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It’s expected to be a packed house as Connor Bedard and the Regina Pats roll into town Sunday to face the Saskatoon Blades.
With thousands of people expected to flock to SaskTel Centre for the 4 o’clock start, preparations are being laid out ahead of time to make sure fans get in and out safely, and on time.
The Blades already have said they expect to set a single-game attendance record for the franchise when Bedard visits.
SaskTel Centre is recommending people carpool as parking spaces will be limited. Those arriving with Club Seat and Rock Star parking passes must enter the lot using Bill Hunter Avenue.
If people don’t want to take their own car, there are a number of options to get to the rink as well.
Saskatoon Transit will have five buses departing from 23rd Street and Second Avenue starting at 2:25 p.m., and will leave every 20 minutes. Regular fares will apply.
SaskTel Centre and the Blades are also offering a free park-and-ride service for the game. Yellow school buses will be located at Lawson Heights Mall, Confederation Mall and The Centre Mall and are to depart at 2:15 p.m., with continuous service until the last bus at 3:40 p.m.
Fans are encouraged to get to the rink early. Digital tickets should be downloaded to a person’s phone before they get to the gate.
Doors open for the public at 2:30 p.m. and security will be increased for the large crowd.