
Raiders remain two points out of a playoff spot after loss to reeling Wheat Kings
The Brandon Wheat Kings were on one of their worst losing streaks in the last 10 years and still banged up with notable injuries, but the Prince Albert Raiders couldn’t take advantage. They fell 5-3 to the Wheat Kings, who snapped a six-game losing streak.
With the loss, the Raiders stay at 53 points and are still two points out of the final playoff spot. The Swift Current Broncos have a hold of the spot currently and have played two more games than the Raiders have (61 to 59).
Jake Chiasson scored just 13 seconds into the game, putting the Raiders on their heels early and setting the tone.
“Well 13 seconds in, you don’t get off to a very good start on a missed play. Good play by them, but it put a dent into the momentum, there’s no doubt about it,” Raiders assistant coach Jeff Truitt said. “I thought the structure was good in the first, but we missed some assignments.”