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Blades Sold out for Game vs Bedard and Pats Friday

March 23, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release


SELLOUT AT SASKTEL CENTRE!

The Saskatoon Blades hosted the largest crowd in franchise history Sunday when they welcomed Connor Bedard and the Regina Pats!

14,768 spectators attended the provincial rivalry, leaving no seat available for the first time in the Blades history.

It wasn't the result the club hoped for, dropping a 4-2 decision to their rivals to the south.

Forward Brandon Lisowsky scored both the Blades goals in the defeat, moving him to a new career-high of 35. The Toronto Maple Leafs draft pick has 67 points in 63 games.

NEED TO KNOW: FRIDAY, MARCH 24TH VS REGINA PATS

The Saskatoon Blades are prepared for another sellout Friday, Mar. 24th when they get a second crack at WHL phenom Connor Bedard and the Regina Pats.

14,768 fans filled SaskTel Centre in a historic night with the largest crowd in franchise history Sunday. We want to make sure everything goes smoothly once again for guests attending Friday's game. Read below for information on when doors open, ways to arrive to the rink, and what to do when you arrive.

1. ARRIVE EARLY

DOORS OPEN: 5:30 PM

PUCK DROP: 7:00 PM

Guests are recommended to arrive early once again in order to proceed through security and get to their seats without delay.

2. OPTIONS FOR GETTING TO SASKTEL CENTRE:

OPTION 1 - FREE PARK & RIDE SERVICE - Yellow School Busses

Free Event Park & Ride buses are available from the following locations.

i) Lawson Heights Mall - 134 Primrose Drive (pick-up on Primrose Drive)

Buses depart at 5:15 p.m. with continuous service as buses are filled and last bus departing at 6:40 p.m.

ii) The Centre Mall - Circle and 8th Street (pick-up in Co-op parking lot, N.W.Corner near Co-op Gas Bar)

Buses depart at 5:15 p.m. with continuous service as buses are filled and last bus departing at 6:40 p.m.

iii) Confederation Mall - 300 Confederation Drive (pick-up in North end, Safeway Parking Lot)

Buses depart at 5:15 p.m. with continuous service as buses are filled and last bus departing at 6:40 p.m.

This service is managed by SaskTel Centre. For more information please contact 306-975-3155.

OPTION 2 - SASKATOON TRANSIT

Saskatoon Transit pick-up is at the downtown special event stop in front of 2nd Avenue Lofts (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue).

Regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip), transfers and passes will also be accepted.

Departure times: 5:25PM, 5:45PM, 6:05PM, 6:25PM & 6:45PM

Plan your trip using the real-time mobile app called Transit.

For more information about this service, please contact Saskatoon Transit.

OPTION 3 - CAR POOL - PARKING SPACES ARE LIMITED.

Travel with friends in one vehicle. Reduce the number of vehicles. Parking spaces are limited.

All vehicles traveling to SaskTel Centre must follow the directions of the Saskatoon Police and the parking attendants. This allows for a faster and safer entry and exit for everyone.

Club Seat Parking Pass Holders & Rock Star Parking Pass Holders MUST enter the parking lot via Bill Hunter Ave, NOT Thatcher Ave.

3. BE PREPARED FOR YOUR ARRIVAL

Download digital tickets on your phone before you arrive at the entrance.

Travel Light! Leave anything you don't need at home. All purses and bags are subject to a bag search.

SaskTel Centre accepts credit card, debit card and cash as methods of payment at all food and beverage locations.

No exit and re-entry is permitted.

FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT!

With tomorrow being the final game of the regular season at SaskTel Centre, we're dedicating a night to our fans to thank them for the support all season.

One lucky fan will get the chance to shoot and win a Ford Bronco courtesy of our game sponsor Merlin Ford!

There will also be many other activities and prizes thanks to our other sponsors!

CELEBRATING THE GRADUATES!

Stick around following tomorrow night's game as we celebrate the captain Aidan De La Gorgendiere, alternate captain Blake Gustafson, and forward Josh Pillar on their incredible WHL careers.

All three will be presented with special gifts for their graduating season, along with a video tribute for each member to cap of the regular season at home!

Make sure you stay after the game and celebrate our awesome 20-year-olds!

PLAYOFF PACKAGES UPDATE

Fans that purchased Playoff Packages will have their tickets appear in their Saskatoon Blades Account Manager on Monday March 27th.

We're sold out of playoff passes, but season ticket holders have until Apr. 5th to purchase for their seats.

As a reminder, season ticket holders get the first two playoff games included with their season ticket packages.

Single Game Playoff Tickets will go on sale as soon as the dates and opponents are confirmed.

Follow the link below if you have any questions accessing your tickets, or contact the Blades office at (306) 978-7874.

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