Playoff Chase Continues
Published on March 2, 2009 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince Albert Raiders News Release
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan - With five games remaining in the 2008-09 Western Hockey League regular season, the Prince Albert Raiders find themselves two points out of the 8th and final Eastern Conference playoff spot, held by the Edmonton Oil Kings. The Raiders play four of their five remaining games at the Art Hauser Centre, including this week against Brandon Wednesday and Saskatoon Friday.
It is possible the Raiders and Oil Kings could end up in a tie for the 8th position after the regular season concludes March 15th. WHL rule #28 states if two teams are tied for the final playoff spot, a sudden-death game would be played. Rule #28.1.c) states: "In the event two Clubs are tied in points for the last playoff position, then these Clubs will play a sudden-death game in the home arena of the Club having won the most games in WHL standings." Currently the Raiders have 28 victories and the Oil Kings 27. However if they end up tied with the number of victories and points, the home ice advantage for the playoff game would go to the team with more points in games between the clubs this season. Edmonton has three wins and a shoot out loss in four games against the Raiders and would have the advantage in this instance to host the tie breaking game.
If a tie breaker game is needed in Prince Albert it would be Tuesday, March 17th at 7:30 PM.
Brandon Wheat Kings at Prince Albert Raiders - Wednesday, 7:30 PM
Read with the Raiders Night
Wednesday the Raiders conclude another successful season of their Read with the Raiders literacy program that encourages youngsters to take up reading. The program features club meetings with the Raiders at the John M. Culeneare Public Library. The program was sponsored by SaskTel, the Prince Albert Rotary Club, Prince Albert Daily Herald and John M. Culeneare Public Library. The top reader from the program will be announced Wednesday as well one member will be "Reporter for the Day" with Adam Hawboldt of the Daily Herald.
Saskatoon Blades at Prince Albert Raiders - Friday, 7:30 PM
Co-Op Cram the Centre Night!
Prince Albert Co-Op locations have special $8 vouchers redeemable for Friday's game when the Raiders host their arch rivals, the Saskatoon Blades! The Co-Op will start the night with a pre-game tail gate party in front of the Art Hauser Centre from 5:00 - 6:30 PM featuring free food and drink, music and face painting for anyone that has a ticket to the game!
Islander-Huskie Tickets Now on Sale!
Tickets to the New York Islanders NHL Rookie game against the University of Saskatchewan Huskies are now on sale at the Raider Ticket Office. The game, Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00 PM is part of the Islanders NHL Training Camp which is in Saskatoon.
Raider season ticket holders who commit to their 2009-10 season tickets before March 13th will have this game included in their ticket package at no extra charge. They can still get their season ticket seat to this game up until May 29th.
All tickets to the Islanders-Huskie game are $25.
Tickets are available at the Raider Office Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily and during home games or on line at www.raiderhockey.com.
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