Blades Earn Point in Third Straight Game

January 7, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release

Saskatoon Blades' Aidan De La Gorgendiere in action
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ANOTHER POINT: The Saskatoon Bladesearned their third straight point as they fell just short 5-4 in the shootout against the Swift Current Broncos. It's the club's fourth loss in a row, all tight battles decided by two or less goals.

BIG GUNS STEP UP: The Blue and Gold were missing several key pieces in their top-nine including Brandon Lisowsky, Tyler Parr, Josh Pillar, and Jayden Wiens. Alternate captain Charlie Wright, Dallas Stars prospect Conner Roulette, Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospect Tanner Molendyk, and draft-eligible forward Egor Sidorov all scored to help push the game to overtime.

NEXT GAME:Mosey down to SaskTel Centre tomorrow evening as Country Night takes over! Bring your best country get-up as the Blades welcome the Red Deer Rebels for an important Eastern Conference tilt!

Puck drop is 7:00pm.

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