Blades Host Oil Kings for Tuesday Tilt
December 11, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release
Edmonton Oil Kings (16-11-3-2) at Saskatoon Blades (19-10-3-0)
Date | Time | Place Tuesday, Dec. 11th | 7:00 p.m | SaskTel Centre
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Tonight is Toonie Tuesday! Buy a ticket for tonight's game and get a 2nd one for just $2. Also enjoy pop and popcorn from the concession for just $2!
Tonight...
This Saskatoon Blades will play their 4th game in 5 nights looking to build off a 1-0 shutout victory over the Prince Albert Raiders on Sunday. It's game 2 of a 3-game home stand for the Blades and game 3 of a 4-game season series with the Edmonton Oil Kings. The series is tied 1-1; both previous games have been played in Edmonton. This is the first stop of a back-to-back mid-week road trip for the Oil Kings who are in Prince Albert tomorrow night.
The last game...
Tristen Robins (5) scored the lone goal on Sunday in a 1-0 shutout win over PA. Nolan Kneen had the only assist and Nolan Maier recorded his 2nd shutout of the season with a 32 save performance.
The Oil Kings haven't played since Saturday at home when they beat Kamloops 3-2 in OT. Trey Fix-Wolansky (21) scored the OT winner, Dylan Myskiw made 23 saves in goal for the win.
Head to Head...
The season series is tied 1-1, both games were played at Rogers Arena in Edmonton. Gary Haden and Eric Florchuk each turned in 2-goal performances in separate games... Kirby Dach and Dawson Davidson each have 1G-2A against Edmonton this season. Trey Fix-Wolansky (3G-2A) leads Edmonton's offense in the season series.
Saskatoon has won their last 2 games while the Oil Kings are 2-0-1-0 on their last 3. Edmonton brings in the 6th best power play in the league to go against the Blades 5th best penalty kill.
Who's hot......
Tristen Robins 2G-1A in his last 4GP Gary Haden has 2G-2A in his last 4GP Brandon Schuldhaus has 2 goals in his last 4GP Josh Paterson has 2G-2A in his last 4GP Nolan Kneen has 4 assists in his last 5GP
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- Hurricanes Sign Pair of Prospects - Lethbridge Hurricanes
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