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Game Preview: Raiders & Blades Meet for Third Time in Three Games

December 28, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release


Prince Albert Raiders (20-10-3-1) at Saskatoon Blades (16-15-1-1)

Date | Time Saturday Dec. 28th | 7:00pm

Place Sasktel Centre, SK

Video Stream WHL Live

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

Mobile App Apple | Android

Next Home Game 2:00pm Wednesday Jan. 1st vs Winnipeg ICE for Mosaic Family Skate Day on NYD

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Last time they met: The Blades held on long enough thanks to Nolan Maier's heroics, despite being outshot 34-15 in Prince Albert, to best the Raiders 3-2 through goals to Riley McKay & Colton Dach last night.

What it means for the Blades: A win over their arch rivals at home is never a bad thing.

The stat: 4-1-0-0 - the Blades' current record against Prince Albert this season, including three wins in PA.

The match-up: Eric Florchuk vs. Aliaksei Protas - the two Washington Capitals' prospect centres saw a lot of each other during their team's most recent match-up, in particular at the face-off dot, where Florchuk won 13 attempts while Protas won six. Florchuk, a versatile utility who plays an excellent two-way game for the Blades, will be key once again in suppressing the Raider's brilliant Belarusian forward Protas, who has managed five points (3G-2A) in four games against Saskatoon this season.

It's a big night for: Riley McKay - After being de-crowned as the leading goal scorer (by Wouters) prior to the Christmas break, McKay returned to action in Prince Albert in a big way with two goals, including the game winner. McKay has now surpassed his career-high in goal scoring and is just one point away from tying his career best for points in a season. He has cemented himself as an important figure in the team's lineup, combining his leadership with consistent contributions on the scorer's sheet.

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