The Prince Albert Raiders are expecting another year of growth in 2024-25 looking to emerge as not only a WHL playoff team, but one which can pose a threat each and every night.
WATCH: Returning to the WHL post-season last year, the Prince Albert Raiders will be leaning on a combination of veteran leadership and exciting rookies in hopes of challenging for the East Division.named 19-year-old defender Justice Christensen as the 49th captain in franchise history this week as the team prepares for their first game of the season on Friday night hosting the Regina Pats.
After missing the WHL post-season in 2022-23, the Raiders were able to make a resurgence this past spring qualifying for playoffs as the eighth seed before falling in five games to the Saskatoon Blades.What followed was a busy off-season for general manager Curtis Hunt, swinging a pair of blockbuster trades which saw sniper Ryder Ritchie and defensive stalwart Terrell Goldsmith moved to the Medicine Hat Tigers and Tri-City Americans, respectively.
“I think it was just my mindset knowing that I was going to be the guy in the net every single game pretty much,” said Hildebrand. “Just having that comfort and confidence in myself to help my team and give them a chance every night.” They bring a combination of skilled youth and veteran leadership, which Truitt is wanting to result in greater consistency.
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