Game Day Hub: January 11 at Saskatoon
January 11, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
After knocking off Prince Albert 5-3 for their first win of the eastern swing on Tuesday, the Hawks are right back in action against the Blades at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday night.
Puck Drop: 5:00 p.m. PT
Venue: SaskTel Centre
Uniforms: Black
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On The Board
As we hit the midway point of the road trip, the Hawks have begun to pick up steam with their first win of 2023 over Prince Albert on Tuesday night. Gabe Klassen was the story in his hometown, notching a goal and two assists in front of friends and family en route to a 5-3 win.
Tonight, it's Josh Zakreski and Braeden Jockims - who made his WHL debut against the Raiders last night - on home ice as the Saskatoon natives visit SaskTel Centre once more! Will we have another hometown hero in Blade City?
Trade Deadline Tango
After a quiet start to the season trade-wise, the Winterhawks were quite active on deadline day with four deals on the books. Three deals brought in draft picks and a prospect in exchange for Dawson Pasternak, Nick Andrusiak and Donavan Bodnar, and the fourth could have massive implications for the Western Conference title race as we await word on the San Jose Sharks' decision to either return former Prince Albert standout Ozzy Wiesblatt to the WHL - where Portland yesterday acquired his rights - or keep him in the AHL.
On the other side of the ice, the Hawks will face off with a semi-familiar face as former Brandon Wheat Kings forward Jake Chiasson makes his Blades debut this evening. Chiasson, acquired by Saskatoon for three draft picks, picked up an assist in Brandon's 3-2 win over Portland at the start of this trip.
Scouting Saskatoon
Much like the Winterhawks, the Blades could fly under the radar without any highly-drafted NHL prospects on their roster but have found their way into the CHL Top 10 rankings week after week thanks to some impressive depth and two stout goaltenders. Trevor Wong has been Saskatoon's main offensive driver with 46 points in 35 games, with a large supporting cast of players like Brandon Lisowsky, Aidan De La Gorgendiere, Egor Sidorov and former Seattle Thunderbird Conner Roulette contributing consistently as well.
Keep an eye on goaltender Austin Elliott, who leads the league in both GAA (1.89) and save percentage (.925%) after a stellar start to his 18-year-old season. The native of Strathmore, Alta. has won 14 of his 18 starts this year and has allowed more than two goals just five times this season.
Western Hockey League Stories from January 11, 2023
- Jockims Nets First WHL Goal, Hawks Win 3-1 - Portland Winterhawks
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- 2023 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game Rosters Announced - WHL
- Hitmen and Siksika Health Services Announce Details of Third Annual Every Child Matters Game - Calgary Hitmen
- Americans Add Ty Rimmer, Vanessa Hettinger to Coaching Staff - Tri-City Americans
- Ty Thorpe Named 20th Captain of the Vancouver Giants - Vancouver Giants
- Pats Alumnus Evans Named to 2023 AHL All-Star Classic - Regina Pats
- Chiefs Host 'Tips Wednesday in Third Match-Up of the Season - Spokane Chiefs
- Game Day Hub: January 11 at Saskatoon - Portland Winterhawks
- Herman Named Academic Player of the Month for December - Regina Pats
- Young's 30 Save Shutout Helps Cougars Blank Rockets - Prince George Cougars
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