WHL Saskatoon Blades

Blades Welcome Swift Current Broncos

Published on January 30, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release


The Saskatoon Blades (30-19-0-1) kick off their three game week by playing host to the Swift Current Broncos (19-26-2-3) on Tuesday night.

The Blades are coming off of a victory over the Regina Pats on Saturday night.

Saskatoon exploded in the third period as they scored 5 times in the frame to beat the Pats 8-1. The Blades led 3-1 heading into the final frame with their first three markers coming from Brett Stovin, Lukas Sutter and Darren Dietz. In the third, the Blades outshot Regina 15-6 and got their goals from Stovin, Jake Trask, Dietz and two from Josh Nicholls.

Andrey Makarov wasn't overly busy in the game, stopping 19 of the 20 shots that he faced.

In the 8-1 win, Head Coach and GM Lorne Molleken surpassed Ernie 'Punch' McLean for 2nd all time on the WHL coaching win list with his 549th career win.

The game against the Broncos marks the third meeting of the season between the clubs and the first one in Saskatoon. The game goes at 7:05PM tomorrow night from the Credit Union Centre. Saskatoon Blades Hockey, It Starts Here!

Blades Notes - Tonight marks a big promotional night for Saskatoon! Fans who come to the game will have a chance to buy a hot dog from the concession for only $2! There will only be 3,000 hot dogs sold, so don't miss out on the great deal from Maple Leaf Foods and Western Concessions! - Tomorrow night is also Season Ticket Holder 'Bring A Friend' night. As a part of that night, the Blades are offering two great deals:

* 2 tickets per season ticket on your account to Season Ticket Holder Bring a Friend Night.

* 10% off any one purchase at the Al Anderson's Source for Sports Blades Team Store located at Credit Union Centre during the month of January.

- The Saskatoon Blades have a special breakfast on the horizon for all of our Club Seat Holders! Invitations have gone out already for that event, which takes place on February 5th. Club Seat Holders will have a chance to meet the Blades players and team staff as well as have a chance at some great door prizes. For more information on the event, call our office at 975-8844.

- Don't forget that the Blades are the hosts of the 2013 MasterCard Memorial Cup! Got the itch for great junior hockey? Well, you can reserve your very own seat for the event today, just by becoming a Saskatoon Blades season ticket holder! Call our office at 975-8844 for more information.

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