In photos: Saskatoon Blades lose Game 1 in OT

Photojournalist Heywood Yu was at Friday night's Game 1 of the WHL Eastern Conference final series for Saskatoon StarPhoenix.

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Published Apr 27, 2024  •  < 1 minute read
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Fans react to a play during the third period of the first game of WHL Eastern Conference final of Saskatoon Blades against Moose Jaw Warriors at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Sask., on Friday, April 26, 2024. Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Moose Jaw Warriors took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven Western Hockey League Eastern Conference final series with Saskatoon Blades in Saskatoon on Friday night. Photojournalist Heywood Yu was there for Saskatoon StarPhoenix.

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Moose Jaw Warriors forward Matthew Savoie (93) skates with the puck against Saskatoon Blades during the period of the first game of WHL Eastern Conference final on Friday.
Moose Jaw Warriors forward Matthew Savoie (93) skates with the puck against Saskatoon Blades during the period of the first game of WHL Eastern Conference final on Friday. Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Blades forward Lukas Hansen (28) shoots the puck against Moose Jaw Warriors during the first period.
Blades forward Lukas Hansen (28) shoots the puck against Moose Jaw Warriors during the first period. Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Saskatoon forward Egor Sidorov (19) skates with the puck against Moose Jaw Warriors defends during the first period.
Saskatoon forward Egor Sidorov (19) skates with the puck against Moose Jaw Warriors defends during the first period. Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Moose Jaw Warriors celebrate after defeating Saskatoon Blades in overtime.
Moose Jaw Warriors celebrate after defeating Saskatoon Blades in overtime. Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Blades forward Egor Sidorov (19) celebrates with teammate defence Tanner Molendyk (24) after scoring his second goal of the game against Moose Jaw Warriors during the third period.
Blades forward Egor Sidorov (19) celebrates with teammate defence Tanner Molendyk (24) after scoring his second goal of the game against Moose Jaw Warriors during the third period. Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

A Blades fan reacts to a play during the third period.
A Blades fan reacts to a play during the third period. Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Blades forward Trevor Wong (38) skates with the puck as Moose Jaw Warriors defence Vojtech Port (44) looks on during the third period.
Blades forward Trevor Wong (38) skates with the puck as Moose Jaw Warriors defence Vojtech Port (44) looks on during the third period. Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Blades forward Alexander Suzdalev (91) reaches for the puck during the first period.
Blades forward Alexander Suzdalev (91) reaches for the puck during the first period. Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Saskatoon Blades head coach Brennan Sonne.
Saskatoon Blades head coach Brennan Sonne. Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Blades defence Tanner Molendyk (24) skates with the puck as Moose Jaw Warriors forward Lynden Lakovic (17) defends during the first period.
Blades defence Tanner Molendyk (24) skates with the puck as Moose Jaw Warriors forward Lynden Lakovic (17) defends during the first period. Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Saskatoon Blades forward Brandon Lisowsky (8) skates with the puck.
Saskatoon Blades forward Brandon Lisowsky (8) skates with the puck. Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Blades defence Tanner Molendyk (24) skates with the puck as Moose Jaw Warriors forward Martin Rysavy (19) defends during the first period.
Blades defence Tanner Molendyk (24) skates with the puck as Moose Jaw Warriors forward Martin Rysavy (19) defends during the first period. Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Moose Jaw Warriors forward Atley Calvert (23) celebrates after scoring against Saskatoon Blades during the second period.
Moose Jaw Warriors forward Atley Calvert (23) celebrates after scoring against Saskatoon Blades during the second period. Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Blades forward Lukas Hansen (28) and Moose Jaw Warriors forward Martin Rysavy (19) battle for the puck.
Blades forward Lukas Hansen (28) and Moose Jaw Warriors forward Martin Rysavy (19) battle for the puck. Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Saskatoon forward Vaughn Watterodt (18) looks on before the game.
Saskatoon forward Vaughn Watterodt (18) looks on before the game. Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Saskatoon Blades are introduced before the game on Friday.
Saskatoon Blades are introduced before the game on Friday. Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Blades forward Egor Sidorov (19) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Moose Jaw Warriors during the second period.
Blades forward Egor Sidorov (19) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Moose Jaw Warriors during the second period. Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Saskatoon forward Fraser Minten (16) and Moose Jaw Warriors forward Ethan Semeniuk (14) battle for the puck.
Saskatoon forward Fraser Minten (16) and Moose Jaw Warriors forward Ethan Semeniuk (14) battle for the puck. Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Game 1
Saskatoon Blades defence Charlie Wright (47) celebrates after scoring against Moose Jaw Warriors during the first period. Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

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