Tikhon Chaika makes the save against the Saskatoon Blades on Sept. 16, 2022. (Mark Peterson/Prince Albert Raiders)

By Logan Lehmann

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Raiders continue homestand against rival Blades

Dec 10, 2022 | 1:33 PM

The Prince Albert Raiders (10-17-1-1) are gearing up for the midway mark of this five-game homestand where they’ll be hosting the Saskatoon Blades (20-5-0-0) at the Art Hauser Centre.

Saskatoon enters tonight ranked as the fifth-best team in the CHL and the third-best in the WHL, after the Winnipeg ICE and Seattle Thunderbirds. They also won their last match-up in overtime against the Brandon Wheat Kings 5-4 back on Dec. 6.

The Raiders come into tonight having lost their contest 3-2 against the Regina Pats last night. A sluggish first period proved costly when the Pats scored twice, eventually being the deciding factor in last night’s loss.

This is the third of ten meetings between these clubs this season, where the Blades won both of the previous match-ups 5-2 on Sept. 23 and 2-1 the day after on Sept. 24.

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Rookie Ryder Ritchie scored the goal that made the fluff fly in last night’s teddy bear toss game, scoring from the side of the net. The 2006-born forward is quickly becoming a fan favourite where so far in his rookie campaign, he’s posted five goals and nine assists in 22 games this season.

Veteran forward Keaton Sorensen also found his way onto the scoresheet last night when he scored in the opening minute of the third. The marker adds one more to his already impressive point tally this season, where the Red Deer, AB product has 25 points (14G, 11A) through 28 games, just three points back of a career-high.

Alternate captain Landon Kosior tallied his 100^th point last night against the Pats when he assisted on Sorensen’s late goal. Overall, the veteran defenseman has potted ten goals this season to complement his 18 assists in 27 games.

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