Andy Devlin

Saskatoon Blades top ranked WHL team in CHL top 10

The Saskatoon Blades are the highest-ranked Western Hockey League team in the preseason Kia Canadian Hockey League Top 10 rankings.

Overall, the Blades are ranked third, behind the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League and the Chicoutimi Saguenéens of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.

From the WHL:

“With promising talent on their roster, the Saskatoon Blades earned the third spot in the pre-season rankings. The Blades posted a 4-0-1-0 record in five pre-season contests, leading the East Division and sitting fifth overall in the 2019 Western Hockey League pre-season with nine points. While Kirby Dach, the third-overall selection from the 2019 NHL Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks, was not in attendance, he will look to guide the Blades offensively if he returns. Younger players on the roster including 2020 NHL Draft prospect Kyle Crnkovic and rookie Colton Dach, who showed promise during the pre-season in terms of offensive production, generating nine points (three goals and six assists) and six points (four goals and two assists), respectively.”

The Blades began their season on the road against the Prince Albert Raiders, on Friday, snagging a 3-2 overtime win.

Saskatoon`s home opener is set for Saturday, September 21st, at the SaskTel Centre.