Game Preview: March 14 @ Red Deer

Game Preview: March 14 @ Red Deer

SETTING IT UP:

The Raiders (34-23-5-1) look to get out of their slump tonight in Red Deer as they visit the Rebels. Prince Albert has dropped six of their last seven games, most recently falling 5-3 in Lethbridge on Wednesday night in a game where they gave up a goal with 30 seconds left to trail 4-3. The Rebels have won five of their last seven games, with their most recent win coming on Wednesday by a 3-2 final over the Swift Current Broncos.

MILESTONES HIT:

Brayden Dube and Aiden Oiring both hit milestones on Wednesday in Lethbridge. Dube scored his 50th career goal, while Oiring reached 100 career assists.

EAST DIVISION RACE:

In a matter of just a few days, the Raiders went from first to third in the East Division standings. They now trail the Saskatoon Blades and Brandon Wheat Kings by one point for the coveted top spot. The Swift Current Broncos sit five points behind the Raiders in fourth place. All teams in the East Division have five games left in their regular season schedules.

UPCOMING MILESTONES:

Justice Christensen: Two points away from 100 career, five games away from 200.

Aiden Oiring: Six games away from 200.

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UP NEXT:

The Raiders wrap up their four game road trip tomorrow night in Edmonton, and return to Prince Albert for a home game on Tuesday night against the Moose Jaw Warriors.