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Blades Erase Two-Goal Deficit, Beat Broncos for Fifth Straight Win

November 10, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release


Saskatoon Blades' Easton Armstrong on game night
Saskatoon Blades' Easton Armstrong on game night
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FIVE IN A ROW: The Saskatoon Blades stormed back with four unanswered goals to hand the Swift Current Broncos a 5-4 loss Friday at InnovationPlex.

The Bridge City Bunch fell down 2-0 early in the first period but tied it before period's end, and didn't look back.

Toronto Maple Leafs draft pick Brandon Lisowsky netted a pair of goals including a powerplay marker in the second. The Port Coquitlam, BC product owns 11 goals and 20 points in 18 games this season.

Captain Trevor Wong went back to his playmaking ways finishing the night with three assists moving him to 25 on the year. The 2003-born center is the first Blade to crack 30 points (5G, 25A) this season.

The Blades went 2/5 on the man-advantage against the Broncos, giving them goals powerplay goals in three straight games going 6/17 during that time.

19-year-old netminder Austin Elliott earned his tenth win of the season for Saskatoon stopping 16 shots in the win.

The Blades are tied for first place in the WHL with a 13-5-0-0 record, winning their fifth straight game.

NEXT GAME: The Blades look to go a perfect 3-0 on their interprovincial road trip Tuesday in Moose Jaw when they face off against the Warriors.

Puck drop is 7:00pm





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Saskatoon Blades' Easton Armstrong on game night
Saskatoon Blades' Easton Armstrong on game night

  



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