Raiders ride four-goal third to win at Swift Current

SWIFT CURRENT, Saskatchewan (Interstat) — Alisher Sarkenov and Jonah Sivertson each scored twice as the Prince Albert Raiders defeated the Swift Current Broncos 7-2 Saturday at InnovationPlex. Prince Albert improved to 4-9, while Swift Current dropped to 9-5. Brandon Gorzynski added a goal and an assist, Evan Smith and Ben Harvey also scored, and Riley Boychuk recorded an assist with five shots. Benett Kelly and Brock Cripps each had two assists, and Sarkenov finished with three shots and two penalty minutes. Sarkenov was the Raiders’ top star. Swift Current’s Luke Huska scored, while Clarke Schaefer added a goal and 16 penalty minutes. The Broncos tied the game in the second period before Harvey put Prince Albert ahead late in the middle frame. The Raiders then pulled away with four goals in the third. Attendance was 2,333. Prince Albert’s next game is Wednesday against Brandon, and Swift Current hosts Seattle on Wednesday.