
Game Day: Round 1 Game 1 at 7:00pm CT
March 28, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release
The 2024 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien are upon us. All eyes are on Saskatchewan Thursday night when the Saskatoon Blades and Prince Albert Raiders kick-off the postseason at SaskTel Centre.
The Bridge City Bunch secured the 2023-24 Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy for the top regular season team, earning them home-ice advantage through every round of the playoffs. Games 1 and 2 of Round 1 presented by Save-on-Foods vs the Raiders are Thursday, March 28th and Friday, March 29th at home in Saskatoon, and there are some key things to know ahead of the Highway 11 showdown.
Doors are scheduled to open a 6:00pm for both games 1 and 2 this week at SaskTel Centre. Warmups begin at 6:25pm, with puck drop slated for 7:00pm both nights. Lower bowl tickets are already scarce, so make sure to arrive early in order to proceed through security without delay and miss none of the action.
Programs are available for just $1 at the top of Section E so you can follow along your favourite Blade throughout the night.
TICKETS
The Original 16 Founders Lounge will be open all game long. The bar in the lounge will stay open after the game so you can enjoy refreshments while watching the live post-game show with Les Lazaruk and Adam Ehrmantraut.
Tonight's 50/50 jackpot is a guaranteed $25,000!
Give yourself a chance to walk home with tons of cash with proceeds going towards the Blades education fund!
Western Hockey League Stories from March 28, 2024
- Warriors Open WHL Playoffs against Wheat Kings - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Raiders Erase 2-0 Deficit to Win Game One in Saskatoon - Prince Albert Raiders
- Hurricanes Announce Game 3 Tailgate Party - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Series Preview: Spokane Chiefs (8) vs. Prince George Cougars (1) - Prince George Cougars
- Lukas Dragicevic Signs with Seattle Kraken - Tri-City Americans
- WHL Announces Three Million in Regular Season Attendance as 2024 WHL Playoffs Presented by Nutrien Begin - WHL
- Preview: Rockets At Wenatchee - Kelowna Rockets
- Winterhawks Recall Cohen Massey to Active Roster - Portland Winterhawks
- Eastern Conference Quarter Final Preview: (4) Medicine Hat Tigers vs. Red Deer Rebels - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Playoff Primer: Games 1 & 2 (3/29 & 3/30) - Everett Silvertips
- Game Day: Round 1 Game 1 at 7:00pm CT - Saskatoon Blades
- Prospect Update Part 2: The Defense Rests - Brandon Wheat Kings
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