WHL Saskatoon Blades

Game #10 Preview: Blades at Hurricanes

Published on October 29, 2021 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release


The Saskatoon Blades (7-1-1-0) and Lethbridge Hurricanes (4-3-0-0) battle in the first of four meetings this season, and first time in general since February 1st of 2020.

This is the first of two back-to-back meetings in Alberta, with Saskatoon heading east to Medicine Hat with a date with the Tigers on Saturday before heading home.

The Blades extended their winning streak to five games on Wednesday, led by Tristen Robins 2nd career hat-trick in a 6-2 victory over the Moose Jaw Warriors at SaskTel Centre.

Saskatoon has won seven of the last eight, with the lone loss coming in overtime to the Brandon Wheat Kings on October 13th. Lethbridge has had six days off since beating the Prince Albert Raiders 5-3 last Saturday.

This is Saskatoon's first trip to Alberta since January 5th, 2020, when the Blades were edged by the Edmonton Oil Kings 4-3 at Rogers Place.

Who to Watch

Alternate captain Tristen Robins netted his first hat-trick of the season, and second of his career, on Wednesday, leading Saskatoon to a commanding 6-2 victory over Moose Jaw.

The San Jose Sharks prospect added an assist to yield his most productive night yet, and leads the entire WHL with 19 points (7G-12A).

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Fellow alternate captain Kyle Crnkovic matched Robins output on Wednesday with a goal and three assists, and now sits in a tie for third in the WHL scoring race with 16 points (7G-9A).

Crnkovic has the longest scoring streak on the team with points in all nine games this season - the second longest active streak in the WHL.

Draft-eligible forward Brandon Lisowsky added another goal to his resume on Wednesday, and needs just two more to match his career-high from the 2021 Hub Season (8).

Look Ahead

It's still more than a week away, but we've had next Saturday circled on the calendar for a while.

The famed Saskatoon-Prince Albert Rivalry returns to SaskTel Centre, and it's sure to be a show you won't want to miss!

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Saves for Hunger

This season, The Saskatoon Blades have partnered with Nutrien to launch the "Saves for Hunger" Campaign.

For every save a Blades netminder makes this season, Nutrien is donating $5 to a local organization.

Blades goaltenders have made 244 saves so far, running the tally up to $1220 raised as the team heads into Lethbridge.

Where to Watch

Grab some grub and catch the game at Wendel Clark's Classic Grill, who'll be live streaming all 34 away games this season! Look out for their gameday specials and enjoy the game at one of Saskatoon's finest establishments. Boston Pizza and Canadian Brewhouse are also streaming Blades games throughout the season! 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! Good luck!

Saskatoon Blades (7-1-1-0) @ Lethbridge Hurricanes (4-3-0-0)

Date | Time Friday, October 29th | 7:00pm MT

Place Enmax Centre, Lethbridge, Alta.

Video Stream WHL Live

Radio 600 CJWW Radio | Pre-Game Show w/ Les Lazaruk @ 6:30pm MT

What's Next Saturday, October 30th @ Medicine Hat Tigers

Viewing Party Wendel Clark's Classic Grill & Bar

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