WHL Saskatoon Blades

Game Preview: Blades Resume Action in Prince Albert against Raiders

Published on December 27, 2019 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release


Saskatoon Blades (15-15-1-2) at Prince Albert Raiders (20-9-3-1)

Date | Time Friday, Dec. 27th | 7:00pm CST

Place Art Hauser Centre

Video Stream WHL Live

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

Mobile App Apple | Android

Next Home Game 7:00pm Saturday Dec. 28th vs Prince Albert Raiders

Social Media @BladesHockey| Facebook | Instagram

Official Viewing Party Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill Saskatoon

Last time they met: It rained with Teddies as Tristen Robins scored his second WHL career Teddy Bear Toss goal en route to a 4-1 Blades victory over the Raiders at SaskTel Centre on December 15th. Saskatoon controlled the game as Chase Wouters, Zach Huber & Eric Florchuk all backed up Robins' goal in the win for the final game before the Christmas Break, while Nolan Maier Made 24 saves in net.

What it means for Saskatoon: Not only is this the first game back since the Christmas break, it is also the Blades first road game since November. Earning a win in their first game back, and on the road, will be perfect for building the confidence required to make a strong second-half run.

The stat: 3. The Blades are currently bona fide Raider slayers, having dished out three of Prince Albert's 13 losses all season. Furthermore, the Raiders have only lost six games at home, with two of those against the Blades - both of them in overtime.

The match-up: Nolan Maier vs. Boston Bilous - another goaltending showdown is on the cards when two of the leagues' most played goaltenders will likely meet for their fifth encounter of the season. Combined they have only given up 14 goals in four meetings, with all but their last battle resulting in one-goal-games.

It's a big night for: Tristen Robins - the sophomore forward is on a five game point streak (2G-5A). With two points in his last outing against the Raiders, including the Teddy Bear Toss goal, Robins hit the 50 point mark for his WHL career and also tied Captain Wouters for the lead in team scoring this season with 25 points (11G-14A). Another big night to start the second half of the campaign could mean great things for both the Blades in addition to Robins' own NHL Draft stocks.

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