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 […]
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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 to open training camp this weekend
As another summer draws to a close, another hockey season inches closer, and the Saskatoon Blades begin preparations this weekend for the 2019-20 season. The Blades are entering the season coming off a heated second-round defeat to the eventual Ed Chynoweth Cup winners as Western Hockey League champions, the Prince […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Wheat Kings bring in Lowry as head coach, Broncos sign Puutio and more
The Brandon Wheat Kings have hired Dave Lowry to be the team’s new head coach.
Daily Dose of the Dub: Alberta takes bronze at CWG; Former Rocket traded in NHL
Canada Winter Games Final Day: Alberta defeated Saskatchewan handily by a score of 12-0 to capture the Bronze Medal. Alberta: Edmonton Oil Kings prospect Dylan Guenther had two goals and three assists. Prince George Cougars prospect Craig Armstrong had two goals and two assists. Vancouver Giants prospect Zack Ostapchuk had three assists. Lethbridge Hurricanes prospect Zack Stringer had […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Alberta, Saskatchewan to play for bronze at CWG; Tigers defenceman calls it a career
Canada Winter Games Day 6 (Semi-Finals): The two remaining Western Canadian teams were eliminated in their semi-final matchups on Thursday. Alberta was eliminated by Ontario by a score of 8-4 and Saskatchewan was doubled up 6-3 by Quebec and will face off in the Bronze Medal Game on Friday. Alberta: Red […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Saskatchewan, Alberta, and NWT win at CWG; WHL hands out weekly awards; Blichfeld first to century mark
WHL at CWG Day 3: Saskatchewan (2-1-0-0) blows past Manitoba (1-2-0-0) 7-1, Alberta (2-1-0-0) squeezed past BC by a score of 5-4, Yukon lost to Newfoundland & Labrador 7-0 and Northwest Territories (2-2-0-0) defeated Nunavut 6-0. Saskatchewan: Portland Winterhawks prospect Gabe Klassen had a goal and two assists. Prince Albert Raiders prospect Logan Linklater had two goals. […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: BC and Alberta get wins at CWG; Johnston gets 350th win in playoff clincher
CWG Day 2 Day 2: BC (1-1-0-0) defeated Saskatchewan (1-1-0-0) 4-3, Alberta (1-0-1-0) took down Manitoba (1-1-0-0) 6-5, Yukon (0-3-0-0) went 0-2 on Sunday with losses to Nunavut and Northwest Territories and NWT (1-2-0-0) went 1-1 on Day Two with a loss to PEI and a 4-2 win over Yukon. British Columbia: Kelowna Rockets prospect Trevor Wong had a goal and […]