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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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 […]
Saskatoon Blades announce camp players list: Team Clark and Team McLellan
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 Hey League season. Split into four teams, each named after a Blades alumnus in Braden Holtby, Wendel Clark, Todd McLellan and Todd Gulutzan, […]
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: Warriors sign Mateychuk, Chiefs sign Thornton, Tigers sign Brook
The Moose Jaw Warriors have signed defenseman Denton Mateychuk from the WBAAA’s Eastman Selects.
Daily Dose of the Dub: Thunderbirds sign Penner, Pats sign Rowan, Broncos sign Wyrostok
The Seattle Thunderbirds have signed defenseman Spencer Penner to a standard 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: Raiders clinch spot in WHL Final, Russia takes home silver, Canada fails to medal at U-18s
The Prince Albert Raiders have earned their spot in the WHL final with a 4-2 win in Game Six against the Edmonton Oil Kings to win the series, 4-2.
Daily Dose of the Dub: CHL looking for first full-time president, Tendeck named CHL Goaltender of the Week
The Canadian Hockey League is looking for its first full-time president, to start in the 2019-20 season. David Branch had been serving in the role on a part-time basis while serving as the OHL commissioner.
Daily Dose of the Dub: Cozens has five-point night in Canada’s 11-1 victory, Lang and Toman score for Czech Republics
Cozens has five points, WHLers factor in on eight goals in an 11-1 victory A five-point performance from @Dylan_Cozens guided @HC_Men to an 11-1 win over ?? at the #U18Worlds Sunday. DETAILS ?? | https://t.co/GtZyNJD4ik pic.twitter.com/NlftpXMQfp — The WHL (@TheWHL) April 21, 2019 Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Dylan Cozens led Canada […]