The Saskatoon Blades’ forward depth passed its initial test with Wednesday night’s 4-3 overtime victory over Lethbridge.

With second-line centre Trevor Wong sidelined by an Upper Body injury on a week-to-week basis, Jayden Wiens (pictured) moved up to take his spot and Josh Pillar moved from right wing to Wiens’ third line centre position. Wiens, who had a goal and an assist last night and was the game’s first star, had this to say about his new line…..

The next test is a home-and-home series for the Bridge City Bunch against Prince Albert. The Blue and Gold haven’t played the Raiders since December 30. The weekend contests go Friday in P-A and Saturday at SaskTel Centre. Following are more comments from Blades’ head coach Brennan Sonne and left winger Brandon Lisowsky…..