WHL Morning Skate – Friday, March 29
NEED TO KNOW
– The Prince Albert Raiders stunned the top-ranked Saskatoon Blades to take a 1-0 series lead
– Max Hildebrand becomes the first Raiders goaltender to win a playoff game since April 27, 2022
– Seven series set to begin tonight
RESULTS
Prince Albert (4) at Saskatoon (3)
Prince Albert leads 1-0
The Raiders scored four straight goals to upset the Saskatoon Blades on home ice, marking Prince Albert’s first win in the playoffs since a 2022 victory against Winnipeg.
WHL PLAYOFFS TOP PERFORMER- MARCH 28
Prince Albert goaltender Max Hildebrand made 41 saves and held off a barrage of Saskatoon shots in the dying minutes of the match to preserve a Game 1 victory for the visiting Raiders. This marks the first time Prince Albert has defeated the Blades at the SaskTel Centre this season, doing so in front of nearly 6,800 fans.
🎥 SAVE OF THE NIGHT 🎥
Max Hildebrand came to play!@RealCdnSS | @PARaidersHockey#SaveoftheNight | #WHLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/vYtxOGc1nS
— The WHL (@TheWHL) March 29, 2024
THREE STARS
1- Max Hildebrand, PA
-41/44 saves
-.931 save percentage
2- Ryder Ritchie, PA
-1G, 1A
3- Sloan Stanick, PA
-1A
ON TAP
Spokane Chiefs vs. Prince George Cougars- 7:00 p.m. PST
Victoria Royals vs. Portland Winterhawks- 7:00 p.m. PST
Vancouver Giants vs. Everett Silvertips- 7:05 p.m. PST
Lethbridge Hurricanes vs. Swift Current Broncos- 7:00 p.m. ST
Brandon Wheat Kings vs. Moose Jaw Warriors- 7:00 p.m. ST
Red Deer Rebels vs. Medicine Hat Tigers- 7:00 p.m. MST
Prince Albert Raiders vs. Saskatoon Blades- 7:00 p.m. ST
Prince Albert leads 1-0
Kelowna Rockets vs. Wenatchee Wild- 7:00 p.m. PST
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