Tigers looking to slow down Hitmen offence in divisional showdown

Sanderson’s offence has been needed as draft-eligible netminder Eric Tu has not been himself to start the season.

Tu has posted a 3.75 GAA and a 0.876 SV% through four games to begin the season, a far cry from the 2.40 GAA and 0.918 SV% he posted during Calgary’s playoff run last year.

Tu’s game is sure to come along, but in the interim, the offence of Sanderson has been a necessity for a Calgary team that has been searching for consistency.

The Hitmen began the season 4-0-0-0 before losing four straight, but have since rebounded with back-to-back wins.

Meanwhile, the Medicine Hat Tigers will look to continue their momentum from Saturday’s 8-1 win over the Brandon Wheat Kings, which saw their offence jump back to life following consecutive 6-1 defeats.

Their powerplay also found its mojo in the win, capitalizing on their lone opportunity of the game, snapping an 0/18 spell on the man advantage.

Carter Casey appeared in eight of 12 games against Calgary last season for the Tabbies and was excellent, going 8-0-0-0 while boasting a 2.05 GAA and a 0.927 SV%.

If he goes tonight, Casey will have his hands full trying to slow down a dynamic Calgary offence as the Tigers aim to take the front half of the home and home with Calgary.

Puck drop from the Scotiabank Saddledome is set for 7:00 p.m. MST, with the pre-game show beginning at 6:45 on WILD 94.5 FM.

by Will Bryant

Tigers looking to slow down Hitmen offence in divisional showdown

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