-year-old winger Ben Harvey, who recorded his first career point.
TIGHT STANDINGS RACE…STILL:
The battle in the Eastern Conference is looking like it will last until the very end of the season. Entering tonight, the Raiders hold the fifth playoff spot, tied with the Brandon Wheat Kings with 39 points. First place is shared by the Medicine Hat Tigers and Saskatoon Blades, who each have 44 points. The eighth place Swift Current Broncos are just seven points back of first place, which shows how close every team is from shifting spots.
APPROACHING MILESTONES:
Matteo Fabrizi: Two games away from 200.
Aiden Oiring: Two goals away from 50.
Vojtech Vochvest: Two games away from 100.
Lukas Dragicevic: Three points away from 200.
TALE OF THE TAPE:
Raiders Regular Season Stats |
Goals For: 128 |
Goals Against: 126 |
Shots For: 996 |
Shots Against: 1,124 |
Powerplay: 41/140 (29.3%) |
Penalty Kill: 39/134 (70.9%) |