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The Swift Current Broncos dropped their third in a row last night, losing 6-2 to the Saskatoon Blades on the road.

 

Brad Hoban and Josh Derko scored for the Broncos. The game was close late in the second, when the Blades scored off a Bronco turnover to take a two-goal lead into the third. Two more goals by the Blades put the game away in the final frame.

 

Mark Friesen started for the Broncos and was pulled after the first period, making nine saves on 12 shots. Derek Tendler finished the game with 25 saves.

 

The Broncos return home tonight when they host the Brandon Wheat Kings. The game is on the Eagle 94.1 with the pre-game show at 6:30, and the face-off from the Credit Union iplex, at 7:00pm.