WHL Saskatoon Blades

Blades Lose, Look to Rebound Sunday vs. Raiders

Published on September 6, 2008 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release


The Saskatoon Blades were handed a 10-2 loss by the Medicine Hat Tigers on Saturday night. The Blades goal scorers on the evening were Brody Sutter and Darian Dziurzynski with Curtis Hamilton, Travis Toomey, Walker Wintoneak, and Brendon Wall adding assists.

For the Tigers, offensive production came off the sticks of Zdenek Okal (x3), John Stampohar, Linden Vey (x2), Travis Dunstall (x2), Taylor Gal, and Tomas Kundratek.

The Blades power play was 1 for 11 on the night while their penalty kill was 7 for 9. The Tigers also scored a shorthanded goal on a 5 on 3 disadvantage (Vey). Adam Morrison took the loss in goal for the Blades, making 20 saves on 30 Medicine Hat shots. Meanwhile, Ryan Holfeld turned aside 27 of Saskatoon's 29 shots.

The Icebreaker continues tomorrow with the Lethbridge Hurricanes taking on the Moose Jaw Warriors at 1:00pm, the Medicine Hat Tigers and Swift Current Broncos doing battle at 4:15pm, and lastly the Saskatoon Blades hosting the Prince Albert Raiders in the final game of the Icebreaker tournament at 7:30pm.

For tickets to Sundays Icebreaker action visit ticketmaster.ca or call 938-7800.

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