Blades Clinch Playoff Berth and Bounce Back vs Raiders
Published on February 25, 2023 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release
Saskatoon Blades' Aidan De La Gorgendiere and Ethan Chadwick celebrate win
(Saskatoon Blades)
CLINCHED: The Saskatoon Blades got their win back against the Prince Albert Raiders Saturday winning 3-1 at the Art Hauser Centre. Forwards Jayden Wiens, Brandon Lisowsky, and Jake Chiasson all scored in the victory. A Calgary Hitmen loss to the Lethbridge Hurricanes earlier in the afternoon clinched a playoff berth for the Blades, but a win makes it that much sweeter.
CHADWICK SHINES: Goalie Ethan Chadwick stopped 24 of 25 shots in Saskatoon's victory. The 19-year-old netminder pushed his record to 18-8-1-1 and now rocks a .902 save-percentage.
SHAKE AND JAKE: Edmonton Oilers prospect Jake Chiasson scored his third goal in two nights vs the Raiders.The Abbotsford, BC. native is buzzing since joining the Blades Jan. 10th via trade, registering 19 points in 21 games.
NEXT GAME: The Blades have three days off before starting a four-games-in-five-nights stretch Wednesday against the Red Deer Rebels.
Puck drop at SaskTel Centre is 7:00pm CST.
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