Game #47 Preview: Blades at Hitmen
February 20, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release
Saskatoon Blades (26-18-1-1) @ Calgary Hitmen (18-21-5-2)
Date | Time Sunday, February 20th | 5:00pm CT
Place Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB
Video Stream WHL Live
Radio 600 CJWW Radio | Pre-Game Show w/ Les Lazaruk @ 7:30pm CT
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Watch Party Wendel Clark's Classic Pub & Grill
Tonight
The Saskatoon Blades (26-18-1-1) wrap up a difficult three-in-three weekend in Alberta, taking on the Calgary Hitmen (18-21-5-2) for the fourth time this season.
The Blades are coming off back-to-back losses in Red Deer and Edmonton, outscored 14-4 in the two games, despite entering the weekend riding a three-game winning streak.
This is the 'hump match' in a five-game road trip for Saskatoon, which will conclude with back-to-back games in Brandon on Wednesday and Friday.
The Wheat Kings trail the Blades by one point for third place in the East Division standings.
Who to Watch
Speedy forward Kyle Crnkovic sits second in WHL scoring with 70 points (30G-40A) in 46 games. The Chestermere, AB product was held off the scoresheet for just the second time in eight games last night in Edmonton. The 19-year-old's most recent outing against Calgary proved potent on the scoresheet, netting his second hat-trick of the season in a 4-2 victory.
Reliable centre Trevor Wong netted the lone marker for Saskatoon in Edmonton last night, coming in the first period on the powerplay. The Vancouver, BC product is riding a team-high six-game point streak entering Calgary, collecting nine points (2G-7A) combined.
Alternate captain Rhett Rhinehart sits tied for second in team scoring vs. the Hitmen this season with a goal and an assist. The bulky defender is working on a career-high six goals to complement 15 assists. Rhinehart drew 11 penalty minutes in last night's game in Edmonton, which includes a five-minute fighting major in the second period.
COMPLETE GAME NOTES PACKAGE
Grab some grub and catch the game at Wendel Clark's Classic Grill, where they'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 is also streaming Blades games throughout the season!
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 1328 saves so far, running the tally up to $6640 raised as the team heads to Calgary.
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! Good luck!
Western Hockey League Stories from February 20, 2022
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- Game Day Hub: February 20 vs Spokane - Portland Winterhawks
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- Sweeping Our Way out of Swift Current - Brandon Wheat Kings
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- Blades Topped by Oil Kings, Refocus for Hitmen Tomorrow - Saskatoon Blades
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