Blades Welcome Bedard, Pats to Wrap up Home Stand
February 12, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release
Regina Pats (17-22-1-1) @ Saskatoon Blades (25-16-1-1)
Date | Time Saturday, February 12th | 7:00pm
Place SaskTel Centre, Saskatoon, SK
Video Stream WHL Live
Radio 600 CJWW Radio | Pre-Game Show w/ Les Lazaruk @ 6:30pm
Mobile App Apple | Android
What's Next Friday, February 18th @ Red Deer Rebels (8:00pm CT)
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Tonight
The Saskatoon Blades (25-16-1-1) conclude a five-game homestand, welcoming Connor Bedard and the Regina Pats (17-22-1-1) into SaskTel Centre for the second time this season.
The Blades are coming off a gritty 4-1 victory over the Lethbridge Hurricanes, going two-for-three on the powerplay coupled with a 29-save performance by Nolan Maier.
The team's impressive powerplay unit has been a huge factor in the team's eight wins over the last 10 games, running at a 29.1% clip.
Tonight's contest was originally scheduled for the second weekend of January, however a blush of COVID-19 cases forced the home-and-home series to be postponed.
Following tonight's game, Saskatoon will take a six-day break before venturing into Alberta for a three-in-three weekend, beginning next Friday in Red Deer.
Love is in the Air
Gentlemen of Blade City, meet Amber.
This hardcore Blades fan is looking for the man of her dreams, and is hoping he'll skate her off into the sunset by the end of tonight's game. Amber is our Blades Bachelorette, and she holds the ever-valuable rose, which will be handed out to one lucky guy by the end of the night.
Do you know someone who could be up for the challenge? Have them fill out our eligible bachelor form!
Who to Watch
NHL Draft-eligible forward Brandon Lisowsky earned the game's second star last night, scoring a goal and adding an assist in a 4-1 victory over the Lethbridge Hurricanes. The Port Coquitlam, BC product sits tied with captain Aidan De La Gorgendiere and alternate captain Kyle Crnkovic in team scoring vs. the Pats with five points this season.
Chestermere, AB's Kyle Crnkovic extended his league-lead in points last night, adding an assist to create a two-point cushion over Red Deer's Arshdeep Bains. The speedy winger has 67 points in 43 games this season, which includes 22 points over the last 10 games.
Hard-working forward Jayden Wiens scored the eventual game-winner last night vs. Lethbridge, coming on the powerplay in the second period. The Carrot River, SK product is up to career highs in all scoring categories, having racked up 31 points in 39 games.
It's back!
Stick around after the game for Les Lazaruk's post-game show, located at the O16 lounge! Broadcast live on 600 CJWW Radio, Les welcomes players and coaches into the lounge to discuss how the game unfolded, the out-of-town scoreboard, and provides in-depth analysis of the team!
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.
Think you know who'll score our first goal tonight? 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!
Western Hockey League Stories from February 12, 2022
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- Americans Continue Road Trip in Kelowna - Tri-City Americans
- Game Day Hub: February 12 at Spokane - Portland Winterhawks
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- Chiefs to Host Portland Winterhawks for Fourth-Straight Game - Spokane Chiefs
- Blades Welcome Bedard, Pats to Wrap up Home Stand - Saskatoon Blades
- Game 40 - Swift Current at ICE - Winnipeg Ice
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- Hvidston's Overtime Winner Lifts Broncos over Wheat Kings - Swift Current Broncos
- Americans Fall in Kamloops - Tri-City Americans
- T-Birds Vanquish Victoria - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Rebels Unable to Gain Much Traction in Shutout Loss to Oil Kings - Red Deer Rebels
- Rockets Turn Tables on Everett - Kelowna Rockets
- Scoring Still Sparse in Setback to Vancouver - Prince George Cougars
- Victoria Drops First Game of Weekend Series against Seattle - Victoria Royals
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