SASKATOON – Egor Babenko and Justin Gutierrez each had a goal and two assists as the Lethbridge Hurricanes downed the host Saskatoon Blades 7-4 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League play. Andrew Nielsen, Cory Millette, Ryley Lindgren, Brayden Burke and Carter Folk all had a goal and an assist for the Hurricanes (22-11-0).
Cameron Hebig and Connor Gay each scored once and set up two more for the Blades (11-17-3), who also got goals from Josh Paterson and Bryton Sayers.
Lethbridge’s Jayden Sittler made 21 saves for the win. Brock Hamm started in net for Saskatoon and allowed three goals on 15 shots before giving way to Evan Smith, who turned away 19-of-22 shots in 44:01 of relief.
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The Hurricanes went 1 for 2 on the power play while the Blades scored twice on five chances with the man advantage.
The Blades are back on the ice Friday when they head down Highway 11 to take on the Regina Pats.
With files from Global News
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