WHL Saskatoon Blades

Game Preview: Blades Seek 2nd Win against Hitmen in Calgary

November 2, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release


Saskatoon Blades (8-7-1-1) at Calgary Hitmen (8-3-1-0)

Date | Time Saturday, Nov. 2nd | 7:00pm CST

Place Scotiabank Saddledome, AB

Video Stream WHL Live

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

Mobile App Apple | Android

Next Home Game 7pm Friday, Nov. 8th vs Red Deer Rebels - 90s Night

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Official Viewing Party Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill Saskatoon

Last time they met: The Blades jumped out to an early 4-0 lead courtesy of an Eric Florchuk hat-trick in the 1st period during the last meeting between these two clubs. Saskatoon never looked back from that point, eventually cruising to a 9-3 victory over the Hitmen in Calgary on October 14th featuring goals from 6 different Blades.

What it means for Saskatoon: Backing up a strong performance in Edmonton where the Blades didn't get the desired result with another strong performance in Calgary in pursuit of the sought-after result.

The stat: 38 - the number of saves made by workhorse Nolan Maier last time these two clubs met. The Hitmen have averaged 35 shots on goal in their last three games so it will come as no surprise if Maier has another busy night in net.

The match-up: Blades' PP vs Hitmen's PK - despite being one of the league's top teams, the Hitmen rank 2nd last for killing penalties. Saskatoon's 4th ranked power play could prove to be a game-breaker should Calgary find themselves undisciplined.

It's a big night for: Zach Huber - the 19-year-old forward is amongst the hardest working on the team. Huber hasn't scored since October 25th and might be due for his 5th goal of the year - his subtly good shot can catch his opposition off guard.

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