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Blades Handed First Loss of the Season by the Broncos

October 5, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release


Swift Current Broncos' Clarke Caswell in action
Swift Current Broncos' Clarke Caswell in action
(Saskatoon Blades)

Swift Current, SK - There are no more undefeated teams in the WHL as the Saskatoon Blades fell 6-3 to the Swift Current Broncos Friday at InnovationPlex.

The Bridge City Bunch erased three separate one-goal deficits to make it a 3-3 game in the third period, but the Broncos responded swiftly with three unanswered in the final 20 minutes.

Blades rookie forward Cooper Williams extended his season-opening point streak to five games with the club's first goal of the evening. The Calgary, AB native is tied for the team-lead in points alongside forwards Tyler Parr and Ben Riche, owning three goals and five assists.

Fellow winger Willy James scored his third goal of the season in defeated, while alternate captain Rowan Calvert finished with a goal and an assist. Both men extended their point streaks to four games.

The Blades are back in action Saturday when they host exceptional status defenceman Landon Dupont and the Everett Silvertips at SaskTel Centre. Puck drop is 7:00pm.





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