
Hansen Scores Late, Blades Earn First Win on U.S. Road Trip
November 24, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release
HANNY LENDS A HAND: Forward Lukas Hansen scored the game-winner with 1:08 left in the game as the Saskatoon Blades defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-1 Saturday at accesso ShoWare Center.
The six-foot center notched his seventh goal of the year to help the Blades earn their first win on their season-long seven-game road trip. The Blades are just under halfway through with four games remaining on the swing.
Rookie netminder Evan Gardner stopped 18 shots to improve his record to 5-4-0-0.
Saskatoon remains one of the top teams in the league with a 16-8-0-0 record and 32 points.
NEXT GAME: The Blades will get a good rest before their game in Portland tomorrow night against the Winterhawks.
Puck drop is 8:00pm CT.
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