The Saskatoon Blades organization has a leader with ambitions to serve his community which are second to none and a big-time business has stepped up to help with those ambitions. The Blades and Nutrien have teamed up with captain Chase Wouters in a new charitable partnership. Dubbed the Nutrien face-off […]
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Saskatoon Blades add 2001-born forward
The Saskatoon Blades have added a little more depth to its forward core with the acquisition of 2001 born Kjell Kjemhus from the Moose Jaw Warriors. Going to Moose Jaw in the deal is a seventh round selection in the 2022 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft. Blades general manager Colin […]
2019-20 WHL Season Previews: Saskatoon Blades
For the first time in a half-decade, the Saskatoon Blades are heading into a new Western Hockey League season with high expectations. After missing the playoffs for the fifth straight year in 2017-18, the Blades set themselves up for success the following season, which they had, finishing the regular season […]
Preseason Game Day Preview Rebels at Hitmen
Game Day Preview Red Deer Rebels at Calgary Hitmen Sept 15, 2019 It’s the final game day of the pre-season as the Calgary Hitmen play host to the visiting Red Deer Rebels. This afternoon’s contest marks the fifth pre-season game for the Rebels and the fourth for the Hitmen. So […]
Blades remain undefeated in regulation heading into final preseason game
It may have been preseason but it was still a night of firsts for some members of the Saskatoon Blades as the team squeaked out a 4-3 win over the visiting Winnipeg Ice at the SaskTel Centre. Acquired from the Victoria Royals the week prior to training camp, defenseman Scott […]
Former Blades join record number of WHL alumni on USports roster
Two former Saskatoon Blades are embarking on the next chapter of their lives with the University of Alberta Golden Bears this fall. Last seasons top point-getter, Dawson Davidson, and forward Josh Paterson, who was traded to Portland to finish the year, join a record-breaking 14 WHL alumni on the Golden […]
Dylan Guenther along with others impress during Oil Kings preseason
The Oil Kings won their second preseason game in a row on Friday night at the Edmonton Downtown Community Arena. The team handed the Calgary Hitmen a 3-1 loss, as Liam Horrobin wrapped up for the DUBNetwork here. The win came at the hands of some of the team’s most […]
Blades hold off Raiders 4-3 in preseason battle
The Saskatoon Blades, led by their rookie goaltender, staved off the defending Western Hockey League Champions Prince Albert Raiders 4-3 in their annual preseason matchup in Warman. Facing 39 shots in the game and 19 in the third period alone, it’s safe to say rookie goaltender and 15-year-old Saskatoon native […]
Saskatoon Blades trim training camp roster in half
Out of the 72 originally at the Saskatoon Blades training camp, only 36 remain on its preseason roster, following the team’s annual Kirkness Cup. Per a press release from the team, of the 36 remaining players, six remain unsigned by the club, including Saskatoon Contacts invitee Jaeden Mercier. Also among […]
Saskatoon Blades announce training camp rosters: teams Holtby and Gulutzan
The Saskatoon Blades have announced a list of 72 young men who will be vying for a spot on the roster come the start of the Western Hockey League season. Split into four teams, each named after a Blades alumnus in Braden Holtby, Wendel Clark, Todd McLellan, and Todd Gulutzan, […]