Sasktel Centre issues traffic warning as record crowd expected for Blades vs. Pats | 24CA News
History might be made in Saskatoon on Sunday evening because the Saskatoon Blades tackle the Regina Pats on the Sasktel Centre.
The Blades are set to host greater than 15,000 spectators, marking the biggest crowd in franchise historical past.
Not solely is WHL celebrity Connor Bedard serving to to fill the stadium, however after the Pats clinched a playoff berth Saturday evening, the sport may very well be a first-round playoff preview.
To deal with the crowds, the Blades are doubling and even tripling workers in sure areas to satisfy demand.
The Blades are additionally warning Saskatoon residents of potential visitors congestion taking place across the stadium.
The staff introduced plenty of free shuttle companies for followers at Lawson Heights Mall, Market Mall, Confederation Mall and Centre Mall that can assist cut back visitors congestion.
Shuttle companies start at 2:15 p.m., and can run steady companies as buses are crammed, with the final bus departing at 3:40 p.m.
Five pickup instances have additionally been introduced for Saskatoon Transit on the downtown particular occasion cease at 23 Street and 2nd Avenue.
The membership is asking followers to reach at Sunday’s sport by 2:30 p.m. to make sure minimal delays by safety with the puck drop towards Regina scheduled for 4 p.m.
The final time the Blades took on the Pats, Saskatoon walked away with a 5-2 win in Regina and with a Trevor Wong hat trick.
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