Game day thread (Feb 27): Saskatoon @ Brandon 7:30 PM
2/27/2009 at 8:29 AM
Saskatoon Blades: 2nd in Eastern Conference, 45-15-3-1
Top Scorers: Derek Hulak (27+40=67), Milan Kytnar (19+35=54), Walker Wintoneak (28+23=51), Adam Chorneyko (19+32=51)
Top Defenceman: Stefan Elliot (15+35=50)
Probable starting goalie: Easist call of the year: Braden Holtby (Their backup is injured for a few weeks)
Manitobans: Walker Wintoneak (Flin Flon), Charles Inglis (Winnipeg), Ryan Funk (Morden)
Brandon Wheat Kings, 3rd in Eastern Conference, 43-16-3-1
Top Scorers: Brayden Schenn (28+50=78), Jay Fehr (28+48=76), Andrew Clark (37+35=72), Matt Lowry (13+58=71)
Top Defenceman: Colby Robak (12+27=39)
Probable Starting Goalie: ?? Priestner has been great in 2009, but I'll guess that Hayes gets the start tonight as he's been the big game guy.
If you're looking for playoff-style hockey during the regular season, look no further.... the first of a three game first place showdown between the Wheat Kings and Blades begins tonight.
The Wheat Kings are currently four points back of Saskatoon with a game in hand, and will be aiming to win at least 2 or 3 to have a legit shot at the division title.
A note that there will be no video on eBrandon from this game later tonight or tomorrow. I've received word from the WK office that we won't be able to have video on here this season.
I'll post scratches and lineups approx a half hour before puck drop