Game Preview: Round Two, Game Two vs Saskatoon
SETTING IT UP:
The Prince Albert Raiders look to take a 2-0 series lead tonight as they host the Saskatoon Blades for game two of their second round matchup. The Raiders won by a decisive 6-1 final last night at the Art Hauser Centre.
2025-26 HEAD TO HEAD (REGULAR SEASON):
March 21 @ Saskatoon: 4-0 Raiders
March 20 @ Prince Albert: 4-0 Raiders
February 14 @ Prince Albert: 5-4 Raiders (SO)
February 1 @ Saskatoon: 3-1 Raiders
January 31 @ Prince Albert: 4-0 Blades
December 14 @ Saskatoon: 5-4 Raiders
September 20 @ Saskatoon: 3-2 Blades (OT)
September 19 @ Prince Albert: 4-2 Raiders
RAIDERS WIN SEASON SERIES WITH 6-1-1-0 RECORD
TALK THE TALK, YOU GOTTA WALK THE WALK:
After Evan Garnder’s comments towards the Raiders prior to the start of the series, he wasn’t able to back it up in game one. Gardner was pulled after two periods, allowing four goals on 31 shots. Did the Raiders and the home fans get in his head? Or will he have a bounce back performance in game two?
OIRING DOUBLE DIPS:
Aiden Oiring scored twice in game one’s win. He opened the scoring with a beautiful goal 3:41 into the first period last night, and added another on the powerplay in the third, scoring his second and third goals of the playoffs.
SIX MULTI POINT NIGHTS:
Six different Raiders recorded at least two points in last night’s win. On top of Oiring’s two goals, Braeden Cootes had two assists. Brayden Dube scored a goal and added a helper, while Justice Christensen, Daxon Rudolph, and Brandon Gorzynski all had three points.
UP NEXT:
The series shifts to Saskatoon for games three and four on Tuesday and Wednesday night at SaskTel Centre.
