The victories improve Saskatoon’s record to 13-5-1-1, putting the Blades back in first place in the Western Hockey League East Conference.
In their first games back in action since their B.C. road trip, the Saskatoon Blades hosted the Edmonton Oil Kings and the Tri City Americans on the weekend, winning both games.
Taking on Tri City Saturday night, Saskatoon’s Cooper Williams scored in the first period and William James scored in the third period to sandwich the Americans lone goal in the second period and claim the 2-1 victory.
Blades’ netminder Evan Gardner made 33 saves on 34 shots in the win, while, across the ice, Lukas Matecha stopped 30 of 32 shots.
The night before, Ben Riche scored twice in the first period to give the Blades a 2-0 lead, but Edmonton fought back to pick up a pair of their own goals in the second period to tie the game 2-2 heading into the final 20 minutes.
Saskatoon’s Tyler Parr scored what proved to be the game-winner six minutes and 45 seconds into the third period, giving the Blades a 3-2 win.
Gardner stopped 28 of 30 shots, while Edmonton’s Alex Worthington made 27 saves on 30 shots.
The victories improve Saskatoon’s record to 13-5-1-1, putting the Blades back in first place in the Western Hockey League East Conference.
The Blades will return to action on Tuesday night when they host the Medicine Hat Tigers at 7 p.m.
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