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Saskatoon Blades: 2nd in Eastern Conference, 46-15-3-1  
Top Scorers: Derek Hulak (28+40=68), Milan Kytnar (19+35=54), Adam Chorneyko (20+33=53), Walker Wintoneak (28+24=52)  
Top Defenceman: Stefan Elliot (15+36=51)  
Probable starting goalie: Braden Holtby (38-13-2-1, .913, 2.52)  
Manitobans: Walker Wintoneak (Flin Flon), Charles Inglis (Winnipeg), Ryan Funk (Morden)  
 
Brandon Wheat Kings, 3rd in Eastern Conference, 43-17-3-1  
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 (13+27=40)  
Probable Starting Goalie: Considering back-to-back games and his play recently, James Priestner (16-6-1-1, .893, 2.77)  
 
For the Wheat Kings, the situation tonight is simple. Win and have a chance at first in the division, lose and that possibility becomes a longshot at best.  
 
To be successful the Wheat Kings will need to fight their way to the net much like they did in the second period last night (Del Cowan may have been the best leader in this regard, and was rewarded for it). As one observer pointed out last night, Holtby often over-challenges shooters.. opening himself up in the process. If he faces a lot of outside shots, he's going to look good doing it.  
 
Look for scratches and lineups approx a half hour before game time.  
 
 
 
Edited by Adam, 2009-02-28 10:23:59