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Game #13 Preview: Blades at Raiders

November 5, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release


One of the most heated rivalries in the Western Hockey League takes the ice at the Art Hauser Centre for the first time this season.

The Saskatoon Blades (9-2-1-0) and Prince Albert Raiders (3-7-0-1) are opening a weekend home-and-home series which will conclude Saturday night at SaskTel Centre.

The Blades are coming off a gritty third-period comeback victory to hand the Swift Current Broncos a 4-3 loss on Wednesday, while the Raiders are back after nearly a full week off - most recently beating the Brandon Wheat Kings 3-1 last Saturday.

This is the first of 10 matches between these two rivals this year. They'll see each other four times next month before wrapping up the season series with four straight games in March.

Who to Watch

Alternate captain Kyle Crnkovic has the longest active point streak across the WHL, finding the scoresheet in all 12 games thus far. The Chestermere, AB product also sits tied for first in league scoring with 10 goals, and tied for second across the Dub with 20 points.

The 2002-born winger trails only Tristen Robins, his linemate, in the WHL scoring race, who has 22 points (7G-15A) on the campaign. Robins is the reigning WHL Player of the Month after ending October with 21 points in 10 games, and has seven multi-point performances this season.

Import forward Egor Sidorov continues to climb the scoresheet, now up to 11 (6G-5A) on the campaign after scoring in the second period vs. Swift Current on Wednesday. The Belarusian rookie has points in seven of the last eight and sits fourth in the WHL rookie scoring race.

Country Western Rivalry

After tonight's game, we're throwing on our wranglers for Country Western Night on Saturday as we welcome the Prince Albert Raiders to SaskTel Centre. Bring your cowboy boots, flannel shirts and saddle up for a wild ride featuring the most chaotic rivalry in the WHL!

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 329 saves so far, running the tally up to $1645 raised as the team heads into Medicine Hat.

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 (9-2-1-0) @ Prince Albert Raiders (3-7-0-1)

Date | Time Friday, November 5th | 7:00pm MT

Place Art Hauser Centre, Prince Albert, SK

Video Stream WHL Live

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

What's Next Country Western Night! | November 6th vs. Prince Albert Raiders

Social Media Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Viewing Party Wendel Clark's Classic Grill & Bar

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