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 […]
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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 […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Raiders release three players, Islanders release rookie camp roster
The Prince Albert Raiders have cut three players from their pre-season active roster:
Daily Dose of the Dub: Novak signs with Rockets, Blades and Cougars release training camp roster
The Kelowna Rockets have signed Pavel Novak to a WHL Player Agreement.
Off-season outlook: Saskatoon Blades
This is an ongoing series as we start the long road to the 2019-20 WHL season. We will be going in the order that teams were eliminated from contention. Keep in mind that the roster guesses vary because of information made available to us. We did our very best to […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Peckford leaves Warrriors; Jevne lights up Rebels
Peckford steps away from the WHL The Warriors have made the following statement regarding Ryan Peckford: Ryan Peckford has left the hockey club & returned home. At this time we do not expect Ryan to return to the club and he has not requested a trade — Moose Jaw Warriors […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: De Roose released; Luding shines for the Blades
Moose Jaw releases veteran forward Warriors announce today that we've released 19-year-old forward Tristyn DeRoose. We thank Tristyn for his time as a Warrior and wish him the best in his future endeavors — Moose Jaw Warriors (@MJWARRIORS) October 6, 2018 1999-born forward Tristyn De Roose was released by the […]
2018-19 WHL season previews: Saskatoon Blades
By Les Lazaruk 2017-18: For the fifth straight season, the Saskatoon Blades failed to qualify for the WHL playoffs. After hosting the 2013 Memorial Cup, the Bridge City Bunch dropped from 44 wins and 94 points to 16 wins and 37 points in 2013-14. Since then, the Blue and […]
WHL links and notes: import goalie restriction removed?
With so much happening this summer, we at DubNetwork are moving towards having an overall post for the day on the news and links to some great work out there. But first, it has been widely rumored that the restriction the CHL placed on its member teams selecting goalies in […]
Americans enter postseason with 6th win in past 7 games
Kennewick, Wa. A long, grueling WHL regular season came to an end last night for the Tri-City Americans (38-25-8-1, 85pts.) and the Seattle Thunderbirds (34-28-8-2, 78pts.). Both teams are headed to the postseason and matchups have been set, so pride was the only thing on the line. But pride is […]
