Regina Pats @ Saskatoon Blades - September 15th, 2012 The

Regina Pats @ Saskatoon Blades - September 15th, 2012 The Saskatoon Blades wrap up their exhibition schedule by hosting the Regina Pats in the first game of the year at the Credit Union Centre. The Blades are looking to move their pre-season record to 3-1 as they have won their last two games against Prince Albert and last night in Regina against the Pats. Pre-Season Game Three Recap The Saskatoon Blades moved their pre-season record to 2-1 on Friday night with a 2-1 win in Regina against the Pats. The Blades go the game-winning goal from 2nd year forward Brett Stovin 6 minutes into the 3rd period as he took a feed from Jessey Astles on a 2 on 1 and beat Pats goalie Matt Hewitt high glove side. The Blades survived down the stretch thanks to a pair of fantastic saves by Saskatoon-native Patrick Johnson as he played the second half of the game after replacing Andrey Makarov at the mid-way point of the game. The Blades got their other goal from Travis McEvoy, who opened the scoring midway through the second period. The Pats lone goal came from Saskatoon-product Chandler Stephenson as he finished off a 2 on 2 rush early in the 3rd period. The two teams combined to go 0 for 10 on the PP, despite entering the game with the top two rankings on the powerplay in the WHL so far this pre-season. Current Roster Totals The Saskatoon Blades entered 2012-13 training camp with a roster of roughly 80 players. Yesterday it was announced that they had re-assigned defenceman Ross Hnidy to the Saskatoon Contacts midget hockey club. The team also announced that forward Luke McColgan had been released from his tryout and that he would report to the Battlefords North Stars of the SJHL. After these latest moves, the Blades roster currently stands at 25 with 3 goalies, 8 defenceman and 14 forwards still on the squad. Upcoming Schedule Following tonight's pre-season finale, the Blades have 6 days off before they open the regular season on September 21st against the Raiders. The Blades home opener goes the next night, on Saturday September 22nd against those same Raiders. Prior to the game, the Blades are hosting a season kickoff tailgate party at the Credit Union Centre starting at 4:30PM. There will be a little something for the whole family and everyone is invited to attend. Pre-Season Stat Leaders Goals: 2 - Brett Stovin Assists: 2 (6 tied - Siemens/Sutter/Zajac/Dietz/Cox/Astles) Points: 3 - (3 tied - Dietz/Siemens/Stovin) +/-: +2 - Connor Cox PIMs: 14 - Duncan Siemens PPG: 1 (4 tied - Siemens/Walker/Stovin/Schmidt) SHG: 1 - Darren Dietz

2012-13 Saskatoon Blades Roster #

Goaltenders (3)

POS

C

HT

WT

HOMETOWN

D.O.B

11-12 SEASON

LEAGUE

DRAFT

1

Makarov, Andrey

G

L

6'1

178

Kazan, Russia

Apr 20/93

Saskatoon Blades

WHL

Eligible '13

33

Moodie, Alex

G

L

6'1

172

Winnipeg, MB

Mar 16/95

Winnipeg Wild

M-AAA

Eligible '13

36 #

Johnson, Patrick Defenceman (8)

G POS

L SH

6'0 HT

178 WT

Saskatoon, SK HOMETOWN

Mar 19/93 D.O.B

Melfort Mustangs 11-12 SEASON

SJHL LEAGUE

Eligible '13 DRAFT

2

Pufahl, Matthew

D

L

6'2

198

Saskatoon, SK

Aug 18/93

Saskatoon Blades

WHL

Eligible '13

3 4

Cox, Connor Scmhidt, Kyle

D

L R

5'10 6'0

185 197

Lethbridge, AB Waldheim, SK

July 18/92 Jan 20/93

Saskatoon Blades

WHL

Siemens, Duncan Lernout, Brett

L R

6'4 6'4

209 200

Sherwood Park, AB Winnipeg, MB

Sep 7/93 Sep 24/95

Saskatoon Blades Saskatoon Blades Winnipeg Wild

WHL WHL M-AAA

Free Agent Eligible '13

5 8

D D D

44

Dietz, Darren

D

R

6'1

205

Medicine Hat, AB

July 17/93

Saskatoon Blades

WHL

MTL '11 (5th)

47

Thrower, Dalton

D

R

6'0

197

North Vancouver, BC

Dec 20/93

Saskatoon Blades

WHL

MTL '12 (2nd)

55 #

Nogier, Nelson Forwards (14)

D POS

R SH

6'2 HT

182 WT

Saskatoon, SK HOMETOWN

May 27/96 D.O.B

Saskatoon Contacts 11-12 SEASON

M-AAA LEAGUE

Eligible '14 DRAFT

COL '11 (1st) Eligible '14

9

McColgan, Shane

RW

R

5'9

170

Manhattan Beach, CA

Jan 1/93

Kelowna Rockts

WHL

NYR '11 (5th)

14

Stransky, Matej

RW

R

6'3

215

Vitkovice, CZE

Jul 11/93

Saskatoon Blades

WHL

DAL '11 (5th)

17

Zajac, Nick

LW

L

5'9

170

Headingly, MB

Mar 27/95

Saskatoon Blades

WHL

Eligible '13

18

McEvoy, Travis

C

R

6'0

211

Thorsby, AB

Apr 16/94

Saskatoon Blades

WHL

Eligible '13

19

Walker, Brenden

RW

R

5'11

193

St. Anne, MB

June 26/92

Brandon Wheat Kings

WHL

Free Agent

20

Nicholls, Josh

RW

R

6'2

196

Tsawwassen, BC

Apr 27/92

Saskatoon Blades

WHL

Free Agent

21

Harland, Logan

C

L

5'9

170

Central Butte, SK

Apr 7/95

Bonnyville Pontiacs

AJHL

Eligible '13

23

Sutter, Lukas

C

L

6'1

214

Lethbridge, AB

Oct 4/93

Saskatoon Blades

WHL

WPG '12 (2nd)

27

Benson, Brent

C

L

5'11

192

Weyburn, SK

Apr 13/93

Saskatoon Blades

WHL

Eligible '13

28

Stockl, Christian

RW

R

6'0

167

Winnipeg, MB

Apr 17/95

Winnipeg Wild

M-AAA

Eligible '13

37

Bodie, Drake

C

L

5'11

180

Thompson, MB

Aug 25/95

Norman

M-AAA

Eligible '13

38

Stovin, Brett

RW

R

6'1

188

Stony Mountain, MB

Oct 31/94

Saskatoon Blades

WHL

Eligible '13

39

Graham, Ryan

LW

L

6'1

195

Calgary, AB

May 6/96

Calgary Royals

M-AA

Eligible '14

41

Astles, Jessey

RW

L

6'2

205

Coquitlam, BC

June 4/93

Kelowna Rockts

WHL

Eligible '13

Management Owner/Governor: Jack Brodsky

Assistant GM: Jarrod Brodsky

G.M./Head Coach: Lorne Molleken

Head Scout: Doug Molleken

Associate Coach: Dave Struch

Goalie Coach: Tim Chevelade

Assistant Coach: Jerome Engele

Athletic Trainer: Steve 'Hilty' Hildebrand

Assistant Coach: Curtis Leschyshyn

Equipment Manager: Graham 'Spike' Watt