WHL Saskatoon Blades

Game Preview: Blades Hit the Road against the Rebels

Published on October 1, 2019 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release


Saskatoon Blades (1-2-0-0) Red Deer Rebels (1-3-0-0)

Date | Time Tuesday, Oct. 1st | 7:00 pm

Place Westerner Park, AB

Video Stream WHL Live

Radio 98 COOL FM | Pre-Game Show w/ Les Lazaruk @ 6:00pm

Mobile App Apple | Android

Next Home Game 4pm Sunday, Oct. 6th vs Brandon Wheat Kings

Social Media @BladesHockey| Facebook | Instagram

Official Viewing Party Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill Saskatoon

Last time they met: The Blades skated off victors on March 3rd, 2019, at SaskTel Centre as Nolan Maier shutout the Rebels 1-0. Red Deer's Ethan Anders made 32 saves on 33 shots while Maier saved all 17 shots he faced. Cyle McNabb scored the game-winning-goal unassisted at the 6:37 mark of the second period.

What it means for Saskatoon: The end of a two game losing skid and a positive start to their three-game road stint.

The stat: 17. The Red Deer Rebels have been short-handed 17 times in their four games played. Meanwhile, the Blades are tied for 2nd in the league in power play efficiency at 33.3%. This combination is a potential pathway to victory for Saskatoon, provided their fortune on the man-advantage keeps up.

The match-up: Ethan Anders vs. Nolan Maier. The two goalies are mainstays of the Western Hockey League - a big performance by either 'tendie would go a long way in a game that may become another low scoring affair.

It's a big night for: Chase Wouters & Nolan Maier. Provided they dress and play, tonight's game will be Wouters' 200th career WHL game and Maier's 100th career WHL game.

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