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Blades Welcome Bedard and Pats to SaskTel Centre for First Time

October 24, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release


The Saskatoon Blades (5-1-0-0) look to finish off a home-and-home series against Connor Bedard and the Regina Pats (2-6-0-0) with a second straight win over their divisional rivals.

Saskatoon snagged a 5-2 victory in Regina on Friday night, highlighted by Nolan Maier's 37 save performance. That was the Blades third straight win, and sixth consecutive contest claiming points. Saskatoon has also scored at least four goals in each of the last six games, scoring 27 in total over that time.

Regina, meanwhile, enters Saskatoon riding a six-game losing streak and sitting 5th in the East Division with four points.

This is the first time these two will clash at SaskTel Centre since the Blades last home game before the pandemic halted play of the 2019-20 season - a 2-1 overtime thriller ending Saskatoon's way on March 6, 2020.

Who to Watch

Alternate captain Tristen Robins continues to excel in all areas of the junior hockey world. The veteran centre has collected at least two points in all six games he's played, and leads the league in scoring with 15 points (3G-12A) and assists (12). The San Jose Sharks prospect picked up a pair of helpers in Friday's victory in Regina.

Draft-eligible forward Egor Sidorov has lit the lamp in three straight games, including scoring the eventual game-winning goal Friday in Regina. The Belarusian winger was drafted by the Blades in the 1st round of the 2021 CHL Import Draft, and leads the team in rookie scoring with five points (3G-2A).

Alternate captain Kyle Crnkovic stretched his point-streak to seven games Friday night with an assist on Brendan Lee's second-period goal, and leads the team in scoring with six goals.

Another Yeti Year Older

Pokecheck is turning 29 (in Yeti years) today and we want to celebrate the occasion with you!

Our friends at Save-On-Foods are doing all they can to make sure Pokecheck's special day is amazing, and will be serving up a special treat for our fans.

MORE ON POKECHECK'S BIRTHDAY

Bring Your Skates!

Following every Sunday afternoon home game, we're inviting fans to lace up and hit the SaskTel Centre ice! All fans who wish to participate must wear a mask and helmet.

Game Day 50/50

Our game-day 50/50 is back, and it's completely digital! Tickets go on sale at 9:00am every home game day, giving you the chance to take home some cash from the game.

Half of all proceeds go towards the Saskatoon Blades Education Fund.

Need to Know

All fans in attendance must show either proof of vaccination, as outlined by Saskatchewan Health officials, or a valid negative test administered no more than 72 hours beforehand.

Rapid COVID testing will not be available this Sunday. For more information on where to get tested, CLICK HERE, or visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Think you know who'll score our first goal? Look for our First Goal Prediction Contest, brought to you by Boston Pizza, on all of our social media platforms and the Blades Official App! Good luck!

Regina Pats (2-6-0-0) @ Saskatoon Blades (5-1-1-0)

Date | Time Sunday, Oct. 24 | 4:00pm MT

Place SaskTel Centre, Saskatoon, SK

Video Stream WHL Live

Radio 600 CJWW Radio | Pre-Game Show w/ Les Lazaruk @ 3:30pm MT

Mobile App Apple | Android

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