WHEAT KINGS GAME DAY IS DRIVEN BY MAINLINE MOTORS
THE SETUP
The Brandon Wheat Kings will put a bow on the 2021 WHL season this afternoon when they take on the Saskatoon Blades. The Blades are the only team with an advantage in the season series vs Brandon. The Wheat Kings have won seven straight coming into play today.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Game Time: 5:00 p.m.
Radio: 4:30 p.m. on QCountry 91.5 FM & 880 CKLQ AM presented by Heritage Co-op
On TV: WCG Channel 12 (Audio Only)
Watch/Stream: www.watch.chl.ca
LAST TIME OUT – 5-1 OT Win vs Regina
Lynden McCallum scored four powerplay goals as the Brandon Wheat Kings officially clinched the East Division Title on Sunday. Braden Schneider and Ben McCartney each had four assists, while Ridly Greig scored his league leading 4th shorthanded goal on route to victory.
WHO TO WATCH
Kyle Crnkovic – Crnkovic leads the Blades in scoring with 10G-21A and has been a key cog in the offensive wheel for Saskatoon all season long. Nine of his 31 points have come while on the powerplay.
Chase Wouters – The Blades captain will play in his 280th and final career WHL game this afternoon. Expect the long time Blades to put his best effort forward has he tries to earn a professional hockey contract.
HUB SEASON SERIES (1-2-0-0)
Mar 22nd/21 – @ Brandon (6-4 L)
Apr 4th/21 – @ Saskatoon (3-1 W)
Apr 11th/21 – @ Brandon (3-2 L)
Apr 28th/21 – @ Saskatoon
KEY TO THE GAME PRESENTED BY MAINLINE MOTORS
Enjoy It – Tonight marks the final WHL games for Lynden McCallum, Reid Perepeluk and Marcus Sekundiak. The three overagers have a combined 482 WHL games under their belt. Their career finale caps off one of the most unique seasons in WHL history.