The defending Herder Memorial Champions, Grand Falls-Windsor Cataracts make their
first appearance at the Glacier in Mount Pearl to-night (Friday) Both the Cataracts and
the Blades look to get back on the winning track following last week’s action.
The Blades defense is lead by former Major Junior Nathan Welton. Welton played
in the Memorial Cup with Moncton and also spent 4 years with Acadia University.
Up front veteran Terry Ryan has been playing outstanding hockey for the Blades.
The Cataracts are anchored on defense by Martin LaPointe and up front they are lead
by Paradise native and former Major Junior Star Wes Welcher.
There will be a special treat for the young and old. Corner Brook native and St. John’s
Ice Caps star forward Jason King will be in attendance to drop the puck to open the
game and then King will be available to sign autographs on the 3rd Level above the
sound room during the 1st intermission.
The Blades also invited all minor hockey players in the area to attend the game and
meet Jason King. Those minor hockey players wearing their team jersey’s and
accompanied by an adult will be admitted free.
Game time to-night is 7:30 pm while on Saturday night the Blades travel to Clarenville
to take on the 1st place Caribous.