Blades Fall Behind Early, Can't Catch Raiders
Published on January 5, 2019 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release
The Saskatoon Blades dropped their first game of 2019 seeing their 3-game winning streak come to an end in a 5-2 loss to the Prince Albert Raiders. Now at 24-12-5-0 on the season, the Blades will continue their busy weekend returning home to host the Brandon Wheat Kings on Sunday afternoon at 4:00pm at SaskTel Centre
HOW IT HAPPENED
Cole Fonstad (14) and Justin Nachbaur (10) scored 1:10 apart from each other giving the Raiders a 2-0 lead in the first period. From there the Blades were forced to play catch up.
Gary Haden (15) cut the lead in half in the second period but it was short-lived as Noah Gregor (25) answered back on a power play to make it 3-1 Prince Albert after 40 minutes.
Parker Kelly (18) made it 4-1 for the home side midway through the final frame but the Blades didn't give up. Dawson Davidson (8) scored a power play goal with 2:32 left on the clock to make it 4-2; Gary Haden and Max Gerlach picked up the assists. But exactly one minute later Noah Gregor (26) put the game out of reach with his second of the night to make it a 5-2 final for the Raiders.
Dorrin Luding made 27 saves in the loss while Ian Scott stopped 19/21 for Prince Albert. Saskatoon went 1/3 on the man advantage and 2/3 on the penalty kill.
NOTEWORTHY NUMBERS
Gary Haden had a goal and an assist to extend his point streak to 7 games with 2 goals and 7 assists.
Max Gerlach also extended his point streak to 7 games with an assist (6G-3A).
Dawson Davidson's power play goal-- his 5th of the season-- is the most by defenseman in the WHL.
Western Hockey League Stories from January 5, 2019
- Royals Shoot Past Rebels - Victoria Royals
- Fonstad, Gregor Lead Raiders To Win Over Blades - Prince Albert Raiders
- Blades Fall Behind Early, Can't Catch Raiders - Saskatoon Blades
- Hawks Shutout Moose Jaw on the Road - Portland Winterhawks
- Pats Blanked by Broncos, 1-0 - Regina Pats
- Winning Streak Snapped - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Hitmen Complete Perfect Homestand - Calgary Hitmen
- Step-By-Step Instructions to Bid on Retro 'K' Jerseys Online - Kootenay Ice
- Preview: Blades Head North for Saturday Night Showdown - Saskatoon Blades
- Winterhawks Game Day Preview: Portland at Moose Jaw - Game #39 - Portland Winterhawks
- ICE Welcome Spokane for Final Time this Season - Kootenay Ice
- Game 41 at Calgary - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Calgary Hitmen Game Preview - Saturday, January 5 vs. Medicine Hat - Calgary Hitmen
- Game Day Preview: Pats Continue Busy Weekend in Swift Current - Regina Pats
- Americans Overcome Two Goal Deficit, Beat Silvertips 3-2 - Tri-City Americans
- Cougars Pass Kelowna in Shootout - Prince George Cougars
- ICE Fall 5-3 to Tigers - Kootenay Ice
- Americans Deal Silvertips 3-2 Setback - Everett Silvertips
- Cougars outduel Rockets in shootout - Kelowna Rockets
- Rebels Struggle Defensively in Loss to Hitmen - Red Deer Rebels
- Tigers Win 5 Straight - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Giants Fall Just Short in a 4-3 Loss to Lethbridge - Vancouver Giants
- Anderson-Dolan, Smith, and Kral Make Return as Chiefs Top Blazers, 4-1 - Spokane Chiefs
- Wheat Kings Erupt against T-Birds - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Broncos Drop Fourth Straight to Winterhawks 5-3 - Swift Current Broncos
- Rookie Cranks OT Winner over Pats - Saskatoon Blades
- Hitmen Use Home Ice to Down Rebels - Calgary Hitmen
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Saskatoon Blades Stories
- Blades Announce 2025 Training Camp Schedule Presented by Motion Fitness
- Blades Hire Jason Becker as Club's Player Development Coach and CSSHL Scout
- Blades Goalie Gardner Named to 2026 World Junior Championship Summer Showcase
- Blades Ink 2025 Import Draft Pick Dustin Willhöft to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement
- Blades Acquire Veteran Blueliner Doyle in Summer Deal with Hurricanes
