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Vancouver Giants Edged 2-1 by Blades Wednesday in Saskatoon

October 10, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release


Vancouver Giants goaltender Trent Miner makes a stop against the Saskatoon Blades
Vancouver Giants goaltender Trent Miner makes a stop against the Saskatoon Blades
(Vancouver Giants, Credit: Rick Elvin)

Saskatoon, SK - Wednesday night in Saskatoon, SK the Vancouver Giants (4-5) dropped a 2-1 decision to the Saskatoon Blades (4-3-0-1). Nolan Kneen broke open a 1-1 tie with 6:32 remaining on a power play to lift the Blades to their first home victory of the season. Kneen also assisted on Chase Wouters' first period power play goal. Dylan Plouffe had the lone tally for the Giants who got 29 saves from Trent Miner in goal. Blades netminder Nolan Maier countered with 30 saves.

1st Period:

STN - 1:18 into the game, Chase Wouters' parked himself in front of the Giants goal and redirected Scott Walford's point-shot home for his second of the season.

Shots: 15-7 Saskatoon

2nd Period:

No Scoring

Shots: 12-10 Vancouver

3rd Period:

VAN - Dylan Plouffe got the Giants on the board at the nine-minute mark of the third when his shot from the left-wing circle beat Nolan Maier. Plouffe's first of the season was assisted by both Bowen Byram and Tristen Nielsen.

STN - Back came the Blades at 13:32 on a power play. Kyle Crnkovic slid a pass from the left-wing to Nolan Kneen who was streaking down the right-wing. Kneen took the pass, took one stride and just managed to sneak his shot past Trent Miner's glove.

Shots: 12-6 Vancouver

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Final Score: Saskatoon 2 - Vancouver 1

Final Shots: 31-31

Trent Miner: 29/31 saves for Vancouver (1-4)

Nolan Maier: 30/31 saves for Saskatoon (4-2-0-1)

Vancouver Power Play: 0/3

Saskatoon Power Play: 2/4

3 Stars:

Chase Wouters (STN - 1G, 22/34 in faceoffs)

Nolan Maier (STN - 30 saves)

Trent Miner (VAN - 29 saves)

Next Game: The Giants are now off to Moose Jaw to battle the Warriors on Friday night at 6:00 PM.

NOTES:

Wednesday's game in Saskatoon was the first one-goal game of the season for the Giants.

Dylan Plouffe extended his point streak to three straight games thanks to his third period goal. He's now tied with Seth Bafaro and Bowen Byram for the the team lead in scoring amongst defencemen.

Trent Miner has made 29 saves in each of his past two starts and has recorded a save percentage of .921.

Tristen Nielsen has managed a goal and three assists over the course of his current three-game point streak.

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Images from this story

Vancouver Giants left wing Sergei Alkhimov (left) vs. the Saskatoon Blades
Vancouver Giants left wing Sergei Alkhimov (left) vs. the Saskatoon Blades
(Rick Elvin)		 Vancouver Giants defenceman Bowen Byram (left) vs. the Saskatoon Blades
Vancouver Giants defenceman Bowen Byram (left) vs. the Saskatoon Blades
(Rick Elvin)		 Vancouver Giants defenceman Dylan Plouffe handles the puck against the Saskatoon Blades
Vancouver Giants defenceman Dylan Plouffe handles the puck against the Saskatoon Blades
(Rick Elvin)
Vancouver Giants goaltender Trent Miner makes a stop against the Saskatoon Blades
Vancouver Giants goaltender Trent Miner makes a stop against the Saskatoon Blades
(Rick Elvin)		   



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