Rebels edge Blades 4-3 in shootout
Persson has two goals and one assist
First Posted: Feb 26, 2012 9:01am
The Red Deer Rebels posted a come-from-behind 4-3 shootout win over the Saskatoon Blades at Credit Union Centre on Saturday night.
John Persson tied the game at 3-3 with 15 seconds left in the third to cap off a three point night. Alex Petrovic scored the shoot out winner for the Rebels. Jake Trask, Brent Benson and Dalton Thrower scored the Saskatoon goals.
By picking up a regulation point, the Blades are now one point behind fifth place Calgary in the WHL's eastern conference.
The Blades begin a six game road trip Friday in Calgary.
John Persson tied the game at 3-3 with 15 seconds left in the third to cap off a three point night. Alex Petrovic scored the shoot out winner for the Rebels. Jake Trask, Brent Benson and Dalton Thrower scored the Saskatoon goals.
By picking up a regulation point, the Blades are now one point behind fifth place Calgary in the WHL's eastern conference.
The Blades begin a six game road trip Friday in Calgary.
Edited by News Talk Radio's Jared Knoll.
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